JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wall Street has been fairly hot-and-cold on Tesla stock this year — and its robotaxi unveiling on Wednesday didn't help improve investor sentiment.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Form and Instructions (“New HSR Rules”). While not as broad as initially proposed last year, the updates represent the most sweeping changes to the HSR Form for US premerger notification filings (“HSR Filings”) in 48 years.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

UBS believes that the S&P 500's profit growth in the third quarter could be between 8% to 10%, excluding the energy sector.

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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued the Final Rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules and propounding new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing forms and instructions.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of the Heart of Healthcare podcast, co-hosts Michael T. Esquivel and Halle Tecco, sat down with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, who offered her perspective on the intersection of antitrust enforcement and the healthcare industry.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The producer price index showed no change for September, counteracting some of the concerns from a hot inflation report on Thursday.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

State legislatures across the country are beginning to consider and debate the pros and cons of passing laws aimed at regulating private equity’s role in the healthcare industry. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal on April 18, 2024, 12 states have already passed legislation regulating private equity involvement in healthcare. Originally published in The Journal Record - October 10, 2024.

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Macroeconomic uncertainty has impacted Indonesian debt markets in recent years. But, after a period of disruption, prospects for domestic and offshore debt issuances are brightening.

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission voted 5–0 to adopt new rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act, as amended. While these new rules are scaled-back versions of the rules originally proposed on June 27, 2023, they still dramatically change the amount of information and number of documents to be produced up front with the initial filing for both deals with competitive concerns and those without.

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Profits fell at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, but the lenders reported results that were largely better than had been expected, a sign that the economy remained solid.

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Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”), with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s concurrence, released a Final Rule containing the long-anticipated revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Premerger Notification Form.

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and BlackRock reported strong quarterly results to kick off earnings season, but concerns linger about the strength of the consumer.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the franchise industry are complex transactions that require careful planning, due diligence, and a keen understanding of both pre and post-deal considerations. With extensive experience representing both franchisors and franchisees in such transactions, here are some insights on what franchise businesses should consider when undertaking M&A.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A few analysts are upping their stance on the media giant ahead of its third-quarter earnings report next week.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In M&A and private equity transactions, buyers and sellers are consistently looking for ways to maximize value, which requires a critical focus on structuring the transaction in a tax-efficient manner. This pursuit of tax efficiency can be the difference between a successful deal and a missed opportunity, making it imperative for all parties to think critically and employ various strategies and tools to secure the best possible outcomes in their transactions.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Automation was central to a panel discussion on pre-trade transparency and front-to-back trading workflows last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit, with panellists noting that automation has different use cases and levels of success within the context of fixed income. Panellists argued that automation can be applied in some instances such as rates, whereas in others ultimately clicks are just reduced with only certain functions of the trade automated.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published the final version of changes affecting Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) reporting requirements, which were the subject of a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The new HSR rules will take effect in mid-January 2025 (90 days after the official publication in the Federal Register), impacting all HSR-reportable transactions where the parties will be submitting their respective HSR filings on or after the effective date.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2024

ScoreApp, a leading platform for interactive quizzes and surveys, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bucket.io.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it unanimously approved a much-anticipated final rulemaking that will radically change the form and substance of Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings. The new rules, which represent the most significant changes to the HSR filing regime since the HSR Act was enacted over 45 years ago, will significantly increase the burden on parties submitting HSR filings to the FTC and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How is the capital markets sphere reacting to the increasing presence of AI? At a high level, I think that most teams are pretty excited about the prospects of AI and the opportunities that it presents. Certainly we see very good usage among our teams. Despite this, there are certain concerns, understandably, and hallucination is certainly a topic that people are aware of.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

There is a little-known asset – personal goodwill – that is present in certain types of businesses and can potentially provide a significant tax benefit when identified as part of a transaction. This article will clarify what personal goodwill is, the types of businesses that are likely to have personal goodwill, and its potential benefits in a transaction.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATHA Energy Corp. ( CSE: SASK ) ( FRA: X5U ) ( OTCQB: SASKF ) (“ ATHA ”) is pleased to announce, in furtherance to its news release from August 20 th , 2024 , the Company and Terra Uranium Ltd. ( ASX: T92 ) (“ T92 ”) have executed a definitive option agreement for T92 to earn an option to acquire a 70% interest in ATHA’s Spire and Horizon properties (together, the “ Spire Horizon Projects ”) and a definitive option agreement for ATHA

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Indemnification is a key component in virtually every M&A deal, serving as a detailed and nuanced contractual risk allocation device between the Buyer and Seller. Though drafted in a two-way fashion, indemnity operates in the real world to provide the Buyer with post-Closing protection against losses arising from breaches of Seller’s representations, warranties and covenants set forth in the purchase agreement, as well as responsibility for certain other liabilities that the Buyer may otherw

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MergersCorp M&A International

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In his compelling editorial, Marco Sciano, Head of the M&A Sports & Football Division of MergersCorp M&A International delves into the intricate financial landscapes of football clubs, aptly titled “The Balance Sheet of Football Clubs.” Sciano highlights the pressing need for transparency and sustainability in an industry often characterized by extravagant spending and financial mismanagement.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule that covers a variety of topics that will be of interest to small- and large-business government contractors, touching on requirements for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program, joint ventures, the mentor-protégé program, and recertification requirements under multiple-award contracts.

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