JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

2024 has been an eventful year for federal and state antitrust enforcement in healthcare with many in the industry wondering where do we go from here in 2025. Holland & Knight sponsored a breakout panel discussion at the recent Nashville Healthcare Sessions to bring down the temperature and provide an opportunity for the industry to learn about the latest developments directly from current and former federal officials and antitrust professionals.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Director at SRS Acquiom, where he leverages his extensive legal background and a master's in econometrics to provide insights

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The long-awaited new HSR rules and Form have been released. They go into effect in approximately 90 days (mid-January), unless blocked by a federal judge. Companies engaging in M&A now face increased burdens compared to the previous rules. It could have been worse. Several especially onerous requirements were eliminated from the original proposal made, after many (including Axinn) identified practical consequences and likely challenges to their legality.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E249: Rich Hall's Proven Strategies to MAXIMIZE Your Business Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Rich Hall is a seasoned Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and author of "The Exit Planning Journey." He has a robust background in leading businesses through turnaround scenarios and rapid growth. With an extensive career journey that began in Atlanta, Georgia, Rich has been instrumental in transforming small companies to IPO or mergers in record time frames.

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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 14, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced long-awaited finalized changes to the premerger notification form and associated instructions, as well as the premerger notification rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. The HSR Act and its implementing rules require the parties of certain mergers and acquisitions to submit premerger notification (HSR forms) to the federal government and to wait a specified period before consummating their transaction.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In June 2023, the FTC and DOJ (the “Agencies”) proposed a new rule that would significantly change the form and instructions for premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“New HSR Form”). That proposal hinted that the New HSR Form would require significantly more detailed information and expand the amount and types of documents included with the filing.

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Deal Lawyers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Here’s something John shared on TheCorporateCounsel.net blog on Monday: Last week, ISS published the results of its most recent benchmark policy survey, and this year, respondents had quite a bit to say about poison pills.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many legal and financial challenges related to executive compensation can arise from leadership transitions during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Companies must decide how to treat equity incentives, navigate complex tax implications and manage employment law considerations.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Federated Hermes' Daniel Peris explains how to find dividend stocks that provide income and can “help you sleep at night.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the U.S. Department of Justice (the “Agencies”), announced the most significant changes to the Premerger Notification Rules since the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the “HSR Act) was enacted in 1976. By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a Notice of Final Rulemaking regarding the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Premerger Notification Form and Instructions that will be effective in January 2025 (90 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is expected next week).

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Options market activity shows these stocks posting earnings this week could rise or fall the most.

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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.

Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Quicker and easier sharing of customer information relating to economic crime concerns between firms in the UK financial sector has been encouraged by provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act), which came into force on 15 January 2024. The UK Government published accompanying guidance in October 2024. We explore the key features of the new information sharing gateways.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Transaction would create one of the leading distributors in the independent home improvement industry Transaction would create one of the leading distributors in the independent home improvement industry

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine company, announced that it was being acquired by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for $1.95 billion in a cash transaction. Moët Hennessy, the luxury wine and spirits producer, announced a minority investment in French Bloom, a nonalcoholic sparkling wine brand.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The chart analyst sees a lot of heavy resistance in the chart of Boeing.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The new HSR form, instructions, and implementing rules were announced yesterday and are set to take effect 90 days from publication in the Federal Register. In June 2023 the FTC issued a NPRM, drafted alongside the DOJ, announcing significant changes to the premerger notification form and instructions, as well as the rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The European T+1 Industry Task Force has voiced support for a co-ordinated move to T+1 in the EU, acknowledging the benefits of an aligned approach across the entire European region, including the EEA, the UK and Switzerland. In a new report, the task force stated that this followed a range of views being expressed as to whether the date identified for the UK transition, H2 2027, could also be a feasible implementation date for the EU.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Final Rule enacting changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) premerger notification rules. The Final Rule will usher in the most significant changes to HSR reporting requirements in the program’s 45-year history.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Unappreciated aspects of this S&P 500 company are likely to translate into long-term growth ahead, according to Bank of America.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The shareholder oppression claim under BCL 1104-a has a unique relationship with claims for money damages. A minority shareholder petitioning for dissolution under BCL 1104-a must establish that the majority shareholders have engaged in “illegal, fraudulent or oppressive actions,” or that the “property or assets of the corporation are being looted, wasted, or diverted for non-corporate purposes by its directors, officers or those in control of the corporation.”.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The previously announced reverse stock split to comply with Nasdaq’s rules in connection with the merger will take effect on October 15, 2024.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For the first time in over 45 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted on October 10, 2024, extensive changes to the notification form for acquisitions subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) review. The new form requires less information than the FTC’s sweeping 2023 proposal.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Edgar Castel is set to join Nordea as an equity trader following almost five years at Candriam, as revealed by The TRADE. Castel most recently served as a trader focused on equities (cash and swap), foreign exchange, and listed derivatives. Castel was one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2023, recognised as a budding buy-side talent in the institutional trading space.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with concurrence from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), finalized a new rule that significantly changes the form and accompanying instructions for premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. This new rule substantially increases the volume of information and the types of documents and data that must be submitted with the HSR form and, accordingly, the time and resources required to complete premerger filings.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Citi has moved to expand its FX markets team in Asia with the appointment of two new individuals, according to an internal memo seen by The TRADE. Anand Goyal has been appointed head of FX institutional sales for Japan, Asia North, Australia and Asia South, based in Singapore. He will report to Cécile Gambardella, head of sales for markets for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Sam Hewson, global head of FX sales.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final rule revising the requirements for premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). Parties to acquisitions of voting shares, assets, and/or controlling interests in non-corporate entities must submit HSR filings to the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and observe a waiting period before they may close if their transaction satisfies applicable HSR.

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