TechCrunch: M&A
JANUARY 29, 2024
A year and a half after announcing its intention to acquire iRobot, Amazon’s deal is officially dead. All parties involved anticipated some level of regulatory scrutiny, but after a few decades of tech company consolidation, few expected this much friction. The deal had already passed through select international regulatory bodies, including the U.K.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
The last two years have seen a significant uptick in the number of transactions involving credit union acquisitions of banks with 26 deals announced and two transactions already announced in 2024. Yet, the law around these transactions remains somewhat unsettled and the path to regulatory approval is often not clear. These transactions are sometimes structured as an acquisition of the bank’s assets and the assumption of specified liabilities to avoid conflict with possible regulatory issues.
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H. Friedman Search
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
What Is Holding You Back? It is a relatively simple question. The question should not take much thought process on your part, but it is really such a simple question. These four words can convey so much about yourself. Everybody has a reason to show some resistance to change in their life. This week, we will look at the number one reason most people will be reluctant to accept that phone call from a recruiter: Complacency.
The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
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TechCrunch: M&A
JANUARY 29, 2024
Amazon has ended its bid to acquire iRobot, the maker of robotic vacuums, after running up against headwinds with European regulators. Amazon and iRobot have opted to mutually terminate their previously announced acquisition agreement, under which Amazon would’ve purchased iRobot for ~$1.7 billion in cash (or slightly lower). In a press release, the companies said […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
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CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Quiet luxury was one of last year's biggest viral fashion trends, but unlike other short-lived fads, this one has made its way into investor portfolios.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 30, 2024
As Beijing struggles with a slumping stock market and a collapsing real estate sector, commentary and even financial analysis it deems negative are blocked.
TechCrunch: M&A
JANUARY 31, 2024
Nearly two months after Castro, the third-party podcast app, announced it was seeking new ownership, the company revealed today that it has officially been bought by Bluck Apps, an independent app studio that developed Android podcast app Aurelian. In November, Castro’s future was questioned when a former employee, Mohit Mamoria, posted on X that the […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
After a sluggish 2023 in which global merger and acquisition activity fell almost 20% to $2.87 trillion – the lowest level since 2013 – the question in the corporate world, is: ‘Will M&A roar back in 2024?’.
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.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JANUARY 28, 2024
The buyout giant KKR pioneered a model of granting ownership stakes to employees at portfolio companies. Now it wants the approach to spread.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 27, 2024
Dick Bove, the ubiquitous banking expert, is going out swinging after more than half a century in the business.
TechCrunch: M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A small U.K. startup that combined a school bus service with a software platform to safeguard pupils has been acquired by “smart buses” startup Zeelo, which last year raised a $14 million war chest for expansion. Founded in the U.K. in 2010, Kura, which had previously raised £3.8 million in a private equity round from […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
On 26 January 2024, the European Commission published a report on competition enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector, highlighting the role of EU competition law in safeguarding market participants and consumers, particularly amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis. The report looks at enforcement from 2018 - 2022 and is a follow-up of the previous report which covered 2009 - 2017.
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.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Tom Lee was calling for new highs by late January, but an air pocket may be forming.
The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For some companies, the new technology is an opportunity to enhance productivity and profit. Will their workers benefit as well?
How2Exit
JANUARY 29, 2024
b' E181: Robb Green on Wealth Creation, Business Acquisition, and E-Commerce Growth Strategies - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): Robb Green is an experienced entrepreneur and e-commerce expert. He has built and sold multiple brands in the e-commerce space, specializing in private label brands. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Robb has a deep understanding of the Amazon marketplace and has successfully navigated the challenges of building and scaling e-commerce businesses
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: The article below is the first in our three-part series, Federal Antitrust Enforcement in Health Care: 2023 Year in Review. The series is based on our recent webinar, 2023 Health Care Enforcement Trends: Spotlight on Consumer Protection, Antitrust and Fraud.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 28, 2024
In a likely merger arbitrage play, Berkshire Hathaway continues to add to its holding in Liberty Media tracking stock for satellite radio company SiriusXM.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 30, 2024
The central bank is widely expected to lower interest rates this year. But with growth and consumer spending chugging along, explaining it may take some work.
How2Exit
JANUARY 29, 2024
b' E182: Pete Seligman: Navigating the World of Search Funds and ETA - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Pete Seligman is a search fund investor and entrepreneur based in Australia. With a background in engineering, finance, and project management, Pete brings a diverse skill set to his work. In 2013, he followed his passion for business ownership and acquired a small mining services business, which he successfully grew and expanded over the past decade.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. The headwinds in the tech M&A sector are generally reflective of two core trends.
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In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Analyst Adam Jonas said that scaling back spending plans for electric vehicles can help Ford impress Wall Street.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 30, 2024
New York’s attorney general said the bank failed to protect its customers from hackers who, in some cases, stole their life savings and college funds.
Deal Lawyers
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I think it’s fair to say that the bloom is off the rose for a whole bunch of SPACs, and many of those companies may be contemplating the viability of a take private deal.
JD Supra: Mergers
JANUARY 31, 2024
Nearly two years after first proposing new rules related to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules aimed at enhancing investor protections in initial public offerings by SPACs and in subsequent de-SPAC transactions. The final rules require new enhanced disclosure requirements related to SPACs, and include new procedural protections in de-SPAC transactions.
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In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Goldman market experts said they expect the Fed soon to make a nod toward an easing that also will be market-positive.
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 29, 2024
The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.
Deal Lawyers
JANUARY 31, 2024
Recent Delaware case law addressing non-competes has been decidedly unfavorable to those attempting to enforce them, but a new Delaware Supreme Court decision suggests that there may be more room to maneuver when a non-compete covenant isn’t used to preclude future employment, but instead as a condition to an obligation to make future payments to […]
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