JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) recently introduced proposed revisions to the existing merger guidelines. The new draft guidelines, if enacted in a form similar to the current draft, would represent a seismic shift in how the agencies approach antitrust merger investigations. They expand the types of transactions expected to result in additional scrutiny and lower the threshold for market shares that may be considered problematic.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why International Banking in Belize is a Secure Haven for Global Investors By Luigi Wewege, President, Caye International Bank Nestled in the heart of Central America, Belize, known for its pristine beaches, lush jungles, and vibrant culture, is fast becoming a haven for a different kind of treasure—financial security.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FunNow, the Taiwan-based app that lets users book activities on-demand in five Asian countries, is growing its reach in Southeast Asia through a merger with restaurant booking app Eatigo. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but FunNow CEO TK Chen says it is the largest post-COVID O2O M&A deal in Southeast Asia.

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H. Friedman Search

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As I sat down to write this week’s blog, I was reflecting on where all of my contacts and leads came from the previous week. Was there a trend to the candidates that I was now talking to? Were they all from bulge brackets or small regional firms? Were they on one coast versus another coast? There was no trend immediately seen. However, as I further looked at the people that are in play, I did realize that most, if not all, were coming from my database of candidates that I have spoken to in

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As more states legalize cannabis and the industry experiences ongoing growth, we are witnessing a rising trend of acquisitions and sales within this sector. While buying and selling a business is a complex process for any industry, there are unique considerations to keep in mind when buying or selling a cannabis business.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Kolors, a Mexico City-based startup that connects intercity bus riders with bus drivers, is acquiring B2B van pooling provider Urbvan for $12 million cash, the company shared Wednesday. Kolors CEO and co-founder Rodrigo Martínez has said his service is like “if Uber and Southwest Airlines had a baby.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

"I'm a bit anxious that this rally can continue," Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said. "We're sort of in the seventh or eighth inning of this rally.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Analyzing the Recent Ripple and Terraform Decisions - Key Points - - In July 2023, Judges Torres and Rakoff in the Southern District of New York issued rulings on whether digital asset sales through trading platforms constitute securities transactions subject to the federal securities laws.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

J.M. Smucker, the maker of jellies, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, agreed to take over Hostess Brands, adding Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs to its portfolio of snacks.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The financial details of the transaction weren’t publicly disclosed.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Amid mounting concerns over rising interest rates and inflation levels Bridgewater Associates’ founder Ray Dalio said he prefers cash over bonds.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Encouraged by the relative strength of the dollar and improving financing conditions, US bidders are snapping up European assets - Transatlantic M&A was enjoying record-high activity before the war in Ukraine sparked geopolitical turmoil and public market volatility that slowed dealmaking. From a combined US$239.24 billion in 2021, the total value of deals involving US bidders targeting companies in Western and Central & Eastern Europe fell to US$84.6 billion for 2022, a 65 percent year-

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

ECB’s Lagarde: rate cut not on the agenda SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELLA (Reuters) – An interest rate cut is not on the European Central Bank’s agenda, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Friday, pushing back on some market bets that a reversal of rate hikes could start in the first half of 2024.

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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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Tyton Partners

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Listening to Learners 2023: Increasing Belonging in and out of the Classroom This publication on how to ensure students’ success and foster a sense of belonging throughout the college journey will be released on September 13, 2023. Tyton Partners’ 2023 Listening to Learners research publication focuses on how institutions can ensure students’ success and foster a sense of belonging throughout the college journey, no matter an institution’s financial standing.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas thinks Tesla's autonomous driving computer can add more than 60% upside to the EV stock.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has required filing of the EEO-1 Report since 1966. Generally, all private employers with 100 or more employees must file the EEO-1 Report on an annual basis. Additionally, prime and first-tier federal contractors with 50 or more employees and a contract worth at least $50,000 must also file the Report.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Britain hands $621 million to Tata Steel, 3,000 jobs could go By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is to pump 500 million pounds ($621 million) into Tata Steel to decarbonise its Welsh site, in a deal aimed at securing the future of the country’s steel industry but which puts as many as 3,000 jobs at […]

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

US Department of Justice questions compliance with FTC order on data security and privacy practices Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter created a “chaotic environment” at the social media platform that may have violated a government order requiring an overhaul of its data security and privacy practices, according to a court filing. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) alleged in a legal filing on Tuesday that depositions from former employees at Twitter, now rebranded X , raised “serious questions” ab

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the most overbought and oversold names in the S&P 500 based on their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Long a feature of directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance policies, the so-called “Bump-Up” Exclusion has gotten significant attention over the last few years. Because of the recent escalation in securities litigation that follows a majority of mergers and acquisitions, the Bump-Up Exclusion is of critical importance to publicly traded policyholders.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Bootmaker Dr Martens to offer repairs in sustainability step By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Dr Martens plans to launch a shoe repair service in Britain next month as it seeks to polish its sustainability credentials, encourage customers to extend the life of their boots, and create a new revenue stream.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Kirstie McDermott on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Things have been feeling a bit shaky in the world of tech over the last 18 months, with layoffs hitting the industry hard since mid-2022. Recent research has found that 77 per cent of British tech workers are unhappy with their jobs and have looked for another one in the past six months.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Warren Buffett's conglomerate sold about 5.5 million shares of HP, worth around $158 million, a new filing shows.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On August 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Winn-Dixie’s appeal for a new trial in its lawsuit against the Eastern Mushroom Marketing Cooperative (EMMC). The supermarket chain alleged that EMMC, its individual mushroom farmer members, and certain downstream distributors conspired to fix the price of common white and brown mushrooms between 2001 and 2008.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Apple to update iPhone 12 software in France to settle radiation row By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) – Apple said on Friday it would issue a software update for iPhone 12 users in France to settle a row with regulators that ordered the suspension of the phone’s sale due to breaches of radiation exposure limits.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” “Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” “Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.” These are nice sales pitches, but the reality is quite different.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The new SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) has a lower fee than many of the biggest dividend funds on the market.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In-depth merger control reviews are intense and time-pressured matters. As a result, merging companies and their advisors are challenged to meet regulators’ ever-growing demands for internal documents. When a regulator refers a matter to Phase 2, requests for information (RFIs) require parties to identify and disclose internal documents relating to the proposed transaction.

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