JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
On February 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued an administrative complaint and authorized a lawsuit in federal court to block Kroger Company’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. The acquisition would be the largest supermarket merger in United States history.
TechCrunch: M&A
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We’ve already started to see big M&A, as in multi-billion deals, finally pick up this year after a slow period last year. Today, KKR added to that growing total when it announced it was going to acquire Broadcom’s end user computing business for $4 billion. These pieces include VMware Workspace One and VMware Horizon, two […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
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H. Friedman Search
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We are back on track with sharing insights into the public finance and bond counsel recruiting world. I want to share a part of an interview that just occurred when a new firm reached out to us to recruit for them. After the typical questions of who we are, how we work, and what makes our firm so unique; we received the following request, “We want to understand the main driver that compels high-quality candidates to switch jobs and what triggers them to do so.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Funds tied to nuclear energy are struggling in February, but that is likely temporary, according to Bank of America.
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JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
On January 24, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). The new rules affect both initial public offerings (“IPOs”) for SPACs and so-called “de-SPAC” transactions involving target companies who enter into a business combination with SPACs. In summary, the new rules appear intended to harmonize the requirements (and potential liability for SPAC acquisition targets) of de-SPAC transactions.
TechCrunch: M&A
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The fourth Baron Rothschild, he left the family banking business to start his own company, becoming a powerful financier, patron of the arts and philanthropist.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In the second week of January, Goodwin and KPMG convened innovators, practitioners, regulators, and others for our annual symposium on the future of life sciences and healthcare. This marked the fifth year that Goodwin co-hosted the symposium, which takes place during the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
In his must-read annual letter Saturday, the 93-year-old "Oracle of Omaha" detailed Munger's instrumental role in helping him expand his conglomerate.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.
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.
Deal Lawyers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Stockholders’ agreements are a common feature in a variety of transactional settings, and the rights and obligations they impose are often an essential part of the deal. That’s why the Delaware Chancery Court’s recent decision in West Palm Beach Firefighters v. Moelis & Company, (Del. Ch.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Introduction - The latest EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer reveals an anticipated 12% increase in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the year 2024, with more than a third of CEOs actively planning to make an acquisition in the next 12 months. By: Onna Technologies, Inc.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The New York-based online brokerage will combine with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation in the second half of the year.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The man made $1.7 million in profits after buying and selling stocks in a company that his wife’s employer, BP, acquired, prosecutors said.
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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.
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Written by a Top OfficeHours Female IB/PE Coach Access ALL OfficeHours Platforms for $29 each TODAY ONLY! (First 50 Purchases Only!) Navigating market slowdowns can feel like finding your way through a dense fog where uncertainty prevails, and the path forward is anything but clear. For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In the February edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including Exxon Mobil filing a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment to exclude a shareholder proposal from Arjuna Capital and Follow This, the NYSE sharing its annual guidance memo, the FTC announcing increased HSR thresholds and filing fees, and how the recently adopted SPAC rules could impact public companies.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Warren Buffett said his sprawling conglomerate may only slightly outperform the average American company due to its sheer size.
How2Exit
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
b' E189: Austin King of Steel River Explores Long-Term Hold Strategy in Industrial Services Space - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Austin King is the co-founder of Steel River, a permanent holding company focused on acquiring and growing businesses within the industrial services sector, especially those supporting critical infrastructure such as the overhead crane space.
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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.
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Navigating market slowdowns can feel like finding your way through a dense fog where uncertainty prevails, and the path forward is anything but clear. For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar. Just a few years into my journey within the financial sector, I’ve learned the critical importance of adopting a proactive and adaptable stance.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of nine state attorneys general (AG) filed a lawsuit on February 26, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon seeking a preliminary injunction to stall Kroger Company’s (Kroger) proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Companies (Albertsons), citing concerns that the proposed deal would eliminate competition among the supermarket giants, leading to higher grocery prices for millions of Americans.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has already seen a record number of shares traded on Wednesday.
How2Exit
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
b' E190: Brandon Knowlden Shares His Acquisition Strategy and Recent Success - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Brandon Knowlden is an entrepreneur with a rich background in both the advertising industry and the world of manufacturing. He kicked off his career at the early age of 13, working in his father's manufacturing business in Detroit. Later, he transitioned to advertising, working with high-profile clients like Porsche and Panera Bread.
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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.
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
If you are anything like me, I entered the financial services industry a few years ago with a naive sense of job security. From my personal experience, securing an investment banking internship in my junior year of college set me up for a full-time offer and launched the rest of my career. However, if the past year has taught us anything, it is that job security is unfortunately not guaranteed in any industry, and especially not in finance.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Traditionally, private equity firms were seen as benign investors from an antitrust perspective. This is changing. In the past 12 months, PE-funded acquisitions have faced progressively more rigorous scrutiny by antitrust authorities.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
First Solar is one of the few companies that has weathered the sharp downturn in the solar sector.
Deal Lawyers
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Just about 16 months after Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertson’s was announced, the deal finally ended up where almost everybody assumed it would – being challenged in court by the FTC.
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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.
The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The lender said its earnings were far weaker than it had earlier stated, and it disclosed the discovery of “material weaknesses” in its internal controls.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Wood have introduced new legislation addressing private equity health care deals. The bill, A.B. 3129, would grant the AG oversight over private equity and hedge fund acquisitions of health care facilities.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Apple is axing its car project in favor of what will likely prove some big bets on artificial intelligence, according to UBS.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The nonprofit had a budget shortfall of roughly $2.5 million last year amid a difficult market for fund-raising.
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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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