TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 20, 2024
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. If this deal does end up getting done, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition yet.
H. Friedman Search
JULY 25, 2024
This month, we wrote about the Fear of Missing out, FOMO. In my mind, this is a very real motivation of why people should be making moves. I want to discuss another fear this week, but the converse: Why are people not making moves? The first six months of this year, to say the least, have been very interesting for hiring in Public Finance. For the first time in many years, the number of new hires I have had the opportunity to assist is lower than in previous years.
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JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 26, 2024
In most bankruptcies, the company decides to file for relief. In involuntary bankruptcies, creditors force the company into bankruptcy. Involuntary petitions are an extreme remedy, and therefore the requirements and standards to meet for filing such petitions are strictly construed and applied. If creditors meet the requirements under the Bankruptcy Code for filing an involuntary petition, it can serve as a powerful tool to use against a debtor.
How2Exit
JULY 22, 2024
E232: Building and Scaling a Hold Co: Nate Ginsburg’s Journey from E-Commerce to Global Holdco - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Nate Ginsburg is a seasoned entrepreneur with an impressive track record of building and acquiring businesses. He is the owner of Centurica, which provides due diligence and quality of earnings services, and SellerPlex, a full-service Amazon agency.
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TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions. Despite the offer representing a substantial premium over its last private valuation of $12 billion, Wiz’s management team with the support of investors has opted to remain independent, the person said.
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JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 25, 2024
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) became law on 24 May 2024. This is the third update in our trilogy series on the DMCC. As we explained in our last update, the DMCC represents a major shift in UK digital, competition and consumer protection regulation. In particular, the DMCC.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 26, 2024
In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 26, 2024
Bill Ackman is postponing the highly scrutinized listing of Pershing Square's U.S. closed-end fund, according to a notice on the NYSE's website.
Deal Lawyers
JULY 26, 2024
The Chancery Court recently dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims arising out of a $400 million reduction in the purchase price to be paid to target stockholders as a result of post-signing equity awards to insiders that allegedly violated the terms of the merger agreement. In In re Anaplan, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, (Del. Ch.
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.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 23, 2024
After a 5-0 vote, on July 2, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sought to block mattress manufacturer (the “Manufacturer”) contemplated $4 billion acquisition of a mattress retailer (“Retailer”) by filing both an administrative complaint and a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the latter with a request for preliminary relief to enjoin the transaction pending the administrative proceeding.
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 26, 2024
Financial regulators and consumer advocates frown upon using credit cards to pay off installment loans because of the risk that consumers will dig themselves further into debt.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 24, 2024
NextEra CEO John Ketchum said the company is considering restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center, though a risk assessment is needed.
Deal Lawyers
JULY 22, 2024
Tune in tomorrow at 2 pm eastern for our “2024 DGCL Amendments: Implications & Unanswered Questions” webcast to hear Steven Haas of Hunton Andrews Kurth, Julia Lapitskaya of Gibson Dunn, and Eric Klinger-Wilensky of Morris Nichols discuss the landmark changes made by the 2024 DGCL amendments.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 22, 2024
Many companies are considering or currently engaging in acquisitions or investments in startups and established providers of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. They see opportunities to leverage AI to build and improve their existing businesses or get into new markets. While AI may present extraordinary opportunities, risks abound.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Kim Beom-Su, the billionaire behind Kakao, was taken into custody on Tuesday on allegations of stock manipulation during a bidding war over a major K-pop agency.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 21, 2024
Goldman Sachs analysts pointed out there are notable catalysts for certain semiconductor and artificial intelligence China stock plays.
Deal Lawyers
JULY 25, 2024
According to a recent Institutional Investor article, private equity funds are sitting on a mountain of dry powder – or at least some of them are. The article says that PE & VC funds have added nearly $50 billion to their cash reserves since December 2023.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 26, 2024
The Situation: Boards of directors face increasingly intense workloads, pressure to respond to developments in real time, and exposure to a higher level of legal risk than ever before.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.
The TRADE
JULY 26, 2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules around payment for research that re-introduce an optional element of rebundling. Released on Friday, the watchdog’s new rule introduces a new payment option for research and follows an industry consultation period that began in April. Under the new proposed payment option, the UK buy-side will be able to facilitate joint payments for third-party research and execution services, provided said firm meets requirements.
Deal Lawyers
JULY 23, 2024
This recent Sheppard Mullin blog addresses a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in M&A transactions – how to draft reps & warranties that cover AI issues for deals that don’t involve AI-related businesses.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 24, 2024
According to the latest statistics from Delaware’s Division of Corporations, 68.2% of all Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in the Delaware, 79% of US-based IPOs in 2022 listed Delaware as their “corporate home,” and there were 313,650 total business entity formations in 2022 in Delaware. There are numerous reasons why founders choose Delaware to incorporate their companies, particularly the flexible nature of their corporate laws, which are often more favorable to businesses than other.
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
JULY 22, 2024
The UK has a huge problem with monopolies – yet taking conglomerates apart is not as hard as you might think When British farmers protested outside the Houses of Parliament earlier this year, they sent 49 scarecrows , after a survey had found that 49% of UK fruit and vegetable farmers said they expected to go bust within a year. The scarecrows stood in for real farmers, who are mostly too afraid to speak out.
Lake Country Advisors
JULY 25, 2024
Buying a business isn’t as simple as writing a check and handing it over to the seller. It demands prudent due diligence that, if not accomplished, could spell grave and rippling consequences. Quintessentially, due diligence ensures that all aspects of the business you are buying are understood, potential risks are identified, and an accurate business assessment is made.
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 24, 2024
Community banks are big commercial real-estate lenders. But they say their loans are to sturdy local businesses, not those facing vacant office space.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 24, 2024
Antitrust issues have cut deeply into the corporate landscape, and this year is shaping up for more of the same. Generative artificial intelligence, merger enforcement, and trial risks stand out as three of the most important antitrust considerations companies should have top of mind in 2024. Originally published in Bloomberg Law - March 2024.
Cisco: M&A
JULY 23, 2024
Container 42, the smartest shipping container in the world, is a key example of how revolutionary #SmartTechnology is for the future! But what role does #Data, #AI, and #Cybersecurity play in this new digital landscape? Read this blog from our Cisco tech expert speaking at our upcoming event on August 1.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 24, 2024
Hedge fund manager Dan Niles sees this week's tech sell-off as confirmation the trade is in significant trouble.
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