Oura has acquired metabolic health startup Veri
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
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SBA Proposed Rule Significantly Changes Effect of Size/Status Recertifications and Alters M&A for Government Contractors
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule (Rule) that would significantly change a government contractor’s obligations to recertify its size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts and the effect of such recertifications. The Rule impacts eligibility for set-aside contracts, significantly alters the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the government contracts industry, and could have other unintended downstream consequences.
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Why The Past Is Pursuing The Present
H. Friedman Search
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Bankers and bond counsels want back in! Why? When I start writing most blogs I can understand a trend that I am seeing. I feel a great responsibility to my readers to report these trends as they unfold. The returning of bankers and bond counsels and their desire to pick up opportunities that they left behind (sometimes as long as five years ago) is most interesting, to say the least.
Bitcoin could soon hit six figures regardless of who wins U.S. election, investors say
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Despite the increasingly partisan sentiment in the crypto industry, bitcoin will thrive regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential election in November.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
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Greed, Gluttony and the Crackup of Red Lobster
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
How missed opportunities, a $1.5 billion real estate deal, all-you-can-eat shrimp and the global pandemic sank the country’s largest seafood chain.
Berkshire unloads another chunk of Bank of America as CEO Moynihan lauds Buffett as great shareholder
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Since mid-July, Berkshire Hathaway has sold more than 174.7 million shares of the Charlotte-based bank for $7.2 billion.
Progress acquires file management platform ShareFile for $875M
TechCrunch: M&A
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Automation and IT monitoring company Progress on Monday announced that it intends to acquire file management platform ShareFile for $875 million in cash and credit. Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta said that the deal, which is expected to close by November 30, will bolster Progress’ portfolio with tools to help businesses more efficiently share — and […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
[Audio] Seeing into the Future: Moving Beyond AI to Visual Intelligence with Oculi CEO Charbel Rizk
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
What if the key to unlocking true autonomy and advancing artificial intelligence lies in the development of more efficient and intelligent visual sensors? On today's episode of Founder Shares, Charbel Rizk, the visionary founder and CEO of Oculi, discusses the need for a shift towards advanced visual sensors over traditional motion sensors, and shares their potential to revolutionize automation and AI capabilities.
Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z 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.
European Central Bank Cuts Rates for Second Time in Three Months
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The reduction, to 3.5 percent from 3.75 percent, comes as inflation has slowed and the bank faces pressure to bolster the region’s flagging economy.
Oracle is designing a data center that would be powered by three small nuclear reactors
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison did not disclose the location of the data center or the future reactors.
German bank shares slide, DAX underperforms
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – German bank shares were among the worst performing European equities on Tuesday, as a selloff in U.S. lenders following downbeat comments from the boss of Goldman Sachs rippled through European markets. Deutsche Bank shares closed down 4.9%.
Antitrust and Competition Life Sciences Quarterly Update Q2 2024
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
To date, 2024 has not yet seen the type of mega-merger (Pfizer/Seagen) or level of agency enforcement (Sanofi/Maze or Amgen/Horizon) as 2023. But two notable investigations — one still active — show the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing to closely examine life sciences transactions for both horizontal and vertical concerns.
Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting
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.
Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.
Billionaire investor John Paulson says the Fed can 'move aggressively' on rate cuts
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The hedge fund veteran discussed his outlook for the Federal Reserve and his bullish view on gold.
Simon Levy Builds Bridges for Cross-Border Business Ventures
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The world is an increasingly interconnected place. Between the growth and stabilization of e-commerce and Internet-based online retail, the business world has needed to grow and change dramatically. Successful enterprises are more and more incentivized to be multicultural, cross-border ventures between entities in multiple nations in order to meet business needs and secure new investments.
August 2024 HSR Transaction Update
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape remains a key area of focus for business and legal professionals, reflecting the broader economic climate and regulatory trends. For eDiscovery specialists, understanding the ebb and flow of M&A activity is critical in navigating the complexities of compliance, investigations, and litigation. The most recent statistics from the Premerger Notification Office offer valuable insight into current M&A activity, providing a useful benchmark for
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DirecTV’s Dispute With Disney Shows Why Satellite TV Is in Trouble
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.
This gym stock is a buy because of the breakout popularity of pickleball, says Bank of America
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Analyst Alexander Perry said the upscale lifestyle and fitness company has increased its number of pickleball courts by 43% since the first quarter of 2023.
The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from his corporate life, including travel and transactions across Europe.
EU Court Holds Back Expansion of Antitrust Reviews to Non-Reportable Transactions
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Situation: To address a perceived enforcement gap, the European Commission ("EC") has issued guidelines expanding the types of non-reportable transactions subject to its "upward referral mechanism," which permits EU National Competition Authorities to refer transactions to the EC for merger review. Illumina and GRAIL, the parties to the first transaction prohibited on this basis, challenged the EC's new interpretation before the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ").
Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics
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Google’s Ad Technology to Be Challenged in Second Antitrust Trial
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.
Wells Fargo's top picks in September include this tech giant and pharma leader
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Wells Fargo said this week that the firm likes stocks such as Microsoft in September.
Books & Records: A “Stockholder List” and a “Stock Ledger” Aren’t the Same Thing
Deal Lawyers
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Section 220 of the DGCL gives stockholders the right to inspect “the corporations’ stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records” upon showing a proper purpose.
What's Market: Target Legal Opinions
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
In all types of business transactions, the parties rely heavily on their own counsel to negotiate business and legal points, and to draft the transaction documentation to reflect the agreed-upon terms. In addition to relying on due diligence on the representations and warranties contained in the transaction document, one party to a business transaction may require a written legal opinion from counsel to another party as a condition to the closing of the transaction.
Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes
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PGA Tour Meets With Saudi Fund in New York to Discuss LIV Golf Deal
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
More than a year has passed since the tour agreed to a deal with LIV Golf, but there is some hope an in-person gathering in New York could create momentum.
This semiconductor ETF just had its worst week since 2020. Here's what's next
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Never mind the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) falling more than 11% last week. Wall Street analysts aren't running away from chip stocks.
M&A Trends: Dealmakers Tap the Brakes Pending Election
Deal Lawyers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A recent Grant Thornton survey asked dealmakers about how the US presidential election was affecting their M&A activity.
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