JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 1, 2024

Spotlight on below-threshold merger reviews: doubts over European Commission’s powers while in depth probes launched in Italy - Last month, we reported on the landmark Advocate General (AG) opinion in Illumina/GRAIL. The AG assessed whether the European Commission (EC) has jurisdiction (under its revised “Article 22” referrals policy) to review transactions where neither EU nor national merger control notification thresholds are met.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

Investment app Robinhood is adding more AI features for investors with its acquisition of AI-powered research platform Pluto Capital, Inc. Announced on Monday, the company says that Pluto will allow Robinhood to add tools for quicker identification of trends and investment opportunities, help guide users with their investment strategies, and offer real-time portfolio optimization.

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How2Exit

JULY 1, 2024

E226: Morli Desai Discusses Her Journey in Acquiring and Revitalizing a Skincare E-commerce Business - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Morli Desai is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Amaira Natural Skincare. With an MBA from Wharton and a diverse background that includes working on Wall Street and with Medtronic, Moralee embodies a rich blend of analytical prowess and marketing expertise.

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Deal Lawyers

JULY 1, 2024

In James River Group Holdings v. Fleming Group Holdings, (NY Sup. 4/24), the New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division recently addressed a seller’s claim for specific performance of the buyer’s obligation to close under the terms of a stock purchase agreement.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2024

A pending EDVA case shows how the failure to address intellectual property rights in an asset sale can mushroom into multinational litigation, including a dispute over trademark rights in the United States.

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How2Exit

JULY 1, 2024

E227: Connor Pera Discusses Journey to Acquisition Entrepreneurship and Growing The Print Authority - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Connor Pera is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur specializing in commercial printing services. After earning his business degree from Penn State and an MBA from Chicago, Connor worked in financial services and marketing before venturing into entrepreneurship.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 30, 2024

The multibillion-dollar deal will reverse a decision the plane maker made two decades ago to outsource production of key parts to independent suppliers.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2024

May 21, 2024: Alternative Power Partners, providers of renewable energy project development that deals in cutting-edge technologies to drive the transition towards clean energy solutions for community, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and battery projects, was acquired by Renewable Construction Services for an undisclosed amount.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 3, 2024

CoinDCX, India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding internationally through the acquisition of BitOasis, a digital asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa, the companies said Wednesday. The Bengaluru-based startup said BitOasis’s team is joining CoinDCX, with the original leadership continuing to manage the exchange, which offers trading in more than 60 tokens.

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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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Deal Lawyers

JULY 5, 2024

Last week, I blogged about the FTC & DOJ’s “Request for Information” (RFI) asking the public to provide information to help the agencies “identify serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies throughout the economy that have led to consolidation that has harmed competition.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Mr. Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 1, 2024

Comme nous en avons discuté dans notre publication de février 2024 intitulée Perspectives sur le droit de la concurrence au Canada et notre Bulletin Blakes de décembre 2023 intitulé Refonte des règles : Mise à jour de la Loi sur la concurrence du Canada, des modifications importantes et de grande portée à la Loi sur la concurrence (la « Loi ») ont reçu la sanction royale le 20 juin 2024.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 30, 2024

The BYD bet turned out to be one of Berkshire's best, with its value ballooning to $8 billion at BYD's peak as the EV market exploded.

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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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Deal Lawyers

JULY 3, 2024

Earlier this week, the SEC updated its FAQs on Draft Registration Statements to address how companies should deal with the SPAC rules’ new co-registrant requirement when furnishing draft registration statements.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Just weeks after the two media companies scuttled their talks about a potential deal, they have resumed their conversations.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 5, 2024

European Commission Imposes Fine for Deletion of WhatsApp Messages During Dawn Raid - One of the basic lessons taught during competition law compliance training is that companies should never obstruct a dawn raid carried out to investigate anti-competitive behaviour. The European Commission (EC), along with national competition law regulators in the EU, UK and elsewhere, considers this a serious issue, and large fines on the company for a breach are inevitable.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 30, 2024

The firm has resumed coverage of a Chinese automaker with an overweight rating on expectations it can weather macro and industry uncertainties.

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Benchmark International

JULY 1, 2024

When is the right time to put your company on the market? Many business owners struggle with this question. It's a difficult decision involving many complexities, but it doesn't have to be that complicated. There is one simple rule for any business owner to live by: ALWAYS have your company in the best position to be sale-ready.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 3, 2024

The deal, a vote in favor of the future of brick-and-mortar retail on the high end, could reshape the retail landscape.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 3, 2024

Private equity investments in health care to be subject to increased oversight from federal and state regulators, including antitrust officials - Federal and state governmental regulation of health care transactions continues to increase rapidly. At the federal level, there is increased focus on the role of private equity in health care and the perceived impact on access to care, quality of care and pricing.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 30, 2024

Smaller companies are already trading like they've been beaten up by a weak economy, according to a top investor at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management.

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World Finance

JULY 5, 2024

Discover how KBC Asset Management is leading the charge in sustainable investing, integrating ESG principles into its strategies, and pioneering responsible investment solutions for a better future

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

TOKYO, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SYLA Solar Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nagoya, Aichi; CEO: Takeshi Fuchiwaki; hereinafter “SYLA Solar”), a wholly owned subsidiary of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyuki Sugimoto; NASDAQ “SYT”), operator of the largest membership real estate crowdfunding platform in Japan, Rimawari-kun, absorbed and merged with SYLA Biotech Corporation (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Makoto Ariki), effective on July 1 st , 2024.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 1, 2024

Business divorce and non-judicial (a/k/a voluntary) dissolution of a business entity rarely intersect. But when they do, or even in a non-business divorce setting, if a business owner needs to rescind a certificate of voluntary dissolution allegedly filed improperly by someone else, what recourse is there? Confronted with a meritorious demand, does the secretary of state have authority and discretion to rescind the dissolution certificate and reinstate the entity to active status?

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 5, 2024

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold nearly $60 million in shares at the end of June and in early July.

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The New York Times: Banking

JULY 4, 2024

Owners of some rental buildings are starting to struggle because of rising interest rates and waning demand in some once booming Sun Belt cities.

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Deal Lawyers

JULY 2, 2024

The SEC’s new SPAC disclosure rules went into effect yesterday.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2024

The Court held that a modification of an existing stock restriction that has a material adverse effect on a shareholder’s ability to transfer their shares automatically triggers the shareholder’s appraisal rights and ability to require the company to redeem the shares at the appraised price under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 156D, § 13.02.

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