Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key strategies in today’s business landscape, often dictating a company’s success and market position. Understanding the nuances, benefits, and risks of M&A is crucial for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern business. What is a Merger?

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategies for growth and expansion. While some M&A ventures falter, others become tales of triumph, reshaping industries and setting benchmarks for success.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At the September 21, 2023 Conference of the Global Investigations Review, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller announced actions by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to further incentivize companies engaged in M&A to prioritize compliance. 14] A similar approach is reflected in recent SEC settlements as well.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

SEOUL, KOREA, and NEW YORK, NY, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Global Star Acquisition Inc. NASDAQ: GLST;GLSTU; GLSTW, "Global Star"), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), led by CEO Anthony Ang, is thrilled to announce that it has entered into a merger agreement with K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K

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Devensoft

JUNE 20, 2023

Corporate development through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an increasingly popular strategy for companies seeking to drive innovation and growth opportunities. It requires a strategic approach to ensure that the benefits of M&A are fully realized. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play.

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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 acquisition is a smart move for the company since DistroKid users can now power digital, physical and on-demand sales “within the DistroKid ecosystem,” the company noted in its […]

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lehman will leverage his extensive background in business and finance having headed both Nasdaq and NYSE companies, as well as start-up businesses in the media, entertainment, and tech industries. LOS ANGELES, Sept. LOS ANGELES, Sept.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (basically the PlayStation wing) today announced plans to acquire Audeze, the company has confirmed with TechCrunch. The Orange Country, California-based firm is best known for its high-end headphones, targeted at gamers and audio producers. PlayStation-branded products, however, are almost certain to follow.

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Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

government shutdown disrupting the market for IPOs, Brexit uncertainty, natural disasters and various other crises, cross-border M&A activity momentum continues. The following 10 key trends are underpinning hyperactivity in global M&A markets and are set to continue to shape deals well into 2019. In July 2018, the U.K.

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Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

Acquisition is a strategy that many businesses use to expand their reach and increase their market share. However, not all acquisitions are created equal. In this review, we will take a closer look at 11 powerful acquisitions that have taken place over the past decade. Here are some of the dos of successful acquisitions: 1.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 2, 2024

Yahoo is acquiring Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. All rights reserved.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sports Investment Banking Definition: In sports IB, bankers advise on equity and debt issuances, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals for sports teams and leagues, sports-adjacent technology and services firms, and facilities such as arenas, stadiums, and racetracks. Deals could be done on a corporate level (i.e.,

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 1, 2024

In the intricate game of mergers and acquisitions, small business owners often find themselves at the forefront of strategic decision-making when considering a transition. Play 1: Know Your Business Inside Out Before entering the M&A arena, sellers must thoroughly understand their own business.

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The Deal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. based ProbablyMonters a potential M&A target. Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment also acquired Savage Game Studios, Repeat.gg and Haven Entertainment Studios Inc.

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The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. TTWO) and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on notice. The California ruling increases Microsoft’s odds of closing the deal, however, and could give other studios greater confidence that they can make acquisitions. META), Amazon.com Inc.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

The companies said that the acquisition will include tech assets, customer relationships (that is, customers using the tools) and engineering, product and go-to-market talent. All of these will be added to RingCentral’s video solutions business, adding events to its existing offerings in meetings, webinars and video “rooms.”

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 5, 2023

(“Solganick”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of another sell-side transaction in its Technology Services M&A practice. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on technology services and software companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 31, 2023

The show is also highly relevant to finance because entire seasons revolve around mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and shareholder revolts. The show is also highly relevant to finance because entire seasons revolve around mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and shareholder revolts. Now it is over.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 10, 2023

Mergers Can Consolidate Technology Mergers also allow companies to acquire valuable technology from their competitors. Considerations During Negotiation There are also some risks in entertaining a merger with a competitor that need to be discussed and managed before the discussions get too far along.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Block, the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech company previously known as Square, has acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. The company declined to share deal terms. Hifi founder and CEO Damian Manning announced the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday.

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TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Jeff Lawson, co-founder and recently departed CEO of Twilio, is the proud new owner of satirical online newspaper The Onion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JANUARY 25, 2024

The deal will result in fresh funds flow into the Club for purpose of expansion, player development and acquisitions. In addition, KLTFC is a club with rich heritage and a strong fanbase. I believe a sustainable business is a pre-requisite for any club’s advancement and the nurturing of important talent.”

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Verizon's big interest in Frontier is its fiber business and the fact that it extends to places that Verizon does not currently cover as well. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You have probably entertained the idea of selling your company at least once during your tenure as an entrepreneur. If this is your first time exploring the world of mergers and acquisitions, the learning curve can be intimidating. The following content has been updated as of February 2024.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 3, 2024

News that Yahoo is buying Artifact stirred the technology watercooler yesterday. Artifact was an interesting app, employing AI to help its users find and consume more, and more targeted news. It had some devoted fans, but never reached the sort of scale that would have made it an attractive long-term project.

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Successful Acquisitions

MARCH 15, 2023

He could now entertain offers with confidence because he knew exactly how long he needed to be involved in the business and at what times he would truly start to transition his way out. Brian Goodhart is Capstone’s Director of M&A Advisory Services. to the new position based upon their preferred involvement.

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PCO M&A Specialists

MARCH 8, 2021

In this educational webcast Andrew de la Chapelle, Senior Strategic M&A Consultant and Dan Gordon, Founder of PCO M&A Specialists have a detailed and highly entertaining conversation to help demystify what is required for business owners to maximize their hard work.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

This strategy may involve identifying opportunities in the market, evaluating potential acquisitions, and understanding the company’s core competencies that can be leveraged for growth. What Is The Empire Building? This may involve initiatives and tasks specifically designed to grow the organization’s scope.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 24, 2023

By melding the proficiencies, assets, and potentials residing within distinct business sectors or entities under a single organizational umbrella, the practice of mergers and acquisitions unveils dormant possibilities, propels inventive evolution, and champions the delivery of unparalleled outcomes. Get a copy to-go.

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Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

However, the Chancery Court’s most recent appraisal decision, In Re Appraisal of Regal Entertainment Group (Del. The Regal appraisal proceeding arose from Cineworld’s acquisition of Regal Entertainment Group in February 2018. Source: Courthouse News Service and LexisNexis CourtLink. share, a 2.67% increase over the deal price.

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 11, 2022

With this ruling, the court also expands on the jurisprudence in In Re Appraisal of Regal Entertainment Group (Del. This appraisal proceeding arose from the acquisition of HFF Inc. The acquisition signed on March 19, 2019 and closed on July 1, 2019. In BCIM Strategic Value Master Fund LP v. Background and Ruling.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

.” In the coming months, Run The World customers will be able to sign up to join EventMobi’s product platform, with EventMobi’s customer success teams assisting in the transition. “We’re standing at the dawn of a new era for business conferences, events and communities,” Vaez said in a canned statement.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Two of the major data analytics software companies, Snowflake and Alteryx, announced M&A transactions during the week of December 18th. sees continued M&A demand for fast growing data analytics and AI software and IT services firms that provide automated applications and processes to the cloud. billion, including debt.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. [1]

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