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Zomato buys Paytm’s entertainment ticket business for $244 million

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 21, 2024

Zomato, the Indian food delivery giant, has acquired the entertainment ticketing business of financial services firm Paytm for $244.1 The acquisition, among the largest M&A deals among new-age Indian tech companies, includes Paytm’s ticketing services for movies, sports and events.

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Stratasys rejects Nano Dimension acquisition offer, agrees to talk to 3D Systems

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

Stratasys also announced today that it plans to entertain 3D Systems’ counteroffer. Stratasys intends to engage in discussions with 3D Systems with respect to 3D Systems’ July 13, 2023 revised proposal, subject to the requirements of the Desktop Metal merger agreement,” the company notes. “We Nano Dimension, which already owned 14.5%

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U.S. DOJ seeks rare $3.5 million “gun jumping” penalty against Legends Hospitality for pre-closing conduct in connection with its acquisition of ASM Global

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

ASM”)—a venue. By: A&O Shearman

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment. By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment. By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

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Indian music label giant Saregama acquires Pocket Aces

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Saregama has acquired a 51.82% stake in the digital entertainment startup Pocket Aces as the oldest Indian music label makes a deeper push into videos. Saregama is paying about $20 million for the 51.82% stake in Pocket Aces and plans to invest an additional $1.8

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Wasserman Buys Brillstein, Merging Sports and Entertainment

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Casey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.

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Sporting Events Business Faces $3.5 Million in Antitrust Gun Jumping Penalties

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

Department of Justice (DOJ) reached one of its largest “gun jumping” settlements following allegations that sporting and entertainment events company, Legends Hospitality, illegally conducted business with its acquisition target, ASM Global Inc., This week, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. prior to consummating their transaction.

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U.S. DOJ Seeks Rare USD3.5 million “Gun Jumping” Penalty For Alleged Pre-Closing Conduct In Violation Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 20, 2024

United States v. Legends Hosp. Parent Holdings, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-5927 (S.D.N.Y.

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U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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DOJ to Sue Live Nation, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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U.S. Plans to Accuse Live Nation of Defending a Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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ESE Entertainment Completes 100% Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Merger Anticipated to Improve Financial Performance and Expand ESE’s Reach with Tier 1 Clients Across Gaming and Entertainment Sectors Merger Anticipated to Improve Financial Performance and Expand ESE’s Reach with Tier 1 Clients Across Gaming and Entertainment Sectors

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The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 24, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.

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David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 9, 2024

David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?

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Global Star Acquisition Inc. Announces Merger With K Enter, a Diversified Korean Entertainment Company Valued at $610 Million

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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DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle to expand its toolset for artists

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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What is Merger and Acquisition?

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. Definition and Key Concepts While distinct in their mechanics and outcomes, merger and acquisition share the common goal of corporate growth and market expansion.

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Sony is buying gaming headphone maker, Audeze

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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PodcastOne Names Steve Lehman Vice Chairman to Drive Its Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategy Efforts

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.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

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. What is Sports Investment Banking?

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Antitrust Cases and Monopoly Lawsuits: Here Are Major Companies Sued by the U.S.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Below are 15 major cases brought by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission since late 2020, as President Biden’s top antitrust enforcers have promised to sue monopolies and block big mergers.

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Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? It is quite interesting, because the response from these two giant companies has been entertainingly petty. Continue reading.

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EE. UU. demanda para que Live Nation, dueño de Ticketmaster se disuelva

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Acusada de violar las leyes antimonopolio, Live Nation Entertainment se enfrenta a una demanda que podría reconfigurar la multimillonaria industria de la música en vivo.

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Paramount Global Settles CBS – Viacom Merger Lawsuit for $122.5 Million

The Harvard Law School Forum

APRIL 7, 2023

million to shareholders in order to resolve allegations that the CBS-Viacom merger of 2019 was unfair, per a recent filing with the SEC. the multibillion-dollar entertainment empire that owns well-known television brands such as Paramount, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Showtime– which was later renamed Paramount Global.

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Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

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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Top 20 SMB M&A Influencers to Follow On Social Media in 2023 and Other resources

How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. E31 Joanna Oakey not active but @aspectLegal Joanna Oakey TheDealRoom Australia’s First and Only Mergers and Acquisitions podcast! Discover best practices from industry advisors and businesses that are involved in sale and acquisitions activity.

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Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact

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.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Acquisition: A Review of 11 Powerful Acquisitions in the Past Decade

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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Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

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Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

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Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi

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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Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

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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Verizon bets on fiber’s staying power as it acquires Frontier for $20B

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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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

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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DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miller affirmed that “acquiring companies should be rewarded—rather than penalized—when they engage in careful pre-acquisition diligence and post-acquisition integration to detect and remediate misconduct at the acquired company’s business.” [1] 12] Similarly, in December 2022, the DOJ declined to prosecute acquiror Safran S.A.

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Unveiling Success: Case Studies of M&A Deals That Made History

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategies for growth and expansion. Disney’s Acquisition of Pixar (2006): In 2006, Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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ProbablyMonsters Sells Firewalk Studios to Sony

The Deal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment also acquired Savage Game Studios, Repeat.gg and Haven Entertainment Studios Inc. In July, San Mateo, Calif.-based

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Rivals to Partners: The Surprising Benefits of Merging with Your Competitors

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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Strategic Corporate Development in M&A: Driving Innovation and Growth Opportunities

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. Strategic corporate development involves a systematic and disciplined approach to M&A, starting from identifying potential targets to post-merger integration.

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Next Level of Video Game Dealmaking in Sight

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. Additionally, the FTC and Department of Justice recently proposed changes to federal merger guidelines that could create tougher rules for tech deals, including the purchase of startups and vertical deals.

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The Seller’s Playbook: Maximizing Returns in Business Transitions

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 4: Play the Long Game with Timing Timing is everything in the game of mergers and acquisitions.

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TechCrunch Minute: Yahoo buys Artifact news app from Instagram’s co-founders

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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Founder of Kakao, South Korean Tech Giant, Arrested Over K-Pop Deal

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.

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Zomato buys Paytm’s entertainment ticket business for $244 million

Stratasys rejects Nano Dimension acquisition offer, agrees to talk to 3D Systems

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U.S. DOJ seeks rare $3.5 million “gun jumping” penalty against Legends Hospitality for pre-closing conduct in connection with its acquisition of ASM Global

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

Indian music label giant Saregama acquires Pocket Aces

Wasserman Buys Brillstein, Merging Sports and Entertainment

Sporting Events Business Faces $3.5 Million in Antitrust Gun Jumping Penalties

U.S. DOJ Seeks Rare USD3.5 million “Gun Jumping” Penalty For Alleged Pre-Closing Conduct In Violation Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation

DOJ to Sue Live Nation, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

U.S. Plans to Accuse Live Nation of Defending a Monopoly

ESE Entertainment Completes 100% Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas

The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood

Global Star Acquisition Inc. Announces Merger With K Enter, a Diversified Korean Entertainment Company Valued at $610 Million

DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle to expand its toolset for artists

What is Merger and Acquisition?

Sony is buying gaming headphone maker, Audeze

PodcastOne Names Steve Lehman Vice Chairman to Drive Its Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategy Efforts

Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Antitrust Cases and Monopoly Lawsuits: Here Are Major Companies Sued by the U.S.

Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

EE. UU. demanda para que Live Nation, dueño de Ticketmaster se disuelva

Paramount Global Settles CBS – Viacom Merger Lawsuit for $122.5 Million

Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

Top 20 SMB M&A Influencers to Follow On Social Media in 2023 and Other resources

Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact

The Dos and Don’ts of Acquisition: A Review of 11 Powerful Acquisitions in the Past Decade

Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion

Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi

Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

Verizon bets on fiber’s staying power as it acquires Frontier for $20B

What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Unveiling Success: Case Studies of M&A Deals That Made History

ProbablyMonsters Sells Firewalk Studios to Sony

Rivals to Partners: The Surprising Benefits of Merging with Your Competitors

Strategic Corporate Development in M&A: Driving Innovation and Growth Opportunities

Next Level of Video Game Dealmaking in Sight

The Seller’s Playbook: Maximizing Returns in Business Transitions

TechCrunch Minute: Yahoo buys Artifact news app from Instagram’s co-founders

Founder of Kakao, South Korean Tech Giant, Arrested Over K-Pop Deal

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