JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

million for FCPA violations is another textbook example of bribery schemes, which revealed the absence of a culture of compliance, and the circumvention of basic entertainment, hospitality and travel expense controls. The SEC's recent settlement with Deere & Company for $9.9

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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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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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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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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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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 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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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a rare[1] gun jumping[2] civil lawsuit and proposed settlement in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings, LLC (“Legends”)—a global sports and entertainment venue services company partially owned by the (..)

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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 15, 2024

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGA Entertainment and Zapf Creation AG Complete Merger Forming MGA Zapf Creation GmbH LOS ANGELES;

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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

(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 K Enter”), a Delaware corporation.

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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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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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

(OTC: CLOE) (the “Company” or “Clover Leaf”), announced today that Clover Leaf and Kustom Entertainment, Inc. Yntegra Capital Investments LLC, Kustom Entertainment and Digital Ally, Inc.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

This might not seem interesting to anyone except those involved with the business of video games, or people with an inexplicable interest in the actions of regulatory authorities in Britain, but wait! It is quite interesting, because the response from these two giant companies has been entertainingly petty. Continue reading.

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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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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. What is a Merger?

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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.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

(NYSE American: VINE) (“Fresh Vine”) previously announced it had executed a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) to combine with Notes Live, Inc.

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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.

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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.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

There are some entertaining moments and good performances, so I wouldn’t call the movie “bad.” Everyone was locked up inside, and many turned to day trading for entertainment and money (in between binge-watching shows on streaming services). appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. I wrote many articles about it.

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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. 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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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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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

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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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

7] And in March 2023, the DOJ updated its guidance in the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, noting with regard to “Mergers and Acquisitions” that pre- and post-M&A due diligence and integration must appropriately scrutinize targets, effectively enforce internal controls, and remediate misconduct at all levels of the organization. [8]

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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. All these shows can be entertaining, but the writing quality isn’t the same. And yes, there’s even a plot point about debt covenants , of all things.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 22, 2024

Over the years, its product range has diversified to include bottled water storage, outdoor entertainment, and other houseware products. It stands out in the market for its custom injection molding services and ability to create affordable, high-end kitchenware products.

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The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

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. (ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 5, 2023

Nextira leverages AWS to deliver cloud-native innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), predictive analytics, and immersive experience solutions for its clients in the gaming, media, and entertainment industry sectors. For more information, please contact us: mergers@solganick.com

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How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

E31 Joanna Oakey not active but @aspectLegal Joanna Oakey TheDealRoom Australia’s First and Only Mergers and Acquisitions podcast! With a degree in PR & Journalism and experience at top firms, Codie is one hell of a writer, and therefore, her content is both educational and flat entertaining. She was too busy. Maybe someday.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The sale, to a group that includes the shows host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.

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