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JUNE 17, 2025

Continued volatility in the equity capital markets has revived what was thought to be a zombie after 2022 – the SPAC. There is an old investment banking mantra that they can do an IPO in a down market or an up market, but not a volatile market.

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MARCH 28, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (Tribunal) released its reasons for dismissing Mithaq Capital Inc.'s s (Mithaq) application on December 14, 2023, to cease trade a private placement that Aimia Inc. Aimia) completed in October 2023.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

As we close the books on another quarter of deal activity here at Hutchison, it’s time to take a closer look at venture capital financing trends and themes in the innovation hubs we serve across the Southeast.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 30, 2025

Following the substantial feedback provided in response to ASIC’s discussion paper, ‘Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets’ (Discussion Paper) on 10 June 2025, ASIC announced its first improvement to the IPO process and held a symposium at which two panels, comprising of ASIC officers (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 16, 2024

By: Mintz - Securities & Capital Markets On January 24, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and other shell companies. The new rules are effective on July 1, 2024.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

3 reasons for continuously high fintech M&A activity levels: Banks target indirect digital access: Through credit lines, investments in venture capital funds, collaborations with innovators and establishment of next generation incubators.

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MAY 1, 2025

On 7 April 2025, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) published a discussion paper Shaping the Future of AIM (Discussion Paper) inviting feedback on proposals to develop the overall AIM market framework and update the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules) to ensure the UKs most prominent growth market remains fit for purpose.

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APRIL 16, 2024

There have been 44 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the US stock markets in 2024 thus far, many of which continue to trade at a premium to their initial offering price, demonstrating the strength and buoyancy of current public markets. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Our Investment Funds Group reviews the evolution of the continuation vehicle market and previews the unpredictable year awaiting the secondary market. By: Alston & Bird

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Corporate Venture Capital, or CVC, continues to play a major role in investment and deal activity across numerous growth industries. Jones Day partners Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens discuss who's investing, the opportunities they're targeting, and the special factors to consider in a corporate venture investment. By: Jones Day

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The general consensus is that we will likely see an increase in M&A and capital market transactions in the life sciences sector in 2025. Cautious Optimism for Deal Making. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

– Merger to create NASDAQ-listed, commercial-stage AI-Enabled medical technology company focused on bringing FDA-cleared Brain Network Analytics platform to NASDAQ Capital Markets – Merger to create NASDAQ-listed, commercial-stage AI-Enabled medical technology company focused on bringing FDA-cleared Brain Network Analytics platform to NASDAQ Capital (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it can be attractive. A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. By: DLA Piper

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Pine Cliffs Resort hosted the FFA’s 2024 Global Leadership Summit this week where key players and leaders from across the industry gathered to discuss macroeconomic, geopolitical, policy, legal, regulatory and other matters affecting the fund finance market and related capital markets. By: DLA Piper

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JULY 11, 2024

For decades, Delaware has held the crown as the premier state of incorporation for domestic companies (and many foreign companies seeking a foothold in the United States capital markets). But today, the barbarians are at the gates. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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MARCH 6, 2025

The SECs Division of Corporation Finance (Division) anticipates that these new measures will facilitate capital formation in the U.S. capital markets. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Down round financings recently reached their highest levels in 15 years, leaving investors, growth-stage companies, and other venture capital market participants searching for guidance and clarity.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 5, 2024

His expertise includes equities, ETFs, merger arbitrage spreads, equity swaps, futures, options, and FX. RBC Capital Markets appointed Mitul Patel director, central bank sales, based in London. Boston-based McKenna joined GMO in 2004 as a pricing analyst, and most recently worked in a multi-asset trading role for 15 years.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Equity REITs seeking to grow assets face a challenging interest rate environment and tepid equity capital markets for funding portfolio acquisitions.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2023

- Notable expects to initiate trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under ticker symbol “NTBL” effective at market open on October 17 - - Aggregate net.

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JUNE 18, 2024

With deep and liquid capital markets offering unique access to the Mainland China investor market, many international businesses are considering pursuing their IPOs in Hong Kong.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

The growth in private credit (lending by institutions other than banks) has been one of the most significant capital market developments of the last decade. It is estimated that the size of the private credit market was approximately $1.5 trillion at the start of 2024 and could grow to approximately $2.8 trillion by 2028.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

The company is excited to announce the completion of the merger with PGS, a new Executive team and a Capital Markets Day on 29 August 2024. OSLO, Norway (1 July 2024) – TGS, a global leader in energy data and intelligence, today launched a new chapter in its 43-year history.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 23, 2023

OTCQB: SNWV) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with SEP Acquisition Corp. Upon closing, the combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SNWV”. · SANUWAVE Health Inc. Nasdaq: SEPA).

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MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 14, 2025

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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JUNE 11, 2024

Procopio Capital Markets and Securities practice leader Christopher Tinen addressed several key issues impacting MicroCap investors in 2024 in a live panel discussion at the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Las Vegas on April 30, 2024. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and securities exchanges including Nasdaq and NYSE.

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JUNE 6, 2024

The venture capital markets are experiencing a prolonged expansion in both the number and type of investors willing to make minority (non-controlling) investments.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The use of earnout provisions, which buyers and sellers often use to bridge differing views of value, is on the rise, especially in the private equity and corporate venture capital markets. By: Jones Day

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MARCH 27, 2024

Private credit and other forms of private capital have emerged as attractive alternatives to traditional bank loans and capital market offerings for many companies.

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MAY 29, 2024

In a perplexing decision, Mithaq Canada Inc (Re), the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal upheld a defensive private placement by a target corporation completed in the face of a hostile bid, effectively denying shareholders the opportunity to accept a premium offer. At the time of the bid the target company, Aimia Inc.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 15, 2023

Section 7 of the Clayton Act prohibits mergers and acquisitions where “the effect may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly.” The statute plainly does not say that mergers that substantially lessen competition are nevertheless permitted if they advance efficiency or lower prices. more…)

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MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2025

A definitive agreement is signed, outlining the terms of the merger, the valuation of the target company, and the ownership structure of the combined entity. Shareholder Vote and Redemptions: Before the merger can be finalized, the SPAC’s public shareholders vote on the proposed business combination.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 24, 2024

On the same day, a second set of proposed Treasury Regulations was issued (REG-118499-23) that includes procedural rules for reporting and paying the tax, recordkeeping, and penalties (together, By: Mintz - Securities & Capital Markets

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 14, 2023

Salisbury”), (NASDAQ Capital Market: “SAL”), the holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company (“Salisbury Bank”), announced that it completed its merger with and into NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT”) NBT”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) (the “Merger”) on August 11, 2023. LAKEVILLE, Conn.,

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

(Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna”), today announced that the closing of its previously announced merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. Gryphon”) (the “Merger”) is expected to take place before markets open on Friday, February 9, 2024. and under the symbol “GRYP”. and under the symbol “GRYP”.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

(Nasdaq: ENTO) (“Entero” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet for a reverse merger transaction (the “Proposed Merger”) with Journey Therapeutics, Inc. Upon completion of the Proposed Merger, the shareholders of Journey will acquire 99% of the equity of Entero.

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