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DOJ Allegations that KKR Systematically Failed to Comply With the HSR Act – Highlights Importance of DOJ Corporate Compliance Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

and certain of its investment advisors and funds (collectively, KKR) systematically flouted the [notification and reporting] requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act or Act) by: (1) failing to make an HSR filing for two transactions; (2) altering documents in HSR filings for eight transactions; and (3) systematically omitting required.

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A DOJ Private Equity Declination and Its Lessons for Acquirers and Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team and Investment Funds Team examine what it means for corporate criminal enforcement in the national security space, particularly in the M&A context. By: Alston & Bird

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

As ESMA’s review of European Union’s post-trade transparency regime enters its final stage, European trade associations have stressed the importance of credit ratings in underpinning the success of the EU post-trade transparency framework for corporate bonds.

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Default risk for certain corporates is creeping up. Here’s what it means for fixed income investors

CNBC: Investing

"Investment grade corporate spreads are relatively tight, but on an absolute level, their single-digit yield is still compelling." " When spreads are tight, that means the difference between the yield you're getting for a corporate bond versus what you get for a comparable government bond is shrinking.

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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance.

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Gabelli Funds highlights the AI stocks to buy as craze continues

CNBC: Investing

The portfolio manager of the Gabelli Growth Fund has significant exposure to the "Magnificent Seven" companies, with Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon being its top three holdings. This year, the fund has outperformed, sitting in the top 12% of funds in its category, according to Morningstar data.