TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 8, 2024
SoundHound, an AI company that makes voice interface tech used by car companies, restaurants and tech firms, is doubling down on enterprise services by playing consolidator in a crowded market. The company said on Thursday that it is acquiring Amelia AI, which makes an AI agent that businesses can customize for internal or customer use. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
On August 5, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it filed a civil complaint and proposed settlement with Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings LLC (“Legends”) for unlawful pre-merger coordination, commonly referred to as “gun jumping,” in violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”).
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TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 8, 2024
On Thursday, Box filled in a missing piece on its AI platform when it bought automated metadata extracting startup, Alphamoon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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 New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys—in connection with Legends’ consummated $2.325 billion acquisition of ASM Global, Inc.
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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Situation: Tort liability rules for directors in Belgium changed significantly following the recent publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. The new rules will enter into force on January 1, 2025.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) has published its Annual Report to Congress for 2023 (the “Annual Report”), which provides important data on CFIUS’ activities, including notices, declarations, mitigation, and enforcement actions through 2023.
H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 8, 2024
Contemplating A Move & Ocean Views This week’s blog is for those contemplating a move, but I’d like to make this a little more personal. I was planning on purchasing a piece of property on the water, making improvements, then putting it back on the market. That was my sole intention with my wife. Escrow is opened, loan approved with one catch: we had never seen the property in person until yesterday.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
This week, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. 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., prior to consummating their transaction.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
A media giant and a semiconductor name were among the stocks being talked about by analysts on Thursday.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
In Seavitt v. N-able, Inc., the Delaware Court of Chancery held that certain governance rights granted to a corporation’s significant stockholders were statutorily invalid. This included a provision purporting to allow those stockholders to remove directors while holding less than a majority of the voting power and that the Delaware General Corporation Law (the DGCL) does not authorize a corporate charter to incorporate substantive provisions of a stockholders agreement by reference because.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Frank Cappelleri breaks down the chart in Meta and shows why it could determine the market's fate.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
Below is his conversation with Gary Grote, Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, which focuses on capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Gary focuses on deals in the healthcare, leveraged finance, financial services, and real estate industries. He has also worked on deals in the consumer and transportation sectors. In this Q&A, Gary discusses the financing landscape, how it impacts overall deal activity, and what may be on the horizon for M&A deals in the upcoming
The TRADE
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cboe Global Markets is set to launch options on Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) futures, with an expected date to commence trading on 14 October, subject to regulatory review. Rob Hocking Cboe currently offers securities-based VIX Index options, allowing investors to manage or gain exposure to broad US equity market volatility. The new options on VIX futures will offer a similar utility but will be based on front-month VIX futures.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
On August 1, 2024, the 2024 amendments to Delaware’s entity statutes went into effect. These include amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the “DRULPA”), the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the “DRUPA” and together with the LLC Act and the DRULPA, the “Alt Entity Acts”).
Deal Lawyers
AUGUST 8, 2024
Last week, I blogged about Vice Chancellor Laster’s opinion in Seavitt v. N-Able, (Del. Ch.; 7/24). One of the more interesting aspects of his opinion addressed the permissibility of language in N-Able’s certificate of incorporation making certain of its provisions “subject to” the terms of the stockholders’ agreement that was at issue in the case.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
Women’s soccer. Pickleball. Indoor golf. Even bull riding is a target for private equity money flowing into the sports business. Deals now span far beyond investing in the four major US professional leagues. That’s boosting Big Law’s M&A practices, including at law firms long known for representing the billionaire buyers and sellers of the country’s largest sports teams.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Time is running out on those hefty 5% yields in cash. Investors would do well to diversify into fixed income.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
The classification of a transaction as either a business combination or an asset acquisition for financial reporting purposes has recently received greater attention. The differences between the two types of transactions can make a substantial difference in a company’s financial reporting, both in the various initial reporting requirements as well as the ongoing accounting requirements.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) recently published its Annual Report to Congress covering calendar year 2023 (the “Report”). The Report indicates a number of notable trends—some new and others a continuation of recent developments. CFIUS continues to clear the vast majority of transactions it reviews, blocks remain low, and efficiency has improved marginally.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
"Investors were nervous going in and this print would come as a huge relief," said Mohit Bansal, an analyst at Wells Fargo.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 8, 2024
Avista Healthcare Partners has announced the acquisition of Trillium Health Care Products from New Water Capital.
Financial Times - Banking
AUGUST 8, 2024
‘Material risk takers’ will be eligible for bonus of 10 times fixed pay
Deal Lawyers
AUGUST 8, 2024
In Hyde Park v. FairXchange (July 30, 2024), the Chancery Court addressed an appraisal petition filed in connection with Coinbase’s acquisition of a start-up securities exchange. Despite a flawed sale process, Vice Chancellor Laster concluded that the deal price was the “least bad” option for valuing the target.
The New York Times: Banking
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Fed should preserve its option to pivot as new developments arise.
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Cisco: M&A
AUGUST 8, 2024
Ai4 2024, the biggest AI industry event in North America, will bring together thousands of technology innovators and executives in Las Vegas, and we sat down with four experts for a behind-the-scenes look at what they’ll cover in their sessions and how Cisco is driving AI forward.
Global Banking & Finance
AUGUST 8, 2024
Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.
Cisco: M&A
AUGUST 8, 2024
The upcoming implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive requires a reassessment of operational and technical security goals. Learn more about how Cisco CX helps bridge that gap and aid you in navigating these new challenges.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Small investors were net buyers of stocks on Tuesday and Wednesday following Monday's global market rout, according to data from JPMorgan.
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