Fri.Oct 06, 2023

article thumbnail

Hospital Acquisitions in Louisiana Avoid FTC Review, for Now

JD Supra: Mergers

More hospital acquisitions may seek to avoid premerger scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the HSR Act (or any antitrust inquiry ever) if a recent federal district court decision holds up and becomes settled law.

article thumbnail

National Security: Overview of CFIUS Review Regime

Deal Lawyers

If you’re looking for an overview of what CFIUS is all about, check out this recently updated “CFIUS Overview” from Cooley. It addresses, among other things, CFIUS’s jurisdiction, mandatory filings and the voluntary review regime, types of CFIUS filings, and filing fees.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

DOJ Unveils New M&A Safe Harbor Policy & Signals Resource Surge

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the last two years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced numerous policy changes on corporate criminal enforcement policies, which were largely based on a self-described “carrot and sticks” approach (“a mix of incentives and deterrence”). The latest policy affects mergers and acquisitions.

M&A 165
article thumbnail

Former Americans Who Gave Up Their Citizenship Want Their Money Back

The New York Times: Banking

Former U.S. citizens who live abroad have filed a class-action lawsuit saying the $2,350 fee to relinquish their nationality was exorbitant.

article thumbnail

Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

article thumbnail

DOJ Announces New Voluntary Safe Harbor Policy for Mergers & Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions on Wednesday. Pursuant to this new policy, the DOJ will not prosecute companies that self-report potential violations occurring within an acquisition target's business. By: Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Mergers 165

More Trending

article thumbnail

Update: FTC Reopens its In-House Challenge of Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision

JD Supra: Mergers

Last month, we discussed where things stand regarding Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision”) in light of domestic and international challenges to the proposed deal. This week, the closely-watched merger encountered another obstacle, as the FTC issued an order returning its challenge to administrative adjudication.

article thumbnail

Volatility is back — Here's what hedge funds are doing during the market's wild swings

CNBC: Investing

Amid the elevated volatility, hedge funds increased their short activity while focusing on quality stocks, according to Goldman Sachs' prime brokerage data.

Funds 114
article thumbnail

Safe Harbor Policy Incentivizes Disclosure of Acquired Companies’ Misconduct

JD Supra: Mergers

Summary - Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures (VSD) arising from mergers and acquisitions (Safe Harbor Policy).

article thumbnail

Jobs Gains Heat Up Even as the Federal Reserve Looks for Cooling

The New York Times: Banking

Fed officials are happy when the labor market looks strong, but they are trying to cool the economy down to fully wrangle inflation.

article thumbnail

Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

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.

article thumbnail

DOJ Announces New Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new safe harbor policy that may shield companies from criminal prosecution for misconduct they uncover at companies they are acquiring or have recently acquired.

Mergers 159
article thumbnail

Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Report Pushes Bond Yields Higher

The New York Times: Banking

Employment data for September showed surprising strength in the economy, but that resiliency has become a cause for concern among investors.

Stock 119
article thumbnail

FTC Set to Reshape HSR Premerger Notification Process

JD Supra: Mergers

Merger control in the United States is on the cusp of significant change as the Federal Trade Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, prepares to finalize a proposed rule—first announced in June—that will reshape premerger notifications that are required to be filed under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. After a 30-day extension to the public comment period late this summer, the clock expired for comments on September 27, 2023.

article thumbnail

JPMorgan says controversial eye disease treatment can more than double this biopharma stock

CNBC: Investing

Safety issues have caused a short-term rout for this biotech firm, but JPMorgan believes its share price is already on the road to recovery.

Stock 105
article thumbnail

How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

article thumbnail

Goal-oriented: 7 private equity deals in the sports sector

PE Hub

Apollo, Clearlake and Sixth Street are among the private equity firms buying and selling in the wide world of sports. The post Goal-oriented: 7 private equity deals in the sports sector appeared first on PE Hub.

article thumbnail

Formula One gets upgraded by Citi, which says concerns around Las Vegas race are 'overblown'

CNBC: Investing

Investors have become overly bearish on the Vegas Grand Prix and the prospect of U.S. sports rights renewals, said Citi.

Investors 110
article thumbnail

Warburg’s Ruoxi Chen: Innovative therapies will drive demand for Simtra BioPharma Solutions

PE Hub

Warburg Pincus and Advent International earlier this week completed the carve-out of Baxter International’s BPS business for $4.25bn. The post Warburg’s Ruoxi Chen: Innovative therapies will drive demand for Simtra BioPharma Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

article thumbnail

Pioneer Natural Resources soars amid report that it could be acquired by Exxon. Here’s what the pros say

CNBC: Investing

Pros on CNBC discussed Pioneer Natural Resources after The Wall Street Journal reported that Exxon Mobil is in talks to buy the shale-drilling company.

IT 92
article thumbnail

Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

article thumbnail

Exxon Mobil Reportedly Nears a Deal for Pioneer, a Shale Giant

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Exxon Mobil is reportedly in talks to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, a major shale driller, in what would be the biggest takeover of the year.

article thumbnail

Gas prices are less of a factor behind consumers switching to EVs, Barclays says

CNBC: Investing

A report from the bank found that buyers are now more willing to purchase an EV even though they're spending less on fuel before the purchase.

Bank 85
article thumbnail

Warburg details Simtra co-investment with Advent; plus 7 PE deals that play ball

PE Hub

TSCP’s PestCo picks up Live Oak Pest Control and PestBan+; a look at seven private equity firms investing in sports in various ways; Warburg Pincus and Advent International’s carve-out of Baxter International’s BioPharma Solutions business. The post Warburg details Simtra co-investment with Advent; plus 7 PE deals that play ball appeared first on PE Hub.

article thumbnail

Bernstein says buy Disney, calls it the 'only credible challenger to Netflix'

CNBC: Investing

AllianceBernstein said Disney's planned buyout of Hulu will pay off in the long run.

IT 116
article thumbnail

How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

article thumbnail

FILS Europe 2023: Understanding how to utilise data is essential for improving workflows

The TRADE

At the Fixed Income Leaders Summit, advancements in technology and the growing use of data were noted as something that could help bolster trading strategies if utilised correctly, particularly for the next-generation trader. Panellists highlighted that this is only useful if traders know how to utilise data to improve workflows. Without that, this development could be viewed as futile.

Trading 70
article thumbnail

Retail investors are buying the dip in force on two of the worst-performing investments right now

CNBC: Investing

Two defensive funds saw heavy buying from retail traders in recent days, according to Vanda Research.

Retail 105
article thumbnail

VCI Global Limited Proposes Acquisition of Resort Properties in Bali and Phuket

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, or the “Company”) has entered into a letter of intent to acquire the leasing rights of Impiana Private Villas Cemagi, Bali and Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi, Phuket from Impiana Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary, V Capital Real Estate Sdn Bhd.

article thumbnail

Investors can get a 5% yield in these assets and skip the bond market volatility

CNBC: Investing

Here's what to know about government money market funds.

Investors 121
article thumbnail

Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

article thumbnail

Aviva shares leap on speculation of takeover by foreign buyer

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Rumours of potential swoop by international rivals drives up shares in UK’s biggest insurer Nils Pratley: Aviva no longer needs a rescue Shares in Aviva, the UK’s biggest insurer, jumped after reports that it could be the target of a takeover by a foreign buyer. Its shares rose as much as 10% at one point on Friday before closing 5% higher at 407.9p, valuing the company at £11.2bn and catapulting it to the top of the FTSE 100 index.

Shares 75
article thumbnail

Wells Fargo’s top fourth-quarter trade ideas include a biopharma stock that could rally 60% off a new treatment

CNBC: Investing

Analysts at Wells Fargo listed their top high-conviction and catalyst-driven stock ideas for the fourth quarter.

Stock 86
article thumbnail

FILS Europe 2023: The evolution of OEMS platforms

The TRADE

At the Fixed Income Leaders Summit Europe 2023, panellists discussed the shifting landscape of OEMS platforms, the ways in which they can better equip traders with tools to tackle challenging market environments and how to navigate advancements within the space. Panellists highlighted that with OEMS platforms, people are looking for scalability and the ability to process large data sets which cloud offerings are trying to push as their main benefits.

Trading 67