JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“I love you, but you are not serious people.” This is the curse that Logan Roy, the founder and business titan of Waystar RoyCo, intones to his three stunned children during a poignant family moment. The three siblings (Kendall, Siobhan and Roman) vie for control of Dad’s media empire, and are monsters to each other. Yet, despite the hyperboles and cartoonish nature of the characters, the show reveals essential truths about succession planning for family businesses.

Business 259

Business Media 259

Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In my conversations with industry peers like Neil, it became evident that a distinct pattern often emerges after conducting numerous tech due diligence projects. More often than not, our reports are dominated by amber and red flags, with very few areas marked in green. This recurring pattern can be disillusioning. Professionals in the tech sector strive for innovation and distinction.

Architecture 130

Architecture Mergers and Acquisitions Book-building Investment 130

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As noted in our previous alerts “Marketing Crypto-Assets in and Into Europe: MiCA, the EU’s New Uniform Crypto Code” and “Doing Crypto Business in Europe: MiCA, the EU’s New Uniform Crypto Code – Part 2”, the European Union (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 June 2023.

Business 205

Business Investment 205

Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Yesterday, in 26 Capital Acquisition Corp., et. al. v. Tiger Resort, (Del. Ch.; 9/23), Vice Chancellor Laster denied a SPAC buyer’s motion for a decree of specific performance compelling the target to use its reasonable best efforts to close a proposed deSPAC transaction.

Mergers 120

Mergers Capital Acquisitions IT 120

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The FTC settled with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) and Black Knight, Inc. to resolve allegations that a proposed merger of the nation’s two largest providers of home mortgage loan origination systems (LOS) would create antitrust concerns.

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Mergers 201

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Amgen Inc. is settling challenges by six Democratic AGs and the FTC to its proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc. As we previously reported, the AGs and the FTC alleged that the acquisition was anticompetitive, as it would allow Amgen to leverage its large market share to foreclose competition against certain Horizon Therapeutic treatments for two autoimmune diseases: thyroid eye disease (TED) and chronic refractory gout (CRG).

Acquisitions 165

Acquisitions Shares IT 165

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Wolfe Research came up with its proprietary quarterly earnings quality score, which it said is an objective way to identify potential accounting-related risk.

Portfolio 109

Portfolio Accountant Stock IT 109

The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The rush by companies to borrow comes as fears of a potential recession recede and executives expect interest rates to remain high.

Financial Institution 118

Financial Institution Stock Government Bank 118

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Funds that track marijuana stocks are among the best performing exchange-traded funds so far in September.

Funds 134

Funds Stock Trading 134

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.

Finance

Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What Time Is It? It’s been a minute since my last update on our network security strategy , but we have been busy building some awesome capabilities to enable true new-normal firewalling.

Securities 98

Securities Business IT 98

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Analyst Corinne Blanchard upgraded the solar panel maker to buy from hold. She also raised her price target to $235 from $220.

Bank 117

Bank Banking Stock 117

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Alvarez & Marsal Transaction Advisory Group served as financial advisor to DPC while Ridge Advisory served as financial advisor to Warshaw. The post Dunes Point Capital acquires electrical products provider Warshaw Supply appeared first on PE Hub.

Capital 88

Capital Advisory 88

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained his overweight rating on the stock, but lowered his price target to $230.

Shares 127

Shares Stock 127

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PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Edgemont Partners served as financial advisor to Tekton on the deal while Lincoln International served as financial advisor to Havencrest. The post Clinical trial site network Tekton snags investment from Havencrest appeared first on PE Hub.

Investment 84

Investment 84

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The popularity of new diabetes and weight loss drugs have been bad news for diabetes device makers, but the news may not be all bad.

Stock 110

Stock 110

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The initial equity investments will be $1 billion. The post Prudential Financial and Warburg Pincus to invest in newly formed Prismic Life Reinsurance appeared first on PE Hub.

Investment 82

Investment Equities 82

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Analyst Gil Luria initiated the stock with a buy rating. His $200 price target suggests 25.1% upside from where shares closed Thursday.

Stock 109

Stock Shares 109

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Architecture

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

SSP is an active acquirer of plumbing and HVAC businesses in the Southeastern U.S. The post White Wolf-backed Seacoast Service Partners acquires plumbing services firm United Plumbing appeared first on PE Hub.

Business 80

Business 80

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Analyst Geoff Meacham upgraded Gilead to buy from neutral. He increased his target price for the stock by $7 to $95.

Bank 111

Bank Banking Stock 111

Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Capturing your share of the massive Managed Services Provider (MSP) market means making the most of every opportunity.

Management 98

Management Shares 98

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

CDs, money market funds and a host of fixed income assets are touting higher yields, and the Tax Man will want a slice.

Funds 109

Funds 109

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The Deal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate advisers for years have told companies to talk to their institutional investors and listen to their concerns outside of the busy proxy season in the spring. In that same vein, small and midsize companies with large retail shareholder bases should speak to their individual investors in a similar way, explains Geoff Weinberg, head of the retail shareholder advisory practice at Morrow Sodali Global LLC.

Retail 78

Retail Investment Advisory Investors 78

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Pros on CNBC discussed Goldman Sachs after CEO David Solomon addressed investor concerns with the bank.

Investors 110

Investors Shares Bank Banking 110

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Legacy Food Group is a new holding company created to acquire regional independent foodservice distributors that will become operating divisions of a new firm. The post Quad-C-backed Legacy Food Group acquires four foodservice distributors appeared first on PE Hub.

Food 77

Food 77

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These stocks tied to sports betting have significant upside, according to Wall Street analysts.

Stock 105

Stock 105

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Securities

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Based in Cincinnati, Cordental is a dental support organization. The post NMS Capital-backed Cordental Group snaps up Signature Dental Experience appeared first on PE Hub.

Capital 75

Capital 75

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Morgan Stanley added a slew of tech behemoths to its latest top stock picks list.

Stock 105

Stock Portfolio IT 105

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In his role, Gold will support the due diligence process, build and execute value creation plans, and aim to drive the Angeles portfolio companies to their full potential. The post Angeles Equity Partners adds Gold as VP of operations team appeared first on PE Hub.

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Equities Portfolio 72