Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 29, 2021

What are some of the best practices to adopt when conducting due diligence during a business acquisition? In order to be successful with your due diligence efforts, there is a need for a strategic plan of action and a team of experienced professionals. The process of carefully appraising a business prior to purchase in order to establish assets and liabilities, as well as evaluate the company’s potential cannot be done haphazardly.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Event Dates: 2022-06-28T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-28T12:30:00-05:00 2022-06-29T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-29T12:30:00-05:00 2022-06-30T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-30T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Description. Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Delaware sitting en banc affirmed a Court of Chancery ruling that excused the buyer of a group of high-end hotel properties (the "Buyer") from closing on the acquisition from AB Stable VIII LLC (the "Seller")—an indirect subsidiary of Dajia Insurance Group, Ltd. ("Dajia"), formerly Anbang Insurance Group, Ltd. ("Anbang")—because the Seller breached its covenant to operate the hotels in the ordinary course between signing a

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World Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Kazakhstan's Tengri Partners continues to pursue and successfully execute complex market development transactions, as evidenced by the trust of large international and local institutional clients

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PCO M&A Specialists

DECEMBER 15, 2021

By: Daniel S. Gordon, CPA Dec. 14 was a huge day for the pest control industry, as a watershed deal was announced. If it closes as expected next year, it will make Rentokil, the world’s largest pest control company, also the largest in North America, leaving Rollins (Orkin) as the only public pure-play pest control company. The deal calls for each Terminix shareholder to receive 1.069 shares of Rentokil’s ADR plus $11 of cash, valuing the deal at $55 per Terminix share, which is a 47 percent pre

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Mergerware

DECEMBER 13, 2021

My last blog identified six employee communication plan components for building a resilient workforce. It was based on the article “4 Keys to Building a More Resilient Workforce” co-authored with my Crowe colleague Lisa Roen [link] Within this blog, I will review the second key to resiliency: Aligning and Shaping Organizational Culture. Definitions of culture […].

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Event Dates: 2022-04-19T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-04-19T12:30:00-05:00 2022-04-20T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-04-20T12:30:00-05:00 2022-04-21T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-04-21T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. The Art of M&A® Integration: Essentials for Success in a Virtual Environment. -->. Course Summary. Building on the fundamentals of The Art of M&A® – Executing Integration for Maximum Results, this topical deep dive training provides executives and integration leaders the awar

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 3, 2021, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss claims to compel inspection of books and records brought by a former stockholder of Houston Wire & Cable Company (the "Company") in connection with the Company's all-cash merger into Omni Cable, LLC. Swift v. Houston Wire & Cable Co., C.A.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Cooley partners Barbara Borden, Wainwright Fishburn and Steve Strauss have been named on the San Diego Business Journal’s San Diego 500 list, which focuses on the most influential people in San Diego who are making a significant impact on the business community and the community at large. Read the article. Barbara Borden. Wainwright Fishburn. Steve Strauss.

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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.

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Barkclays

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The US Federal Reserve recently turned hawkish on inflation. Our Research analysts debate whether economic conditions justify the shift. The US Federal Reserve recently turned hawkish on inflation. Our Research analysts debate whether economic conditions justify the shift.

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Focus Strategies

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Focus Strategies Investment Banking co-hosted the monthly FEI Austin Chapter Virtual Networking Series - "Networking at Noon" on October 12, 2021. The “Networking at Noon" series is a special Zoom opportunity to connect with fellow members and sponsors. The post Focus Strategies Investment Banking Co-Hosts FEI Austin Chapter Lunch Event – “Networking at Noon” first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

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Mergerware

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Cross-Border mergers and acquisitions are a popular way to gain access to new markets and customers. Globally cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions continue to remain as popular as it was pre-COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic saw companies struggling to streamline operations in Mergers & Acquisitions in the face of limited resources and social distancing measures.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Event Dates: 2022-05-24T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-05-24T12:30:00-05:00 2022-05-25T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-05-25T12:30:00-05:00 2022-05-26T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-05-26T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Description. Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 8, 2021

On November 23, 2021, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed stockholder derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the directors of Wayfair, Inc. (the "Company"). Equity-League Pension Tr. v. Great Hill Partners, C.A. No. 2020-0992-SG (Del. Ch. Nov. 23, 2021). Plaintiff challenged the sale by the Company of $535 million in convertible notes at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic to a consortium of investors allegedly tied to four of the

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 15, 2021

An effective compensation strategy is a critical part of attracting, incentivizing and retaining top talent. When designing, implementing and disclosing executive, director and equity compensation programs that reflect the business strategy and drive long-term value, public companies are subject to an evolving regulatory landscape and must understand investor and proxy advisory firm expectations.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Event Dates: 2022-03-29T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-03-29T12:30:00-05:00 2022-03-30T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-03-30T12:30:00-05:00 2022-03-31T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-03-31T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Summary. No matter how compelling the deal strategy or synergies, M&A success is heavily dependent on your ability to execute well amidst complexity.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Delaware sitting en banc affirmed a Court of Chancery ruling that excused the buyer of a group of high-end hotel properties (the "Buyer") from closing on the acquisition from AB Stable VIII LLC (the "Seller")—an indirect subsidiary of Dajia Insurance Group, Ltd. ("Dajia"), formerly Anbang Insurance Group, Ltd. ("Anbang")—because the Seller breached its covenant to operate the hotels in the ordinary course between signing a

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 3, 2021, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss claims to compel inspection of books and records brought by a former stockholder of Houston Wire & Cable Company (the "Company") in connection with the Company's all-cash merger into Omni Cable, LLC. Swift v. Houston Wire & Cable Co., C.A.

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Focus Strategies

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Focus Strategies Investment Banking served as a Specialty Hole Sponsor for the 7th Annual ARMA Golf Tournament and teamed with ARMA Golfers to raise $4000 for Northeast Early College High School's Manufacturing programs. The post Focus Strategies Helps Raise $4000 for Northeast Early College High School’s Manufacturing Programs first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 8, 2021

On November 23, 2021, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed stockholder derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the directors of Wayfair, Inc. (the "Company"). Equity-League Pension Tr. v. Great Hill Partners, C.A. No. 2020-0992-SG (Del. Ch. Nov. 23, 2021). Plaintiff challenged the sale by the Company of $535 million in convertible notes at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic to a consortium of investors allegedly tied to four of the

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Mergerware

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To answer this question requires firstly considering the deal type which impacts both your integration ambition and degree of transformation needed. I typically think about three scenarios and its important early on to determine which situation you are in: 1, Keeping the two businesses separate ‘a bolt-on acquisition’. In this scenario, you preserve the individual […].

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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.

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