TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 6, 2024
As DocuSign reportedly explores a sale to private equity, it’s acquiring a company itself. On Monday, DocuSign (which now prefers to go by Docusign, with a lowercase “S,” a PR rep from the company tells me) announced that it’s buying Lexion, a contract workflow automation startup, for $165 million. The purchase comes as DocuSign makes increasing investments […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 5, 2024
OFAC is capable of extending a long-arm of enforcement, reaching sometimes non-U.S. companies that may “cause” another company to violate U.S. Sanctions laws. If you need to find an example of this long reach, look no further than OFAC’s recent settlement with SCG Plastics (“SCG”), in which SCG, a Thailand company, which sells plastic resins, agreed to pay $20 million for violations of the Iran Sanctions Program.
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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 8, 2024
CBS and other well-known properties would be sold if Sony and Apollo were able to buy Paramount. But the new owners would keep the movie studio.
The New York Times: Banking
MAY 8, 2024
How an obscure, 45-year old tax change transformed retirement and left so many Americans out in the cold.
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TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 9, 2024
A dust-up between Evolve Bank & Trust, Mercury and Synapse has led TabaPay to abandon its acquisition plans of troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 9, 2024
Welcome to April’s edition of our UK Tax Round Up. This month has seen a number of interesting decisions covering the application of the transfer pricing rules and the unallowable purpose test to an intragroup financing arrangement, whether interest paid on intragroup loans was “yearly” and the recipient was “beneficially entitled” to it and on the approach that should be taken by the courts in constructing the hypothetical contract required to ascertain whether an individual should be treated.
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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 5, 2024
After letting exclusive talks with the movie studio Skydance lapse, Paramount’s directors met over the weekend and decided to negotiate with all the suitors.
The New York Times: Banking
MAY 10, 2024
Set to take effect on Tuesday, the rule would save households $10 billion a year in “junk fees,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
The deal is about data, advertising, and Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has kicked off an antitrust inquiry into Walmart Inc.’s proposed acquisition of smart TV company Vizio Inc., which the companies announced in February at a value of $2.3 billion.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 4, 2024
Berkshire reported that its Apple bet was worth $135.4 billion, implying around 790 million shares. That would mark a decline of around 13% in the stake.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 9, 2024
If Sony and Apollo Global win the fight to buy the media company, they plan to keep the studio business and sell everything else.
Deal Lawyers
MAY 9, 2024
This recent SSC/Intralinks blog discusses how natural language processing (NLP), an AI-powered machine learning technology, may be about to transform M&A.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
In the April edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s recent enforcement action regarding “AI Washing,” the SEC’s recent shadow trading case, proposed amendments to the DGCL in response to recent decisions in the Delaware Chancery Court, the ban on non-compete agreements issued by the FTC and other regulatory developments, among other topics.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 4, 2024
Artificial intelligence has both "enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm," the investing guru said during Berkshire's annual meeting.
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.
The New York Times: Banking
MAY 9, 2024
Fed officials still think their next move will be to cut rates, but they are not entirely ruling out the possibility that they might have to raise them.
Deal Lawyers
MAY 7, 2024
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve got a soft spot for M&A history. That’s why this CLS Blue Sky Blog discussing a new article on the history of private equity caught my eye.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
Understanding market trends and effective planning strategies can yield improved financial results for start-ups and growth companies. Starting your start-up. What type of entity you form impacts your taxes, which hits your bank account both immediately (quarterly taxes) and in the long term (at exit). A C Corporation(c-corp) is taxed on income (currently at historically low rates), and if income is paid to shareholders (as dividends), shareholders are also taxed.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 4, 2024
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money.
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How2Exit
MAY 6, 2024
b' E209: Building Bridges, Closing Deals: Mastering Rapport & Zero Down Strategies w/ Matt Bodnar - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Matt Bodnar is recognized as a rising star in the mergers and acquisitions space. With a background that includes working at Goldman Sachs and building his expertise in finance and deals, Matt transitioned into entrepreneurship by purchasing his first IT service business shortly after college.
Deal Lawyers
MAY 10, 2024
Earlier this week, the FTC entered into a consent decree with ExxonMobil allowing the company’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources to move forward. However, the FTC’s order included a novel term prohibiting ExxonMobil from honoring a commitment to appoint Pioneer’s founder and former CEO to its board.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
The recent Request for Information by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking input on the effects of private equity (PE) investment in the healthcare sector underscores the importance of an effective compliance program. The best way to limit your exposure as a PE firm is to avoid a compliance misstep in the first place.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 8, 2024
The advent of AI has sent demand for data centers skyrocketing, along with industrial components to keep all the AI chips from overheating.
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How2Exit
MAY 6, 2024
b' E210: Strategic Real Estate: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Roll-Ups for Maximum Return - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dan Taylor is an experienced professional specializing in real estate strategies that set him apart from conventional practices. He brings a wealth of knowledge in mergers, acquisitions, and business ownership, blending his passion for deal-making with real-life experiences to create a thriving career.
Deal Lawyers
MAY 8, 2024
The 7th Circuit was one of the first federal courts to take a dubious view of mootness fee awards in M&A disclosure litigation, and its decision last month in Alcarez v. Akorn, (7th. Cir; 4/24), suggests that the Court’s views haven’t mellowed with time.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
Many law firms have changed their transaction management processes significantly with recent advancements in technology, especially the development of artificial intelligence. AI and technology innovations have aided deal lawyers in various ways, but most commonly it’s being used in connection with contract review and dynamic closing checklists. Originally published in Smart Business - May 2024.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 10, 2024
The summer doldrums may have come early for bitcoin after its sharp rally earlier this year.
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The New York Times: Banking
MAY 8, 2024
The hedge fund is accused of borrowing money from banks to buy stocks.
Deal Lawyers
MAY 6, 2024
The Delaware Supreme Court doesn’t appear to be seeing eye-to-eye with the Chancery Court when it comes to disclosure of advisor conflicts.
JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 8, 2024
On May 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a consent order in the matter of Exxon Mobil Corporation’s (Exxon) acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (Pioneer). The consent order is unusual in that the sole remedy obtained by the FTC is a prohibition on certain appointments to Exxon’s Board of Directors (Board) post-merger. The FTC alleges that the bans instituted by the consent decree “limit[] the likelihood of coordination in crude oil markets.
CNBC: Investing
MAY 7, 2024
The billionaire investor said Argentina's new president is "the only free market leader in the world.
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