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Zomato buys Paytm’s entertainment ticket business for $244 million

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 21, 2024

Zomato, the Indian food delivery giant, has acquired the entertainment ticketing business of financial services firm Paytm for $244.1 The acquisition, among the largest M&A deals among new-age Indian tech companies, includes Paytm’s ticketing services for movies, sports and events.

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Stratasys rejects Nano Dimension acquisition offer, agrees to talk to 3D Systems

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

Stratasys also announced today that it plans to entertain 3D Systems’ counteroffer. Stratasys intends to engage in discussions with 3D Systems with respect to 3D Systems’ July 13, 2023 revised proposal, subject to the requirements of the Desktop Metal merger agreement,” the company notes. “We Nano Dimension, which already owned 14.5%

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Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 26, 2025

This acquisition aims to improve Suno’s editing capabilities for songwriters and producers. The acquisition comes on the heels of yet another lawsuit against the company. WavTool, launched in 2023, offers several tools to musicians, such as stem separation, AI audio generation, and an AI music assistant.

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U.S. DOJ seeks rare $3.5 million “gun jumping” penalty against Legends Hospitality for pre-closing conduct in connection with its acquisition of ASM Global

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

ASM”)—a venue. By: A&O Shearman

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment. By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment. By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

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Indian music label giant Saregama acquires Pocket Aces

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Saregama has acquired a 51.82% stake in the digital entertainment startup Pocket Aces as the oldest Indian music label makes a deeper push into videos. Saregama is paying about $20 million for the 51.82% stake in Pocket Aces and plans to invest an additional $1.8

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Wasserman Buys Brillstein, Merging Sports and Entertainment

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Casey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.

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Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 9, 2025

Qualcomm’s acquisition of Alphawave, which makes a range of wired connectivity and compute technologies, comes a few months after the bigger chip company bought the generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI, as well as internet of things company Edge Impulse. Qualcomm has agreed to acquire Alphawave Semi, a U.K. .

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Legal software company Clio drops $1B on law data giant vLex

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 30, 2025

Harvey, the AI-native legal tech startup, attempted to purchase vLex a year ago, but the acquisition didn’t come together, as reported by The Information last July. The acquisition comes shortly after Harvey announced a partnership with LexisNexis , aiming to enrich Harvey’s AI with LexisNexis data.

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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 12, 2025

As part of the acquisition, which closed last week, Clay’s small team, including its co-founders Zachary Hamed and Matthew Achariam , is joining Automattic’s Other Bets Division. Beyond that, the AI bot is meant to integrate with your daily workflow. This group also includes Beeper and Gravatar.

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Sporting Events Business Faces $3.5 Million in Antitrust Gun Jumping Penalties

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

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., This week, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. prior to consummating their transaction.

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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 20, 2025

Snap says almost the entire Saturn team is joining Snap as part of the acquisition, with just under 30 full-time employees coming on board. Topics Apps , Mergers and Acquisitions , Saturn , Snap , Snapchat Aisha Malik Consumer News Reporter Aisha is a consumer news reporter at TechCrunch. The news was first reported by Engadget.

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U.S. DOJ Seeks Rare USD3.5 million “Gun Jumping” Penalty For Alleged Pre-Closing Conduct In Violation Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 20, 2024

United States v. Legends Hosp. Parent Holdings, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-5927 (S.D.N.Y.

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Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2025

After years in limbo, the British newspaper is set to be bought by RedBird Capital, an American investment firm with many sports, media and entertainment holdings.

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OpenAI hires team behind AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

Topics acqui-hires , AI , Commerce , Crossing Minds , Mergers and Acquisitions , OpenAI Ivan Mehta Ivan covers global consumer tech developments at TechCrunch. Boston, MA | July 15 REGISTER NOW Earlier this year, OpenAI updated ChatGPT to provide recommendations, images, and reviews for items its users ask questions about.

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ESE Entertainment Completes 100% Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Merger Anticipated to Improve Financial Performance and Expand ESE’s Reach with Tier 1 Clients Across Gaming and Entertainment Sectors Merger Anticipated to Improve Financial Performance and Expand ESE’s Reach with Tier 1 Clients Across Gaming and Entertainment Sectors

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U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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DOJ to Sue Live Nation, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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U.S. Plans to Accuse Live Nation of Defending a Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle to expand its toolset for artists

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The acquisition is a smart move for the company since DistroKid users can now power digital, physical and on-demand sales “within the DistroKid ecosystem,” the company noted in its […]

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The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 24, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.

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Global Star Acquisition Inc. Announces Merger With K Enter, a Diversified Korean Entertainment Company Valued at $610 Million

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

SEOUL, KOREA, and NEW YORK, NY, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Global Star Acquisition Inc. NASDAQ: GLST;GLSTU; GLSTW, "Global Star"), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), led by CEO Anthony Ang, is thrilled to announce that it has entered into a merger agreement with K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K

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What is Merger and Acquisition?

Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key strategies in today’s business landscape, often dictating a company’s success and market position. Definition and Key Concepts While distinct in their mechanics and outcomes, merger and acquisition share the common goal of corporate growth and market expansion.

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David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 9, 2024

David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?

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Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? It is quite interesting, because the response from these two giant companies has been entertainingly petty. Continue reading.

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Sony is buying gaming headphone maker, Audeze

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (basically the PlayStation wing) today announced plans to acquire Audeze, the company has confirmed with TechCrunch. The Orange Country, California-based firm is best known for its high-end headphones, targeted at gamers and audio producers. PlayStation-branded products, however, are almost certain to follow.

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PodcastOne Names Steve Lehman Vice Chairman to Drive Its Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategy Efforts

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lehman will leverage his extensive background in business and finance having headed both Nasdaq and NYSE companies, as well as start-up businesses in the media, entertainment, and tech industries. LOS ANGELES, Sept.

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Antitrust Cases and Monopoly Lawsuits: Here Are Major Companies Sued by the U.S.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Below are 15 major cases brought by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission since late 2020, as President Biden’s top antitrust enforcers have promised to sue monopolies and block big mergers.

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EE. UU. demanda para que Live Nation, dueño de Ticketmaster se disuelva

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Acusada de violar las leyes antimonopolio, Live Nation Entertainment se enfrenta a una demanda que podría reconfigurar la multimillonaria industria de la música en vivo.

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Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

The companies said that the acquisition will include tech assets, customer relationships (that is, customers using the tools) and engineering, product and go-to-market talent. All of these will be added to RingCentral’s video solutions business, adding events to its existing offerings in meetings, webinars and video “rooms.”

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Paramount Global Settles CBS – Viacom Merger Lawsuit for $122.5 Million

The Harvard Law School Forum

APRIL 7, 2023

million to shareholders in order to resolve allegations that the CBS-Viacom merger of 2019 was unfair, per a recent filing with the SEC. the multibillion-dollar entertainment empire that owns well-known television brands such as Paramount, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Showtime– which was later renamed Paramount Global.

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Top 20 SMB M&A Influencers to Follow On Social Media in 2023 and Other resources

How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. E31 Joanna Oakey not active but @aspectLegal Joanna Oakey TheDealRoom Australia’s First and Only Mergers and Acquisitions podcast! Discover best practices from industry advisors and businesses that are involved in sale and acquisitions activity.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Acquisition: A Review of 11 Powerful Acquisitions in the Past Decade

Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

Acquisition is a strategy that many businesses use to expand their reach and increase their market share. However, not all acquisitions are created equal. In this review, we will take a closer look at 11 powerful acquisitions that have taken place over the past decade. Here are some of the dos of successful acquisitions: 1.

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Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

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Frieze, Premiere Art Fair Company, Sold on Eve of New York’s Art Week

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 1, 2025

The deal would bring seven art fairs under a new private company founded by the entertainment mogul Ari Emanuel, former chief executive of Friezes owner, Endeavor.

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Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 2, 2024

Yahoo is acquiring Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation.

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Verizon bets on fiber’s staying power as it acquires Frontier for $20B

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Verizon's big interest in Frontier is its fiber business and the fact that it extends to places that Verizon does not currently cover as well. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Block, the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech company previously known as Square, has acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. The company declined to share deal terms. Hifi founder and CEO Damian Manning announced the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday.

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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services.

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Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

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DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miller affirmed that “acquiring companies should be rewarded—rather than penalized—when they engage in careful pre-acquisition diligence and post-acquisition integration to detect and remediate misconduct at the acquired company’s business.” [1] 12] Similarly, in December 2022, the DOJ declined to prosecute acquiror Safran S.A.

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Unveiling Success: Case Studies of M&A Deals That Made History

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategies for growth and expansion. Disney’s Acquisition of Pixar (2006): In 2006, Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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Zomato buys Paytm’s entertainment ticket business for $244 million

Stratasys rejects Nano Dimension acquisition offer, agrees to talk to 3D Systems

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Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels

U.S. DOJ seeks rare $3.5 million “gun jumping” penalty against Legends Hospitality for pre-closing conduct in connection with its acquisition of ASM Global

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

Indian music label giant Saregama acquires Pocket Aces

Wasserman Buys Brillstein, Merging Sports and Entertainment

Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

Legal software company Clio drops $1B on law data giant vLex

Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

Sporting Events Business Faces $3.5 Million in Antitrust Gun Jumping Penalties

Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

U.S. DOJ Seeks Rare USD3.5 million “Gun Jumping” Penalty For Alleged Pre-Closing Conduct In Violation Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

OpenAI hires team behind AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds

ESE Entertainment Completes 100% Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas

U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation

DOJ to Sue Live Nation, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

U.S. Plans to Accuse Live Nation of Defending a Monopoly

DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle to expand its toolset for artists

The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

Global Star Acquisition Inc. Announces Merger With K Enter, a Diversified Korean Entertainment Company Valued at $610 Million

What is Merger and Acquisition?

David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood

Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

Sony is buying gaming headphone maker, Audeze

PodcastOne Names Steve Lehman Vice Chairman to Drive Its Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategy Efforts

Antitrust Cases and Monopoly Lawsuits: Here Are Major Companies Sued by the U.S.

EE. UU. demanda para que Live Nation, dueño de Ticketmaster se disuelva

Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

Paramount Global Settles CBS – Viacom Merger Lawsuit for $122.5 Million

Top 20 SMB M&A Influencers to Follow On Social Media in 2023 and Other resources

The Dos and Don’ts of Acquisition: A Review of 11 Powerful Acquisitions in the Past Decade

Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

Frieze, Premiere Art Fair Company, Sold on Eve of New York’s Art Week

Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact

Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

Verizon bets on fiber’s staying power as it acquires Frontier for $20B

Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi

What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion

DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Unveiling Success: Case Studies of M&A Deals That Made History

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