JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 21, 2024

Primary investment grade bond issuance surged in Q1 2024 as investors ramped up exposure to high-quality borrowers in a high interest rate environment. In the US, investment grade corporate borrowers secured US$429.7 billion of financing in Q1 2024; the highest level of quarterly issuance since Q2 2020, according to S&P Global.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Last fall, private equity and hedge fund investors were given a reprieve from the prospect of increased oversight of healthcare transactions when California Governor Gavin Newsom unexpectedly vetoed Assembly Bill 3129 (AB 3129). By: Husch Blackwell LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 23, 2024

Asset managers who invest in crypto assets are expanding their footprint as managers of capital for investors. Investors are increasingly seeking out asset managers that have expertise in crypto assets.

Asset Management 172

Asset Management Management Investors Financial Institution 172

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 22, 2025

A side letter in the venture capital sector is an agreement between an investor and the company it is investing in that entitles the investor to certain contractual rights, which supplement and are in addition to other rights specifically provided to the investor as a holder of equity securities under the companys governance documents the documents (..)

Negotiation 167

Negotiation Investors Capital Government 167

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Although transfers by investors of their interests in a fund have always been a feature of subscription / capital call facilities, as of late, there has been a palpable uptick in investor transfers and this trend is set to continue, due to a multitude of factors. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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Investors Funds Finance Finance 172

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 19, 2024

Federal agencies and state legislatures are advocating greater oversight of investor-backed health care companies and health care transactions involving private investors. California and other states are considering new regulations reinforcing state prohibitions against the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM).

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 28, 2024

If you are a private equity investor considering potential P2P acquisitions after receiving initial soundings from management teams, then this new regime should be helpful in enabling early stage talks to happen in private. The UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) has published a new framework for private sale processes. By: A&O Shearman

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Private Equity Sale Investors Equities 167

CNBC: Investing

MARCH 13, 2025

Everyday investors cumulatively bought $4.1 billion in stock of the electric vehicle maker since March 4, even as the stock plunged.

Investors 119

Investors Retail Stock 119

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On Wednesday, September 18, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement agreement with prominent activist investor and GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen.

Investors 167

Investors Stock Trading Shares 167

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Skadden’s Ann Beth Stebbins and guests Allie Rutherford and Adrienne Monley of PJT Camberview discuss how a company can best communicate to investors what makes its board effective – not just the mix of skills individual directors bring, but also the way the board functions and the way it draws on outside expertise when needed.

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Investors IT 155

CNBC: Investing

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

DeepSeek's rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.

Investors 144

Investors Economics Stock 144

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 31, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules aimed at enhancing investor protections in initial public offerings by SPACs and in subsequent de-SPAC transactions. Nearly two years after first proposing new rules related to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), the U.S.

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Initial Public Offering Investors Underwriting Acquisitions 182

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 28, 2025

Retail investors bought more than $562 million worth of Nvidia stock on balance during the rout, data shows.

Investors 145

Investors Retail Stock 145

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 30, 2024

When these internal conflicts cannot be resolved, however, minority investors may file suit against the company’s majority owner. Anecdotally, these investor claims seem to be on the rise, including claims that the majority owner breached fiduciary duties owed to the company.

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Investors Negotiation 161

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 20, 2024

Engaging in management and investor conversations about maintaining and growing a business is critical, no matter the industry. Whether you’re discussing normal business sustainability, organic growth, or contemplating a sale, these discussions become more complex when practicing physicians are the business’s revenue generators.

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Investors Sale Business Management 155

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2024

When private company owners and investors share with me some of the wisdom they have gained from their past dealings with business partners, they often cite the same three mistakes they made in relationships with their partners.

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Investors Shares Business 161

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 22, 2025

of deals that were completed include a CVC investor in Q3, according to Pitchbook data. We also analyze a survey of key economic terms of the largest Q3 2024 venture capital investments in which CVC programs either led the round or participated as significant or anchor investors. Only 23.2% By: Morgan Lewis

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Corporation Capital Economics Investors 161

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Investors seeking AI plays may want to consider humanoid robots, which some analysts expect to begin replacing human workers at scale by the end of the decade.

Investors 143

Investors 143

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 16, 2024

8, 2024), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a securities class action brought by investors who purchased shares of the special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital Corporation IV (“CCIV”) in early 2021 before it merged with Atieva, Inc. Atieva, Inc., 23-16049, 2024 U.S.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For investors, the private company sector remains attractive, but these are not risk-free opportunities. Investments in private companies should continue to flourish in 2025 in light of the revenue and EBITDA growth they delivered this year, and this rosy financial outlook is also confirmed by company leaders. This post reviews three.

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Investors Investment 149

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 19, 2024

While a strong relationship with a residents' association can benefit the successful operation of any manufactured housing community (an "MHC"), in certain states, understanding residents' and resident associations' statutory rights can be critical to a successful purchase of or exit from an MHC. By: Winstead PC

Manufacturing 167

Manufacturing Investors 167

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarified in a ruling on September 15, 2023 (V ZR 77/22) that sellers may not rely only on the information they put in a data room when fulfilling their disclosure obligations towards a buyer or investor.

Finance 172

Finance Finance Corporation M&A 172

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2024

The Situation: On December 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China ("PRC" or "China") promulgated the amended Company Law of the PRC ("New Company Law"). The New Company Law took effect on July 1, 2024. By: Jones Day

Investors 182

Investors 182

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 29, 2024

My colleagues published an important piece recently about the potential impact that the FTC's proposed non-compete ban might have on M&A transactions and private equity investments.

Private Equity 172

Private Equity Investors M&A Sale 172

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The pair raised $58 million from investors […] © 2024 TechCrunch. The talks are reportedly in advanced stages, although nothing has been finalized. Bridge, co-founded by Coinbase alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, has built an API that helps companies accept stablecoins. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Capital Acquisitions 336

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 3, 2024

Delaware remains the most popular jurisdiction for the domestic formation of private equity and venture capital funds (a “Fund”) as either a limited partnership or limited liability company. In fact, 54.8% of the deals closed by Cadwalader in 2023 had a Delaware component.

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Investors Private Equity Funds Equities 167

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 25, 2024

If an issuer of a securities wishes to generally advertise their private offering of securities, they can do so under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, which would exempt the offeror from registration under the Investment Company Act. By: Winstead PC

Investors 167

Investors Securities Investment 167

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 5, 2024

In contemplating a potential acquisition in the United States, there are multiple considerations that require significant analysis to achieve the strategic goals of such acquisition. It is paramount to consider the applicable US political and regulatory implications before acquiring businesses or assets.

M&A 167

M&A Investors Government Acquisitions 167

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Decisions from the Delaware Court of Chancery this quarter included an analysis of the assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) process (In re Wack Jills), dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by investors (In re Lucid Motors), interpretation of advancement and indemnification clauses (Gilbert v. Unisys Corp.),

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M&A Corporation Investors Securities 161

TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 4, 2024

Some investors are more optimistic about M&A in 2024, while others think we will see a rebound in the IPO market. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

IPO 243

IPO M&A Investors Mergers and Acquisitions 243

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 24, 2025

8, 2025, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy signed An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process (the Act). The Act increases regulatory reporting obligations and oversight of healthcare transactions involving private equity sponsors, healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) and management services organizations (MSOs). By: McGuireWoods LLP

Healthcare 155

Healthcare Private Equity Investors Equities 155

Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Because in this case, the management team is proactively investing in an assessment, on their own dime, and is willing to explore every nook and cranny to uncover potential issues before investors do. Investors Expect Amber Flags A key takeaway: investors expect amber flags. But doing so defeats the purpose.

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M&A Investors IT Debt 130

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For investors, excitement in the renewable energy landscape is palpable. Renewable energy capacity is being added to the world's energy systems at the fastest rate in two decades, prompting the International Energy Agency to revise its forecasts for 2027 upwards by 33 per cent.

Investors 299

Investors Investment IT 299

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders.

Stock 286

Stock Private Equity Finance Finance 286

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 25, 2024

Amendments to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China (the “New Company Law”) were passed on December 29, 2023, and will come into effect on July 1, 2024. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Investors 182

Investors 182

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The post oneZero receives capital boost from new investor as it seeks to expand its role within the global OTC asset trading market appeared first on The TRADE.

Capital 57

Capital Trading IT Investors 57

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for the beverage and food industry globally, creating new categories of winners and losers across the board. With a full year of operations largely relieved of pandemic-era restrictions, restaurant companies that survived the pandemic posted record numbers.

Food 204

Food Investors Finance Finance 204