Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 5, 2024

Posted by Martha McGarry, Andrew Noreuil, and Camila Panama, Mayer Brown LLP, on Friday, July 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Martha McGarry , Andrew Noreuil , and Camila Panama are Partners at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Ms. McGarry , Mr. Noreuli, Ms. Panama, and Alexander Dussault. On April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) successfully won a proxy contest launched by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management LP (“Trian”) and Blackwells Onshore I LLC and affi

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 5, 2024

Activist investors seek to maximize their own returns—which can lift a company’s share price when activists hold shares. But what happens a few years after an activist exits its position?

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

In a U.S. Supreme Court term teeming with serious showdowns, the august air at oral arguments filled with laughter after an attorney mentioned her plastic surgeon and a justice seemed to diss his colleagues, to cite just two of the term's mirthful moments. Here, we look at the funniest moments of the term.

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Appraisers Blog

JULY 5, 2024

In reply to Kimberly DeFilippis. Valid questions. I’m not a pessimist and would like to read the response but crickets so far unlike the initial response. Erring to the side of caution of those bearing gifts is a pretty safe bet when trying to reinvent the wheel especially in the present environment.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court's session ended with a series of blockbuster cases that granted the president broad immunity, changed federal gun policy and kneecapped administrative agencies. And many of the biggest decisions fell along partisan lines.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM ) recently completed the twin acquisitions of StreamSets and webMethods to augment its AI platform and automation capabilities. The buyouts will offer comprehensive application and data integration platforms in the industry and help business enterprises undergo rapid digital transformation by embracing generative AI.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX ) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS to acquire LifeLabs, a prominent Canadian provider of community laboratory tests. The deal, valued at approximately CAN $1.35 billion ($985 million), underscores DGX's strategy to expand its footprint in Canada's healthcare diagnostics market. By integrating LifeLabs into its operations, Quest Diagnostics aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of diagnostic services for Canadians.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court's dismantling of a 40-year-old judicial deference doctrine, coupled with rulings stripping federal agencies of certain enforcement powers and exposing them to additional litigation, has established the October 2023 term as likely the most consequential in administrative law history.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Shares of department store chain Macy’s Inc (NYSE: M ) are rising in premarket today. An investor group aiming to purchase Macy’s has reportedly increased its bid for the second time after previous offers failed. Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management recently raised their proposal by approximately $300 million, reported The Wall Street Journal.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

As law firms increasingly rely on generative artificial intelligence tools to produce legal text, attorneys should be on guard for the overuse of cohesive devices in initial drafts, and consider a few editing pointers to clean up AI’s repetitive and choppy outputs, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become expected growth, expansion, and consolidation strategies. However, beneath the surface of these deals lies a complex web of uncertainties that can make or break the success of such endeavors. While M&A transactions offer promising opportunities, they also present significant risks and challenges that demand careful navigation.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

Seminal rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court's latest term will reshape many facets of American society in the coming years. Already, however, the rulings offer glimpses of how the justices view specific circuit courts, which have themselves been reshaped by an abundance of new judges.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 5, 2024

Staying compliant with tax requirements is stressful enough when everything runs smoothly. However, managing tax compliance becomes increasingly complex as your company grows, making simplifying tax management a top priority. Evaluating your current corporate tax solutions As your business expands, so must your technology. Without careful planning, a corporation can end up with inefficient, disparate solutions that don’t integrate.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The Delaware Chancery Court's first full dismissal of claims challenging a special purpose acquisition company transaction under the entire fairness doctrine in the recent Hennessy Capital Acquisition Stockholder Litigation establishes useful precedent to abate the flood of SPAC litigation, says Lisa Bugni and Benjamin Lee at King & Spalding.

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Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Peak Business Valuation

JULY 5, 2024

Are you considering purchasing an auto mechanic shop ? As cars become more advanced, the demand for skilled mechanics is increasing. Owning a mechanic shop not only provides a valuable service but also taps into a steady stream of customers who need reliable vehicle maintenance and repairs. A valuation for buying a mechanic shop is essential for breaking into this industry.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court's lethargic pace of decision-making this term left the justices to issue a slew of highly anticipated and controversial rulings during the term's final week — rulings that put the court's ideological divisions on vivid display. Here, Law360 takes a data dive into the numbers behind this court term.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

JULY 5, 2024

RIAs underperformed in the second quarter of 2024, with even the largest asset managers facing a decline in stock price in spite of a stronger asset base on which to collect revenue. Despite the price drop, all groups examined experienced growth in fundamentals year-over-year. We explore further in our Q2 2024 Market Update.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

Bankrupt medical tech company UpHealth has urged an Illinois court to enforce a $110 million arbitral award against Indian digital healthcare services platform Glocal Healthcare in a bitter feud over an ill-fated merger, saying the court should reject Glocal's argument that the tribunal exceeded its powers.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

On Friday, The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: MICS ) completed the acquisition of SemiCab, an artificial intelligence technology company in the global logistics space. The transaction was structured as an asset purchase/sale. At closing, Singing Machine will issue to SemiCab 641,806 shares of its common stock, which represents approximately 10% of the company’s issued and outstanding common stock as of July 3, 2024, and the assumption of approximately $2.6 million in liabilities as

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

U.S. antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are gearing up for busy months ahead against multibillion-dollar mergers in the grocery and luxury handbags spaces, while also adjusting to a hospital loss turnaround and bracing for an important airlines deal appellate ruling.

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Financial Times M&A

JULY 5, 2024

EU decision not to throttle deal is good news for other legacy flag carriers seeking consolidation

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

A $125 million settlement is in the works for a nearly two-year-old, now-consolidated Delaware Court of Chancery suit filed by former Discovery Inc. stockholders challenging the company's $43 billion merger with AT&T in April 2022, according to a court filing Friday.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Westford, USA, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Global Generative AI Market will attain a value of USD 521.51 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 46.45% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Continuous developments in AI technology are opening new avenues for producing high-caliber, human-like material in a variety of sectors. These include natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and generative adversarial networks (GANs).

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

A recent Mayer Brown LLP report shows that leaders at financial and investment firms see mergers and acquisitions as a key method to expand their artificial intelligence platforms, but they also think their firms aren't getting up to speed fast enough.

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Financial Times M&A

JULY 5, 2024

FTSE 250 housebuilder has already rebuffed an offer from rival Bellway

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Corporation Finance Division has issued updated guidance explaining how companies can file confidential registration statements when preparing go-public transactions such as initial public offerings and blank check company mergers.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Westford, USA, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the liquid biopsy market will attain a value of USD 24.14 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 11.21% during the forecast period (2024-2031). This market has received great momentum due to increased incidence of cancer on a global scale, alongside the greater need for fast and minimally invasive modalities of diagnosis.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

Optimism that private equity deal making will take off in 2024 is fading, and while activity has increased, the record amount of dry powder floating around the private equity space signals that fund managers may still be hesitant to transact.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Westford, USA, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the edge computing market will attain a value of USD 192.40 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 37.09% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The widespread usage and adoption of IoT is leading to overload on cloud foundation is the driving factor of the edge computing market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there is seen a surge in the adoption of edge computing and data centres.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is advising Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company on its freshly inked deal to buy the Neiman Marcus Group, advised by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, at an enterprise value of $2.65 billion.

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Benzinga

JULY 5, 2024

Westford, USA, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the smart home market will attain a value of USD 734.75 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 28.02% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Increasing adoptions of AI in all types of home appliances for smart features is more likely to drive the sales of the product. The latest features of these digital assistants, such as Bluetooth speakers and hands-free channel changing features, are driving the sales of these smart home app

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has requested more information from CoStar Group and Matterport on a planned $1.6 billion merger that would round out CoStar's real estate analytics offerings with the latter company's virtual property tour platform.

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John Jenkins

JULY 5, 2024

Last week, I blogged about the FTC & DOJ’s “Request for Information” (RFI) asking the public to provide information to help the agencies “identify serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies throughout the economy that have led to consolidation that has harmed competition.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 5, 2024

London-based cybersecurity services provider Noventiq Holdings PLC and blank-check company Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. have canceled their plans to merge in a deal that sought to take Noventiq public in the U.S. at an estimated $1 billion value, citing market conditions.

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