Accelerating Europe: Competitiveness for a new era
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 15, 2024
Addressing them could be the catalyst for a new wave of competitiveness and growth. Turbulent times have highlighted new fragilities in Europe’s economies.
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Aviva's £460M AIG Life UK Takeover Gets Competition Probe
Law 360 M&A
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into Aviva PLC's planned all-cash acquisition of the U.K. protection business of AIG Life Ltd. for £460 million ($580 million).
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How to Calculate Material Margin and Drive Competitive Pricing
Redpath
JUNE 22, 2023
Learn the formula for calculating material margin and how using it can help you set pricing that keeps you competitive in the manufacturing marketplace.
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Making patient experience your competitive advantage
Avanade
OCTOBER 11, 2023
It’s easy to see why, in a highly competitive market, healthcare providers need to invest in the entire consumer journey. Improving levels of patient engagement has become a business imperative.
Data Analytics Software Firm Alteryx In Privatization Talks Amid Intense Competition, Valuation Challenges
Benzinga
DECEMBER 15, 2023
This move follows Alteryx facing intense competition from tech giants like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL ), coupled with challenges in securing new business, resulting in a depreciation of its valuation and positioning it as an acquisition target.
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Vodafone and Three UK Merger Faces CMA Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns
Benzinga
MARCH 22, 2024
This move prompted the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to initiate a Phase 1 investigation in January to determine the potential for a “substantial lessening of competition” that could impact U.K. Vodafone U.K., a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ: VOD ), and Three U.K., consumers and businesses.
Playing Competitive Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 30, 2024
My experience playing competitive tennis has highlighted why prioritizing exercise and stress relief, maintaining perspective under pressure, and supporting colleagues in pursuit of a common goal are all key aspects of championing a successful legal career, says Madhumita Datta at Lowenstein Sandler.
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How Competitive Pressure Shapes Firms’ ESG Performance
Reynolds Holding
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In the face of competitive pressure, is there a trade-off between a company’s financial performance and its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities? Is ESG a source of competitive advantage, or do managers simply spend other people’s money on sustainability to become “good”? To measure U.S.
The newfound influence of the UK’s competition watchdog
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority has enhanced clout post-Brexit. Critics are questioning its decision-making
FTC's Khan Calls Healthcare 'Key' To Fight For Competition
Law 360 M&A
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan told a conference of physicians the agency is fighting corporate control at several levels of the healthcare industry, touting the sector as a key battleground in the administration's push for more competition across the economy.
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Spotify: Balancing Growth, Profitability, and Competitive Dynamics
Valutico
MARCH 14, 2024
The competitive streaming scene Spotify holds a dominant position in the music streaming industry, with a substantial share of the global market. Despite the competition, Spotify’s vast music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists help it maintain a leading position.
EU Eyes Microsoft's OpenAI Stake Amid Competition Worries
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
The European Union antitrust authority said Tuesday that it is investigating whether Microsoft's investment of more than $10 billion in OpenAI should be reviewed under merger control rules, as the bloc hones in on competition in generative artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft's $13B Investment In OpenAI Comes Under Scrutiny Of European Competition Regulator
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Microsoft Corp ‘s (NYSE: MSFT ) multi-billion dollar investment in artificial intelligence (AI) developer OpenAI is coming under further scrutiny after the European Commission (EC), the EU’s competition authority, said it was “checking” the relationship between the two companies. ” U.K. ” U.K.
After Dropping Humana Acquisition Attempt Cigna In Talks To Sell Medicare Advantage Business Amid Competition
Benzinga
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and Elevance Health Inc (NYSE: ELV ) are reportedly engaged in a competitive race to acquire the Medicare Advantage business segment from Cigna Group (NYSE: CI ), aimed at catering to individuals aged 65 and above.
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Penguin Exec. Says Internal Book Competition Is Strong
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
federal judge Monday that there's real competition between the company's various imprints, in an effort to debunk the government's allegations that its planned purchase of Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global will dampen author pay. The head of Penguin Random House's U.S. operations told a D.C.
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Building a competitive solar-PV supply chain in Europe
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Can European businesses achieve a competitive position in the global solar-PV supply chain and strengthen Europe’s energy transition and resilience? It’s challenging but a potential pathway exists.
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Creating a more competitive Europe: A call to action
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
To sustain Europe’s future growth, energy transition, and quality of life, the region must become more innovative, more competitive, and invest in technology and artificial intelligence to do this.
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Canadian Competition Court Won't Block $20B Telecom Deal
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2023
Canada's specialized competition court isn't going to interfere with the $20 billion merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications, it has declared, dismissing concerns that their proposed divestiture of a mobile carrier isn't enough to curb the deal's anti-competitive effects.
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UK warns Adobe’s $20bn deal for Figma would harm competition
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Competition and Markets Authority says merger threatens rivals in product design software, image editing and illustration
Do Board Connections Between Product Market Peers Impede Competition?
Reynolds Holding
APRIL 10, 2023
2 Could interlocking directorates among competing firms lead to coordinated price behavior or other anti-competitive practices? Second, can board connections facilitate anti-competitive practices? Are these results indicative of anti-competitive practices? whose boards share three members. annualized difference.
Affordability, reliability, and industrial competitiveness will make or break the net-zero transition. Here’s how
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 20, 2024
However, the vital work of ensuring a successful net-zero transition will require us to take into account three additional objectives: affordability, reliability, and industrial competitiveness, write Mekala Krishnan Daniel Pacthod, and Sven Smit in Fortune.
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DOJ Says JetBlue Deals Can Both Harm Competition
Law 360 M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Department of Justice told a Massachusetts federal court there's nothing inconsistent about contentions that JetBlue's planned merger with Spirit and a previously blocked alliance with American Airlines would both hurt competition but in different ways.
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How is Corporate Governance a Competitive Advantage?
Reynolds Holding
APRIL 19, 2023
In the corporate law community, we too often claim that good corporate governance is a competitive advantage. Through what mechanisms might good corporate governance provide a competitive advantage to an organization? What Is “Competitive Advantage”? There are both internal and external sources of competitive advantage.
Agencies' Amgen Settlement Won't Protect Competition in Drug Industry
Mogin Rubin M&A
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
However, the conditions of the settlement do little to safeguard competition in the vitally important pharmaceutical industry. s nearly $29 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc.
Gaining competitive advantage with GenAI in automotive sales: A global view
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Pilots have shown the power of GenAI in automotive marketing and sales, but OEMs and dealers need a systematic scale-up strategy now to gain a competitive advantage.
Competition watchdog plans to refer Vodafone and Three UK deal for in-depth probe
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 22, 2024
Competition and Markets Authority gives companies days to resolve concerns merger will reduce choice
Why Competition Matters
Benchmark Report
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
How will running a competitive bid process help me? If you have ever watched an episode of Shark Tank when all the sharks are bidding on an opportunity, you have seen how a competitive bid process can benefit the company pitching to the sharks. Why is a business worth 5x to one buyer but 7x to another?
Competition Currents | September 2023
National Law Review M&A
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Greenberg Traurig's International Trade & Investment Practice Jurisdiction: All Federal Poland Italy European Union Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Global Litigation / Trial Practice Election Law / Legislative News Administrative & Regulatory Mergers & Acquisitions
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Using analytics to address inflation risks and strengthen competitive positioning
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 18, 2022
In the new inflationary environment, company leaders can protect their business and gain competitive advantage by deploying analytics-aided strategies.
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An affordable, reliable, competitive path to net zero
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A successful net-zero transition will require achieving not one objective but four. We offer a guide to getting it right.
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Maximizing Value: Tips for Selling Your Business in a Competitive Market
Sun Acquisitions
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In today’s competitive market, achieving the best possible sale price requires careful planning, strategic execution, and often the assistance of experienced professionals like business brokers. A well-prepared business stands out in a competitive market and attracts serious buyers.
Microsoft, UK's Competition And Markets Authority Seek Extension For $69B Activision Deal
Benzinga
JULY 17, 2023
's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have jointly sought additional time from London's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). In a bid to overcome opposition to its proposed $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and the U.K.'s
Achieve a Competitive Edge through Acquisition: M&A Strategies for Innovation in Metal Manufacturing
Sun Acquisitions
JANUARY 26, 2024
In this competitive environment, smaller manufacturers must adapt swiftly to remain competitive. Mergers and acquisitions offer a powerful strategy for businesses to gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. solutions.
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Salesforce seeks competitive edge with its climate and nature action
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 16, 2024
Tim Christophersen, vice president, climate action at Salesforce, talks about the global software leader’s climate and nature strategy and the lessons learned from its pursuit of net zero.
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How Employee Ownership Provides a Competitive Edge In Recruitment and Retention
Butcher Joseph & Co.
APRIL 6, 2022
The post How Employee Ownership Provides a Competitive Edge In Recruitment and Retention appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co. Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) offer several advantages to employers attempting to respond to the growing demand for employee ownership while.
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The next telco battleground: Network experience and competitiveness
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 3, 2022
Declining ROIC, evolving customer expectations, and growing competition from hyperscalers will push operators to rethink the importance of the network.
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Consolidation as a Competitive Edge: Navigating the IT and MSP Market Dominated by Tech Giants
Sun Acquisitions
JANUARY 26, 2024
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face an increasingly competitive market in the rapidly evolving information technology landscape. It has been our experience working with IT companies that it is important to implement a strategic approach to remain competitive.
Adopting AI at speed and scale: The 4IR push to stay competitive
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
AI has brought the Fourth Industrial Revolution to an inflection point, and manufacturers must choose a path forward: innovate, accelerate, or follow fast.
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Microsoft's AI Ventures and Qualcomm's Autotalks Acquisition Face Regulatory Scrutiny, Global Tech Competition Concerns
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The European Union’s competition watchdog plans to examine Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) recent investment in Mistral AI , alongside its ongoing scrutiny of Microsoft’s close relationship with OpenAI Inc.
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Publishing Merger Won't Hurt Competition, Yale Prof Says
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 16, 2022
federal judge on Tuesday that there's plenty of competition in the publishing industry for the acquisition of new books and that author advances are not likely to fall after Penguin Random House acquires Simon & Schuster. A Yale University economist told a D.C.
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Competition Advocacy Groups Want to Punch Live Nation's Ticket
Mogin Rubin M&A
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
That is the message from a collection of pro-competition advocacy groups that are encouraging consumers to pressure the Department of Justice to investigate and break up Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. – the company formed by the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
EU Eyes Microsoft's $13B OpenAI Investment for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
This follows concerns that the partnership may hinder fair competition in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence and virtual worlds. EU antitrust commissioner Margrethe Vestager emphasizes keeping new markets competitive and open for innovation. Full story available on Benzinga.com
Rethinking risk assessments: From “checking the box” to competitive advantage
LaPorte
APRIL 19, 2023
Executives must use risk assessments to guide improvements and create a competitive advantage. The post Rethinking risk assessments: From “checking the box” to competitive advantage first appeared on LaPorte. Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment is just the beginning of digital risk transformation.
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Adobe's $20B Figma Deal: UK Competition Watchdog Launches In-Depth Investigation
Benzinga
JULY 13, 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the U.K.'s 's competition watchdog, has launched a detailed investigation into Adobe Inc's (NASDAQ: ADBE ) $20 billion acquisition of Figma , a cloud-based design platform after Adobe declined to propose any solutions to allay the regulator's concerns.
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