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?Delaware M&A Updates

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Andrew G. Gordon, Ross A. Fieldston and Laura C. Turano, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Andrew G. Gordon , Ross A. Fieldston and Laura C. Turano are Partners at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. This post is based on a Paul, Weiss memorandum by Mr. Gordon, Mr. Fieldston, Ms.

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Birdeye Goes Global, Acquires Australia-based Cube Online

Business Wire M&A

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Birdeye, the leading all-in-one digital customer experience platform, announced the acquisition of Cube Online (Cube), Australia’s leading customer experience platform. More than 3,000 businesses trust Cube in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

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Three Can’t-Miss Communication Tactics for Growing Financial Advisors

Biz Equity

Six hundred messages a day. That’s what research from Microsoft estimates we receive from companies and brands vying for our attention every 24 hours. To say cutting through the noise is challenging is an understatement. And for financial advisors competing for the attention of business owner prospects, doing so becomes even more difficult, considering all the responsibilities a business owner has to juggle on a daily basis.

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Microsoft-Activision Deal Face More Regulatory Opposition, This Time From EU

Benzinga

The European Commission sent a formal list of concerns to Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) about its proposed $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ), marking an escalation in the regulatory body's probe of the deal. The commission conducted an in-depth probe with a decision deadline of April 11, Bloomberg reports. The statement.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Is an Annual Report on Form 5500 Required for a Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit Plan?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company has a qualified transportation fringe benefit plan under Code § 132(f) that allows participants to pay for parking, transit passes, and vanpooling on a tax-free basis. Are we required to file a Form 5500 for this plan? ANSWER: No. Form 5500 (Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan) is used to satisfy certain annual reporting obligations that arise under ERISA or the Code.

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Aramark Divests Ownership Stake In AIM Services For $535M

Benzinga

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK ) has agreed to sell its 50% equity stake in AIM Services to Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (OTC: MITSY ) for $535 million. The company will use the proceeds from the transaction toward debt repayment. AIM Services was established as a joint. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Tristan Tahmaseb Named a 2023 M&A Investment Banking Business Development Professional to Watch

Butcher Joseph & Co.

Tristan Tahmaseb named a 2023 M&A Business Development Professional to Watch by Middle Market Growth magazine in its Middle Market DealMaker 2023 Wint. The post Tristan Tahmaseb Named a 2023 M&A Investment Banking Business Development Professional to Watch appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Introducing the Australian Consumer Loyalty Survey

Mckinsey and Company

Consumer-facing organizations in Australia can overcome declining consumer sentiment by investing in their loyalty programs.

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ButcherJoseph Advised BSI on a Sale to Its Employees

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph Advised BSI on a Sale to Its Employees. Established in 1996, BSI is located 8,500 feet in elevation in the scenic foothills of Pikes Pe. The post ButcherJoseph Advised BSI on a Sale to Its Employees appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Digital and AI-enabled wealth management: The big potential in Asia

Mckinsey and Company

The region’s mass-affluent and affluent segments are growing fast, and their demand for wealth management is evolving. Successful strategies will use digital and AI to access—and win—this market opportunity.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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The Adani contagion spreads to the UK

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Kim Kardashian keeps her private equity targets under wraps and DD digs into bankers’ new secret weapon

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Ardurra Group, Inc. Announces New Ownership Structure in Partnership with Management and Littlejohn & Co.

Business Wire M&A

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Ardurra--Ardurra Group, Inc. (“Ardurra” or the “Company”), a leading provider of multidisciplinary engineering and design services to water, transportation and aviation end-markets, today announced the firm’s management and employees have partnered with Littlejohn & Co. LLC (“Littlejohn”), a private investment firm, to acquire Ardurra.

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FTC Won't Recuse Chair From In-House Meta Deal Challenge

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Trade Commission has voted not to recuse Chair Lina Khan from participating in the agency's in-house case challenging Facebook parent Meta Platforms' planned purchase of a virtual reality app developer while the commission plots a path forward with its federal case.

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Canadian Premier rebrands to Securian Canada, following acquisition of Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets business

Business Wire M&A

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company and Canadian Premier General Insurance Company (“Canadian Premier”) announced its rebrand to Securian Canada1 following its completed acquisition of Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets business. After more than doubling its position in the Canadian market, Canadian Premier, along with Valeyo, Inc.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Litigators Should Approach AI Tools With Caution

Law 360 M&A

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT hold potential to streamline various aspects of the litigation process, resulting in improved efficiency and outcomes, but should be carefully double-checked for confidentiality, plagiarism and accuracy concerns, say Zachary Foster and Melanie Kalmanson at Quarles & Brady.

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MACOM Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Assets and Operations of OMMIC SAS

Business Wire M&A

LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (“MACOM”) (NASDAQ: MTSI), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement through one of its French subsidiaries to acquire the assets and operations of OMMIC SAS (“OMMIC”), a semiconductor manufacturer with expertise in wafer fabrication, epitaxial growth and monolithic microwave integrated circuit (“MMIC”) processing and design.

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Activist Urges Election Of Nelson Peltz To Disney Board

Law 360 M&A

Activist investment firm Trian Fund Management sent a letter and proxy statement to fellow Disney shareholders Thursday decrying the company's performance and urging them to replace Disney board member Michael Froman with one of Trian's founding partners, Nelson Peltz.

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CEO Salaries Again In The Spotlight

Global Finance

The controversy of CEO pay was also on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos the week after Apple CEO Tim Cook’s pay cut was announced.

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Deals Rumor Mill: Bed Bath & Beyond, Stripe, Twitter

Law 360 M&A

Bed Bath & Beyond is moving closer toward bankruptcy, payments giant Stripe is seeking $2.5 billion in a new funding round led by Thrive Capital, and Twitter has begun paying interest on massive debt incurred after Elon Musk's buyout. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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Why you can’t tread water when inflation is persistently high

Mckinsey and Company

Inflation destroys value across almost every industry. When high inflation is persistent, companies that merely maintain the same margins and returns are likely to destroy value.

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Under Armour's New CEO

Global Finance

Stephanie Linnartz will become CEO of Under Armour after spending 25 years at Marriott International.

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Easing the pain of uncomfortable money conversations with clients

ThomsonReuters

While you probably got into the accounting business because you love numbers and helping people, there’s a lot more that goes into running a successful firm. Maintaining a professional office, managing staff, and dealing with clients are all important skills. Unfortunately, when it comes to dealing with clients, accountants, bookkeepers, and other professional services, providers often encounter awkward situations, such as: Correcting errors in proposals sent to clients Chasing clients for late

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Value Drivers for an Automotive Repair Shop

Peak Business Valuation

In this article, we discuss key value drivers for an automotive repair shop. To learn more about the value of an automotive repair shop, receive a business valuation. Peak Business Valuation , business appraiser, will happily provide you with a business valuation for an automotive repair shop. And, we will answer any questions you have about valuing an automotive repair shop.

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Veritas Capital concreta la adquisición de Wood Mackenzie

Business Wire M&A

NUEVA YORK Y LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), uno de los principales inversores en la intersección de la tecnología y la administración pública, anunció hoy que una filial de Veritas ha cerrado la compra de Wood Mackenzie a Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK).

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Seeks To Bolster Its COVID-19 Pipeline With This New Acquisition

Benzinga

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp (NASDAQ: TNXP ) agreed to acquire all of the assets of Healion Bio Inc (Healion), including its entire portfolio of next-generation antiviral technology assets. Healion's drug portfolio includes a class of broad-spectrum small-molecule oral antiviral drug candidates with a novel host-directed mechanism of action.

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Kindred Announces Acquihire of Mango, Appoints Founder as CTO

Business Wire M&A

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kindred, a members-only home swapping network, announced today the acquihire of intentional dating app Mango and its founder, Bryan Li. Li has joined Kindred as Chief Technology Officer. At Mango, Li leveraged technology to bring people together through authentic, real-time connections. Founded in 2021, the app was building AI-powered matchmaking to efficiently and effectively connect users.

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Regulatory Compliance in 2023: We Answer Your Top 5 Questions

N Contracts

What will regulators and examiners pay the most attention to in 2023? How can we prepare for regulatory change? These are the questions that bankers asked at our annual Regulatory Expectations and Enforcements webinar.

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Hyatt completa la adquisición de Dream Hotel Group

Business Wire M&A

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) anunció hoy la finalización de la adquisición de la marca de hoteles de estilo de vida Dream Hotel Group y de la plataforma de administración, con lo que una dinámica cartera de marcas de hoteles de estilo de vida, incluidos Dream Hotels, The Chatwal y Unscripted Hotels, pasa a formar parte de la cartera de Hyatt.

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Okta Ran Into Trouble With An M&A Deal But 'Righted These Problems,' Analyst Says

Benzinga

Shares of Okta Inc (NASDAQ: OKTA ) started Thursday trading on a positive note, maintaining its uptrend year to date. Management’s revenue growth guidance of 16%-17% appears conservative, according to Needham. The Okta Analyst: Alex Henderson upgraded the rating for Okta from Hold to Buy, while establishing a price target of $90. Check out other analyst stock ratings.

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Hyatt conclui a aquisição do Dream Hotel Group

Business Wire M&A

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) anunciou hoje a conclusão da aquisição da marca de hotéis de estilo de vida Dream Hotel Group e da plataforma de gerenciamento, trazendo um portfólio vibrante de marcas de hotéis de estilo de vida - incluindo Dream Hotels, The Chatwal e Unscripted Hotels - para o portfólio da Hyatt.

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DOL Provides Snapshot of ERISA Enforcement Statistics for Fiscal Year 2022

ThomsonReuters

Fact Sheet: EBSA Restores Over $1.4 Billion to Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Available at [link] The DOL has released a fact sheet announcing ERISA enforcement results generated by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) for fiscal year (FY) 2022 (October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022). According to the fact sheet, EBSA has enforcement authority over approximately 747,000 retirement plans, 2.5 million health plans, and 673,000 other welfare benefit p

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Veritas Capital conclui aquisição da Wood Mackenzie

Business Wire M&A

NOVA YORK E LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Veritas Capital ("Veritas"), um dos principais investidores na interseção de tecnologia e governo, anunciou hoje que uma afiliada da Veritas concluiu a compra da Wood Mackenzie da Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK). A Wood Mackenzie é líder do setor reconhecido mundialmente, fornecendo dados, análises e informações de qualidade utilizados para impulsionar o setor de energia, fontes renováveis e recursos naturais há quase 50 anos.

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Boat Rental Market Worth USD 280.02 Million by 2028 | Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to latest report published by Fortune Business Insights, the global boat rental market size was valued USD 97.97 million in 2020, and the market is forecast to grow worth USD 280.02 million by 2028, at CAGR of 15.70% during forecast period. Increasing growth of marine tourism, development of technologically advanced boats and the introduction of new rental models are also driving the market. to boost the market growth during forecast per

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Global Prairie and Hileman Group Announce Merger

Business Wire M&A

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Prairie, a 100% employee-owned international marketing consultancy, announces its merger with Hileman Group, a fast-growing marketing technology firm serving leading healthcare, life sciences, higher education, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and FinTech organizations. The merger will enable Global Prairie to drive greater impact for its clients, amplifying organizational purpose with data-driven strategies and cutting-edge marketing technology.