Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Bankrupt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ) miner Core Scientific Inc (OTC: CORZQ ) announced the purchase of 27,000 Bitcoin mining servers from Bitmain as part of a deal valued at $77 million. The deal also includes $23.1 million in cash and $53.9 million in Core Scientific common stock, the company announced Thursday.

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Benzinga

MAY 7, 2022

News of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk acquiring social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) has been one of the biggest topics of the investing world in 2022. Klymochko has a history of analyzing mergers and often invests in the arbitrage opportunity of deals, or the amount that can be made if the deal closes.

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John Jenkins

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The first topic covered by the blog was how to deal with outstanding target equity awards. Cooley recently blogged about some of the challenges associated with navigating M&A executive comp issues in a volatile market.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 8, 2024

The hours are long because clients pay huge fees and have high expectations, work demands are unpredictable, it’s difficult to divide up labor on deals, and there’s a “culture” around personal sacrifice. This gets especially bad whenever deal activity declines and MDs go “on the hunt” for new fees.

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John Jenkins

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The September-October issue of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just posted and sent to the printer.

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IVSC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Led by industry experts and valuation leaders, this webinar will delve into crucial topics such as integrating ESG metrics into valuation models, evaluating the financial impact of sustainability initiatives, and navigating regulatory implications for sustainable valuation practices.

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Benzinga

JULY 19, 2023

Deal terms were not disclosed. Vevye, which is dispensed topically in a unique 10 microliter per one drop and is labeled for twice‑daily (BID) dosing, is the first and only cyclosporine-based product indicated for signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Harrow Health Inc (NASDAQ: HROW ) agreed to acquire the U.S.

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John Jenkins

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The November-December Issue of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just posted and sent to the printer.

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John Jenkins

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Our latest Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Steve Haas on bylaw amendments that companies should consider in response to the universal proxy rules. Topics addressed in this 12-minute podcast include: – Why should companies think about amending their bylaws in response to universal proxy?

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Send the agents back for a new analysis, restructured deal, add an appraisal gap, come down on the price, whatever is necessary but one way or another, I’m not getting involved in deals like that. On the other side of the coin, I’ve passed over a lot of work when agents line up deals that are out of range.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 19, 2023

The lender direct companies I’ve been dealing with tend to have dead on accurate records of compensation paid. To this day, still preferring and finding increased positive value in dealing with companies whom still mail paper checks. That’s worthy of a topic bump. Problem solved. Suggesting amc audits. Thank you.

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Cooley M&A

AUGUST 5, 2022

“Ian Nussbaum was a case law junkie from the start of law school, a habit that continues to shape his practice as an M&A lawyer, he said on the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast. ” Listen here. Contributors. Ian Nussbaum.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Throughout this highly interactive 3-day course, we will tackle the real-world issues that derail integrations, and together arrive at solutions to overcome the obstacles, challenges, and risks that destroy deal value. Have fun, enjoy some great food / adult beverages and learn at the same time! Not sure if this course is a fit for you?

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RNC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Company valuation is a crucial component that can make or break a deal in the dynamic world of mergers, acquisitions, and other complex financial transactions. By following these steps, you can unlock the key to successful company valuation and ensure that all parties involved in complex transactions receive a fair and transparent deal.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Board reports are typically a mix of emerging topics, relevant trends, and the failure/implication of KPIs. Emerging topics The goal of this portion of your report is to provide sufficient context — the “Why” — for any investment you are receiving or asking for. Connect these emerging topics to organizational goals or objectives.

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John Jenkins

APRIL 20, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Lippes Mathias’ John Koeppel about current trends in private equity deals. Topics addressed in this 12-minute podcast include: –How has the increasing competition for deals impacted the deal process?

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John Jenkins

APRIL 27, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with K&L Gates’ Jessica Pearlman & Bass Berry’s Tatjana Paterno about the new ABA Private Targets Deal Points Study.

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BV Specialists

APRIL 22, 2024

There’s a lot at stake when dealing with the exit or new entry of investors when ownership shares are being allocated, and it is simply human nature that different perspectives on value will come into play.

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John Jenkins

JULY 6, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with SRS Acquiom’s Chris Letang & Kip Wallen about the company’s most recent annual M&A Private Target Deal Terms Study.

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John Jenkins

JULY 29, 2022

Topics addressed in this 23-minute podcast include: – Survey methodology and overview of results. – Dealmakers’ expectations for deal climate and types of deals. – Expectations concerning the impact of macroeconomic and […]

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John Jenkins

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Our latest Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Georgeson Managing Director Ed Greene about how companies are preparing for the first proxy season under the universal proxy (UPC) rules.

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John Jenkins

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Our latest Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Apperio founder & CEO Nicholas d’Adhemar about his company’s recent survey of in-house counsel at PE and VC firms on issues in managing their legal spend.

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John Jenkins

JULY 26, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Michael Levin, founder of The Activist Investor & UniversalProxyCard.com, who provided an activist’s perspective on the universal proxy rules.

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JULY 22, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Goodwin’s Sean Donahue on the universal proxy rules. Topics addressed in this 19-minute podcast include: – How will universal proxy change the dynamic of proxy contests? – What are some vulnerabilities that public companies […]

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John Jenkins

APRIL 1, 2022

Our latest Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Sullivan & Cromwell’s Rita-Anne O’Neill. Rita serves as co-chair of the ABA’s Acquisition of Public Companies Subcommittee, and recently spearheaded the completion of the ABA’s Public Targets Deal Points Survey, which our podcast focused on.

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John Jenkins

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reverse termination fees are an interesting topic – unlike termination fees, there’s little reason for Unocal or Revlon concerns to potentially limit their size and good reason to think that they can be pretty sizeable in comparison to overall deal value without being regarded as a penalties.

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John Jenkins

MARCH 29, 2022

Those are the topics considered in this recent Intralinks survey, which looked at over 11,000 transactions completed from January 1, 2010 to October 31, 2021. Only about 3% of those deals involved acquirers led by female CEOs, and 11% involved acquirers with at […]

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Just look at the financial markets, the crypto meltdown, deal volume at banks, inflation, energy prices, Russia/Ukraine, supply chains, and the hiring environment in tech and finance. But let’s start with my favorite topic: “ranking” banks, schools, and maybe a TV series or three. Bank, School, Dragon, and TV Rankings. Klein & Co.

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John Jenkins

MARCH 16, 2022

Our new Deal Lawyers Download podcast features my interview with Bloomberg Law’s Grace Maral Burnett about her analysis of references to cryptocurrencies & other digital assets in 2021 acquisition agreements.

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Benzinga

MAY 2, 2022

Since it has been quite some time since Buffett has dabbled in the risk arbitrage space, the topic was discussed on Monday’s PreMarket Prep Show. Since Buffett has built most the stake after the deal was announced, it's fair to assume his average cost is.

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Appraisal Rights

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Focusing on how recent decisions will impact the drafting and negotiation of deal documents, the webinar will discuss appraisal action, fiduciary duty actions and other topics relevant to anyone interested in shareholder rights. Webinar Link [$$$]

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 26, 2023

You can read the full details here , but the TL;DR is that you get a much better deal if you sign up before Friday, June 30 th because you’ll gain access to the 3 courses for $397. If you need only one of these courses, you’ll get a better deal on or after June 30 th because each one will be less than $397. What Happens Next?

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 4, 2022

This specific deal generates endless discussion topics: “Free speech” vs. “content moderation,” AKA censorship. These are all interesting topics, but since I am a depressing person, I will ignore them and focus on the numbers. I don’t think this deal is completely crazy, but I would say it is moderately crazy.

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Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal. based and executes mostly North American deals.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Building on the fundamentals of The Art of M&A® – Executing Integration for Maximum Results, this topical deep dive training provides executives and integration leaders the awareness, insight, and confidence to lead effectively and get essential integration decisions right. Deal Strategy Implications for Integration.

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Viking Mergers

DECEMBER 12, 2022

He contributed a great deal to our recent article about key considerations when selling a healthcare business , and there is more to come from him on that topic as well. Why Viking Is Here The Viking business advisors in Tampa, FL, like all of our advisors across the Southeast, are tenured personnel who are here for the long haul.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 24, 2024

These topics are interesting but difficult to demonstrate in a video tutorial or article, so we’ll focus on the financial modeling case here. Normally, in a VC deal, the ownership equals the amount invested / post-money valuation – but only for a primary share investment (i.e., multiple of invested capital in this deal?

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