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Delrahim Faces Countdown to Close Paramount-Warner Megamerger
business5 days ago

Delrahim Faces Countdown to Close Paramount-Warner Megamerger

Paramount’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. faces a regulatory gauntlet headed by DOJ antitrust chief Makan Delrahim, with California AG Rob Bonta and other state regulators weighing in, plus foreign approvals. A potential mix of antitrust, labor/monopsony, and horizontal-competition concerns could delay or block closing, paving the way for court action in California and possible concessions from Paramount as it carries heavy debt and pursues a high-volume movie slate.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antitrust#bonta#business
ImmunityBio’s ANKTIVA Delivers 700% Revenue Jump, Expands to 33 Countries and Secures First Lung Cancer Approval
business10 days ago

ImmunityBio’s ANKTIVA Delivers 700% Revenue Jump, Expands to 33 Countries and Secures First Lung Cancer Approval

ImmunityBio reports 2025 ANKTIVA net product revenue of about $113 million (up ~700% YoY) with 750% unit growth, expanding approvals to 33 countries across four jurisdictions and securing Saudi Arabia’s first lung-cancer approval, while strengthening European and Middle East partnerships and outlining a 3-year plan to use ANKTIVA as the Cancer BioShield backbone across multiple trials.

via ImmunityBio|
#anktiva#business#immunitybio
Trump Pledges Fast-Track Permits for $1 Billion U.S. Investors
politics1 year ago

Trump Pledges Fast-Track Permits for $1 Billion U.S. Investors

Donald Trump has announced plans to expedite regulatory approvals for investors spending $1 billion or more in the US, aiming to boost domestic investment through deregulation. This proposal, shared on Truth Social, is part of Trump's broader strategy to enhance US manufacturing by reducing corporate tax rates and cutting regulations, particularly in the oil sector. While the plan has received support from figures like Elon Musk, it has sparked controversy for potentially excluding smaller projects. The move contrasts with President Biden's approach, which has focused on tax credits and subsidies.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#economic-policy#environmental-permits
"BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Ball Aerospace After Regulatory Approval"
businesstechnology2 years ago

"BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Ball Aerospace After Regulatory Approval"

BAE Systems has received regulatory approvals to finalize its $5.5 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace, with the deal expected to close in the coming days. Once completed, Ball Aerospace will become a fourth operating sector of BAE Systems Inc., known as Space & Mission Systems, incorporating its employees and Colorado manufacturing facility. The acquisition will enable Ball Aerospace to pursue larger programs and tap into BAE's expertise and global supply agreements, while both companies continue to monitor federal budget uncertainty for fiscal year 2024.

via SpaceNews|
#acquisition#bae-systems#ball-aerospace
"Asia's Growing Bitcoin ETF Momentum and Hong Kong's Virtual Assets Developments"
cryptocurrency2 years ago

"Asia's Growing Bitcoin ETF Momentum and Hong Kong's Virtual Assets Developments"

The approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. SEC is expected to create momentum for similar regulatory approvals in Asia, with analysts optimistic about the potential for countries like Australia to be among the first to approve such products. While Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE have shown interest in becoming crypto hubs, they have not yet seen bitcoin ETFs in their regions. The U.S. approval could prompt these jurisdictions to expedite their regulatory processes for bitcoin ETFs, with Australia leading the way for potential approval in the first or second quarter of 2024.

via CoinDesk|
#asia#bitcoin#cryptocurrency
Broadcom's $69 billion VMWare deal set to close despite stock decline
business2 years ago

Broadcom's $69 billion VMWare deal set to close despite stock decline

Broadcom is set to close its $69 billion acquisition of cloud computing firm VMWare on Wednesday, after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including additional restrictive conditions from China. The deal had faced concerns due to rising tensions between the US and China, but the Chinese regulator's statement ensures that VMWare's server software will work with local hardware and customers can still purchase and use Broadcom's hardware products. Broadcom shares were down over 1% and VMWare shares were down 4.6% following the news.

via Yahoo Finance|
#acquisition#broadcom#business
Odey Asset Management undergoes major changes amidst controversy.
finance2 years ago

Odey Asset Management undergoes major changes amidst controversy.

Odey Asset Management is in talks to move funds and staff to other asset managers as it faces the fallout of sexual misconduct allegations against its founder Crispin Odey. Several major banks, which provided prime brokerage services, have said they would cut ties with Odey's firm. The hedge fund has gated its Brook Asset Management fund and closed another. Lawmakers on Britain's Treasury Select Committee wrote to the FCA on Wednesday to question the regulator's supervision.

via Reuters|
#finance#hedge-funds#odey-asset-management
finance2 years ago

TD Bank and First Horizon cancel $13.4B merger, causing stock market turmoil.

TD Bank and First Horizon have terminated their merger agreement due to a lack of clarity on regulatory approvals. TD will pay First Horizon $200 million on top of a $25 million reimbursement fee. The merger would have made TD the sixth-largest bank in the US by assets. The termination could have broader repercussions for TD's future partnerships and deployment of excess capital.

via Financial Post|
#finance#first-horizon#merger-deal
TD Bank cancels $13.4 billion merger with First Horizon, causing stock to plummet.
business2 years ago

TD Bank cancels $13.4 billion merger with First Horizon, causing stock to plummet.

TD Bank has called off its $13.4 billion acquisition of First Horizon Corp due to regulatory uncertainty. TD will pay $200 million to First Horizon, in addition to a $25 million fee reimbursement. The collapse of the deal further spooked already shaky sentiment towards U.S. regional banks. TD agreed to buy First Horizon in February last year to expand its presence in the United States.

via Reuters|
#acquisition#business#first-horizon