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So, IPH have just announced that they have acquired a third and presumably final Canadian patent firm - ROBIC: https://lnkd.in/dCJqX35n Where next? Presumably, South America and then the Middle East. Will this acquisition act as a catalyst to reverse IPH's share price which for the last year has been on a slow downward trajectory? If you're a principal of one of the member firms with shares/share options you must be hoping so. What is clear is that IPH have a clear strategic plan, a highly competent CEO and the benefit of first mover advantage. #patents #iph #australia #patentfirms #asx

Our thanks to Sean Pollock at the Irish Independent (Sunday) for sitting down with Neil Hosty to talk about Fexco's future forward-looking growth strategy, to continue to build on its growth through innovation, increased organic growth and strategic merger and acquisition activity.   You can read the full piece below 👇 #Fexco #FinancialServices #Innovation #GrowthStrategy

Integrity Institutionalisation🏆 This year alone more than 13 session had been conducted to our business partners via customised Vendor Development Program (VDP) with a dedicated module specially designed by EDOTCO Group including anti-corruption. Most recently EDOTCO had conducted Phase 2 - VDP in one of our footprints, Indonesia. We will continue to advocate integrity and compliance as one of our core values so that it will be a sustainable culture, not only within the organisation, but also extended to our vendors. #EDOTCO #ElevateEDOTCOwithIntegrity #HebatkanEDOTCOdenganIntegriti

The SGMA RRA team is pleased to share this Transaction Case Analysis ("TCA") relating to Osaic Holdings, Inc.'s recent acquisition of Lincoln Wealth, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC). This case study demonstrates the recent increase in consolidation among hybrid wealth management solutions providers and showcases the need to scale in an industry with fewer remaining independent operators. This transaction strengthens Osaic's position as one of the leading wealth management solutions providers, continuing its lineage as a successful consolidator through two generations of private equity sponsor ownership. With large, scaled market participants capturing an increasing share of the global fee pool, remaining independent companies must consider the strategic value in brand unification and homogenization. We at SHEUMACK GMA believe these are essential strategic considerations and are not inconsequential to successfully complete prior to attempting a value-maximization transaction.  Your Success = Our Mission

Ocorian is increasingly in the spotlight - and when you're part of the team, you know why - if you're not, read about some of our latest achievements in this great piece #Ocorian #Inflexion #IndustryLeaders

Just yesterday I posted about increase in merger control enforcement in Lithuania, and since then we already have two more major developments by Lithuanian Competition Council (KT): 1) Merger between Enefit / EGTO Energija cleared, but investigation started into allegedly late notification (it appears that notification was submitted after the deal was already closed); 2) 140 460 EUR fine imposed to Aktsiaselts Ekspress Grupp for failure to notify acquisition of Lrytas news portal, as well as obligation to notify the deal or sell the shares. Not the best Christmas gifts, but rules are rules (subject to confirmation by the courts of course :) Happy holidays everyone! #christmas #competitionlaw #mergercontrol

What awaits European dealmakers this year? Partners from ADVANT Altana, ADVANT Beiten, and ADVANT Nctm discuss the 2024 forecast for European M&A activity. Read the full European M&A outlook below. #ADVANT #europeanadvantage #EUlaw

We are truly honored that Mr. Alexander Winterstein will speak at the Pria Competition Conference Romania, the most important Eastern European competition conference, on 12 March 2024, ARCUB. The main topics we propose for the edition of Pria competition: ·      Importance of the EU Approach on Competition ·      Key trends in competition authority resources ·      Trends in Mergers and FDI ·      Consumer Welfare Standard in Enforcement Decisions ·      The Relationship between Competition and Innovation ·      Algorithms and Competition ·  Digital Mergers and theories of harm currently used in the analysis of digital mergers ·  Antitrust and State aid in the EU But also examples and case studies for sectors such as energy, retail, telecom, media market, the construction and real estate, IT&C, banking sector, pharmaceutical market, transport and logistics, tourism and more. https://lnkd.in/dgt3NN4C

SLB Announces Groundbreaking Acquisition of ChampionX in a transformative all-stock transaction. This strategic move not only solidifies SLB's leadership in the production space but also promises to enhance customer value through integrated solutions, leveraging world-class production chemicals, artificial lift technologies, and a focus on digital integration. Key Highlights about the transaction: 1- In terms of shareholder exchange, ChampionX shareholders will receive 0.735 SLB shares for each share of ChampionX, translating to approximately 9% ownership of SLB’s outstanding common stock. 2- With respect to value creation, the acquisition leverages both companies' production-focused leadership, unmatched technology portfolios, and innovative capabilities, poised to drive immense value for customers and stakeholders. 3- Regarding the decarbonization and growth, SLB aims to meet the growing energy demand while accelerating decarbonization and emissions reduction, especially in the less cyclical production and recovery space. 4- In light of synergies, anticipated annual pre-tax synergies of ~$400 million within three years through revenue growth and cost savings. 5- As for shareholder returns, SLB commits to returning $7 billion to shareholders over the next two years, targeting $3 billion in 2024 and $4 billion in 2025. About ChampionX: A global leader in oilfield technology, ChampionX is renowned for its innovative solutions in production optimization, specializing in chemical technologies and services that ensure efficient, sustainable, and safe energy production. Their commitment to excellence and sustainability has positioned ChampionX as a crucial player in the energy sector, focusing on unlocking energy with leading edge technologies and services. #WeAreSLB

We are truly honored that Mr. Alexander Winterstein will speak at the Pria Competition Conference Romania, the most important Eastern European competition conference, on 12 March 2024, ARCUB. The main topics we propose for the edition of Pria competition: ·      Importance of the EU Approach on Competition ·      Key trends in competition authority resources ·      Trends in Mergers and FDI ·      Consumer Welfare Standard in Enforcement Decisions ·      The Relationship between Competition and Innovation ·      Algorithms and Competition ·  Digital Mergers and theories of harm currently used in the analysis of digital mergers · Antitrust and State aid in the EU But also examples and case studies for sectors such as energy, retail, telecom, media market, the construction and real estate, IT&C, banking sector, pharmaceutical market, transport and logistics, tourism and more. https://lnkd.in/dAY7D4ug