By Yuna Ko The entertainment industry has changed significantly from the past to present, from utilizing physical distributions in the forms of CDs or cassette tapes to a digital-base consumption. In doing so, this has also completely changed the landscape of M&A transactions. Especially with the growth of technology, traditional legacy media and entertainment companies… Keep Reading
By Simon Lockard Introduction: Interest rates play a large part in the frequency and negotiation leverage of M&A deals. In this paper, I will discuss what interest rates are, who determines them, how they are determined, and the justifications for lowering or increasing interest rates. Then, I will discuss the period between 2020 and 2024,… Keep Reading
By Simon Lockard Introduction: On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons announced their plan for a $24.6 billion merger to consolidate the two largest traditional grocery store corporations in the United States.[1] Kroger and Albertsons claim they must merge to remain competitive against Walmart and Amazon in the grocery space.[2] The proposed merger would create a corporation… Keep Reading