Are
you keeping up with changes in your market sector?
Losing momentum can be costly in today’s business climate. FTD’s
inability to fully integrate an acquisition contributed to its’ recent
bankruptcy filing, and will most likely lead to a sell-off of the
company’s assets. Technological developments have gotten ahead of Michael’s. As a result,
the performance of the arts and crafts retailer has been impacted.
If you want your business to reach and maintain optimal
performance, consider contacting Asterion’s experienced consultants.
Is this the right time to sell or buy a business?
As usual, the best answer is “It depends.” Although United
Technologies has finished spinning off Otis and Carrier, the company
is now planning a merger with Raytheon. Not every investor supports the
move. The Sprint/T Mobile merger faces new opposition from some state Attorneys
General; DOJ approval may hinge on the sale
of some assets. Despite the possibility of an anti-trust
investigation, Google is
still making acquisitions, and a hedge fund plans to purchase and merge Shutterfly
and Snapfish.
Businesses may always need to be sold, merged or
restructured in order to maximize returns for their owners. Asterion’s experts
can assist you with these transactions.
FYI
The SCOTUS decision in Return Mail, Inc. v. U.S. Postal Service holds
that Federal Government is not a person under the America Invents Acts and thus
cannot
challenge patents in an administrative process. The case of Blackbeard’s
ship has found safe harbor at the US Supreme Court.
Trends We’re Watching
Data Breaches
Asterion and its
business partners can assist with your healthcare
data breach, cybersecurity,
or compliance issues.
On the Lighter Side: Searching for the truth
The FBI has released its’ records on Bigfoot and the Department
of Defense once studied warp drive.
Recent photos from Mars
suggest they may have been more successful than we realized. Now someone needs
to decide whether there is such a place as Central Jersey.
What’s Puzzling Us: Maybe no one notices what we’re wearing, but would they pay attention if we stopped washing our clothes?
The Thread Recommends: Traveling along one, two, or all three of Pennsylvania’s ice cream trails. If you’re staying in Philadelphia, don’t forget this map of the city’s best ice cream shops.
Spotlight on Business ServicesAsterion assists with Growth Acceleration, Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Finance, and Interim & Crisis Management.