Today is World Pasta Day.
Italian chefs say these are the best pasta shapes.
Barilla might not be celebrating. A class action has been filed against the company alleging customers believed Barilla was made in Italy when, in fact, it is made in the U.S.
Photo by Clark Douglas at Unsplash.
The Phillies are in the World Series!
On the Lighter Side
Great pies are easy to find in the Philadelphia area. You might want to add Manna’s annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser to the list.
The price of Halloween candy this year may scare you.
The Time is Always Right for the Right Deal
So far this year, M&A activity has remained somewhat steady, even in the face of market volatility. Recently Kroger, the No. 2 grocery chain, has agreed to buy the No. 4 chain, Albertson’s, parent company of Acme. Lego is spending almost $1 billion to buy the educational software platform Brain Pop. Even the long-talked-about JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines is underway. Resilient companies will always take a chance on the right deal.
The experts at Asterion have extensive experience in evaluating deals. If you are considering a merger, an acquisition, or the sale of your business, contact us.
FYI
Eds & Meds: The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has issued a report on the regional economic impact of Higher Education and Hospitals.
Consistent with our own observations, pedestrian counts for center city Philadelphia suggest the office vacancy rate is around 50%.
Trends We’re Watching
Medicare Advantage Plan audits have been released, after three years of litigation.
What’s Puzzling Us
Massachusetts just named a state dinosaur. New Jersey has one, too. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania?
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Playing in the mud is good for you!
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources denies posting Bigfoot warnings in Pennsylvania state parks.
Driving in Philadelphia really is the worst.
Thread Recommendations
Lake Erie storm waves were captured in photographs.
All the finalists for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife photos have been selected.
Watch List
Looking for a movie to watch this weekend? Here’s a list of what some critics call the scariest movies out there.
Audio Files
Queen has released an overlooked song with Freddie Mercury on vocals.
Asterion Out & About
Asterion, Inc. was proud to be an Opportunity Sponsor for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s 2022 Access to Justice Awards Benefit held on October 17, 2022 at The Fitler Club. Mark Bradford, Richard Gering, and Steve Scherf represented Asterion at the event.
Spotlight on Mergers and Acquisitions
Asterion, Inc. has experience in assisting businesses, funds, law firms and individuals before, during and after a merger or acquisition transaction.