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BlackRock and Hollyport back Silver Oak’s recapitalization of Smile Partners

Private Equity Insights

Since Silver Oaks initial investment in 2017, the company has expanded into four new states. ” Jefferies acted as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction, while Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel for Silver Oak. BlackRock and Hollyport Capital were advised by Akin Gump.

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Unilever freezes plans for PE sale of ice cream business

Private Equity Wire

Ben & Jerry’s, known for its outspoken stances, recently filed a legal complaint against Unilever, alleging interference with its independent board and criticism over the brand’s support for Palestinian refugees. year-on-year, outperforming analyst expectations of 4.3%.

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Is This News a Game Changer for Tilray?

The Motley Fool

The world outside North America might just be warming up to marijuana legalization, if recent developments in Europe are any indication. This past April, German legislators passed the Cannabis Act -- a set of measures both legalizing (to a limited extent) the recreational cannabis market, and expanding the market for medical pot.

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Should You Buy XRP While It's Still Below $1?

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Ripple executives say they may end up paying $200 million in legal fees to defend the company, and the fees will continue to mount for the foreseeable future. So you're probably thinking: But didn't XRP win a major legal victory against the SEC last summer? That should be an obvious red flag. Image source: Getty Images.

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3 Top Pot Stocks to Watch in September

The Motley Fool

Innovative has increased its dividend by 1,100% since it first began paying one in 2017. Since 2017, the company's AFFO has grown at a compound annual rate of 151%. Cannabis legalization is sweeping over North America – 19 states plus Washington, D.C., The company raised its quarterly dividend by 2.8% in the prior year period.

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Nordic Capital adds four new Partners to leadership team

Private Equity Wire

Henrik Johansson, Partner, General Counsel, has overall responsibility for all legal, structuring and tax affairs at Nordic Capital Advisors, as well as for overseeing alignment with Fund Operations in Luxembourg and Jersey, and for Nordic Capitals Family Office. He joined in 2018.

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2 Explosive Pot Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Beyond

The Motley Fool

Every few months, it seems, another state flips the switch on recreational legalization (the latest one, Minnesota, signed its legalization bill into law at the end of May). Cannabis legalization is sweeping over North America – 19 states plus Washington, D.C., With that the weed business continues to grow and expand.

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