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JULY 28, 2023

The results are a breath of fresh air for shareholders, who've seen the stock decline by 70% in the past three years. And major potential catalysts like cannabis legalization in the U.S. There's little indication that legalization in any of its target markets is happening soon. It's still deeply unprofitable.

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JUNE 12, 2024

The rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I substance down to Schedule III, assuming it ends up happening, could help lower the tax bill for pot producers and make it easier to research cannabis, but it falls short of legalization and may not lead to cannabis companies being able to trade on a top U.S. But for U.S.-based

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Competing in alcohol is a net benefit for shareholders because it reduces the effect of detrimental legislation or market factors affecting the cannabis market. if cannabis legalization occurs, it'll be well-positioned to distribute its marijuana products everywhere, which could be a major boon. And make no mistake – it is coming.

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JUNE 6, 2024

This is despite the fact that marijuana has been legal to sell in Canopy's home country of Canada since 2018. And after today's sell-off, it means shareholders can anticipate Canopy having to sell as many as 32 million shares in order to raise the $250 million it needs. Why are investors upset with Canopy Growth?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) has perhaps been the most disappointing pot stock since Canada legalized adult recreational uses of marijuana back in 2018 -- and that's saying something. Aurora Cannabis' revenue growth has been unimpressive in the past five years after initially soaring once pot became legal in Canada.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Prior to July 2018, Buffett and his right-hand man Charlie Munger, who passed away last November, had their hands tied when it came to buybacks. On July 17, 2018, Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors reworked these buyback covenants to give Buffett more liberty to undertake share repurchases, as he saw fit.

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MAY 18, 2024

You may even be a shareholder. In states where it's legal to do so, its app and website allow consumers to place various wagers on a wide range of sporting events. Supreme Court lifted the federal sports-betting ban in just 2018. The legalization movement is gaining traction, though.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

When Canada legalized adult uses of cannabis in late 2018, investors rushed to buy shares of what looked like the most promising companies in the field. For instance, though it became legal to sell weed in Canada, companies had to acquire the proper licenses to open retail stores. Just how much of a disappointment?

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Ares Capital Ares Capital is a business development company ( BDC ), which means it can legally avoid paying income taxes by distributing nearly all its profit to shareholders as a dividend. It's been able to maintain or raise its payout since beginning a dividend program in 2011, with a brief exception in 2018.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the only licensed satellite-radio operator , Sirius XM is a legal monopoly. Prior to July 2018, the Oracle of Omaha and right-hand man Charlie Munger (Munger passed away last November) were forced to sit on their hands. Between Oct. million shares of Sirius XM , which increased its existing stake to 108.7

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The merger between legal satellite-radio monopoly Sirius XM and Liberty Sirius XM Group has all the hallmarks of a rare arbitrage play from the Oracle of Omaha. Before mid-July 2018, share buyback activity at Berkshire was nonexistent. Image source: Getty Images. Shares Outstanding data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Plus, they're committed to distributing earnings to their shareholders. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) is a business development company (BDC), which means it legally avoids paying income taxes by distributing at least 90% of profits to investors as a dividend. and higher.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Started as a fantasy sports platform, it was already well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunity created by the Supreme Court's 2018 lifting of the federal sports-wagering ban. Since then, 38 states have officially legalized betting on sports, with 30 of those states permitting this wagering via the internet or a mobile app.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

So Innovative is quite the generous company when it comes to renumerating shareholders. The REIT has a presence in most of the 23 states that have fully legalized marijuana sale and consumption, from California to Massachusetts. It's the same for the latter, with a 2018 net income of $6.8 average yield in the S&P 500 index.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

Tilray Brands, like nearly all licensed marijuana cultivators in Canada, hasn't had an easy time since the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in the country back in 2018. cannabis market upon federal legalization. Cannabis legalization is sweeping over North America – 19 states plus Washington, D.C.,

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AUGUST 3, 2024

New innovations, mounting competition, legal judgments, acquisitions, collaborations, bankruptcies, and even acts of God contribute to this leaderboard carousel. Berkshire is run by billionaire CEO Warren Buffett, who's delivered a greater than 5,325,000% return to his Class A shareholders (BRK.A) Image source: Getty Images.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Now if we look at the total return for this company over time, over the last 10 years a total return for Campbell shareholders has been close to 50% versus the markets 180% or so. Allen's deal offers shareholders a 50% premium on the current share price. More states started to legalize it. Again I think dividends are great.

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JULY 15, 2024

The 2018 acquisition of Mazor Robotics for $1.6 Agree Realty Agree Realty is a real estate investment trust ( REIT ), which means it can legally avoid income taxes by distributing nearly all it earns to shareholders as dividend payments. billion is a prime example of Medtronic's size advantage. At recent prices, it offers a 4.7%

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

We’ve had a fantastic partnership with Stonepeak and IMCO since 2018 along with our other investors, and we extend our gratitude to them for their unwavering support. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Campbell Lutyens acted respectively as legal counsel and financial advisor to Stonepeak.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

We’ve had a fantastic partnership with Stonepeak and IMCO since 2018 along with our other investors, and we extend our gratitude to them for their unwavering support. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Campbell Lutyens acted respectively as legal counsel and financial advisor to Stonepeak.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Vestar led a recapitalisation of Information Resources, Circana’s predecessor, with IR’s original control shareholder, New Mountain Capital (NMC) in 2018. Evercore and Jefferies served as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to Vestar.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

However, its habit of issuing fresh stock to raise capital has diluted shareholders considerably, and its ability to secure new borrowings could be very limited. Cannabis legalization is sweeping over North America – 19 states plus Washington, D.C., And make no mistake – it is coming.

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JUNE 13, 2024

After the market closed yesterday, Musk indicated that shareholders were poised to give the green light for a hotly contested pay package valued at roughly $56 billion. He also indicated that shareholders were voting in favor of moving the company's place of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Share prices of industrial giant 3M (NYSE: MMM) are down more than 50% from their 2018 highs. Numerous issues have led to this decline, but the really big ones involve legal issues. The other headwind for the stock has been legal. First, it will protect the division from the legal issues facing the rest of the company.

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MARCH 25, 2024

That wave is legalized sports betting. Prior to 2018, gamblers could only legally wager on sports in a handful of states, such as Nevada. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, dozens of states have passed laws permitting the practice. What I like about DraftKings is that it is riding an unstoppable wave.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Anything less will be value-destroying for shareholders. Selling prices per gram of legal cannabis are still a bit lower than a year ago. Can its cannabis legalization efforts in the E.U. 16, Germany is now awaiting a Parliament vote to confirm the legalization of recreational cannabis use. to eventually follow.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Whether through his annual letter to shareholders or during Berkshire's annual meetings, Buffett often shares the characteristics he looks for in "wonderful companies," as well as offers his take on the American economy. Berkshire Hathaway's share buyback program has evolved quite a bit since the midpoint of 2018.

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Private Equity Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Following completion of the latest stake sale, Partners Group, who you can meet at the DACH Private Equity Conference, will have fully exited from the original 45% stake it acquired in June 2018. Partners Group was advised by Rothschild & Co as its financial advisor and Clifford Chance LLP as its legal advisor.

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MARCH 22, 2024

It's been a great 12 months for DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) shareholders. Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports wagering back in 2018, DraftKings was already well-positioned to capitalize on the new opportunity. Since then, 38 states have legalized sports betting of one sort or another. And it's still going.

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Private Equity Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shares in Scandinavian Airlines dropped more than 90% after the ailing carrier announced new shareholders in a restructuring scheme that will see the company delisted and existing ownership stakes erased. Castlelake will become the biggest shareholder with a 32% stake, while Air France-KLM will hold 20%. Lind Invest will control 8.6%

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We believe instituting a share repurchase program is an appropriate tool for creating shareholder value without compromising our growth initiative," said Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler. Cannabis legalization is sweeping over North America – 19 states plus Washington, D.C., And make no mistake – it is coming.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

First, the company is working through massive legal and regulatory problems that have cost it a huge amount of money. military, environmental issues left behind at facilities that produced forever chemicals, and legal matters that have arisen from the forever chemical situation. But shareholders are, as a result, left in the dark.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

SK Capital has acquired a majority interest in the company with Mauro Carbone, Ecopol’s CEO and controlling shareholder, retaining a significant stake and remaining as both the CEO and largest individual shareholder. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to SK Capital. and Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shareholders have enjoyed a great 2023 in these stocks, and there could be some more upside in the year ahead. Supreme Court's decision to officially legalize wagering on sporting events in 2018. 2018: 18% 2019: 43% 2020: 90% 2021: 111% 2022: 73% 2023: 76% (through the first nine months) Image source: Getty Images.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Both Blackstone and HSM have stated they will legally defend this right, effectively cautioning against any attempts to terminate the management contract. The Hipgnosis board has once again endorsed Concord’s offer, stating it is in the best interests of all Hipgnosis shareholders.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

This demonstrates the company's resilience in the face of adversity, as well as its commitment to increasing earnings and returning capital to shareholders. federal legalization alone and has established roots in the European market. cannabis market (if and when legalization occurs). The company also does not rely solely on U.S.

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MARCH 11, 2024

In his latest letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Buffett wrote that the conglomerate's earnings figures are "worse than useless." Why Buffett dislikes Berkshire's earnings numbers It didn't take long for Buffett to bring up Berkshire's financial results for 2023 in his recent shareholder letter.

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