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JULY 19, 2023

Meanwhile, Verizon's debt-to-equity ratio, a measure of leverage, of 1.6 And just to add complexity, there's been an exposé about the telecom's use of lead in legacy cabling that could potentially lead to regulatory and legal headwinds. The problem today is on the legal and regulatory fronts, and it could get very expensive.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issue a Wells notice to Uniswap , which is a precursor to legal action against the cryptocurrency. The market has been fighting to get clarity around what's legal and what's not, but the SEC has chosen legal actions against high-profile counterparties like XRP and Coinbase.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Enbridge also has a strong investment-grade balance sheet backed by a leverage ratio toward the low end of its target range. The company has faced significant legal headwinds in recent years. However, the company's legal issues are starting to get clearer. It aims to pay out 60% to 70% of its stable cash flow in dividends.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 6, 2024

Step 2: Establish your legal framework (Cost: $0 - $20) Think about what type of business structure will work best for you. Unlike a sole proprietorship, an LLC draws a legal line between you and your business. Focus on leveraging free resources and reinvesting your earnings for growth. The cost here is your time.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On top of that, Verizon has more leverage than its closest competitors, which puts it at a spending disadvantage. 3M's legal problems haven't entirely gone away Industrial giant 3M is fighting a number of lawsuits. And on top of that, 3M has decided to make some notable business changes because of its legal issues.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2024

There's no denying that Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is facing an alarming legal challenge right now. Alphabet stock still has plenty of upside None of this is to suggest that current and would-be shareholders should ignore Alphabet's current legal troubles. more ways than one.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

life insurance companies reported an estimated pre-tax loss of $18 million, driven by unfavorable mortality and higher new claims, as well as lower benefit from legal settlements. life insurance companies to continue to operate as a closed system, leveraging existing reserves and capital to cover future claims and other obligations.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Pharma "bundling" is when drug developers leverage their large portfolio of must-have blockbusters to push insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers to give special treatment to other drugs on offer, either in the form of heavy rebates or prioritized recommendations. Brian Boyle

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adapting to and leveraging new technologies has been in our DNA from the start, and generative AI is pushing the pace of technology innovation faster than ever. in the fourth quarter was up versus last year by about 320 basis points due primarily to leverage from adjusted fixed operating expenses and marketing expenses.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

This added protection allows AGNC to prudently leverage its bets in the MBS space in order to pump up its profit potential. This leverage also supports the company's juicy payout. The other issue concerns lead-sheathed cables for legacy telecom companies and what environment/legal costs, if any, may arise from their replacement.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And that's before considering the multi-billion dollar cash the company will drop due to legal settlements relating to its manufacture and use of PFAS chemicals and, allegedly, faulty combat arms earplugs. CFO Monish Patolawala noted in earnings calls that "volume gives us the best leverage." Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This included a $355 million benefit from legal settlements, which are now materially complete. who can leverage that access to optimize quality care, affordable pricing, and personalized service. We had a total estimated pre-tax statutory loss for our U.S. Our liquidity position remains strong. Next, turning to Slide 14. billion.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Here is how to do it effectively: Find the right person: You'll need to speak with the appropriate representative within the company to negotiate, which could be someone in the legal department. Play the bankruptcy card The single strongest piece of leverage you have in your negotiation is the threat of bankruptcy.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 3, 2024

THC exposure also raises questions about its ability to capitalize on potential federal legalization. The company's ability to leverage its diverse brand portfolio and create meaningful synergies will be crucial to its long-term success. The company's limited U.S. Its recent acquisitions and debt-reduction efforts show promise.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 17, 2023

On this last front, several analysts recently downgraded the telecom's stock due to the possibility of a class action lawsuit over these outdated lead cables buried across the United States.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

On the Q3 2023 earnings call , chief business affairs officer and chief legal officer Ryan Taylor reported eye-popping productivity gains from AIP. Palantir has a long track record of leveraging AI to deliver analytical insights. The AIP applies generative AI to data sets, supporting the activities of both Gotham and Foundry.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 15, 2023

This year, opioid-related lawsuits and legal costs have resulted in the company's bottom line falling into the red. I'm optimistic that, with Walgreens leveraging its trusted brand to lean into healthcare, it can be successful. WBA Profit Margin data by YCharts So where will Walgreens be five years from now?

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 9, 2023

Advisors Jefferies LLC is acting as lead financial advisor and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to Fiesta in connection with the proposed transaction. Guggenheim Securities is serving as lead financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal counsel to ARB and Garnett Station.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

that accuses it of leveraging its "walled garden" of devices and services to build a monopoly, as well as antitrust probes in Europe that challenge its prioritization of first-party services and high App Store fees. All of those legal challenges could throttle the long-term expansion of Apple's services segment.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The spinoff of its healthcare business, Solventum , raised cash to support its legal settlements and rid 3M of a company it had invested substantial time, money, and effort without notable achievement. The company is primed for solid growth in 2025, with some upside kicker from a lower interest rate environment. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 28, 2023

It partly funded those deals with the $355 million sale of its Bayou Ethane Pipeline and $533 million in net proceeds from a legal judgment against Energy Transfer relating to its failed acquisition of Williams in 2016. times leverage ratio , down significantly from 4.8 It paid nearly $1.3 Williams expects to end this year with a 3.65-times

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FEBRUARY 17, 2024

In addition, 3M's funding requirements for high-profile legal settlements are not precise yet, and there are question marks around its business model and operational execution, not to mention management's track record of meeting its guidance. Image source: Getty Images. Carpenter trades on just 13.3

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JANUARY 31, 2025

First, we committed to leveraging our distinctive risk capital and human capital structure to unlock new solutions that address the evolving client demand discussed earlier. billion of debt in 2024 and coupled with earnings growth, lowered our debt-to-EBITDA leverage from 4.1 Third, we paid down $2.1 billion in debt and returned $1.6

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Riding the wave of legalized online sports betting Over the years, DraftKings has benefited as more states have legalized online sports betting. New Jersey legalized online sports betting after winning its case, while several other states quickly followed suit. DraftKings is currently not in three very large U.S. population.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

it's now legal for medical purposes in 41 states and for recreational consumption in 24 states. And Tilray shares recently surged in mid-August on news that Germany's Federal Cabinet had approved a marijuana legalization bill (which, to be fair, still needs to pass in Germany's Parliament.). million in fiscal 2022.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

The firm leverages its proprietary Industry First methodology to identify investment opportunities in sectors benefiting from long-term regulatory, demographic, and secular trends. McGuireWoods acted as legal counsel for Fund VI, while Shannon Advisors supported fundraising efforts.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Penn Entertainment is leveraging a powerful brand name As was noted, Penn is a casino operator, although its more prominent claim to fame is arguably its online betting presence. Leveraging it to promote a sports betting platform should be relatively easy work. The market's underestimating what lies ahead for this company.

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MARCH 6, 2025

We will continue to leverage our digital conveniences to drive member loyalty in the future. We ended the fourth quarter with the lowest level of debt since our IPO, no near-term maturities, and half a turn of net leverage. Membership fee income, or MFI, grew 7.9% We also continued to return excess cash to shareholders.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 4, 2024

3M has suffered significant legal uncertainty in recent years, with lawsuits over its production and use of PFAS chemicals and allegedly faulty combat arms earplugs. While the clarity of legal issues is good news, 3M's management hadn't comprehensively called out the other elephant slumbering around the room. Until now, that is.

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MAY 6, 2024

Joining me on today's call are Alex Karp, chief executive officer; Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer; Dave Glazer, chief financial officer; and Ryan Taylor, chief revenue officer and chief legal officer. Ryan Taylor -- Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Legal Officer Yeah, absolutely. I'll now turn it over to Ryan to start the call.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

To succeed in this environment, venture capital firms must adapt their strategies to uncover relevant deals early, leverage technology for efficiency, and balance data-driven insights with relationship-driven sourcing. But AI can streamline tasks like legal documentation, helping us focus on people and strategy.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Joining me on today's call are Alex Karp, chief executive officer; Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer; Dave Glazer, chief financial officer; and Ryan Taylor, chief revenue officer and chief legal officer. Eaton deepened our relationship, leveraging AIP to modernize ERP deployments in addition to finance, sales, and supply chain use cases.

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MAY 9, 2024

As we entered this year, we did so as a leaner, more focused organization with a relentless commitment to leveraging our decade-long investment in artificial intelligence. We have launched new products and are optimizing our go-to-market approaches to maximize the impact of our AI technologies married with our product strategy.

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Insight Partners

JANUARY 7, 2025

Incumbents are strategically leveraging AI: Large, established companies with access to proprietary data, robust infrastructure, and existing customers have an edge in adopting and scaling AI solutions. Startups may need to focus on niche innovations or partnerships to compete effectively.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Following my comments, Dave and Ryan will provide additional comments regarding our investment strategy, investment portfolio, financial results, capital structure and leverage, and our expectations for the fourth quarter, after which we'll be happy to take your questions. Net asset value, or NAV -- or NAV, increased by $0.77 per share or 2.6%

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MAY 5, 2024

Why buy DraftKings stock The legalization and adoption of online gambling and sports betting continues to play out, as DraftKings launched its online sportsbook in Vermont and North Carolina in the first quarter. The company's ability to efficiently leverage expenses to grow profitability is one reason the stock could hit new highs this year.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

We also continued to drive significant demand in our portfolio from new legal drinking age consumers and are pleased to have had a higher proportion of our dollar sales this year coming from 21 to 24 year olds as they have made more trips to the store and spend more on each trip across our brands. We maintained a 2.9

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