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The article explores how independent musicians are finding new ways to monetize their music in the digital era. It profiles several artists including Ryan Tedder, David Bowie, Cohen and who have successfully leveraged platforms to build loyal fanbases, generate revenue streams and create unique musical experiences. The challenges and opportunities that these platforms posed for the music industry are also discussed.

Intel has confirmed that it will not sell off its programmable chip business, Altera, but instead plans to sell a stake in the company and take it public by 2026. The decision to spin off Altera and pursue an IPO could have a significant impact on the competitive dynamics of the FPGA market. Altera, which designs field-programmable gate arrays, has been operating independently of Intel since early 2024 and is ahead of schedule in its transition. The ultimate goal is to make Altera a leading player in the FPGA industry, with the IPO being a critical milestone. [Extracted from the article]

Cityside, a nonprofit journalism organization, has expanded to include its third local news site in Richmond, California. The organization was founded in 2009 by Lance Knobel, Tasneem Raja, and Tracey Taylor to address the absence of local news in Berkeley. They later launched Oaklandside when the Oakland Tribune shut down, and now they have expanded into Richmond. Cityside operates on a nonprofit model and draws revenue from foundations, major donors, memberships, and advertising and sponsorships. Their recent reporting in Richmond focuses on the city's poor air quality and its impact on residents' health. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on acquisition bid of Concord and investment giant Blackstone for publicly traded music rights company, Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF). Topics discussed include significance of Blackstone's bid for HSF, series of missteps committed by HSF's investment adviser, the Merck Mercuriadis-led Hipgnosis Song Management (HSM), according to investment bank Shot Tower Capital, and remarks from Matt Hose, a London, England-based equity analyst for Jefferies.

The article focuses on Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. planning an initial public offering in the US and applying to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, while already trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Southwest Gas Holdings has sold 19% of its construction unit, Centuri Holdings Inc., in an initial public offering (IPO). This move comes two years after a dispute between Southwest Gas and activist investor Carl C. Icahn, who accused the board of not maximizing share value. The IPO resulted in the sale of 14.3 million shares at $21 per share, with Icahn's company acquiring 2.6 million shares. The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down debt from a previous acquisition. Southwest Gas plans to eventually sell off the rest of Centuri Holdings to make it an independent company. [Extracted from the article]

Webtoon Entertainment, the parent company of the Webtoon creator platform and Wattpad, has filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to become a publicly traded company. In 2023, the company's revenue was $1.28 billion, an increase of 18.8% from the previous year. The company's paid content platform, which generates about 80% of its revenue, features webcomics and webnovels from both amateur and professional creators. Between 2017 and 2023, Webtoon paid out over $2.8 billion to creators. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the increasing oversight of mergers and acquisitions in the defense industry, with the Defense Department and Congress expressing concerns about their potential national security risks. It mentions while critics highlight the dangers of consolidation, particularly in creating dependencies and price gouging, partnerships with private sector innovators, especially in areas like AI and technology, are seen as crucial for defense innovation and modernization efforts.

The article details OceanaGold completing an initial public offering (IPO) on the Philippines Stock Exchange for 20 percent of its subsidiary OGPI, raising funds to repay debt, linked to its Didipio mine, which recently resumed operations after a government agreement renewal in 2021.

The article features Iran-born entrepreneur Golnar Khosrowshahi, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Reservoir Media who is Billboard's 2022 Executive of the Year awardee. Topics covered how she became the first female founder and CEO of a publicly traded independent music company, how she founded Reservoir Media in 2007 and her career and education background. It also describes the key factors in her success as CEO and in the company's growth.

The article focuses on Lithium Americas raising 275 million dollar through a share offering to support their lithium mining project at Thacker Pass, Nevada, U.S. aiming to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate starting in 2027 and addressing financing concerns for the project.

The article presents the discussion on Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (Bangkok) is reviewing seven of its production sites as part of a drive to lower costs. Topics include relocate production to lower cost facilities to enhance our cost structure; and existing intermediate chemicals business from its integrated oxides and derivatives segment into its combined polyethylene terephthalate segment to improve synergies.

The article focuses on the Qualcomm company that started in sunny San Diego in the summer of 1985, and its impact on the evolution of cellular technology; and mentions the early cellular networks in the U.S. were based on the Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) standard, an analog technology which boosted cellular capacity compared to the erstwhile mobile telephone system (MTS).

Switzerland-based cement manufacturer Holcim Ltd. has announced plans to spin off its U.S.-based subsidiary, Holcim US, and prepare it for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in the first half of 2025. Holcim US is the largest cement producer in the United States, with over 850 locations and more than 14,000 employees. The subsidiary recorded approximately $11 billion in sales in 2023 and has experienced strong growth in the North American construction market. Holcim CEO Jan Jenisch believes that a U.S. listing will allow the company to fully capitalize on the region's attractive construction market. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights Senators' concerns about the potential initial public offer of JBS Foods, urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to scrutinize the company's history of corruption and environmental risks, aiming to safeguard U.S. investors' rights and capital market integrity.

The article looks at top news from the music industry across year 2018. Topics covered include decision of Childish Gambino to forge a deal with RCA Records and leave Glassnote Records, the departure of Republic Group president Charlie Walk following an investigation caused by allegations of sexual misconduct against him, and the initial public offering (IPO) of music streaming service Spotify with a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

The article focuses on E3 Lithium Ltd. entering into a deal with Eight Capital Corp. to raise 20.2 million U.S. dollar through a "bought deal" share offering to advance their Clearwater Lithium Project in Alberta.

SoftBank-funded Arm Holdings' Group stated that it will opt for a US initial public offering (IPO) that is anticipated to be the largest listing of the year as a consequence of its annual revenue's 1% fall slowing down its smartphone sales. Its IPO is anticipated to revive the sluggish IPO market, which over the past year has seen many high-profile businesses postpone their intentions to list owing to market turbulence. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents news briefs related to the aeronautic industry in several countries. The planned merger between engine and onboard systems-maker Snecma SA and electronics contractor Sagem SA cleared a major hurdle last week with completion of a public share offering. The offering represented more than 83% of the capital and 94.4% of available shares, discounting government golden share and employee investment fund commitments. Boeing Co. has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the Swedish air force to modernize its fleet of eight C-130E/H transports, making Sweden the first foreign customer for the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program. The European Union plans this week to consider a proposal by Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot to give the European Commission authority to negotiate airline access to China and Russia.

The article focuses on Siam Cement's decision to postpone the IPO of its chemicals affiliate, SCG Chemicals, due to external circumstances such as economic challenges and investor readiness, with plans to proceed with the IPO when conditions improve.

Opinion The risks Arm describes in its IPO prospectus echo thosecurrently faced by Apple -- and most leading tech companies. It isinteresting the extent to which the risks Arm describes in its IPO prospectusecho those currently faced by Apple and most leading tech companies. Arm has similar problems, and its IPO prospectus describes these well, tellingus that (perhaps like Apple?) it wants to build its business in AI and inautomotive chips. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on Thyssenkrupp AG's successful IPO of its electrolysis technology business, Thyssenkrupp Nucera AG, which raised funds.

The article focuses on Yara's decision to delay the launch of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its clean ammonia business by up to two years due to the current market valuation and capital outlays, while also considering capacity closures in Europe as part of its future footprint assessment. The main topics include the postponement of the clean ammonia IPO, the assessment of Yara's ammonia production in Europe, and the company's ambition to grow its clean ammonia operations in the US.

The article focuses on Thyssenkrupp's plans to launch an IPO for its electrolysis business, Thyssenkrupp Nucera AG & Co. KGaA, and list the firm on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Topics include Thyssenkrupp's involvement in over 600 electrolysis projects, the IPO's aim to raise up to €600 million to support the growth of its alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) business for green hydrogen production, and Industrie De Nora's partnership with the listed business using a standardized modular approach.

The article focuses on WE Soda, a producer of soda ash, scrapping its 800 million U.S. dollars initial public offering (IPO) plan to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange due to investor caution.

The article focuses on E Soda's plan to launch an IPO and list its shares on the London Stock Exchange, aiming for a valuation of about 7.5 billion U.S. dollar and hoping to raise at least 800 million dollar, with the company being the world's largest producer of natural soda ash.

The article presents several news related to chemical industry. It mentions that SK Innovation has been investing in Amogy, a U.S.-based startup specializing in ammonia-based fuel cell systems for industrial transportation. It discusses that U.S. Supreme Court has denied Bayer's petition to hear an appeal in Monsanto Co. v. Hardeman, in which a lower court ruled that Roundup herbicide was responsible for Edwin Hardeman's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The article reports on the plan of agrichemical company Syngenta Group to apply for securities listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in China and to move ahead with an initial public offering (IPO).

The article focuses on Peric Special Gases Co., Ltd. being listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) as Hebei's first company on the science and technology innovation board, raising RMB2.87 billion through an initial public offering to fund projects.

Arm, Apple's chip design partner, plans US stock listing: Softbank and Arm have confirmed plans for a US IPO for Arm stock. Apple's iPhones, Macs, iPads, and other devices all make some use of reference chip designs from Arm, the UK processor design company. Apple and Arm: The back story Most Apple watchers will remember that Apple, with Acorn and VLSI, was a launch partner for Arm more than two decades ago. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Indorama Ventures declining to comment on reports of a potential IPO for the company's integrated oxides and derivatives (IOD) business in the U.S. but stating that the company is "a growth company."

The article discusses Toronto as the financial heart of the mining industry, spearheaded by the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture. Topics include four ways companies can list on the Toronto stock exchanges like IPOs and dual listings, Capital Pool Company (CPC) program introducing experienced investors to entrepreneurs, and investment from Dundee Corporation.

The article offers information on Calgary Public Library's new Central Library by revitalized by Calgary Municipal Land. Topics include public offering and fundraising done for the library, partnership between architect firm Snøhetta and design firm DIALOG for the library, and new building features conference rooms, theater, and cafe.

This article discusses the changes that have occurred in the publishing industry over the past 25 years. It highlights the impact of digital technology on various aspects of the industry, such as book distribution, retailing, and reading formats. The article also explores the transformation of publishing categories, including children's books, graphic novels, and religion books. Additionally, it touches on topics like censorship, corporate consolidation, and diversity in the industry. Despite the challenges brought about by technological advancements, the article emphasizes the resilience of print, independent booksellers, and independent publishers. [Extracted from the article]

China has recently considered reforming its regulation of initial public offerings in equity markets. Current policy allows more IPOs in rising markets but restricts new issues in falling markets, possibly to avoid pushing down values of existing stocks. However, recent research finds China's IPO activity has no effect on stock price changes, perhaps because of the low volume relative to the overall market. As such, cyclical restrictions on IPOs do not appear to have stabilized Chinese markets, so policy reforms may improve market efficiency without increasing volatility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An interview with Finnish law firm Borenius Attorneys Ltd. is presented. The law firm highlights the increasing convergence of capital markets with traditional merger & acquisition (M&A). The law firm focuses on the popolarity of initial public offering (IPO) in M&A in Finland. It discusses the M&A transactions, including the trends and developments.

The article focuses on the merger and acquisition activity and approach to dealmaking in Europe. It discusses the market data and market condition concerning the European economy. It describes the role of financial sponsors in every deal. It relates the equity market, with emphasis on initial public offering (IPO).

The article focuses on the capacity growth program and global network expansion plans announced by the UniteChem Group, a producer of light stabilizers for plastics, that will be financed by the company's upcoming initial public offering (IPO). Topics covered include its aim to build on its strong production capabilities in China and set up locally operated businesses in other regions, its plan to establish a warehouse location, and its expected market growth for its products.

The article reports on a letter received by SCG Chemicals, the chemicals business of Siam Cement Group, from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) notifying approval of the company's application for an initial public offering (IPO).

The article discusses the condition the legal market of Guernsey, Channel Island, as island was blacklisted by the European Union (EU) due to lack in tax transparency. It mentions that the improvement in workflows in Great Britain has the impact on the island and the listing of initial public offering (IPO) Guernsey closed-ended investment company Toro on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange (CISX). It also mentions that law firms Carey Olsen, Mourant Ozannes and Ogier are working in island.

The article offers microwave equipment industry news briefs as of October 1, 2015. Topics include Keysight Technologies Inc.'s acquisition of test equipment service and solutions provider Electroservices Enterprises Ltd., telecommunications company CommScope Holding Co. Inc.'s acquisition of consumer electronics company TE Connectivity Ltd.'s telecommunication, enterprise and wireless businesses, and GigOptix Inc.'s plans to offer shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering.

The article reports on the economic benefits gained by France from the European Central Bank's (ECB) quantitative easing (QE) program. Topics discussed include the largest French companies with export businesses as the biggest beneficiaries of QE, the rise of initial public offerings (IPO) in the country since the introduction of the QE and the economic problems that France will face once the QE program ends.

FEATURES WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL", says Kara Madden, "I thought I could be bigger than Britney Spears" This didn't make Madden, who grew up on the New Jersey shore, unique - in the late 1990s, lots of girls had the same idea. "As Splice brings more kids into careers in music", says Pincus, "I expect the network effect to accelerate from robust to exponential and the payouts to follow suit." Martocci founded Splice in 2013 with sound engineer Matt Aimonetti as a tool for musicians to collaborate remotely, until they realized what their users really needed was high-quality sounds. By the end of 2020, Splice had paid out over $40 million to artists, a small amount of money in terms of the music business, but a significant amount to creators like Oliver and Madden. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that UniteChem Group, a leading supplier oflight stabilizers for plastics in a range of applications, informed about filing for initial public offering at the Shanghai main stock exchange and expects to become officially listed in about December.