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Yahoo
17-06-2025
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IPO Edge's Jannarone: Circle and The Rise of Publicly-Traded Crypto Treasury Companies
By Karen Roman Editor-in-Chief joined an interview with Schwab Network's Diane King Hall on June 16 to discuss the state of the IPO market and its upcoming activity. Mr. Jannarone mentioned the rise of AI companies and crypto currency with a range of investment methods for the latter, including blockchain companies like the recent IPO of Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL). Mr. Jannarone separately discussed the rise of niche class of publicly-traded companies available to all investors which serve as proxies for major tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Public companies such as Tesla and Coinbase have leveraged cryptocurrencies as a hedging tool or passive reserve for quite some time now. The new generation of crypto-embracing companies, however, have put digital currencies at the center of their capital and value-creation strategy. These 'core strategy' companies include Strategy (MSTR), Sol Strategies Inc. ( DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), Upexi (UPXI), Metaplanet Inc. (MTPLF) and more. Readers can access the full report clicking here. Due to the current macro environment related to tariffs and interest rates, Mr. Jannarone said bankers expect more IPOI activity in the fall but especially in 2026. He referenced the views shared by prominent speakers during the Princeton CorpGov Forum held on May 22. Click here for coverage of Princeton. Watch the full Schwab interview below, or click here: Contact: Editor@ Twitter: @IPOEdge Instagram: @IPOEdge Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Vinson & Elkins Represents Talen Energy in Agreement to Power Amazon Data Centers
By Karen Roman Vinson & Elkins said Partner Kaam Sahely is leading the firm's team to represent Talen Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: TLN) in the expansion of its nuclear relationship with Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). The agreement will allow Talen to supply carbon-free energy from its Susquehanna nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in Pennsylvania and the region, the law firm said in a statement. 'Talen is well-positioned to support Amazon's energy needs as it invests further in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,' said Mac McFarland, Talen President and CEO. Talen will provide Amazon with 1,920 megawatts at the full contract quantity, and both companies will also consider building new Small Modular Reactors, Vinson & Elkins stated. 'Amazon is proud to help Pennsylvania advance AI innovation through investments in the Commonwealth's economic and energy future,' said Kevin Miller, AWS Vice President of Global Data Centers. 'That's why we're making the largest private sector investment in state history – $20B – to bring 1,250 high-skilled jobs and economic benefits to the state.' Contact: Exec Edge Editor@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Vinson & Elkins Advises Sitio Royalties in $4.1B Transaction with Viper Energy
By Karen Roman Vinson & Elkins said it advised Sitio Royalties Corp.'s (NYSE: STR) entry into a definitive agreement with Viper Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNOM), under which a subsidiary of Viper will buy Sitio in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. The transaction includes Sitio's net debt of approximately $1.1 billion as of March 31, the law firm wrote int a statement. The deal is scheduled to close by the third quarter of 2025, it said. The Vinson & Elkins team was led by partners Doug McWilliams (Houston), Benji Barron (Houston), Scott Rubinsky (Houston) and associate Chase Browndorf (Houston), among others. 'The combination of Viper and Sitio signifies an important moment for mineral and royalty interests,' said Kaes Van't Hof, Viper's CEO. 'This combination creates a leader in size, scale, float, liquidity and access to investment grade capital in the highly fragmented minerals industry.' Contact: CorpGov Editor@ The post Vinson & Elkins Advises Sitio Royalties in $4.1B Transaction with Viper Energy appeared first on CorpGov. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Donald Trump Jr. and Omeed Malik on GrabAGun Going Public
By Karen Roman 1789 Capital Partner Donald Trump Jr. joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on June 3 to discuss the GrabAGun SPAC deal, aiming to become the Amazon of gun shopping. The merger between Colombier Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: CLBR) and online retailer GrabAGun is expected to close by the end of this summer. Mr. Trump mentioned the existing restrictions for prospective gun buyers and how GrabAGun targets those limitations by opening up a more accessible online market, while abiding with legal regulations by being a licensed firearm dealership. He also said the company supports proper training for safe gun use. 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik also mentioned how the partnership started four years ago with the goal of democratizing capital markets. He said the SPAC deals 1789 Capital operates have the support of retail investors who can buy the companies' shares and support them, with examples like Truth Social, PublicSquare, and Rumble. Watch the interview below: Contact: Editor@ Twitter: @IPOEdge Instagram: @IPOEdge Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Donald Trump Jr. and Omeed Malik on GrabAGun Going Public
By Karen Roman 1789 Capital Partner Donald Trump Jr. joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on June 3 to discuss the GrabAGun SPAC deal, aiming to become the Amazon of gun shopping. The merger between Colombier Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: CLBR) and online retailer GrabAGun is expected to close by the end of this summer. Mr. Trump mentioned the existing restrictions for prospective gun buyers and how GrabAGun targets those limitations by opening up a more accessible online market, while abiding with legal regulations by being a licensed firearm dealership. He also said the company supports proper training for safe gun use. 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik also mentioned how the partnership started four years ago with the goal of democratizing capital markets. He said the SPAC deals 1789 Capital operates have the support of retail investors who can buy the companies' shares and support them, with examples like Truth Social, PublicSquare, and Rumble. Watch the interview below: Contact: Editor@ Twitter: @IPOEdge Instagram: @IPOEdge
