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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated Nasdaq’s diversity disclosure rules, which required companies to disclose the racial, gender, and sexual orientation of their directors or explain non-compliance. The court ruled the rules conflicted with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, finding they exceeded Nasdaq’s regulatory authority. The decision underscores limitations on self-regulatory organizations, emphasizing that exchange rules must align with the Act’s goals of preventing fraud and promoting fair markets.

A guide for entrepreneurs to navigate global M&A deals, understand competition laws, and avoid regulatory challenges in cross-border transactions.

TIKTOK INC. and Bytedance Ltd., Petitioners v. Merrick B. GARLAND OPINION Ginsburg, Senior Circuit Judge:

Earn-outs in M&A bridge valuation gaps by tying part of the purchase price to future performance. They offer upside potential but require careful structuring.