May the Fourth be with you as you prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo out on the town or at home, making some of these recipes.

On the Lighter Side  

Jeni’s Ice Cream shops are opening in Philadelphia, nickel hot dogs are back at Nathan’s on Coney Island, and a resilient and flavorful wild coffee variety has been rediscovered in Africa.

Don’t lose your sense of humor. Celebrate one star reviews

FYI

Are Postal Inspectors monitoring your social media? (And is this why the mail is always late?)

M&A, Home Improvement Edition

Herman Miller has acquired Montgomery County, PA rival Knoll, and Lowe’s has purchased the Stainmaster Carpet brand. Maybe the home improvement sector has done well because everyone has been home so long they’re tired of their uncomfortable chairs and the spots on their carpets from all those pandemic puppies.  

Our experts are experienced in working with M&A matters. If you are seeking help with a pending transaction, or need to correct one that went bad, Asterion can help.

Class Action Settlements

Knowing when to settle is an important part of any litigation strategy. Class actions are no exception. A case brought on behalf of property owners near a Delaware chicken farm and another on behalf pizza delivery drivers in the Seattle show the range in class action settlement values.  

If you are involved in a class action and considering a potential settlement, Asterion can assist in analyzing the financial aspects of the proposal.

What’s Puzzling Us 

After yet another massive data breach, we wonder why anyone still uses Facebook.

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

Fallout from the ’50s can still be found in American honey

No one asked for fish sticks.

Thread Recommendations
 
Archaeologists have found Harriet Tubman’s Eastern Shore home.

Waterfalls worth a visit in and around Philadelphia.

Trends We’re Watching

CFPB has begun scrutinizing the forbearance programs of mortgage servicers.

Spotlight on Business Services Asterion, Inc. assists with Growth Acceleration, Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Finance, and Interim & Crisis Management.

May 4, 2021