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Subscription management firm Zuora agrees to be acquired for $1.7B

TechCrunch: M&A

Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions. It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private.

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With Updated Corporate Compliance Guidance, DOJ Provides Companies with More Reasons to Focus on AI and Technology

JD Supra: Mergers

On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of its guidance to prosecutors on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (“ECCP”).

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Customer information sharing in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act key points for firms

JD Supra: Mergers

Quicker and easier sharing of customer information relating to economic crime concerns between firms in the UK financial sector has been encouraged by provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act), which came into force on 15 January 2024. The UK Government published accompanying guidance in October 2024. We explore the key features of the new information sharing gateways.

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Can I Really Get What I Want?

H. Friedman Search

I want to explore the idea that a lot of potential candidates have but don’t necessarily verbalize. “Can I really get what I want if I make a move to a new company?” The answer is yes… with one qualification being you must know what it is that you are looking for. The What & Why The most important thing that a qualified candidate searching for a new position is they must know (with certainty) what they are seeking and (almost as important) why they are entertaining looking for a new position

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case

The New York Times: Banking

The penalty was the largest ever imposed by U.S. officials on a bank for violating anti-money laundering laws, and regulators imposed a cap on TD’s ability to accept new deposits.

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The Power of Preferred Stock: A Primer for VC, PE, and Founders

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders. Issued by corporations, preferred stock confers specific rights and privileges — often outlined in the company’s certificate of incorporation — making it distinct from common stock.

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Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

TechCrunch: M&A

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6 billion, and an enterprise […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Think Of Your Future: You May Want To Be Found

H. Friedman Search

It’s the question recruiters are asked numerous times a week, “How did you find me?” The question comes with two sides to it; one a person is curious as they did not want to be found and fly under the raider while the other is really pleased we found them. Which one are you? The Obvious Routes For certain types of bankers, it’s extremely easy to locate your names.

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Why Investment Banking? How to Answer the Most Boring But Persistent Interview Question of All Time

Mergers and Inquisitions

“Why investment banking?” is not only one of the most common questions in interviews but also one of the most incorrectly answered ones. An older version of this article from ~15 years ago addressed this question, and you can find dozens of other articles that suggest answers. But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what's possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction

CNBC: Investing

The first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. is now connected to the grid, but the industry faces an uncertain future, plagued by high costs.

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Support automation firm Capacity grows with new cash and acquisitions

TechCrunch: M&A

David Karandish has been busy. Capacity, his support automation company, was planning a $5 million “bridge round” to help the company reach the break-even point. But TVC Capital, Toloka.vc, and the venture’s other backers had something grander in mind. So they threw in an additional $21 million for what became Capacity’s $26 million Series D. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Text Request Acquired by Commify to Further U.S. Market Expansion

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Commify’s largest acquisition to-date doubles its scale in the United States and positions both brands for significant growth. Commify’s largest acquisition to-date doubles its scale in the United States and positions both brands for significant growth.

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Scaling Cloud Network Infrastructure for the AI Era

Cisco: M&A

Generative AI applications are driving the demand for high-performance networking with AI/ML clusters in cloud provider environments. Cisco is introducing new 800G innovations to address these demands and improve outcomes.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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'That's it?' Morgan Stanley rips Tesla robotaxi event for lack of detail

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street has been fairly hot-and-cold on Tesla stock this year — and its robotaxi unveiling on Wednesday didn't help improve investor sentiment.

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Directors Quarterly: October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

This edition includes a financial reporting and auditing update for audit committees, highlights from the KPMG 2024 US CEO Outlook, view on the post-election geoeconomic forecast, CEO succession planning, and the latest in board diversity disclosures. The implications of the US elections for companies, the economy, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the months and years ahead have business leaders and boards bracing for extended uncertainty as they prepare to close out 2024.

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UK digital ‘end-of-life’ services startup Farewill acquired for $16.8M

TechCrunch: M&A

Farewill, a U.K.-based end-of-life services provider that offers online tools for writing wills, organizing probate, and arranging cremation, has been acquired by funeral service provider Dignity in an all-shares deal valuing the startup at £12.9 million ($16.8 million). The deal is a classic case of an established legacy incumbent chasing growth by buying a younger […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses

The New York Times: Banking

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Top 3 Tips to Automate Your Data Center with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cisco: M&A

Gain expert insights on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and learn how to access it with Cisco Services as Code. Check out this co-authored blog to learn more.

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This niche AI play is seeing business growth rates that are triple the pace of the data centers

CNBC: Investing

Continued growth is expected from Vertiv, nVent and Modine as investors get excited about the latest AI-driven opportunity in data center cooling.

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FTC Finalizes Long-Awaited Final Rule With Significant Changes to HSR Act Filings

JD Supra: Mergers

1. Although the Final Rule includes less extensive changes than those originally proposed, these changes will significantly increase the cost and the time required to prepare filings.

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Do it Best Makes Bid to Acquire True Value Assets

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Transaction would create one of the leading distributors in the independent home improvement industry Transaction would create one of the leading distributors in the independent home improvement industry

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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All signs point towards Europe aligning T+1 move with UK and Switzerland

The TRADE

Europe’s top markets watchdog has signalled its intentions for moving EU markets to a T+1 settlement cycle through a statement outlining both the urgency of acting and the preference for aligning with the UK and Switzerland. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) acknowledged the benefits of reducing settlement times but highlighted how harmonisation, standardisation and modernisation will be needed and will require investments.

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Partners who use Cisco Marketing Velocity can generate 5.2x more pipeline

Cisco: M&A

Discover the Reimagined Cisco Marketing Velocity Central! Generate 5.2x more pipeline with our revamped platform, featuring enhanced search, AI tools, streamlined campaigns, and more. Join our Partner Activation contest for exciting prizes!

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JPMorgan says buy these power producers on the 'paradigm shift' in electricity demand from AI data centers

CNBC: Investing

These three power companies have rallied hard this year but are positioned for more upside as demand shows tremendous growth.

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A Look at State AGs Supermarket Antitrust Enforcement Push

JD Supra: Mergers

Gone are the days when state attorneys general leave antitrust enforcement to their federal counterparts at the Federal Trade Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Originally published in Law360 - July 16, 2024.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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RUBIS: Rubis finalise la cession de sa participation de 55 % dans Rubis Terminal (désormais appelé Tepsa)

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Paris, le 17 octobre 2024, 18h30 Suite à l’accord définitif signé le 10 avril 2024, Rubis a finalisé le 16 octobre 2024 la cession de sa participation de.

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Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

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The Next Wave of Service Assurance: Driving Revenue and Customer Experience

Cisco: M&A

An investment in service assurance is expected to deliver operational benefits, but it can also enable market differentiation and new revenue sources. Read how end-customer portals, per-QoS SLA reporting, alerting, and notifications help service providers deliver new, innovative solutions faster, more reliably, and with greater agility for their B2B customers.