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Surge in dawn raid activity signals stricter antitrust scrutiny

JD Supra: Mergers

2024 saw a continued trend of heightened dawn raid activity by antitrust authorities across the globe. Of the 31 jurisdictions surveyed, 24 (77%) confirmed that the regulator had carried out dawn raids during the course of 2024, conducting in total more than 70 raids. Within Europe, the European Commission (EC) carried out unannounced antitrust inspections in several member states at the premises of companies active in various sectors, including new replacement tires, financial derivatives, and.

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Mastering M&A KPIs: Goals and Getting Started 

Midaxo

The Need for KPI Management Inorganic growth is a critical driver to business success. However, despite this importancealong with the relative high failure rates in executing on M&A the M&A process has often lacked the same rigorous scrutiny and end-to-end optimization that is applied to other core functions such as sales and manufacturing. As private equity expands its presence, as our global interconnectivity increases, and as M&A related data sources and technologies evolve, the c

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Tesla still has 40% more downside even after tumbling 50% since December, says Wells Fargo

CNBC: Investing

Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan cut his 12-month price target to $130 from $135 on Friday and reiterated an underweight investment opinion.

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Google Seals $32 Billion Deal for Cyber Start-Up Wiz

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Activists In, CEOs Out

Deal Lawyers

This Cooley M&A blog takes a look at 2024 activism trends. One of the oft-cited 2024 trends is the targeting — and subsequent replacement — of CEOs.

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Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Sluggish M&A and IPO markets have put the brakes on private equity exit activity across Europe, but as pressure builds to clear the backlog of unsold portfolio companies, firms are taking innovative approaches to selling businesses - Europes private equity firms have a large backlog of unsold portfolio companies sitting on their books, and the pressure to find buyers for these assets and make distributions to investors is building.

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China's 'Fab Four' tech stocks are stealing the spotlight from the U.S.

CNBC: Investing

The contrast between Chinese and U.S. stocks is only getting clearer.

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Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Ben & Jerrys said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream makers board.

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Updating Your Advance Notice Bylaws

Deal Lawyers

Here’s the intro from a recent Milbank General Counsel Blog: Public companies would be well advised, on a lovely, clear day (in the Delaware sense), to update their advance notice bylaws.

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Joined-up thinking: Could a wave of European banking consolidation be on the way?

JD Supra: Mergers

The value of European banking M&A hits its highest point in a decade as lenders hunt for growth across the continent - A potential ramping-up in European banking M&A has become a hot topic as a lower net interest margin environment means European dealmakers are looking to return to the deal table in order to seek growth. However, large bank mergersparticularly cross-border dealsbring inherent challenges, and banks that have already taken the plunge have met both political and regulatory.

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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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Data Center Modernization Moves Another Step Forward with Next-Gen UCS Servers 

Cisco: M&A

Today, were introducing the next phase in data center modernization: the 8th generation Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS X-Series servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors.

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Tesla gets an upgrade from this Wall Street shop, which says investors should buy the dip

CNBC: Investing

Cantor Fitzgerald thinks investors who have thrown in the towel when it comes to Tesla are missing the bigger picture.

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CrossFit Is for Sale Again Amid Years of Shake-Ups

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The search for new owners comes after a tumultuous five years for the fitness company, including an athlete death and financial concerns.

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Reps & Warranties: AI Reps for AI Deals

Deal Lawyers

Weve all seen the staggering statistic that one-third of all VC dollars invested in 2024 went to AI startups. AI is also a huge driving force behind M&A activity these days as companies look to use M&A to increase their AI capabilities.

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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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Splitting the Pie Fairly: Using Creativity to Achieve a Successful Business Divorce

JD Supra: Mergers

Throwing the baby out with the bath water is a pithy expression that suggests exercising caution when business partners in private companies are seeking to achieve a business divorce. The majority owner and the departing minority partner in the business may both see this process as a take no prisoners type of battle. But adopting the view that a zero-sum outcome is the only possible result when a business divorce takes place with just one clear winner and loser is not just unnecessary, it.

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Leading the Charge: Delaware State University’s Digital Evolution

Cisco: M&A

Delaware State University has transformed its digital landscape through a strategic partnership with Cisco, enhancing cybersecurity, educational technology, and student success, positioning itself as a leader in technological innovation.

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Standard Chartered slashes ether price target by more than half but still sees a turnaround this year

CNBC: Investing

The second largest cryptocurrency by market cap is down 42% this year and trading at its lowest level since 2023.

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Kraken Robotics Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of 3D at Depth

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

A Leader in Underwater LiDAR Services, 3D at Depth Brings Expertise and Strong Customer Relationships A Leader in Underwater LiDAR Services, 3D at Depth Brings Expertise and Strong Customer Relationships

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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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San Francisco Giants Sells Stake to Private Equity Firm Sixth Street

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

One of Major League Baseballs biggest franchises sells 10 percent of the team to Sixth Street Partners.

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Regional snapshots for antitrust enforcement fines in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world. Europe - At the country level, antitrust enforcement fines in Europe were USD2.3 billion, a significant increase from 2023. Americas - Antitrust enforcement fines in the Americas were USD162 million, a decrease from 2023. APAC - Antitrust enforcement fines in APAC were USD258 m, a decrease from 2023.

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Redefining Security Management in a Hyperconnected World

Cisco: M&A

Cisco is bringing Secure Workload, Secure Access, and AI Defense into Security Cloud control, enhancing its capabilities and providing comprehensive management.

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How Elon Musk's politics could end up helping Tesla sales, according to TD Cowen

CNBC: Investing

After near-term headwinds, the firm can pick up more than 100,000 sales on net, per the firm's base case.

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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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Transom Capital-Backed HALO Dream Inc. Completes Acquisition of Baby Merlin

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HALO Dream Inc. (HALO or the Company), a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group (Transom), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Baby Merlin, an iconic designer and manufacturer of baby sleepwear products known for its patented Magic Sleepsuit, a category-leading swaddle product used for sleep transitioning that is both trusted by parents and beloved by babies.

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Morgan Stanley plans about 2,000 job cuts to contain costs

American Banker - Investment Banking

The New York bank's moves add to a series of workforce reductions across Wall Street as bosses navigate an uncertain economic outlook.

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UK CMA Mergers Charter and behavioural remedies—statement of intent for merger reviews

JD Supra: Mergers

Hot on the heels of the UK governments February 2025 draft "strategic steer", the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new Mergers Charter. The Charter details principles the CMA will apply when engaging with businesses during a merger review, and what it expects from businesses in return. The CMA has structured these principles using its new "4Ps" frameworkpace, predictability, proportionality and process.

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Building Your AI Services Practice: Transforming Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence

Cisco: M&A

AI is transforming business communication, offering Cisco partners opportunities to enhance collaboration, improve customer experiences, and drive efficiency. Shift from technology providers to transformation enablers with Cisco's AI solutions.

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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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Retail investors can't quit their love for Tesla

CNBC: Investing

Everyday investors cumulatively bought $4.1 billion in stock of the electric vehicle maker since March 4, even as the stock plunged.

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Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified, Creating an End-to-End Investor Relations and Communications Platform

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Transaction Highlights Creates an Integrated, End-to-End Platform: Together, EQ and Notified will deliver seamless, end-to-end investor relations, public.

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Seilern Investment Management promotes internally for new head of trading

The TRADE

Seilern Investment Management has appointed John Grant as its new head of trading. Grant has been promoted to the role, having spent six and a half years at the firm. He most recently served as trading and operations manager, with responsibilities covering the management of trade execution and investment operations. Elsewhere in his tenure at Seilern, Grant served as an equity trader.

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Illinois Cannabis Outlook 2025: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

JD Supra: Mergers

The past year for the Illinois cannabis industry revealed continuing tensions and disparity between the rosy picture painted by officials; the reality for businesses on the ground; and the downstream impact to patients and consumers.

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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?