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Securities Litigation Alert: Second Circuit Applies Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption to Section 10(b) Claims Based on Missed Appraisal Opportunity

JD Supra: Mergers

On February 3, 2025, in In re Shanda Games Limited Securities Litigation, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, allowed a putative investor class to proceed with securities fraud claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 based on their acceptance of an allegedly undervalued tender price in a freeze-out merger.

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M&A in the Age of Digital Transformation: A Catalyst for Growth

Sun Acquisitions

The digital age has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. As companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation, M&A has emerged as a strategic tool for acquiring the necessary expertise, technology, and market presence to thrive in the new economy. Acquiring Digital Expertise One of the primary reasons for M&A in the digital age is to acquire the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of digital trans

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Krafton acquires controlling stake in Indian gaming studio Nautilus Mobile for $14M

TechCrunch: M&A

Krafton, known for its titles PUBG and BGMI, has acquired a controlling stake in 12-year-old Indian mobile gaming studio Nautilus Mobile.

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GameStop shares drop, reversing Wednesday's rally, on planned debt issue to buy bitcoin

CNBC: Investing

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

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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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Senate Overturns Rule Limiting Bank Overdraft Fees to $5

The New York Times: Banking

Lawmakers voted to invalidate a rule adopted last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It now moves to the House.

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From the US to Brazil: Tackling Corruption Risks in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

Corporate transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions (M&A), have become pivotal strategies for growth in an increasingly globalized economy. However, with this expansion comes the responsibility of navigating complex regulatory frameworks, particularly in regions prone to corruption risks.

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The SPAC Advantage?

Deal Lawyers

Some predicted the demise of SPACs after the new disclosure rules went effective last summer, but this Norton Rose Fulbright memo says companies looking to go public should be seriously considering a de-SPAC as a quicker, cost-effective way to go public during a limited IPO market.

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HSBC slashes its Tesla price target, sees shares falling more than 50%

CNBC: Investing

HSBC's new price target indicates shares declining around 52% from Wednesday's close.

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Charlie Javice Found Guilty of Defrauding JPMorgan in $175 Million Acquisition

The New York Times: Banking

Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank.

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SPAC Perspective: What Do We Do About Cayman?

JD Supra: Mergers

Cayman continues to be a hot topic among SPACs. It comes up in almost every conversation I have about SPACs and de-SPACs. My clients are asking: Should they incorporate in the Cayman Islands and then remain there after their business combination?

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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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HSBC fired investment bankers on bonus day and gave them no bonuses

Financial Times - Banking

Lender is taking a tougher approach to costs under new chief executive Georges Elhedery

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DGCL Amendments: Is SB 21 Constitutional?

Deal Lawyers

On Tuesday, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed SB 21 into law. The legislation amends Section 144 of the DGCL to, among other things, establish broad safe harbors for transactions with controlling stockholders and other insiders. It also significantly narrows the information available pursuant to a books & records demand under Section 220 of the DGCL.

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JPMorgan says it’s finally time to buy the Chinese consumer recovery

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan has called the bottom in the Chinese consumer slump, and the firm says now it's time to buy.

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Network Engineers: I Don’t Want to Be an AI Babysitter

Cisco: M&A

As AI transforms the tech landscape, network engineers should embrace AI as a resource, rather than their replacement.

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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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Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies 2024 Year in Review

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to our ninth annual report on US securities class actions filed against publicly traded life sciences companies, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare companies.

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Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar for $1 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Nearly 10 years after buying Family Dollar for about $9 billion, Dollar Tree announced it would sell the retailer to two private equity firms.

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Survey: The State of Venture Capital

Deal Lawyers

Aumni and Fenwick recently released their latest “Venture Beacon,” a quarterly report on the state of the venture capital market.

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This internet stock is the best-performing name in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio this year, up 21%

CNBC: Investing

VeriSign, which provides a dotcom domain registry service, has climbed 21% this year.

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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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Advice from a CCIE: How to Carve Your Path to Cisco Certification Success

Cisco: M&A

Discover the journey of a CCIE Service Provider certification holder and learn his secrets to Cisco certification success.

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Guide to Canadian Public Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

From navigating relevant legislation and regulators to choosing the right deal structure, there are many factors to consider in Canadian M&A deals. Our guide addresses the key challenges and questions businesses may encounter when planning a public M&A deal in the Canadian market.

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Amundi and Victory Capital become strategic partners

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Amundi and Victory Capitalbecome strategic partners Amundi and Victory Capital today announce the closing of their previously announced transaction. In.

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Antitrust: UK CMA Seeks to Improve Merger Reviews

Deal Lawyers

After challenging years of post-Brexit CMA merger reviews, this Fried Frank article points to some promising trends for merger reviews in the UK in the last few months. With a renewed political focus on positioning the UK as open for business, the government has signalled an appetite to recalibrate the CMAs approach.

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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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A stock market hedge if this comeback is a head fake and bigger losses are ahead

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang details a spread trade in the SPDR S&P 500 Trust.

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Partners in Business and in Driving Social Change

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Canada and Softchoice prioritize opportunities to collaborate on community giveback programs. Learn how this longstanding partnership is driving social change for nonprofits like Delta Family Resource Centre and others.

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 229

JD Supra: Mergers

Food Venture Financing Trends - Fresh Del Monte, a fresh fruit and vegetable grocer, is buying a majority stake in Avolio, positioning itself in the growing avocado oil market, which is expected to expand from $637 million to a $1.2 billion business by 2032.

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UBS offers to limit size of investment bank to appease Swiss regulators

Financial Times - Banking

Lender seeks to alleviate concerns that its size could pose risk to countrys economy

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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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Buyer Shareholders Beware: You Can Replace the Board and Still be Stuck With the Merger

Deal Lawyers

Last week in Desktop Metal v. Nano Dimension (Del. Ch.; 3/25), Chancellor McCormick ordered the specific performance of a merger agreement — requiring a buyer that got cold feet to stop dragging its feet — as she puts it, “chalking up yet another victory for deal certainty!

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Tech could see a rebound soon. How to play it while hedging against potential downside

CNBC: Investing

March Madness (in markets) is hopefully coming to an end.

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The Benefits of a Broad and Open Integration Ecosystem

Cisco: M&A

Since inception, Cisco XDR has followed the Open XDR philosophy. We integrate telemetry and data from dozens of Cisco and third-party security solutions.

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The California Legislature Revisits Limitations on and Oversight of PE Involvement in the Health Care Industry

JD Supra: Mergers

Lawmakers in California remain dedicated to increasing oversight and placing limitations on private equity (PE) and hedge fund involvement in the health care industry. However, the jury is still out as to whether these new measures will be implemented.

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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?