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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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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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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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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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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco’s Green Team

Cisco: M&A

Aaditya, a Cisco employee and Green Team Network Bengaluru leader, shares more about his sustainability journey.

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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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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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Special M&A Awards to Employees Remain Ad Hoc, Not Standardized

Deal Lawyers

WTW recently released the results of its 2024 Acquirers Incentive Plan Survey and reported that 56% of respondents provided special, one-time compensation to employees involved in M&A. But these companies typically did not formalize their approach to these special incentives through a policy or written guidelines. Only 16% reported that they had a policy.

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The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses

Financial Times - Banking

HSBCs sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentives

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State Attorneys General Increasing Oversight and Focus on Private Equity in Health Care Industry

JD Supra: Mergers

State attorneys general ("AGs") have long had unique police powers over a variety of health care providers in their states. Recently, AGs in several states have used this authority to scrutinize consolidation and corporate ownership of health care entities, particularly focused on the impact on quality of care.

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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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TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge.

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This All-Weather stock list is outperforming in this tough market — Here's another new idea

CNBC: Investing

The All Weather Stock list which we launched in late February is working according to plan so far.

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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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Is UBS’s ‘deal of the century’ starting to sour?

Financial Times - Banking

The banks integration of Credit Suisse is going well.

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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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Ackroo Completes Sale to Paystone

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ackroo Completes Go Private Transaction with Paystone by way of Arrangement Ackroo Completes Go Private Transaction with Paystone by way of Arrangement

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MicroStrategy downgraded to sell by firm that says 'convertible issuance strategy is likely tapped'

CNBC: Investing

Monness Crespi Hardt says there are "limits" to MicroStrategy's bitcoin accumulation approach.

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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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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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Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.

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Live Updates #2 - ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting 2025, Washington, D.C.

JD Supra: Mergers

The members of BakerHostetlers Antitrust and Competition Team are pleased to present these brief updates from the conference sessions on Day 2 at this weeks ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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APMH Invest makes all-cash voluntary recommended purchase offer for Svitzer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL A.P. Møller.

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Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions

CNBC: Investing

The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.

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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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Unlocking the Privacy Advantage to Build Trust in the Age of AI

Cisco: M&A

The Cisco 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study offers insights into the evolving privacy landscape and privacys critical role in an AI-centric world.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are a Self-Inflicted Debacle

The New York Times: Banking

Donald Trumps tariff regime is a self-inflicted disaster.

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Earnouts in M&A Transactions: Recent Decisions From Delaware

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2024, Delaware courts issued multiple instructive decisions on earnout provisions in life sciences M&A transactions.

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Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings, A TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH) Subsidiary, Announces Strategic Acquisition of Manifest Technologies Group Assets to Enhance AI-Powered Financial Solutions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings, A TransGlobal Assets Inc.

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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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U.S. stocks with the most revenue exposure in China if trade war breaks out

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs screened for stocks with revenue exposure of at least 25% to the Greater China region.

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Network Visibility Module and Zeek Detections in Secure Network Analytics

Cisco: M&A

Secure Network Analytics version 7.5.2 has been released, offering exciting new features such as the Network Visibility Module (NVM) and Zeek detections.

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Investigating a Sprawling Money Laundering Network

The New York Times: Banking

Two New York Times reporters spent several months learning the intricacies of a wide-reaching web of scammers.

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UK Approves Amex GBT’s Big Travel Merger, But DOJ Suit Forces Pause

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Kingdoms Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the proposed merger of American Express Global Business Travel Group (Amex GBT) and Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT Holdings LLC), a global travel and meetings solutions provider. Approved by the CMA on March 6, the deal is valued at $540 million, a $30 million decrease from earlier valuations.

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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?