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The CMA’s “revised” approach to UK merger control and impact on M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

The UKs Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is taking significant steps to evolve its approach to merger control, introducing a new Mergers Charter and launching a review of its merger remedies framework. These initiatives mark a notable shift towards a more flexible and business-friendly regulatory environment, reflecting the governments broader economic growth agenda.

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Inside the Google-Wiz acquisition and the deal’s biggest winners

TechCrunch: M&A

It was on, then off, and welp, now it’s on again and this time for a lot more money. Yep, the Equity podcast dug into Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz. There was a lot to unpack: the why, the how, what it means.

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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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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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Accenture is DOGE's first corporate casualty as shares dive on warning that contracts will be cut

CNBC: Investing

Shares of Accenture slid more than 7% on Thursday after the consulting firm said tighter federal spending efforts have begun to weigh on its revenues.

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How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It

The New York Times: Banking

Documents and insiders reveal how one of the worlds major money laundering networks operates.

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From Static to Strategic: Understanding The M&A KPI Lifecycle

Midaxo

In the complex world of M&A, theres no one-size-fits-all approach to tracking and leveraging Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data. But one thing is certain: successful acquirers understand that M&A KPIs have a lifecycle. What does that mean in practice? Simply put, the KPIs that matter most will shift depending on where you are in the lifecycle of your business or deal.

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DGCL Amendments: Debate Rages On & SB 21 Moves Along

Deal Lawyers

The debate over Senate Bill 21 continues to rage on, while the legislation itself, which would amend the DGCL to provide a broad safe harbor for controlling stockholder transactions, is moving through the Delaware General Assembly at near warp speed.

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Michigan nuclear plant shows the challenges the U.S. will face in safely restarting old reactors

CNBC: Investing

The Palisades nuclear power plant aims to reopen in October, but the steam generators need major repairs that could delay the schedule.

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Lapham’s Quarterly to Be Acquired by Bard College

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The beloved magazine started by Lewis Lapham, who died last year, is being acquired by Bard College.

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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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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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Alliance Entertainment Wins Bid to Acquire Key Assets from Diamond Comic Distributors

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition will add iconic comic and game brands, unlocks cross-selling synergies across mass retail and specialty channels, and strengthens position in fan-driven collectibles market

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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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Nvidia's CEO sought to help the quantum companies and ended up causing another sell-off in the stocks

CNBC: Investing

Several quantum stocks ended Thursday in the red.

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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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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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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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Modernize Your Industrial Infrastructure for Cybersecurity and AI Readiness with Cisco Validated Designs

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Validated Designs give you proven industrial networking and security architectural blueprints to build an AI-ready modern infrastructure.

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Distressed Deals: Advice for Boards

Deal Lawyers

As anyone who has been involved in an effort to sell a troubled company can tell you, it’s an extremely stressful process, particularly for members of the board who know that every decision they make is likely to be second-guessed by creditors and shareholders and closely scrutinized by a court.

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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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The Tesla trend is broken so more losses likely lie ahead, says Carter Worth

CNBC: Investing

Carter Worth breaks down the charts in shares of the EV maker.

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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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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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Cisco Introduces the State of AI Security Report for 2025: Key Developments, Trends, and Predictions in AI Security

Cisco: M&A

Cisco is proud to share the State of AI Security report covering key developments in AI security across threat intelligence, policy, and research.

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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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Corp Fin Staff Addresses Common Questions on New 13G Eligibility CDI

Deal Lawyers

Heres something I shared on Monday on TheCorporateCounsel.net: While Delawares SB 21 was the most hotly debated topic at Tulanes Corporate Law Institute earlier this month, there were also lots of great discussions surrounding shareholder activism and engagement.

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U.S. households are more invested in stocks than ever and it's distorting market valuation, says JPMorgan

CNBC: Investing

Individual investors have become the most important holder of U.S. equities, owning around 60% of the universe.

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SoftBank to Buy Silicon Valley Chip Start-Up Ampere for $6.5 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The move is a bet that Amperes chips can begin playing a significant role in data centers for creating artificial intelligence.

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Cisco IR8100 Among First Products Certified for Wi-SUN FAN 1.1

Cisco: M&A

Building on the strong foundation laid down by FAN 1.0, the Wi-SUN Alliance recently announced the availability of the first devices certified to support the new feature additions of FAN 1.1.

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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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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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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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Robert Denham, Lawyer Who Steered Companies Through Crises, Dies at 79

The New York Times: Banking

Among his rescues was teaming up with Warren Buffett to keep the investment bank Salomon Brothers afloat amid a bid-rigging scandal in the 1990s.

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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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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?