Trending Articles

article thumbnail

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.

169
169
article thumbnail

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

M&A 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Shares 145
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Portfolio 169

More Trending

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Stock 143
article thumbnail

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.

IT 124
article thumbnail

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.

Bank 169
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

124
124
article thumbnail

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.

Capital 40
article thumbnail

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.

Valuation 134
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Business 169
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Investors 130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

M&A 163
article thumbnail

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.

M&A 113
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Trading 126
article thumbnail

Enhancing Day 2 Operations with Cisco Compute and Red Hat Ansible Automation

Cisco: M&A

Cisco and Red Hat enhance AI and application modernization with new automation solutions, leveraging Ansible for seamless operations on Cisco UCS. Discover advanced capabilities for efficient infrastructure and data center management.

article thumbnail

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.

Mergers 169
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Hunting the hidden hoards of Wall Street

Financial Times - Banking

Everythings fantastic and nobodys happy

67
article thumbnail

Top Tesla analyst cuts target on falling sales, but keeps buy rating

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Adam Jonas lowered his price target on shares to $410 from $430, citing lower delivery projections for Tesla.

Sale 124
article thumbnail

Publication of the statement from the Board of Directors regarding Constantinsborg A/S’ voluntary cash offer to the shareholders of FirstFarms A/S

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF ANY.

64
article thumbnail

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.

Business 290
article thumbnail

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?