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Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

TechCrunch: M&A

The combined entity is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion based on yesterdays closing share prices. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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On the 2025 Board Agenda

JD Supra: Mergers

The KPMG Board Leadership Center has published its annual message for directors that highlights nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2025 agendas.

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Dirty Data Damaging Deals – Data Issues in AI M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

2024 saw strong interest in M&A involving companies that use or develop AI offerings. The rise of AI has brought new issues for dealmakers. In particular, 2024 also saw regulators focusing further on the collection and use of data in the development and commercialization of AI products, applying existing rules and developing new approaches to the new technology.

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Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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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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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

The New York Times: Banking

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

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Proxy Contests: How Often Are Compensation Issues Raised?

Deal Lawyers

This recent alert from Compensation Advisory Partners updates research from 2015 on how often and when activist investors raise issues with executive pay during proxy contests.

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Bank of America downgrades Tesla due to high valuation and risks to EV maker’s strategy

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America analyst John Murphy downgraded the electric vehicle maker to neutral from buy.

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CareSource, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative affiliation approved

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DAYTON, Ohio/BROOKFIELD, Wis., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has approved the affiliation between CareSource and Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC), enabling the two nonprofit organizations to close their transaction effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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Activism: Mid-cap Companies See Surge

Deal Lawyers

FTI Consulting recently published its latest Activism Vulnerability Report, which provides an overview of the state of play in shareholder activism & ranks the vulnerability of various industries to activist campaigns.

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Investment banks prepare for 2025 crunch

Financial Times - Banking

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

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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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Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter — January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox.

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New ETFs that combine bitcoin exposure and options are coming in 2025

CNBC: Investing

Calamos is set to launch a fund later this month that uses options to create a target exposure to bitcoin, one of many crypto fund ideas in the ETF pipeline.

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SPS Commerce to Acquire Carbon6 Technologies

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition builds on the companys revenue recovery portfolio with increased support for Amazon sellers Company to host conference call today at 5:00.

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Del. Chancery Confirms High Bar to Prove Liquidity-Driven Conflict of a Controller

Deal Lawyers

In June 2022, John blogged about the Delaware Chancerys decision in Manti Holdings v. The Carlyle Group (Del. Ch.; 6/22) to deny a motion to dismiss allegations of liquidity conflicts.

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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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Virtu Financial integrates Glimpse Markets’ trade data

The TRADE

Glimpse Markets has integrated its trade data and dealer rankings within Virtu Financials Triton EMS. As part of the development, the data has been embedded and made interoperable directly within Virtus EMS. This exciting development means Virtu clients can make the most of the Glimpse data by accessing it at the point of trade, inside their EMS to gain greater market insights and improve the quality of their execution, said Paul OBrien, founder and chief executive at Glimpse Markets, speaking i

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ISS Updates its Executive Compensation Policy FAQs for 2025 Proxy Season

JD Supra: Mergers

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, recently updated its Executive Compensation Policy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A full link to the ISS guidance can be found here.

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The risky trend in ETFs exploding in interest as global investors clamor for more ways to play tech

CNBC: Investing

Since the SEC approved the first single-stock ETFs in the US in July 2022, the category has exploded.

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Ault & Company, Inc. Announces an Increased Majority Stake in Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ault & Company, Inc. Announces an Increased Majority Stake in Hyperscale Data, Inc.

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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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Behind Disney’s Deal to Merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

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AFME appoints new head of capital markets

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has appointed April Day head of capital markets. Day has been promoted to the role, following 12 years at AFME, where she has previously served as head of equities. As part of the role, she oversaw equity capital markets (ECM), trading and post-trade activities. She also brings extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets to the new role.

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Healthcare and Life Science Deals Attorneys Expect In 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

As the healthcare industry heads into 2025, deals attorneys are optimistic as they look to falling interest rates and a potentially more business-friendly administration set to enter the White House. Originally published in Law360 - January 1, 2025.

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MoffettNathanson downgrades Apple to sell on ‘decidedly unattractive’ outlook

CNBC: Investing

Apple's valuation has now risen to unjustifiable levels, according to MoffettNathanson.

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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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YY Group Holding Limited Projects $20 Million Growth with Acquisition of MediaPlus Venture Group Pte. Ltd.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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Optiver, XTX Markets among consortium to back launch of Brazilian derivatives exchange A5X

The TRADE

Optiver, IMC Trading, Jump Trading Group, XTX Markets and ABN AMRO Clearing Bank have invested in A5X, a new Brazilian derivatives exchange which is set to begin operations by 2026. The Series B strategic investment follows a previous funding round and will specifically fund the investment in talent and technology necessary for A5Xs launch. The five latest investors, as well as contributing capital, are set to share their joint knowledge in the creation and evolution of other stock exchanges g

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DOJ Levels-Up Section 8 Enforcement: Gaming Company Director Resigns from Competitor’s Board in Response to DOJ Scrutiny

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2024, the Department of Justice (the DOJ) announced that Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Tencent) had removed two directors from the board of Epic Games, Inc. (Epic) and relinquished its right to unilaterally appoint directors to Epics board going forward.

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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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Regulatory clarity could drive bitcoin to $225,000 this year, says H.C. Wainwright

CNBC: Investing

Regulatory clarity and institutional adoption could drive bitcoin this year to more than double its current price, according to H.C. Wainwright.

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HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (“HOOKIPA”) Rule 2.9 Announcement – Amendment

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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The Power of Synergy: How Mergers Create Exceptional Value

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often capture headlines as high-stakes corporate dramas. While challenges undoubtedly exist, the potential benefits of these strategic maneuvers can be immense. At the heart of successful M&A lies a powerful concept: synergy. In a business context, Synergy refers to the combined effect of two or more agents or forces that produce a result more significant than the sum of their individual effects.

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State Street and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation collaborate on USD cash collateral to clearing service offering

The TRADE

State Street has worked with the Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) to assist the clearing house in adding USD cash to the eligible collaterals in its interest rate swap clearing service. USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through the sponsored repo transactions, the structure of which was jointly developed by State Street.

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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?