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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Poolbeg Pharma plc (“Poolbeg” or the “Company”) Combination of Poolbeg and HOOKIPA Pharma Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

December 4, 2024: Raise Green, an equity crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate businesses in raising capital for green infrastructure and clean energy projects, was acquired by Honeycomb Credit for an undisclosed amount.

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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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Redefining Parental Leave at Cisco

Cisco: M&A

See Account Manager Victoria G.'s inspirational journey embracing Cisco's inclusive parental leave, overcoming societal norms, and returning to work re-energized.

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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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ESMA launches first stage of bond CTP selection process

The TRADE

The European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA) has launched the first stage of the selection procedure for the bond consolidated tape provider (CTP). Interested parties are invited to register and submit requests to participate by 7 February 2025 – after which ESMA will assess these requests against the exclusion and selection criteria before successful candidates are invited to submit their official applications.

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Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

JD Supra: Mergers

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities. A significant trend is the heightened focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is shaping up to be a crucial catalyst in M&A, particularly as businesses seek to bolster their operational f

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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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John-Michael Tamburro Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Technology Services Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies.

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

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION.

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Aquis pulls out of Cboe JV for consolidated tape bid

The TRADE

The joint venture by pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets has been disbanded as Aquis confirms its decision to step away. Speaking in an announcement today, Aquis highlighted economic reasons as the motivation behind pulling out of the joint venture. Notably, the update follows news that SIX would be acquiring Aquis, as announced 11 November 2024.

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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?