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Timing Kills Deals: Why Government Contractors Can’t Afford to Wait

Focus Investment Banking

Timing Kills Deals: Why Government Contractors Cant Afford to Wait In the world of M&A, especially in the government contracting sector , the biggest threat to a successful transaction isnt price, valuation gaps, or competitionits time. Weve seen it too many times: a strong company, great contract mix, healthy revenue, and clear demand from buyers.

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Pharma giant Regeneron to buy 23andMe and its customers’ data for $256M

TechCrunch: M&A

23andMe was sold by bankruptcy auction, a year after the company had a massive data breach.

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Opportunities for IPOs in India’s Capital Markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Indias capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings. With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9 billion accounting for nearly 30 percent of global IPO listings India has surpassed major markets such as the US, Canada, and Europe, and has overtaken Hong Kong as the worlds fourth-largest stock market.

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Someone Wants to Buy My Company | PCE Investment Bankers

PCE

Someone approached you about buying your business. Learn how to assess the offer, understand your companys value, and explore your options.

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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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Databricks to buy open-source database startup Neon for $1B

TechCrunch: M&A

Data analytics platform Databricks said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Neon, a startup building an open source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres, for about $1 billion.

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Pilotless planes are taking flight in China. Bank of America says it's time to buy

CNBC: Investing

While startups around the world have tried to build vehicles that can fly without a pilot, only one is certified to carry people in China.

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E280: From Yoga Studio to EBITDA Truths: The Hidden Financial Traps in Small Business Exits

How2Exit

E280: From Yoga Studio to EBITDA Truths: The Hidden Financial Traps in Small Business Exits - Watch Here About the Guest: Rosco Graves is the founder of Polaxis Professional Services and a former Deloitte advisor. He’s navigated both the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies and the trenches of small business ownership—including launching a yoga franchise.

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Tech Due Diligence Storytelling: Numbers Need a Narrative

Beyond M&A

Every forecast takes a number from today and multiplies it by a story about tomorrow. Morgan Housel That quote has stuck with me while reading his latest. Its especially relevant in Tech Due Diligence storytelling , where both investors and founding teams are placing bets not just on systems and scalabilitybut on belief. Due diligence isnt just about what youve built.

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Steve Cohen says stocks could retest their April lows, sees a 45% chance of recession

CNBC: Investing

Cohen's comments came after the U.S. and China suspended reciprocal tariffs pending a 90-day negotiating period, which sparked a sharp rally in stocks.

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April 2025 HSR Rebound: Regulatory Shifts, Tariff Tensions, and M&A Impacts

JD Supra: Mergers

Background Note: The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act established the Premerger Notification Program, requiring certain mergers and acquisitions to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for antitrust review. This program ensures that transactions meeting specific thresholds are evaluated for their potential impact on competition before they are finalized.

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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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Buy a Business: No Money, Assets or Experience

How2Exit

Buy a Business: No Money, Assets or Experience - Watch Here About the Host: David C. Barnett is a seasoned business broker, author, and educator who has been demystifying the world of small business M&A for over a decade. His tone is pragmatic, direct, and refreshingly BS-free. Barnett’s background in finance and brokering gives him a unique insider’s view on what actually works in dealmaking—and what’s just hype.

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Outbound Investment Screening: Treasury Sends Inquiries

Deal Lawyers

The Department of the Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) — which became effective in January and requires notifications for or prohibits certain U.S. investments in Chinese companies — is now being actively enforced.

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Acorns acquires family wealth and digital memory platform EarlyBird

TechCrunch: M&A

Savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, an investment gifting platform for families, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, EarlyBird will shut down, and all customer accounts will officially close on June 23.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway exits Citigroup and doubles its stake in Constellation Brands

CNBC: Investing

The Omaha-based conglomerate sold out of its Citigroup position by the end of March, according to a new regulatory filing.

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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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Director Judy Bruner on Finding the Right Mix of Skills for a Board

JD Supra: Mergers

Well-run boards are constantly evaluating their own make-up, including the optimal mix of skills and experience among their directors. In an interview with The Informed Board, Judy Bruner discusses the ways in which a variety of backgrounds helps make a board effective. Bruner is currently a director at Applied Materials, Qorvo, Rapid7 and Seagate Technology, and previously served on the board of Varian Medical Systems and Brocade Communications.

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FirstCash to Acquire H&T Group, the Leading Operator of Pawnshops in the United Kingdom

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Marks FirstCashs strategic entry into the UK market through an established, industry-leading brand; Provides further geographic diversification and unlocks additional growth opportunities; Expected to be meaningfully accretive to EBITDA and EPS; Strengthens FirstCashs position as a global leader in pawn operations

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Bank Mergers: ‘What’s Old is New Again’

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interim final rule governing the OCCs review of business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations under the Bank Merger Act that will be effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.

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Robinhood grows its footprint in Canada by acquiring WonderFi

TechCrunch: M&A

Robinhood revealed Tuesday that its acquiring Canadian crypto leader WonderFi for CA$250 million (around $178.56 million) in an all-cash deal as it pushes into Canada’s growing digital asset market. WonderFi operates two regulated crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, with over CA$2.1 billion in assets under custody. The transaction offers WonderFi shareholders CA$0.

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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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Insiders at UnitedHealth are scooping up tarnished shares

CNBC: Investing

Kristen Gil, a director at the firm, bought 3,700 shares worth roughly $1 million on Thursday.

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New Tariffs, Old Risks: Antitrust Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

With regulatory scrutiny by governments on the rise, this LawFlash summarizes key antitrust issues for companies in all industries affected by tariffs. History shows that cartels tend to form in times of rapid economic change. Businesses are forced to respond to market shocks that they did not anticipate.

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How Cisco Networking Academy is Enhancing Accessibility Education

Cisco: M&A

Discover how Cisco Networking Academy is empowering the next generation of tech leaders with accessibility at the forefront.

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CFIUS Streamlined

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the Department of the Treasuryannounced that it intends to launch a pilot program for a fast-track CFIUS process.

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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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NFT phenom CryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofit

TechCrunch: M&A

Yuga Labs, known as the creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club and other notable NFTs, sold its iconic CryptoPunks to the nonprofit NODE Foundation, which focuses on preserving digital art. The deal details are undisclosed, and a representative declined to comment.

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Coinbase's entry into S&P 500 is a watershed moment for crypto industry, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

On Monday evening, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Coinbase will be added to the benchmark S&P 500 stock index before trading begins on May 19.

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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – March/April 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe in the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.

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A Look Behind the Glass: How AI Infrastructure Can Empower Our National Labs

Cisco: M&A

Explore how AI infrastructure is transforming DOE National Laboratories, empowering groundbreaking research while tackling challenges in data, security, and implementation.

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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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Consider These Drafting Changes to Standard Indemnification Notice Provisions

Deal Lawyers

As I shared in late April, the recent Delaware Supreme Court decision in Thompson Street Capital Partners, IV v. Sonova (Del. Sup.; 4/25) serves as an important reminder that failing to comply with indemnification claim notice requirements could potentially result in forfeiture of indemnification if the merger agreement so provides.

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A Paychex 401(k) Rollover Leads to a Six-Figure Theft at Chase Bank

The New York Times: Banking

A thief stole 401(k) checks out of the mail. But why was Paychex, a major industry player, using paper at all given how often check fraud happens?

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These stocks, including UnitedHealth, became the most oversold names this week

CNBC: Investing

UnitedHealth and Fiserv tumbled this week and are now oversold based on their 14-day relative strength index reading, or RSI.

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Balancing Leasing Acquisition and Environmental Risk in Data Center Projects

JD Supra: Mergers

Buoyed by robust demand for large parcels of undeveloped land, the rise of artificial intelligence workloads, and the game-changing role that hyperscalers are playing, the real estate market for data centers is in a strong position.

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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?