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How to Identify the Right Buyer for Your Business: Strategic vs. Financial Buyers

Lake Country Advisors

Selling your business is a significant milestone, both financially and personally. But the success of that sale doesnt depend only on the price, it also depends on who you sell to. The type of buyer you choose can shape what happens to your business, your employees, and even your own future role. Two of the most common types of buyers are strategic buyers and financial buyers.

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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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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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Restrictive Covenants in Private Equity Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Restrictive covenants are unquestionably a significant deal consideration in M&A transactions. In the private equity context, a buyer is focused on restrictive covenants to protect its investment by binding the sellers and other recipients of material deal proceeds to obligations and restrictions for a certain period of time following the transaction.

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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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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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Adapting “Lessons Learned” for IT M&A Projects

Beyond M&A

One for the Project Managers. Having just completed a complex international M&A IT Integration, the added value is sharing the lessons learned so we can enhanced the buy and build process in the future, M&A is rarely simple. But when you throw IT into the mixespecially in todays WFH world where resources and talent are dispersed, youre in for a wild ride.

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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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California Antitrust Laws May Get Even Tougher Than U.S. Law

JD Supra: Mergers

California antitrust laws may be on the verge of a major transformation, with proposed changes that could significantly impact how businesses operate in the state, particularly in the digital sphere. At the request of the state legislature, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) has delivered recommendations from eight working groups designed to modernize and strengthen the states antitrust framework.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beyond Recognition: Celebrating Cisco’s Women Channel Leaders in 2025

Cisco: M&A

Celebrating Ciscos leaders recognized in CRNs 2025 Women of the Channel list for their visionary leadership, transformative impact, and dedication to driving innovation and measurable outcomes across our ecosystem.

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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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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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Texas Lassos Foreign Investment Regulation with Real Property Restrictions and Proposed “Texas Committee on Foreign Investment”

JD Supra: Mergers

The Texas legislature has been active recently in proposing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Texas does not currently have state-level restrictions on foreign ownership of land or businesses, aside from the Lonestar Infrastructure Protection Act, which broadly prohibits companies owned or controlled by entities or individuals from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from controlling or accessing critical infrastructure in the state (aside.

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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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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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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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Capital One to Pay $425 Million to Settle Suit Over Savings Accounts

The New York Times: Banking

Depositors said the bank cheated them out of higher interest rates. As part of the settlement, the bank admitted no wrongdoing and agreed to make up for lost interest earnings.

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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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Why Letters of Intent and Indications of Interest Should be Reviewed by an Attorney

JD Supra: Mergers

Receiving a Letter of Intent or Indication of Interest (LOI) from a prospective buyer often brings a sense of excitement and validation for a business owner because it signals that all the hard work, sacrifices, and dedication poured into building the business have captured the attention of a serious buyer. This pivotal moment, however, may also be accompanied by a feeling of immense pressure.

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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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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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Antitrust: Advance Preparation for HSR Filings

Deal Lawyers

With the new HSR form imposing greater burdens on filers, companies may want to consider the advice in this Akerman memo, which outlines steps that companies can take in the ordinary course of business to ease the compliance burden.

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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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Foreign states limited to 15% stake in UK newspapers amid Telegraph uncertainty

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Cap of 15% could allow US firm RedBird Capital to finalise deal to buy Daily and Sunday Telegraph after two years of uncertainty The government will allow foreign states to own stakes of up to 15% in British newspapers in a move that could finally end two years of uncertainty over the ownership of the Telegraph titles. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is to announce the limit on Thursday through the introduction of a new statutory instrument in parliament, ending a months-long consult

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 236

JD Supra: Mergers

Food Venture Financing Trends - Danone plans to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a plant-based nutrition shake brand.

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Josh Brown says AI is more important than tariffs to the stock market

CNBC: Investing

Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.

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KabaFusion Acquires Infusion Care Assets from Coram® to Expand its Nationwide Footprint of Patient-Focused Services

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

KabaFusion Acquires Infusion Care Assets from Coram® to Expand its Nationwide Footprint of Patient-Focused Services.

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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?