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Chaebols May Wabble but They Don’t Fall Down How Samsung Became 23% of South Korea’s GDP

JD Supra: Mergers

Chaebols are large, family-owned business conglomerates that play a significant role in South Korea's economy. Some of the most well-known chaebols include Samsung Group, which is the largest chaebol, known for its electronics, semiconductors, and various other industries. SK Group: A major player in energy, chemicals, and telecommunications.

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DGCL Amendments: CLC Proposes Tweaks to SB 21 & Controversy Rages On

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the Delaware Bar’s Corporation Law Council offered some proposed revisions to SB 21, the controversial proposed amendments to the DGCL that would, among other things, provide a safe harbor for certain transactions involving a corporation and its controlling stockholder.

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Tom Lee is a buyer of stocks and says a lot of bad news is already priced in

CNBC: Investing

The head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors said stocks are set up for 'huge rally months' in March, April and May.

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DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

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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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Abrdn’s Rebrand Reversal and a History of Corporate Missteps

The New York Times: Banking

A British investment firm restored most of the vowels to its name after a widely ridiculed revamp that showed the pitfalls of trying to look cool in the digital age.

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 226

JD Supra: Mergers

This week's featured corporate venture and private equity fund is BRF S.A. - BRF S.A., based in Brazil, is one of the largest global food companies. It has nearly 100,000 employees working out of 120 countries.

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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

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363 Sales: Stalking Horse Bid Protections

Deal Lawyers

This recent Goodwin alert discusses two ongoing cases in the Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware,IdeanomicsandFirst Mode, that address bid protections that the bidder traditionally receives when it makes a binding stalking horse bid for the assets of a Chapter 11 debtor in anticipation of a 363 sale.

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E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

The New York Times: Banking

Vows by European leaders in increase borrowing to ramp up military spending has reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Pre-Exit Housekeeping for Emerging Companies - March 20th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

JD Supra: Mergers

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys David Lay and Cathy Zhang as they discuss common M&A diligence issues that emerging companies should review before pursuing an exit.

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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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Correction risks: CBOE's volatility expert warns stock market is underpricing tariff impact

CNBC: Investing

CBOE Global Markets' Mandy Xu contends the bond market has been more sensitive to economic uncertainty than stocks. But now, that gap may be starting to close.

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: A Big Moment for SMBs

Cisco: M&A

At Cisco Live Amsterdam, Cisco showcased innovative SMB solutions, highlighting secure networking, AI, and hybrid work technologies, emphasizing their commitment to empowering small businesses with scalable, efficient IT strategies.

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America First Investment Policy: Implications for Investors & Businesses

Deal Lawyers

In late February, the White House issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum. It previews future policy changes intended to counter threats to national security while preserving an open investment environment intended to ensure that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies of the future are built, created, and grown right here in the United States.

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The Future of News Looks Niche

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The media entrepreneur Jessica Lessin chats with DealBook about the news landscape and her latest media bet.

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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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Navigating Life Sciences Transactions: A Five-Part Series

JD Supra: Mergers

The life sciences industry is built on breakthroughs and partnerships. From early-stage biotech startups to established medtech and pharma companies, success often depends on navigating complex business transactions, securing funding, protecting intellectual property, and aligning with regulatory requirements.

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Morgan Stanley's Jonas names struggling Tesla a top pick, sees nearly 50% comeback

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Adam Jonas has an overweight rating on the stock, and his $430 price target implies about 46.8% potential upside for Tesla shares.

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Adaptability: The Must-Have Skill for Network Engineers in the AI Era

Cisco: M&A

Discover how you can embrace the AI era and thrive as a network engineer in "The AI Break," a new blog series from the mind of Kareem Iskander, Lead Technical Advocate.

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M&A Process: Pre-Announcement Leaks in Two-Thirds of the Largest Deals

Deal Lawyers

H/Advisors Abernathy recently released its 5th annual report of pre-announcement leaks in M&A transactions. The report reviewed 509 transactions announced from January 2024 through December 2024 with $1 billion or larger in enterprise value.

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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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7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailers $47 billion takeover bid.

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M&A Trends in 2025: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know Before Selling

JD Supra: Mergers

Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout the year.

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Cheap? Nvidia valuation nearing 10-year lows, according to Bernstein

CNBC: Investing

The bellwether AI chip manufacturer has pulled back almost 14% in 2025. Earlier Tuesday, it was down almost 17% year to date.

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Revolutionizing Hiring, One Interview at a Time — Employ Acquires Pillar, the Leading AI Interview Intelligence Platform

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Employ Acquires Pillar, the Leading AI Interview Intelligence Platform.

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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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Acquired Company Financial Statements: Best Practices for Waivers

Deal Lawyers

Here’s something I posted on TheCorporateCounsel.net in February: In mid-December, the AICPA & CIMA held a conference where representatives from the SEC, FASB and PCAOB shared their views on various accounting, reporting, and auditing issues. BDO recently released this helpfulhighlights documentwith a few hidden gems for public company advisors.

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Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.

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Antitrust authorities on high alert for merger control violations

JD Supra: Mergers

Sanctions for procedural merger control infringements in 2024 did not meet the lofty heights of previous years. But merging parties should not be complacent. The number of infringement decisions increased. The U.S. and China stepped up enforcement action. Individuals faced sanctions. And maximum penalty levels rose in key jurisdictions.

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China needs to boost its tech sector more than ever. How to play it

CNBC: Investing

Chinese tech companies raced to launch new products in a week that saw Beijing double down on its calls to support artificial intelligence.

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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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Enhancing Security in the Age of AI with Cisco Secure Access

Cisco: M&A

Explore how Cisco Secure Access enhances US Public Sector cybersecurity with zero trust principles and AI defense to ensure seamless, secure access and compliance.

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Jamf announces intent to acquire Identity Automation to bring identity and device management together in one powerful, secure platform

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Identity Automation adds dynamic and automated role-based access capability to Jamfs endpoint management and security platform Identity Automation adds dynamic and automated role-based access capability to Jamfs endpoint management and security platform

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

A successful exit hinges on three factors aligning: 1) the owner is personally ready, 2) market conditions are favorable, and 3) business performance is strong, and risks are minimal. Owners need to focus on #3 so that when #1 and #2 align, the business is ready for acquisition. Taking an honest lookwithout overvaluing your efforts, inflating past wins, or brushing off financial weak spotscan guide you toward a few adjustments that could meaningfully increase your net worth and the transaction v

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Buy the power: Data center deals on the rise in the US

JD Supra: Mergers

The breakneck pace of growth in artificial intelligence is powering investment in the red-hot data infrastructure subsector - Data center dealmaking is ramping up across the globe as the rapid development of AI pushes up demand for supportive infrastructure. The US is expected to become the fastest-growing data center market globally, with demand growing from 25 GW in 2024 to more than 80 GW in 2030.

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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?