Wed.Nov 15, 2023

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Top 10 Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month, we ask: Will a new policy from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) encourage companies to self-disclose misconduct discovered during the merger and acquisition process?

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Activist investor ValueAct has been building a stake in Disney

CNBC: Investing

ValueAct began buying Disney this summer during the Hollywood strikes and it is now one of the investor's largest positions, the Activist Spotlight has learned.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Partnership Interests as Tax-Advantaged Currency in REIT Portfolio Transactions - November 30th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

JD Supra: Mergers

Equity REITs seeking to grow assets face a challenging interest rate environment and tepid equity capital markets for funding portfolio acquisitions. However, REITs can often remain active buyers in an opportunistic real estate market by issuing securities of the REIT’s operating partnership as consideration, which offer the benefits of diversification and tax deferral to potential sellers.

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We're not headed for another global financial crisis, top UBS economist says after recession warning

CNBC: Investing

Credit tightening in the U.S. has raised concerns about the state of the economy and what could happen next.

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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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Activists Assemble: Recent Trends in Activist Campaigns Targeting UK Investment Trusts

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Kingdom has long been a target destination for activist investors. It is the venue for nearly half of all of recent activist campaigns in Europe. In previous articles, we have discussed how informed boards should stay alert to the possibility of an activist campaign, and the basic steps they can take to prevent them.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Apple, Disney, Affirm, Dollar Tree, DraftKings & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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The Stats on Special M&A Synergy Awards

Deal Lawyers

Here’s my recent post on The Advisors’ Blog on CompensationStandards.com regarding M&A synergy awards: WTW’s Global Executive Compensation Analysis Team recently conducted a study of the 100 largest U.S. mergers from 2018 to 2022 focused on the use of special synergy awards.

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Stanley Druckenmiller trims his winning Nvidia bet, adds new Alphabet stake

CNBC: Investing

Druckenmiller's family office built a $110 million stake in Alphabet, making it his 7th biggest holding at the end of the third quarter.

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U.K. Inflation Slows to 4.6%, Lowest in Two Years

The New York Times: Banking

Inflation is expected to continue to slow, but central bank officials have said they will keep interest rates high.

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An aggressive bullish trade betting on the rapid comeback in small cap stocks

CNBC: Investing

Small-cap U.S. stocks, which have been lagging their large-cap peers all year, surged more than 5% Tuesday.

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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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Cisco Learning Partners Recognized for Excellence at the 2023 Cisco Learning Partner Awards

Cisco: M&A

Last week, I had the pleasure of recognizing the accomplishments of our Learning Partner community and celebrating the 2023 Cisco Learning Partner Award winners.

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Solar stocks could rebound in 2024 after a brutal year but interest rates will make or break the recovery

CNBC: Investing

Solar stocks could stage a comeback in the second half of 2024 but the recovery depends in large part on what the Federal Reserves does on interest rates.

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LSEG Singapore NDF matching platform goes live

The TRADE

The London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) fully cleared non-deliverable forwards (NDF) matching platform has gone live. Based in Singapore and with the backing of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) the platform is the first phase of LSEG’s plans to implement NDF, spot matching and streaming relationship venues in Asia. It also represents the first stage of LSEG re-platforming its FX venues to its core technology, with the view of improving performance and functionality for customers.

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The winning themes of 2023 could mature and keep climbing next year, BlackRock says

CNBC: Investing

BlackRock's favorite themes include AI and health care, which have produced bright spots in what has been a bifurcated market.

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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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Accounting firm Your Part-Time Controller names investment from Pamlico

PE Hub

In conjunction with this deal, YPTC founder and President Eric Fraint will be retiring from the company in early 2024. The post Accounting firm Your Part-Time Controller names investment from Pamlico appeared first on PE Hub.

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Dan Loeb's Third Point sold chip stocks last quarter. Here's where his money went instead

CNBC: Investing

The billionaire hedge fund manager poured into some mega-cap tech names in the same quarter he zeroed out other big semiconductor positions.

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MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital

PE Hub

The deal is in connection with MAV's financial and corporate restructuring through proceedings under the CCCA. The post MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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This 'performance chasing' basket of stocks is up 21% in about 3 weeks and has room to run, Wolfe Research says

CNBC: Investing

Wolfe Research's performance chasing basket has added 21% since late October amid the recent market rally.

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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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Enlightened Hospitality Investments backs restaurant tech company Qu

PE Hub

USHG's existing backers include Cota Capital, NRD Capital and restaurant group Bobby Cox Companies. The post Enlightened Hospitality Investments backs restaurant tech company Qu appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wednesday's analyst calls: DraftKings bull case, credit card play for the long haul

CNBC: Investing

Wednesday's batch of analyst research included bullish calls on a credit card giant and a sports betting name.

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Citi employs blockchain for new FX solution

The TRADE

Citi has developed a new foreign exchange (FX) solution utilising blockchain infrastructure in order to price and execute bilateral FX spot trades. The current phase has tested spot FX for USD and SGD, with expectations for the underlying solution to be used for any fiat currency pair. The new application, currently available to clients, was created as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) ‘project guardian’ – a collaborative initiative between MAS and financial market players “s

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Cut your tax bill and revamp income-generating investments with this move

CNBC: Investing

Tax loss harvesting is a tried-and-true strategy for year-end planning. Price declines in bonds have created some interesting opportunities.

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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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Angeles Equity Partners-backed Data Clean buys environment cleaning business Sealco

PE Hub

Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, Data Clean is a specialized facility maintenance services firm. The post Angeles Equity Partners-backed Data Clean buys environment cleaning business Sealco appeared first on PE Hub.

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David Einhorn, who is trouncing the market this year, bought a small cap crude oil play

CNBC: Investing

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital made several bets in energy and health care during the third quarter, according to a new securities filing.

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Watch: InMotion Ventures interview

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success InMotion Ventures is the venture capital arm of car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The VC invests in tech start-ups across electrification, sustainability and connectivity. Companies currently in its portfolio include Bumper , a payments company which enables customers to spread the cost of their car repairs, Caura , a platform for customers to view all their car-related payments and Envisics , a company offering

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Sunshine, Miami Vice, and an amazing amount of interest in IoT

Cisco: M&A

After nearly 12 years, I always come away from the annual Cisco Partner Summit event energized and excited.

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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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KKR completes take-private buyout of specialty chemicals company Chase Corporation

PE Hub

As a result of the closing, Chase will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The post KKR completes take-private buyout of specialty chemicals company Chase Corporation appeared first on PE Hub.

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How We Create Human Escalation Paths in Cisco’s Digital Experiences

Cisco: M&A

Although I work on the Digital Experience team at Cisco, one core piece of our orchestration capabilities includes a human escalation path within our digital journeys known as “ Recommended A… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Washington Harbour Partners picks up cybersecurity firm SIXGen

PE Hub

SIXGEN will continue to be led by the company’s founder and CEO Ethan Dietrich. The post Washington Harbour Partners picks up cybersecurity firm SIXGen appeared first on PE Hub.

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The nominees to the Cybersecurity Defender of 2023 for the Asia Pacific Region.

Cisco: M&A

In cybersecurity, professionals from all walks of life come together to protect sensitive data and share their knowledge with others.

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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?