Fri.Dec 13, 2024

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals managing the complexities of deal-making, regulatory compliance, and data governance.

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5 Keys to M&A Relationship Management 

Midaxo

Intro: In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals are built on more than just numbers and strategiestheyre built on relationships. Effective M&A relationship management is at the heart of identifying opportunities, fostering trust, and ensuring smooth integrations post-acquisition. But what does that look like in practice?

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Two Courts Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

Within hours of each other, an Oregon federal district court followed by a Washington state court enjoined the $24.6 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains. The Oregon court adopted the controversial 2023 Merger Guidelines market concentration presumption and largely accepted the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) and its experts arguments for a narrow grocery market.

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Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.

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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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Juntos - December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

CNDC prioritizes agency independence, cartel enforcement. In public remarks at an international conference in November, the president of Argentinas National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) laid out the enforcers key priorities, stressing greater agency independence, particularly for effective merger review and enhanced anti-cartel enforcement.

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“Baby HSR” Legislation: 50-State Survey

Deal Lawyers

Winston & Strawn recently released this survey of Baby HSR laws — legislation requiring parties to seek state-level clearance before closing certain transactions.

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Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark and the Transformation of Venture Capital

The New York Times: Banking

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

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FTC and DOJ Withdraw Longstanding Competitor Collaborations Guidance

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 11, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) jointly issued a statement withdrawing their Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors. The Collaboration Guidelines were first issued in April 2000 and are a frequently cited authority on navigating competitor collaborations.

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Fireside Friday with… State Street’s Scott Chace

The TRADE

Is technology causing shifts in buy- and sell-side relationships? Technology is transforming the industry including buy- and sell-side relationships. On the buy-side, ongoing market fragmentation in trading is forcing a continuous optimisation of sell-side relationships to reach all relevant liquidity pools available and guarantee best execution for their clients.

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Exploring Consolidation and Private Equity Investment in Physician Practice Management

JD Supra: Mergers

Episode 12: Exploring Consolidation and Private Equity Investment in Physician Practice Management - In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower interviews Robert Aprill, a partner at Physician Growth Partners. They discuss consolidation in the healthcare industry and how physician consolidation can create value for investors, owners, physicians, patients, and payers.

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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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Societe Generale completes first repo on public blockchain

The TRADE

Societe Generale has completed its first repo transaction fully executed on public blockchain – on SG-FORGE. The transaction was made with Banque de France and represents the first repo transaction in digital securities with an Eurosystems central bank. This transaction demonstrates the technical feasibility of interbank refinancing operations directly on blockchain.

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[Podcast] Welcome to the R&G Dugout: Sports Investing—It’s a Whole New Ballgame

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the R&G Dugout, a new Ropes & Gray podcast series that delves into the dynamic world of sports investing, with a particular focus on the evolving ecosystem of media, entertainment, and private capital ventures. On this inaugural episode, Ropes & Gray partners Amanda Persaud, Patrick Dorime, and Erica Han discuss the transformative changes.

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Rogers Provides Update on Its Acquisition of Bell’s 37.5% Stake in MLSE

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications(TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI)today announced it has received clearance from the Competition Bureau to proceed with the acquisition of Bells 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

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Seldom-Discussed CMMC Effects on a Defense Contractor’s Business

JD Supra: Mergers

The Department of Defense (DOD) has finally promulgated its Final Rule (Rule) implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which goes live on December 16th. There is plenty of content summarizing what the Rule is. Here, PilieroMazza attorneys offer their opinions on some of the practical effects, consequences, and strategies federal contractors can take away from the Rule and the DODs commentary.

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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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JCDecaux et JOJ Media House Group décident de ne pas poursuivre la fusion de leurs activités de communication extérieure en Slovaquie

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JCDecaux et JOJ Media House Group décident de ne pas poursuivre la fusion de leurs activités de communication extérieure en Slovaquie Paris, le 13.

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RWI in Health Care M&A: Part 1

JD Supra: Mergers

In part one of this two-part series, Matt Miller and Andrew Lloyd analyze representations and warranties insurance (RWI) in the health care M&A landscape. They discuss the benefits of RWI for buyers and sellers, policy structures, premiums, and strategies to ensure effective coverage. The conversation also highlights RWIs role in health care transactions, insights on carriers providing coverage, and tips for securing favorable quotes and deal terms.

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JCDecaux and JOJ Media House Group decide not to pursue the merger of their OOH activities in Slovakia

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JCDecaux and JOJ Media House Group decide not to pursue the merger of their OOH activities in Slovakia Paris, December 13th, 2024 JCDecaux SE (Euronext.

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Jurisdiction Exit Planning: A checklist to help insurance groups manage geopolitical risk

JD Supra: Mergers

Geopolitical risk is high on the list of challenges that insurance groups have to navigate. There are a variety of reasons it may become necessary for a group to exit a particular jurisdiction, and a multitude of ways an exit can take place. The implementation tends to be a long-term project, but the drivers can mean that the timetable is necessarily short.

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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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FOCUS Investment Banking Advises Four States Tire & Service in Sale to Les Schwab Tire Centers

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (December 13, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the sale of Four States Tire & Service to Les Schwab Tire Centers, one of the leading independent tire dealers in the United States.

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Navigating the New European Commission’s M&A Landscape: What In-House Counsel Need To Know

Cooley M&A

As the new European Commission (EC) assumes office for the 2024 2029 term, in-house legal counsel across industries must brace for an evolving regulatory environment that promises to influence the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With significant shifts in priorities from sustainability to strategic autonomy and a new College of Commissioners, the stakes are high for dealmakers navigating the European market.

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What is White Label Payment Gateway and How Does It Work?

Razorpay

What is White Label Payment Gateway? A white-label payment gateway is a payment solution that allows businesses to process online payments under their own brand name by using the infrastructure of a third-party provider, customized with their logo, colors, and branding elements. White Label Payment Gateway Examples Some popular white label payment gateway providers in India include: 1.

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Alpha Modus and Insight Acquisition Corp Close Business Combination and Alpha Modus will Begin Trading Under “AMOD” Ticker

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

CORNELIUS, N.C. and NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. ("Alpha Modus" or the Company), a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail, is pleased to announce that the business combination between Insight Acquisition Corp. and Alpha Modus Corp. has closed, and Alpha Moduss common stock and warrants will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols AMOD and AMODW, respectively, on Monday, December 16, 2024.

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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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Operations Executive Job Description

Razorpay

Operations executives are responsible for overseeing and improving the daily processes that keep a business running efficiently. From managing workflows to coordinating teams and resources, their role is focused on delivering measurable results. In this blog, we take a detailed look into an operations executive job description , highlighting key responsibilities, essential skills, and performance areas that employers should focus on for operational success.

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Palvella Therapeutics Announces Closing of Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals and Concurrent Private Placement of $78.9 Million

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Palvella Therapeutics to debut on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PVLA as a publicly traded rare disease biopharmaceutical company advancing a late clinical-stage pipeline and a platform for treating serious, rare genetic diseases

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What Is a Chargeback? Causes, Prevention, and Resolution

Razorpay

What is Chargeback? A chargeback is a consumer protection process that allows a cardholder to dispute a transaction they believe is fraudulent, unauthorized, or not as described. The cardholder requests their bank to reverse the transaction, and the funds are debited from the merchant’s account. Chargebacks were designed to protect consumers from fraud or issues with purchased goods or services.

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Form 8.3 - De La Rue Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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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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The benefits of implementing AI in the insurance industry

Global Banking & Finance

Artificial intelligence is used in many businesses today. The insurance industry is no exception. The value of AI in the insurance sector is also unmatched. It improves customer experience and automates daily asks, improving fraud detection capabilities. There are many benefits of AI for the insurance industry.

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Form 8.3 - Learning Technologies Group Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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Budgeting Best Practices for Non-profit Organizations: A Strategic Approach to Financial Sustainability

Global Banking & Finance

The non-profit sector faces unique challenges that set it apart from traditional business environments. From managing restricted funds to balancing program effectiveness with financial sustainability, organizations must navigate a complex web of financial responsibilities while staying true to their mission.

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Form 8.3 - Renewi Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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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?