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Earnouts in M&A Transactions: Recent Decisions From Delaware

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2024, Delaware courts issued multiple instructive decisions on earnout provisions in life sciences M&A transactions.

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Special M&A Awards to Employees Remain Ad Hoc, Not Standardized

Deal Lawyers

WTW recently released the results of its 2024 Acquirers Incentive Plan Survey and reported that 56% of respondents provided special, one-time compensation to employees involved in M&A. But these companies typically did not formalize their approach to these special incentives through a policy or written guidelines. Only 16% reported that they had a policy.

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UK Approves Amex GBT’s Big Travel Merger, But DOJ Suit Forces Pause

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Kingdoms Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the proposed merger of American Express Global Business Travel Group (Amex GBT) and Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT Holdings LLC), a global travel and meetings solutions provider. Approved by the CMA on March 6, the deal is valued at $540 million, a $30 million decrease from earlier valuations.

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HSBC downgrades Nvidia, sees 'limited room' for any upside despite recent drop

CNBC: Investing

HSBC sees limited upside potential ahead for artificial intelligence darling Nvidia.

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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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The Crucial Role of Patent Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions: Spotting Patent Litigation Risks Before Closing a Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

In todays rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a common strategic priority for companies aiming to grow, innovate, or strengthen their market position. However, the complexity of these transactions necessitates meticulous preparation and due diligence.

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Chipmakers get a reprieve from tariffs, but tumbling stocks suggest risks remain

CNBC: Investing

More concerning than potential tariffs on semiconductors is the possiblity demand could collapse.

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These apparel stocks could be hit the hardest by the 46% Vietnam tariff

CNBC: Investing

The 46% tariff on Vietnam is expected to affect these apparel companies that moved to the country to avoid trade tensions with China.

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M&A Deal Timelines Rise Across the Globe

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A closing timelines are lengthening worldwide amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased due diligence requirements. Anecdotally, M&A deals across the board appear to be taking longer to close, but data segmented by deal size is limited; however, the data we do have on larger transactions shows that average timelines have extended significantly.

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JPMorgan slashes bank sector estimates, downgrades U.S. Bancorp on economic impact from tariffs

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Vivek Juneja cut his earnings estimates for U.S. banks, and warned "there is potential for further cuts" due to tariff changes Wednesday.

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UK Aims to Promote Growth Through Legislation: CMA Merger Control Powers in Focus Again

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK government recently published its New approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth policy paper, outlining next steps for reforms across the UK regulatory landscape. The policy paper aims to create a more business-friendly regulatory system that improves administrative efficiency and reduces time and cost burdens.

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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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TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge.

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Delaware Enacts Sweeping Changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law

JD Supra: Mergers

The Delaware Legislature passed, and Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed on March 25, 2025, the landmark Senate Bill 21. Senate Bill 21 amends the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL") in significant ways, with broad ramifications for controller transactions and related litigation.

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Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

Cisco: M&A

Explore the parallels between Alex Pujols' experience in baseball and business success as Cisco launches the 360 Partner Program, focusing on customer-centric value creation and transformative growth opportunities.

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Valuation Trends, Buyer-Seller Dynamics, and Advice for Sell-Side Businesses: A Conversation with Michael Norton of Houlihan Capital (Part 1)

JD Supra: Mergers

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connollya partner in LPs Corporate Practice Groupshares a series of conversations with M&A experts.

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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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Josh Brown says tariffs could tip stocks into a bear market. Here's what he likes during the sell-off

CNBC: Investing

"It's a really tough time. While opportunities are being created by stocks falling, there might be better opportunities later," Brown said.

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Stantec to acquire Page, a US-based full-service design, architecture, and engineering firm

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

WASHINGTON and EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN Highlights: Acquisition positions Stantec.

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Playing defense: These stable stocks should be trade war-proof and generate income

CNBC: Investing

Defense stock General Dynamics is one company that might prove a hedge against tariff-induced risks.

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Enovix To Acquire Korean Battery Cell Facility to Bolster Manufacturing

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition will support companys efforts to meet growing demand in the defense industry Acquisition will support companys efforts to meet growing demand in the defense industry

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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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Two retailers could end up beneficiaries of tariffs, says Citi in upgrade

CNBC: Investing

Citi analyst Paul Lejeuz upgraded shares of both TJX Companies and Ross Stores to a buy rating from neutral.

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50 Years of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference

Woodside Capital Partners

Palo Alto April 3, 2025 Figure 1: Arriving at OFC on April 2nd, 2025, just 5 minutes after the Exhibition opened for the day Happy 50th. The post 50 Years of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.

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Leveraging intelligent agents in the operations function

Accenture Capital Markets

Many of our clients are facing the challenge of where to start and how to scale with generative AI (gen AI). One promising concept is the use of intelligent agents, which automate and optimize processes, making gen AI implementation and scaling more manageable. In simple terms, an intelligent agent is software that acts in a given environment to autonomously deliver a specific goal.

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50 Years of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition

Woodside Capital Partners

Palo Alto April 3, 2025 – Happy 50th Birthday OFC.The worlds largest & most influential Optical Communication Conference and Exhibition, known to regulars simply as OFC. The post 50 Years of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.

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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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Global Volunteer Month shines spotlight on Cisco DNA

Cisco: M&A

For Global Volunteer Month, we take a look at all the ways Cisco supports employees volunteering in their communities.

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Form 8.3 - [Insert name of offeree or offeror]

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2013 DEALINGS BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS.

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Opposition to Renewed COPA Application in Indiana Reveals FTC Leadership’s Views on Hospital Merger Enforcement

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted comments in opposition to a renewed application for a certificate of public advantage (COPA) that would, if granted, allow two hospitals in Indiana to merge despite potential antitrust concerns.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - DS Smith PLC; Public dealing disclosure; Public dealing disclosure

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code).

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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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Capital One Deal for Discover Clears Justice Dept. Hurdle

The New York Times: Banking

The department, during the Biden administration, initially said it had concerns about the merger of two of the largest credit card companies in the U.S.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - Qualcomm Incorporated; Public dealing disclosure

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code).

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Key Considerations When Doing Deals in Emerging Markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Emerging markets are increasingly attractive candidates for investment due to higher rates of gross domestic product growth and, in many countries, emerging mass consumer classes. However, emerging-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals present very different challenges than developed-market buyers are accustomed to. This guide explores some of the less obvious challenges that a buyer may face and provides some key considerations to keep in mind when doing deals in emerging markets.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - Aviva PLC; Public dealing disclosure

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code).

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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?