Thu.Dec 12, 2024

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[Audio] Driving Towards Greater Transparency and Sustainability in the EV Market with Davide Giacobbe and ScoutIt

JD Supra: Mergers

Could the future of electric vehicle adoption hinge on our ability to accurately assess the health of EV batteries? On todays episode of Founder Shares, Davide Giacobbe, CEO of ScoutIt, shares his journey from automotive engineer at Lamborghini to founder of a startup tackling one of the biggest challenges in the electric vehicle marketbattery health transparency.

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BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The sale, to a group that includes the shows host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.

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Antibody Drug Conjugates Keep Growing: What You Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

What Are ADCs and Why Are They Growing? Over the past few years economic headwinds have resulted in fewer deals, with companies and private equity firms alike reassessing where to spend money. But one portion of the pharmaceutical industry is bucking this trend in a major way. Since 2018, licensing deals totaling over US$60 billion have been signed regarding ADCs, with 2023 alone having at least 18 deals.

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Duty of Loyalty: Unique Indemnification Rights Considered a Conflict

Deal Lawyers

In November, John blogged about the Chancery Courts recent decision inGB-SP Holdings LLC et al. v. Walker(Del. Ch.; 11/24). This Fried Frank M&A briefing on the case discusses the facts that caused Vice Chancellor Fioravanti to evaluate the adoption of the forbearance agreement under the entire fairness standard.

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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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UK expands its merger control regime and the CMA’s powers with the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act

JD Supra: Mergers

After years of planning and debate, the UK's Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act will come into force on 1 January 2025. This landmark legislation provides expanded powers to the CMA in respect of merger control, digital markets, competition and consumer protection.

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New Cisco CCT Field Technician Certification: Preparing for the Future of IT

Cisco: M&A

Introducing the new Cisco CCT Field Technician certification, marking a major update to the CCT certification program that reflects the needs of todays dynamic IT environments.

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IMCD China strengthens its life science business with the acquisition of Daoqin

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (13 December 2024) IMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading distribution partner and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire the business of the food and nutraceutical ingredient distributor: Daoqin Biological Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Longyu International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Longen Biotechnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. in China (jointly "Daoqin").

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MiCAR under the microscope - Part 6: Acquisition of qualifying holdings of casps and art issuers

JD Supra: Mergers

The Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCAR) has further expanded the panel of regulated entities by introducing the regulatory status of Issuers of Asset Reference Tokens (ART Issuers) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

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Grace Period: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Razorpay

What is Grace Period? A grace period is the time after the due date of an obligation, typically a loan or insurance contract, during which payment can still be made without penalty. It offers temporary relief to the payee, since the late payment does not negatively affect the payees credit score. Grace periods typically range from a few days to 2 weeks, but can differ based on the type of contract, credit history of the payee, and relationship between parties.

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[Audio] Executive Compensation in Mergers and Acquisitions — Troutman Pepper Podcast

JD Supra: Mergers

In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Partners Jeffery Banish and Joshua Gelfand discuss many of the complex issues surrounding employee benefits and executive compensation in M&A transactions. They cover key concerns, common pitfalls, and best practices relating to matters that are likely to arise in M&A transactions.

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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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Nexus Improves Load Balancing and Brings UEC Closer to Adoption

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches use dynamic load balancing (DLB) to improve network performance. Learn how DLB works, discover new standards developed with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, and more.

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Blakes Competitive Edge™: December 2024 Update

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the December issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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Connecting communities funded by Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Capacity grants

Cisco: M&A

Discover how the BEAD initiative is reshaping internet access across the nation, empowering communities with high-speed connectivity and digital equitylearn more about this transformative effort and its potential impact.

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Pilule empoisonnée rétroactive : l’Alberta Securities Commission prononce une interdiction d’opérations

JD Supra: Mergers

Introduction - Le 6 novembre 2024, lAlberta Securities Commission (l ASC ) a rendu une ordonnance qui tablit un prcdent important relativement lexamen des rgimes de droits des actionnaires dans le sillage des modifications apportes en 2016 au rgime canadien des offres publiques dachat. Dans laffaire Re Greenfire Resources Ltd (l affaire Greenfire ), lASC a autoris une demande dinterdiction doprations lgard du rgime de droits des actionnaires (le rgime de droits.

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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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GenAI to Advanced Microsegmentation: Secure Workload 3.10 Has It All!

Cisco: M&A

Secure Workload platform has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its 3.10 release earlier this month packed with Gen AI and many more.

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Tips for New Fund Finance Professionals

JD Supra: Mergers

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - In this Legal Update, we provide suggestions for junior finance professionals new to the fund finance market and offer practical suggestions for beginning their careers with a solid foundation.

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Symbotic Announces Acquisition of OhmniLabs

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Technology Positions Symbotic to Grow with Groundbreaking Product Innovation Technology Positions Symbotic to Grow with Groundbreaking Product Innovation

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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Breach of Fiduciary Duty Judgment Against CEO but Reverses Bidder’s Aiding and Abetting Liability

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent decision by the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc in In re Mindbody, Inc., Stockholder Litigation, the court affirmed the Court of Chancerys determination that Mindbodys CEO had breached his duties of loyalty and disclosure in connection with the firms sale, but reversed the Court of Chancerys holding that the successful bidder was liable for aiding and abetting the CEOs disclosure breaches.

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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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Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.

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Analyzing the Impact: Key Changes and Implications of the New HSR Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

In an extraordinary moment at TransPerfect Legal's fifth annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement Conference (ACME), the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules were released just as a scheduled eDiscovery panel was set to begin.

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Adaptive Learning Software Market to Propel Growth at USD 16.02 Billion by 2031 |SkyQuest Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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Ken Moelis, Unplugged in New York

Financial Times - Banking

Well, an annotated transcript at least

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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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This crypto play is the darling of Wall Street, making a bunch of 2025 top picks lists

CNBC: Investing

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Working Paper 2024/08 - Do financing conditions pose a threat to the performance and transformation of SMEs?

European Investment Bank

The availability of internal and external financing sources significantly influences firms investments and growth. Even profitable firms with ample financing in normal times can be adversely affected by demand and supply shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy crisis, or the recent tightening of financing conditions. This paper examines the impact of funding difficulties on firms investment, performance and growth during normal periods and periods affected by external shocks, using a re

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Smart retail in small towns: SuperK’s growth story powered by RazorpayBillme

Razorpay

SuperK is a retail-tech company revolutionizing shopping for customers in towns across India. By blending advanced technology with a deep understanding of local markets, SuperK has introduced lakhs of customers to walk-in stores and helped them get great value for their grocery purchases. Focused on bridging the gap between traditional retail and modern e-commerce, SuperK empowers local store owners with tech-driven solutions like smart inventory management and digital payments to provide the be

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Communiqué de presse relatif à la mise en œuvre du retrait obligatoire de MRM

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Communiqué de presse12 décembre 2024 - N° 21 Communiqué de presse relatif à la mise en uvredu retrait obligatoire de MRM Pour lire cette information.

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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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Introducing Razorpay Buyer Protection: The New Standard in Fulfillment Guarantees

Razorpay

Building trust begins even before checkout starts and continues well into the post-purchase journey. Razorpay Buyer Protection takes this trust further with an industry-first approach designed to deliver seamless post-purchase experiences, transforming hesitation into confidence and strengthening purchase intent. More than just a promise, it is a transformative solution that fosters post-purchase confidence while driving sustained business success.

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Press release regarding the implementation of the squeeze-out of MRM

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Press releaseDecember 12, 2024 - N° 21 Press release regarding the implementationof the squeeze-out of MRM To read this information in full, please.

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Lonza to exit capsules and health ingredients business, focus on contract development

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -Lonza said on Thursday it plans to exit the capsules and health ingredients business, as the Swiss contract drugmaker faced a decline in demand for pharmaceutical supplies that had surged during the pandemic but has since dropped.

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Lumos Pharma and Double Point Ventures Announce Successful Completion of Tender Offer and Double Point Ventures’ Acquisition of Lumos Pharma

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUSTIN, Texas and GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumos Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUMO) (Lumos Pharma or the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutics for rare diseases, and Double Point Ventures LLC (DPV) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced tender offer for Lumos Pharmas shares at a purchase price of (i) $4.25 per share in cash at closing, without interest and less applicable tax withholding and (ii) one conting

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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?