Thu.Oct 26, 2023

article thumbnail

Memory chip maker SK Hynix, a shareholder of Kioxia, opposes a merger with Western Digital

TechCrunch: M&A

A long-expected merger of two of the world’s biggest memory chip companies — Western Digital and Japan’s Kioxia — may be hampered by one of Kioxa’s shareholders, SK Hynix. The South Korean chipmaker said during its earnings call today that it would not agree to a combination of the two players. “SK Hynix is not […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

Mergers 237
article thumbnail

Can I Still Make A Move This Year?

H. Friedman Search

Questions start coming in this time every year regarding the timing to make a move. With bonus season looming right around the corner, candidates ask me, “Can I still make a move this year?” The answer of course depends on where you want to move. This blog is going to explore the exit strategy that is appropriate as we round the end of 2023. However, this year the question is more complicated than usual with the unforeseen exit of a major player in our public finance space.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Roadmap to the CTA’s Game-Changing Reporting Requirements

JD Supra: Mergers

Beginning on January 1, 2024, many U.S. legal entities and foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. will be required to report information about themselves, their beneficial owners, and their company applicants pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

article thumbnail

The next AI winners may be these old economy companies embracing the revolution

CNBC: Investing

Investor Nancy Tengler says a search for more traditional companies embracing digitization could help investors find less ovious beneficiaries of the AI boom.

Investors 134
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

DOJ Announces New Safe Harbor Policy for Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

As part of a continuing and extensive effort this year to update and strengthen Department of Justice (“DOJ”) policies aimed at deterring corporate misconduct, the DOJ announced on October 4, 2023, that it was implementing a new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy. The policy will apply to all matters before the DOJ and establishes a presumption of no prosecution for a company that promptly and voluntarily discloses criminal misconduct it discovers in a company that it acquires.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Founder Series: Exit Ready (Part 1 – M&A)

JD Supra: Mergers

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our market-leading London Technology Companies Group (TCG), with contributions from other practice members. Our Band 1 ranked London TCG team closed over 320 growth financings and tech M&A deals totalling US$9.76bn in 2022 and has dominated the European venture capital tech

M&A 165
article thumbnail

Bitcoin mining stocks are rallying, but some are poised for a fall if the cryptocurrency hits this key level

CNBC: Investing

Some mining stocks could be in trouble if bitcoin doesn't reach $50,000 by the second quarter of 2024.

Stock 128
article thumbnail

GAO Assesses Health of the Defense Industrial Base

JD Supra: Mergers

The health of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has been brought to the fore as the United States responds to wars in Ukraine and Israel. Unfortunately, according to the National Defense Industrial Association’s “Vital Signs” report, the U.S. DIB faces numerous challenges due to limited capacity to surge production, political obstacles to defense budgeting, and labor challenges.

165
165
article thumbnail

These Nasdaq stocks are already in a bear market, including Tesla and Airbnb

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro screened for stocks in the Nasdaq Composite that are already in a bear market, or down more than 20% from their 52-week highs.

Stock 125
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

SPAC Current Events Roundup: SPARCs, Settlements, and Liquidations

JD Supra: Mergers

This month marks the two-year anniversary of the SPAC Notebook. Many thanks to all our readers, viewers and listeners for your continued support and interest! No seismic market shifts or mind-boggling legal decisions or theories took place in the last month, but to keep our readers updated, below are a few interesting developments that are worth tucking away into your SPAC subconscious and/or keeping an eye on.

Insurance 159
article thumbnail

Deal Lawyers Download Podcast — 2023 Survey of Middle Market M&A

Deal Lawyers

Late last month, I blogged about Seyfarth Shaw’s recently published “Middle Market M&A SurveyBook,” now in its ninth edition.

article thumbnail

U.S. SEC Adopts Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).

article thumbnail

Analysts are bullish on Amazon's growth story ahead of its earnings

CNBC: Investing

Several of Wall Street's biggest firms are confident in the company's cloud-computing services growth, as well as its generative AI investments.

IT 123
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What Is Contract Rejection, When Does It Happen, and What are the Consequences? - Creditor’s Rights Toolkit

JD Supra: Mergers

Troutman Pepper's Creditor’s Rights Toolkit is a series that provides practical insights to help creditors confront the challenges of commercial bankruptcy. An executory contract is a contract where both sides have material ongoing obligations, where nonperformance by either side would constitute a breach. If the debtor wants to discontinue the benefits or burdens of such a contract, Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code allows for the debtor to reject the contract.

IT 106
article thumbnail

Analyst calls: All the market-moving chatter from Wall Street on Thursday morning

CNBC: Investing

Check out the market-moving analyst calls and latest chatter on Wall Street today.

118
118
article thumbnail

FXSpotStream enhances offering with FairXchange platform

The TRADE

FXSpotStream – a subsidiary of LiquidityMatch – has integrated FairXchange’s data analytics platform, Horizon, in a bid to enhance trading execution and analysis. The move to include the real-time analytics is set to make for more precise processes. Antony Brocksom, head of sales at FXSpotStream, said: “We are always looking for ways to enhance our offering for both clients and LPs, and FairXchange’s Horizon platform will allow our clients to make informed decisions regarding their liquidity.

Trading 105
article thumbnail

Why some Wall Street analysts say to consider buying the post-earnings dip in Meta Platforms

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street analysts are standing by Meta Platforms despite the post-earnings selloff in shares. How some analysts recommend using the stock pullback.

Stock 116
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Hipgnosis Made Mega Deals for Song Catalogs. Its Future Is Unclear.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The company’s shareholders on Thursday rejected a $440 million divestment plan and voted against maintaining its current structure.

IT 101
article thumbnail

Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Live Nation, Adobe, Disney & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

111
111
article thumbnail

Why Agile performance testing should be a vital part of security within banks’ software development lifecycle

Global Banking & Finance

Why Agile performance testing should be a vital part of security within banks’ software development lifecycle By Keith Puzey, Blazemeter by Perforce The longer developers and testers wait to identify software security vulnerabilities, the more costly and time-consuming they become to fix.

article thumbnail

Hedge funds are betting the most against these stocks as market breaks down

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for stocks with the most short interest as of Oct. 13.

Stock 111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How to Begin Observability at the Data Source

Cisco: M&A

More data does not mean better observability If you’re familiar with observability, you know most teams have a “data problem.

98
article thumbnail

Protect your portfolio income from hefty state taxes with these funds

CNBC: Investing

State-focused municipal bond funds could offer a tax-savings opportunity to investors residing in locales with the steepest levies.

Funds 105
article thumbnail

Expert reveals top trends in digital finance

Global Banking & Finance

Expert reveals top trends in digital finance By Abid Ai, Founder & CEO at SpendConsole The landscape for digital finance is on the precipice of dramatic transformational change that is likely to see exponential growth and change over the next decade.

Finance 98
article thumbnail

A new chapter for RBC BlueBay Asset Management’s London-based fixed income trading desk

The TRADE

UK-based boutique fixed income trading desk BlueBay Asset Management is beginning a new chapter in its life. Now, officially known as the London-based fixed income trading desk of RBC BlueBay Asset Management – the non-North American arm of RBC Global Asset Management which manages US$419 billion in assets – the desk was reabsorbed by RBC at the end of last year moving it from a quaint office based in Mayfair to the lofty heights of the City’s 100 Bishopsgate.

Trading 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

FVLCRUM-led consortium acquires ad agency Burrell

PE Hub

Johnson will serve as chairman of Burrell and Tara DeVeaux will be CEO. The post FVLCRUM-led consortium acquires ad agency Burrell appeared first on PE Hub.

87
article thumbnail

Millennium Advisors hires new global head of US dollar credit trading

The TRADE

Fixed income broker-dealer Millennium Advisors has appointed Dylan Blair managing director and global head of US dollar credit trading as the business continues its expansion efforts. Charlotte-based Blair was most recently managing director – head of US investment grade credit trading at BNP Paribas in New York, and before that worked as an executive director and director at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch respectively.

Trading 96
article thumbnail

PE-backed Hub International buys D’Onofrio Insurance assets

PE Hub

D’Onofrio Insurance is an agency providing commercial and personal insurance to clients in the region. The post PE-backed Hub International buys D’Onofrio Insurance assets appeared first on PE Hub.