Fri.May 31, 2024

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AI-Specific Representations in Tech M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

Navigating the acquisition of any company which makes substantial use of artificial intelligence (AI) requires a nuanced understanding of both its technological intricacies and legal complexities. As the landscape of AI continues to evolve rapidly, we expect to encounter myriad representations and warranties aimed at specific issues in intellectual property rights, data rights, and regulatory compliance relating to AI.

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Proposed Delaware Amendments: Vice Chancellor Laster Weighs-in on LinkedIn

Deal Lawyers

If you’re interested in the ongoing debate over the proposed 2024 amendments to the DGCL, there’s one voice I think you’ll want to be sure not to miss – Vice Chancellor Travis Laster. Over on his LinkedIn page, the Vice Chancellor has authored posts raising important questions about the language of the proposed amendments.

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FTC and DOJ Request Information on Serial Acquisitions and Rollups

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC and DOJ issued a Request for Information for Public Comment on Corporate Consolidation Through Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Up Strategies (RFI) to understand how frequently these types of acquisitions occur and how they are impacting markets.

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Chobani Yogurt Founder Buys Anchor Brewing Company

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Hamdi Ulukaya called the craft brewer, said to be the country’s oldest, a “grand jewel.” Anchor’s former owner, Sapporo, put it into liquidation last year, citing the effects of the pandemic.

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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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Should I Care That the Debtor Has Filed a Motion to Sell Its Assets? - Creditor’s Rights Toolkit

JD Supra: Mergers

Sales under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code have become commonplace in bankruptcy cases as a mechanism to liquidate a debtor's assets and maximize value for creditors. Selling the debtor's assets to a third party offers the debtor's vendors and customers a new business partner, while likely preserving jobs for the debtor's former employees. This article will explore why parties should closely monitor the debtor's sale process to protect their rights and achieve their goals.

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The Entrepreneurs Report – Q1 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we’ve compiled a range of data on venture, convertible note, and SAFE financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first quarter of 2024, with the objective of identifying relevant trends in activity and valuation levels for the U.S. venture capital industry in general. In addition, this issue features a Q&A between Wilson Sonsini partner and co-chair of the firm’s emerging companies practice Salil Gandhi and Robin Li, VP

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For the Love of Learning: We’re Here for You at Cisco Live 2024 Las Vegas!

Cisco: M&A

As thousands make their way to Las Vegas for Cisco Live 2024, go beyond the love of learning and discover a unified, holistic learning experience in the all-new Up-Skill Hub, where you'll find the Learning & Certifications booth and the DevNet Zone under one roof.

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Representation and Warranties Play a Crucial Role in Business Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Representations and warranties play a crucial role in business transactions and are commonly used in merger and acquisition agreements to allocate risk between sellers and buyers. Accurate representations and reliable warranties are essential for maintaining trust and ensuring fair business transactions.

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Best energy and utility stocks to own for rest of year, according to UBS

CNBC: Investing

The firm's list of its highest-conviction energy picks for the remainder of the year range from a newly touted AI play to an oilfield services leader.

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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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Nevada Supreme Court Rejects The "Uncontrollable Child" Theory Of Parent-Subsidiary Relationships

JD Supra: Mergers

Nevada famously limits directors and officers from personal liability. However, it would be an overstatement to say that Nevada is a "liability free" jurisdiction. For example, the Nevada Supreme Court recently held that directors and officers of a parent corporation can breach their duty of loyalty if they purposely cause, or knowingly fail to make efforts to stop, action by a wholly-owned subsidiary that is adverse to the interests of the parent corporation and its stockholders.

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Chevron could outperform Exxon if battle over Guyana assets is resolved this year, fund manager says

CNBC: Investing

So far, Exxon has significantly outpaced Chevron this year with the oil majors' stocks gaining about 15% and 6%, respectively.

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Bowman remarks on fine tuning supervisory and regulatory efforts

JD Supra: Mergers

On May 17, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman delivered a speech to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association focusing on bank regulatory reform, opportunities for engagement, bank mergers and acquisitions, third party risk management, regulations under the EGRPRA, and prioritization within bank regulation and supervision.

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Bitcoin ETFs aren’t winning the hearts and minds of financial advisors

CNBC: Investing

Almost six months after the launch of bitcoin ETFs, there are few signs that advisors are clamoring for them.

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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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[Webinar] M&A Series: The Proxy Solicitation Process in Public Company M&A - June 20th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

JD Supra: Mergers

Please join Williams Mullen partners Larry Parker and Will Halliday as they discuss the proxy solicitation process in public company M&A. Companies with a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are subject to detailed rules and procedures when soliciting shareholder approval related to M&A. In addition to shareholder approval requirements arising under state corporate law, such publicly held companies must consider additional shareholder voting requireme

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Remained Flat in April

The New York Times: Banking

Year-over-year inflation hovered at 2.7%. The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.

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UBS expects a comeback for the 60/40 portfolio — and warns investors to limit cash

CNBC: Investing

The 60/40 portfolio tends to outperform over the long term, according to UBS.

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Introducing the Open Supply-Chain Information Modeling (OSIM) Technical Committee

Cisco: M&A

OSIM is a great advancement towards a more secure and resilient supply chain ecosystem.

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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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Fireside Friday with… ION’s Tommaso Di Grazia

The TRADE

What are the key factors contributing to the rise of credit portfolio trading? Portfolio trading has seen a dramatic rise these past few years. It involves trading a basket of bonds of variable credit quality and risk as a single, all-or-none transaction, whereby the trade instruction specifies that the entire order must be filled. It’s not very different from list trading which has existed for a long time where dealers were requested to price a backet of instruments.

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CMA to investigate £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money by Nationwide

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Watchdog opens first stage of merger process to examine whether deal would lead to less competition Business live – latest updates The UK competition regulator has launched an inquiry into the £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money by the rival lender Nationwide Building Society. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had opened the first stage of its merger process to look at whether the deal – one of the largest transactions in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis – would l

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Stock splits are all the rage with Nvidia the latest - How to know which ones to buy or avoid

CNBC: Investing

Wolfe Research identified which signals indicate that a stock split will result in future appreciation.

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PCE Announces the Sale of Eagle Metal Distributors

PCE

PCE Investment Bankers, a leading financial services firm specializing in mid-market companies, is pleased to announce the sale of Eagle Metal Distributors (“Eagle Metal”) to Eastern Metal Supply (“EMS”), a premier distributor of aluminum products and Wynnchurch Capital, a private equity firm. PCE acted as the exclusive advisor to Eagle Metal in this transaction.

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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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What options traders mean when they say they are 'buying volatility'

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw breaks down the 'buying volatility' concept and provides a trade on a software stock.

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The Future of M&A: Trends and Predictions

MergersCorp M&A International

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of the business world. Companies looking to expand their market share, diversify their offerings, or gain a competitive edge often turn to M&A as a strategic growth opportunity. With the constantly evolving landscape of business and technology, the future of M&A is filled with new trends and predictions that will shape the way companies merge and acquire in the years to come.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of National Manufacturing Co, Inc.

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC (May 31, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that PrecisionX Group (“PrecisionX”), a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, has acquired National Manufacturing Co, Inc.

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Borrowers Get More Safeguards With New Rule

The New York Times: Banking

Shoppers who use the popular installment loans will be guaranteed some of the same consumer protections that traditional credit cards provide.

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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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Unlocking Success: The Power of MSP Peer Groups

Focus Investment Banking

In the ever-evolving landscape of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), staying ahead of the curve is not just a goal; it’s a necessity. As MSPs navigate the complexities of technological advancements, market shifts, and client demands, the importance of collaboration and shared learning becomes increasingly apparent. Enter MSP peer groups – a dynamic forum where industry professionals come together to share insights, strategies, and experiences, ultimately propelling each other towards succes

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Salesforce is the most oversold stock on Wall Street amid a losing week for the markets

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro screened for the most overbought and oversold names on Wall Street this week.

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Post-Merger Integration Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) mark a significant milestone in the business world, promising strategic growth and enhanced capabilities. However, the real challenge lies in the post-merger integration (PMI) phase, where the success or failure of the endeavor is often determined. This blog post will explore the best practices for post-merger integration and shed light on common pitfalls to help organizations navigate this critical phase effectively.

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