Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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BeReal is being acquired by mobile apps and games company Voodoo for €500M

TechCrunch: M&A

The acquisition comes as BeReal was struggling to grow its user base and was looking for a buyer. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2024 - Foreign Direct Investment Trends in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around the world. Imagine a company from one corner of the globe setting up shop or acquiring a business in another – that’s FDI in action. As we look at 2024, the landscape of FDI is fascinating, with traditional economic giants continuing to dominate while emerging markets rise to prominence, reshaping the global economic map.

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Proposed DGCL Amendments: Law Profs Give “Thumbs Down” to Moelis Fix

Deal Lawyers

In the latest addition to the ongoing debate over proposed 2024 amendments to the DGCL, a group of prominent law professors recently submitted a letter to the Delaware Legislature opposing the proposed changes to Section 122(18) of the DGCL intended to address the Chancery Court’s decision in the Moelis litigation invalidating certain governance provisions contained […]

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Trust Beneficiary Engages In Like Kind Exchange Using Trust Property

JD Supra: Mergers

It is a basic principle of the income tax that the gain or loss realized by a taxpayer from the conversion of property into cash, or from the exchange of property for other property that differs materially in kind from the exchanged property, is treated as realized income or loss. Moreover, the general rule with respect to such realized gain or loss is that the entire amount thereof is recognized for purposes of determining the taxpayer’s income tax liability, except in cases where the Code.

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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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Paramount’s Deal With Skydance Falls Apart

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

There were several hitches in the last week as Skydance, Paramount and its parent company, National Amusements, reached the final stages of negotiations.

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Nvidia’s wild ride in 2024 is boosting insiders’ wealth. What it could mean for employees holding the stock

CNBC: Investing

Tech employees who are at the right company at the right time may find themselves to be millionaires on paper. They face critical decisions before they cash in.

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What Legal Trends are Impacting MicroCap Issuers in 2024?

JD Supra: Mergers

The legal and regulatory landscape for MicroCap investing is ever-evolving, including challenges involving compliance with the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and securities exchanges including Nasdaq and NYSE. Procopio Capital Markets and Securities practice leader Christopher Tinen addressed several key issues impacting MicroCap investors in 2024 in a live panel discussion at the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Las Vegas on April 30, 2024.

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Forrester Names Cisco a Leader in OT Security

Cisco: M&A

Securing industrial networks is top of mind. Cisco’s comprehensive OT security solution and unified IT/OT security platform is a Leader according to Forrester. Learn what makes Cisco stand apart in this market.

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Opening Up the Business Partner Time Capsule: Partnership Lessons Shared by Owners and Investors

JD Supra: Mergers

Hindsight can be a wonderful thing, especially if hard-earned lessons are adopted by others who are willing to learn from past mistakes. When private company owners and investors share with me some of the wisdom they have gained from their past dealings with business partners, they often cite the same three mistakes they made in relationships with their partners.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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From “Hello World” to “Hi AI”

Cisco: M&A

Simply put, AI will change the way you design, manage, and optimize networks, just as automation once did. Go beyond the buzz and build the AI skills you need to meet the challenges of the future.

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Why Employment Counsel Need a Seat at the Table for All M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

While it is undisputed that a talented corporate transaction attorney is critical to the success of a deal, it is also imperative that an integral member of the transaction team include a seasoned employment attorney, particularly on the buyer-side of a merger or acquisition. This article addresses some of the top most costly employment issues that a skilled employment attorney will be able to identify during the diligence process.

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Cisco Secure Connect: The Turn-Key SASE Solution for Managed Service Providers

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Secure Connect stands out as a turnkey Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offering that simplifies the deployment and management of multi-customer SASE environments. Discover why MSPs should consider Cisco Secure Connect for their service offerings.

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New U.S. Education Department Rules Will Affect University Mergers, Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) finalized new regulations last year that will take effect on July 1, 2024, directly impacting mergers and acquisitions involving higher education institutions. Specifically, the regulatory package will 1) adjust the minimum financial requirements in a change in control transaction and 2) identify the circumstances in which new owners must….

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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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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Cisco: M&A

As we strive to build an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to improve inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco employees is essential.

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Private Market Talks: Navigating PE Realization and Structuring Products for Wealthy Individuals with Hg Capital

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode, we’re joined by Steven Batchelor and Martina Sanow of Hg Capital, one of the largest and most successful private equity firms in the world. Specializing in technology, financial services software, and healthcare software companies in Europe and North America, Hg manages approximately $65 billion in funds and supports a portfolio of about 50 businesses worth an aggregate enterprise value of over $140 billion.

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Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia price target hike, JPMorgan says buy e-commerce stock

CNBC: Investing

A chip giant and an e-commerce company were among the names being talked about by analysts on Tuesday.

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Rebooting Europe’s Sustainable Growth and Connectivity with Cisco’s Policy Roadmap

Cisco: M&A

Cisco’s vision for Europe's digital strategy sets out 10 tech policies focusing on sustainable growth, leveraging AI and securing cyberspace, skills, partnerships for innovation, and importantly, connectivity for all.

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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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Time for Class 2024

Tyton Partners

Time for Class 2024 identifies gaps in digital learning in higher education with data gathered from 3,000+ admins, instructors, and students.

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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Nvidia, Uber, Shopify, Tesla, Ford, Alphabet, Pepsi, Broadcom & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Cboe and FTSE Russell collaborate to innovate digital asset derivatives

The TRADE

Cboe Global Markets has expanded its collaboration with FTSE Russell to drive product innovation in the digital assets space. The new development builds on an existing relationship between the two firms, leveraging their combined expertise to develop new derivatives products. This could potentially start with cash-settled index options tied to the FTSE Bitcoin Index and the FTSE Ethereum Index.

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Christy Goldsmith Romero Is Front-Runner to Lead F.D.I.C.

The New York Times: Banking

The front-runner for the bank regulatory job is Christy Goldsmith Romero, a member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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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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FINBOURNE extends integration with Taskize to enhance post-trade efficiency

The TRADE

Investment data management solutions provider FINBOURNE Technology has expanded its integration with Taskize to enhance post-trade operational efficiency. Taskize allows organisations to manage their post-trade operational workflows more effectively by connecting people and processes across various organisations, helping resolve IBOR and ABOR post-trade exceptions.

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Sealing the Deal: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to a Profitable Business Sale

Sun Acquisitions

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, there comes a point for many business owners when the prospect of selling their company becomes a reality. Whether prompted by strategic decisions, personal reasons, or market trends, navigating the mergers and acquisitions process can be both exhilarating and daunting. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, entrepreneurs can maximize the profitability of their business sales.

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LCH SA names new head of CDSClear and head of DigitalAssetClear

The TRADE

LSEG’s Continental European clearing house LCH SA has appointed Marcus Robinson head of CDSClear and head of DigitalAssetClear. The move follows the departure of Frank Soussan, who previously served as global head of CDSClear and head of SA EquityClear and CommodityClear. Robinson – who previously served as head of strategy for LSEG Post Trade – will lead CDSClear as it enters the next phase of its international expansion, namely across the US, building upon the launch of client clea

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Trio of new Citigroup executives stirs succession talk on Wall Street

Financial Times - Banking

Jane Fraser’s hiring of three new leaders to boost turnaround project prompts speculation one could be next in line

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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?

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DTCC and Cboe Clear Europe to create new OTC cash equities clearing workflow

The TRADE

DTCC and Cboe Clear Europe are set to team up to create a new clearing workflow for OTC cash equities clearing. The new service will bring OTC cash equities trades into Cboe Clear Europe’s cleared environment, which can then be netted against on-exchange transactions for settlement purposes. Creating a link between DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) central matching service, CTM, makes up the first part of the joint initiative.

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Apple poised to beat Nvidia and rest of Magnificent Seven from here, BTIG says

CNBC: Investing

The chart analyst at BTIG says Apple is poised to outperform Nvidia after recently trailing the AI chipmaker.

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BMLL expands kdb+ database offering with INQDATA technology partnership

The TRADE

BMLL has expanded its offering in the kdb+ database through a new technology partnership with cloud-based data solutions provider INQDATA. The deal will combine BMLL’s data collection, cleansing, curation and analytics generation and INQDATA’s data ingestion, storage, management and distribution capabilities. The pair said the joint offering will enhance performance and lower the cost of infrastructure ownership for market participants by removing the need to commit additional data science infra