Tue.Apr 23, 2024

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Revised Uniform Grants Guidance Reduces Burdens While Encouraging Accessibility and Transparency

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 4, 2024, the White House released a pre-publication final rule substantially updating the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Grants Guidance, which sets the foundational requirements for agencies in making grants and providing other forms of federal financial assistance and will now be known as the “Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance.

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4 Characteristics of a Winning M&A Pipeline 

Midaxo

Building a successful M&A pipeline is challenging. How do the best in the business do it? We asked them. During our recent webinar, “ 4 Steps to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline ,” we discussed the four characteristics that stood out. Implement a Clear Corporate Development Strategy Aligned with Company Goals: The best Corporate Development (Corp Dev) leaders start with a clear understanding of their company’s business strategy from which they derive a clear, actionable inorganic strategy.

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Updates on Saudi Arabia's Regional Headquarters Program

JD Supra: Mergers

Effective January 1, 2024, multinational companies (“MNCs”) intending to do business in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) with a KSA government entities are required to incorporate their regional headquarters (“RHQ”) in KSA. Qualifying RHQs will benefit from a tax incentive program offering a zero percent corporate tax and withholding tax rate for thirty (30) years applied on the RHQ activities, as well as other benefits summarized in this alert.

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In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

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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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Preparing a VC-Backed Company for an Exit Event

JD Supra: Mergers

Initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A exits are the two most common means of achieving liquidity in a private company. This article addresses an acquisition transaction, which requires preparation and oversight that many founders and managers need to learn as they go. Although getting to an M&A exit event is by no means a guarantee, nor is it the desired path for every founder, there are several things that founders and the company management team can do to ensure that the M&A proc

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Doing Life Sciences Deals in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Nearly one hundred life sciences professionals convened at Mintz’s Boston office last week for an event we hosted in partnership with the LES (Licensing Executives Society). I moderated a panel, “Structuring Your Life Sciences Transaction: Licensing vs. M&A vs. Asset Sale,” with business development leaders from GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Locust Walk, and Astria Therapeutics.

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Infinite Reality Acquires the Drone Racing League for $250 Million, Solidifying Position as Global Leader in Immersive Technology & Experiences

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition of the Drone Racing League, the global, premier, professional sports property that merges the digital with the real, will accelerate Infinite Reality’s valuation to $3.5 billion Acquisition of the Drone Racing League, the global, premier, professional sports property that merges the digital with the real, will accelerate Infinite Reality’s valuation to $3.

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Treasury Proposes Enhancements to CFIUS Procedures, Penalties, and Enforcement Authority

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing a new rule updating the mitigation and enforcement provisions of the regulations administered by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

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Buy these 'AI revolutionaries' trading at a discount, Evercore ISI says

CNBC: Investing

AI's productivity potential is similar to the internet and electricity/mass production revolutions, Evercore ISI said. Here's who it thinks should benefit.

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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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UK CMA publishes AI Foundation Models update paper

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has published an “Update Paper” outlining its evolving views on AI foundation models as well as its approach to supporting Government consideration on possible regulation. This comes after the publication of an “Initial Report” in September 2023 and forms part of a broader ongoing work programme on AI connected to the UK’s wider efforts to introduce AI regulation by relying on the powers provided to its current regulatory authorities.

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Earnings this week will be dominated by Big Tech. What analysts expect

CNBC: Investing

Big technology earnings this week could offer a much-needed catalyst for a market under pressure. How the companies perform is a major test.

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Why social mobility should be a board-level priority

Growth Business

By Joe Seddon on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success In the corridors of power within many a boardroom, discussions traditionally orbit around growth, culture, and risk management. Yet, strikingly absent from these conversations is the topic of social mobility — a glaring oversight, given its profound potential to revolutionise these very pillars of business performance.

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A bearish options trade on this health care giant that's starting to show signs of cracking

CNBC: Investing

With broader market indicators showing signs of weakness, The stock is starting to reveal cracks — and the once-strong rally appears to be losing steam.

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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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CCNA in the Age of AI

Cisco: M&A

Believe it or not, it’s been over four years since Cisco last updated the CCNA certification. In the fast-paced world of networking, that is a long time.

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Tesla shares have taken a beating this year. Here's where they could find support, charts show

CNBC: Investing

Tesla recently made new yearly lows with no apparent support level in sight until another 30% lower at the early 2023 bottom of $101.81.

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Open Banking and Cross-Border Payments: Advancements and Challenges

Global Banking & Finance

Open Banking and Cross-Border Payments: Advancements and Challenges As the global financial ecosystem becomes increasingly interconnected, open banking is emerging as a pivotal technology in revolutionizing cross-border payments.

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Buy this little-known Brazilian wholesale retailer with nearly 30% upside, JPMorgan says

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Joseph Giordano upgraded Assaí Atacadista, a wholesale retailer with almost 300 stores in Brazil that trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

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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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Cross-border payments: The key to global business success

Global Banking & Finance

Cross-border payments: The key to global business success Svetlio Todorov, Managing Director, emerchantpay In an international market, smooth cross-border payments processes are critical for businesses wanting to sell to consumers abroad, but expansion also comes with challenges that must be overcome to safeguard success.

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It’s prime time to lock in yields on this tax-free income play, UBS says

CNBC: Investing

Rates won't be coming down until later this year, the bank predicts, and that presents an opportunity to buy municipal bonds now.

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How Cisco is Redefining Security and Our Partner Experience

Cisco: M&A

The past few weeks have solidified for me why I came to Cisco (almost a year ago, which is hard to believe).

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This fund that lets retail traders invest in SpaceX and OpenAI is trading at a massive premium

CNBC: Investing

The Destiny Tech100 is a closed-end fund that has seen heavy trading volume and big swings in its first few weeks on the market.

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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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‘Buy before build’ says UBS AM’s global trading head Lynn Challenger

The TRADE

When asked to assess how to ensure future resilience in an ever-changing market, Lynn Challenger, global head of trading and order generation at UBS asset management, made his case for a new perspective – buying before building. “You don’t need to spend years and a lot of money trying to build […] these technologies exist already, they’re out there.

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Tesla earnings are coming up. Here's what traders are looking for in the report

CNBC: Investing

Shares are down more than 40% in 2024 and reached their lowest level since January 2023 on Monday.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - International Paper Company 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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Tuesday's analyst calls: Solar stock downgraded, video game maker to surge going forward

CNBC: Investing

A solar energy company and a video game maker were highlighted by analysts Tuesday.

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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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Form 8.3 - International Distributions Services Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: General Motors, GE Aerospace, Novartis, JetBlue and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Accrol Group Holdings Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule.

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