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Printful and Printify ink a merger deal

TechCrunch: M&A

Two veteran European companies in the world of on-demand printing are merging, and you may have not even realized they were separate companies to begin with. Printful and Printify, both startups with Latvian roots providing custom printing services, are coming together as a single company. They are framing the move as a natural fit to […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. With a deep base of well-established and diversified global industrial conglomerates, Seoul is a hotbed for outbound and inbound business, with many countries jostling for its attention.

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Using AI to create a Podcast from an existing Whitepaper

Beyond M&A

Digital transformation is a topic often discussed but rarely fully understood. We recently produced a comprehensive whitepaper to shed light on both the promise and the challenges of digital transformation. It dives deep into the realities of legacy technology, challenging the common notion that it’s merely a hurdle to overcome. Instead, we argue that when approached strategically, legacy systems can serve as valuable assets, offering stability, scalability, and untapped potential.

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The Rise of Convertible Debt: An Alternative Source of Funding for Chinese Issuers

JD Supra: Mergers

In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers. Over the past few months, Chinese technology companies including JD.com, Lenovo, Alibaba and Trip.com have collectively issued convertible bonds totalling US$10.5 billion, with Alibaba’s US$5 billion issuance setting a record for the largest US dollar denominated convertible bond by a Chinese company.

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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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Earnouts: Del. Chancery Says Contract Language Fatal to Seller’s Claims

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the Chancery Court dismissed a variety of contract and tort claims arising out of a dispute over a buyer’s compliance with the terms of an asset purchase agreement.

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Cathie Wood positions for new tech boom - and it doesn't matter who wins the White House

CNBC: Investing

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood thinks both political parties will push for a more conducive environment for innovation.

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Southern District Of New York Grants Preliminary Injunction, Pausing Merger Of Luxury Fashion Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 24, 2024, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) motion for a preliminary injunction, thereby preliminarily enjoining the proposed merger of two luxury fashion companies (the “Defendants”).

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Wall Street Financiers Queue Up for a Chance at Billions in Saudi Oil Cash

The New York Times: Banking

Are you an international business titan on the hunt for billions of dollars of Saudi oil cash? Prepare for “a mind game.

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FTC Issues Notice of Its Withdrawal from Cross-Agency Merger Review Agreement

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on September 27, 2024 unexpectedly withdrew from a recently established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), US Department of Labor (DOL), and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The MOU aimed to enhance interagency coordination in investigating and assessing the impact of proposed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on labor markets.

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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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Barclays says this little-known electronics stock is primed for even more gains ahead thanks to AI

CNBC: Investing

A couple tailwinds related to artificial intelligence could mean more upside ahead for Celestica, according to Barclays.

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What Private Equity Companies Should Know About the SBA’s Proposed Size Standard Recertification Rule

JD Supra: Mergers

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule impacting the ability of small business government contractors to continue performance of set-aside awards following a merger or acquisition. The changes to 13 CFR § 121.404 are of significance to companies such as private equity firms seeking to acquire small business contractors.

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CFE Finance Group acquires 100% of TechStar, a leader in the Metaverse A €6 million investment in the Meta Presence® platform

Global Banking & Finance

CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technologies, strengthening its presence in this strategic and highly innovative sector.

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M&A Market Picking Up Steam: A Look at Q3 Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

There is finally some very good news in terms of M&A activity, with PitchBook reporting that the “M&A recovery is now hitting its stride.” In their Q3 2024 Global M&A Report, PitchBook data shows that in the first three quarters of this year, there was a marked acceleration in global M&A activity, with an impressive 27.6% jump in deal value and 13.3% growth in deal count over last year.

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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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How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

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The Draghi Report: A Blueprint for the EU Competition Commissioner-Designate?

JD Supra: Mergers

The Draghi Report proposes substantial reform in the area of competition law, notably offering a critical assessment of recent policies implemented by the European Commission in merger control and antitrust enforcement. The Report will serve as a potential blueprint for Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, the Competition Commissioner-Designate and the European Commission to shape and execute competition….

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Goldman's election scenario probabilities and how the S&P 500 will react

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street firm outlined four possible scenarios for the U.S. presidential election, and what it could mean for stocks.

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Delaware Court Of Chancery “Barely” Sustains Claims Challenging Representations About Value Of SPAC Shares

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 18, 2024, Vice Chancellor Glasscock of the Delaware Court of Chancery declined to dismiss a putative class action brought by stockholders of special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. II (“MCAD”) against MCAD’s sponsor and alleged controlling stockholder (“Sponsor”), asserting that they breached their fiduciary duties in connection with MCAD’s acquisition of a digital therapeutics company in a so-called “deSPAC” merger.

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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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The DÉKUPLE Group expands internationally with a majority stake in GUD.berlin

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The DÉKUPLE Group expands internationally with a majority stake in GUD.berlin Paris, November 6, 2024 (8:00 am) - The DÉKUPLE Group, a leader in.

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European Competition Law Newsletter – November 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

European Commission Imposes Fine for Collusion to Prevent Competing Entry - On 23 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) announced a fine totaling €48.7 million on České dráhy (ČD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), the Czech and Austrian rail incumbents, for infringing EU competition law rules by colluding to prevent a new entrant. The EC emphasised that attractive rail passenger services are key to reducing the EU’s carbon footprint, and the collusion limited the development of.

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Groupe Prime Drink annonce la reprise de la négociation de ses actions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MONTRÉAL, 05 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Prime Drink Corp. (CSE : PRME) (« PRIME » ou la « Société ») est heureuse d’annoncer la reprise de la négociation de ses actions aujourd’hui.

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Protecting REITs under Maryland Law

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the past decade, Maryland-incorporated real estate investment trusts ("REITs") have been under increasing pressure to eliminate or reduce defenses against unsolicited takeovers. Boards have been declassified, directors are now often required to be elected by majority vote, rights plans have expired or been redeemed and stockholders have been provided the concurrent power to amend bylaws, among other examples.

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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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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Microsoft, Palantir, Eli Lilly, Broadcom, Krispy Kreme, Live Nation & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday.

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MAC/MAE clauses: English Commercial Court delivers guidance in the context of $1.2 billion mining dispute

JD Supra: Mergers

The English High Court has held that a geotechnical event ("GE") at a mine in Brazil did not engage the material adverse effect ("MAE") clause in an SPA, pursuant to which two mines in Brazil were being sold for $1.2 billion. As a result, the purchaser had wrongfully relied on the MAE clause when terminating the SPA and refusing to complete the purchase.

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Plato Partnership proposes new standards for tackling market outages

The TRADE

Not-for-profit member organisation Plato Partnership has announced new standards for managing cash equities market outages. Mike Bellaro, chief executive at Plato Partnership The new standards have been developed by Plato member firms with discussions having taken place between European exchanges including Deutsche Börse, Euronext, SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq OMX.

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What would a merger between Vodafone and Three mean for customers?

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

If the competition watchdog does approve the tie-up, we should get huge investment in 5G and a promise to commit to existing prices The competition watchdog has said it could give the proposed £15bn merger between the telecoms companies Vodafone and Three the green light , provided they agree to certain conditions. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been looking into the deal to protect customers from price rises to their mobile tariffs and to make sure competition in the telecoms m

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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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Harnessing artificial intelligence on future trading desks

The TRADE

How is trading talent set to evolve going forward? The future trading talent has a different educational background than what has been the norm for decades. Future traders will possess more technical skillsets and they will have quantitative and mathematical backgrounds. This shift has already taken place over the course of several years, and the trend will only continue for many years to come while the industry expands into the technological space.

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Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The major averages each rose at least 1% on Tuesday as investors awaited results of the U.S. election. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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Competition regulator’s backing for Vodafone-Three merger is a fair call

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

CMA’s new pragmatism over having three UK mobile operators will provide more genuine competition than the current setup Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog What could UK merger mean for customers? Compare and contrast. Back in September, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had a big grumble about Vodafone and Three’s plan to merge their UK mobile operations.

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