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Private Equity Deal Activity Review & 2025 Outlook

JD Supra: Mergers

Despite initial expectations for a strong rebound in M&A activity driven by pent-up demand, private equity managers saw a slower recovery in 2024 than initially expected, with improvement in the latter half of the year.

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Elon Musk ripped a company for storing government records in a mine. Now, DOGE may give Iron Mountain a boost

CNBC: Investing

The company said that other parts of its business can benefit from efficiency initiatives after Musk pointed out how it processes retirement applications.

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Client Alert: The Future of Payments: Key Trends and Regulatory Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded finance, and digital assets is transforming the financial landscape, requiring companies to stay ahead of these developments to remain competitive.

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M&A Readiness Checklist: They’re From the (Canadian) Govt. & They’re Here to Help!

Deal Lawyers

I recently stumbled across an M&A readiness checklist put out by Canada’s export credit agency, Export Development Canada.

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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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Antitrust and M&A: Is Everything Old New Again?

JD Supra: Mergers

With every change in administration, businesses and practitioners wonder what the new administration will mean for antitrust enforcement in the United States. Speculation was at fever pitch four years ago, after Democratic officials expressed the view that antitrust enforcement had languished and needed revival.

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This software AI play is breaking down and in for more pain, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

David Keller breaks down the charts in ServiceNow.

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Activism: Private Equity Dry Powder to Fuel Activist Strategies & Responses

Deal Lawyers

This Paul Weiss memo discusses a variety of factors that may cause activist strategies to evolve over the course of the coming year.

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UAE announces new thresholds for merger filings

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Arab Emirates enacted a new competition law in December 2023, which revamped the country's merger control regime and adopted a turnover-based threshold in addition to a market-share threshold. The UAE government has now issued a ministerial decree providing the details of these thresholds.

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CVS gets an upgrade to buy from Leerink Partners after pharmacy operator's strong earnings

CNBC: Investing

CVS Health has more room to run even as the broader health care segment remains troubled, according to Leerink Partners.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Nautic Acquires Proud Moments From Audax

JD Supra: Mergers

Nautic Partners has acquired Proud Moments ABA from Audax Private Equity, according to a news release. Proud Moments, founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, is a national provider of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy to children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.

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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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Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.

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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Private Equity Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

After a subdued 2023 during which it was challenging for private equity (PE) to raise debt financing as a result of elevated interest rates and a difficult syndicated lending market, 2024 featured a material shift in the global credit landscape.

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Morgan Stanley pays Ted Pick $34mn in his first year as chief executive

Financial Times - Banking

Wall Street rivals were given heftier pay packages

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UK Payment Systems Regulator publishes compliance monitoring framework

JD Supra: Mergers

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published a policy statement (PS25/2) on its new compliance monitoring framework, setting out the scope of its monitoring work, its approach to compliance monitoring and how, in practice, it will monitor the parties that it regulates.

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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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BMO says buy these U.S. stocks whose large domestic revenues are insulated from tariffs

CNBC: Investing

A fresh round of trade concerns and their effect on profits loomed over investors on Thursday.

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Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Paragon 28

JD Supra: Mergers

Zimmer Biomet recently announced entering a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Paragon 28. Under the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will pay $13.00 per share, valuing Paragon 28 at approximately $1.1 billion.

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Robinhood's fourth-quarter crypto surge could bode well for Coinbase results, Needham says

CNBC: Investing

"We are expecting a strong Q4 from COIN after HOOD posted better than expected results," Needham analyst John Todaro said.

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2025 #2

JD Supra: Mergers

Federal Judge Clarifies Scope of TRO Enjoining Federal Spending Freeze - As we recentlyoutlined, on January 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnellissued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocks the federal funding freeze outlined in the now-rescinded January 27, 2025, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)directive(Directive).On February 10, 2025, Judge McConnellclarifiedthe scope of his TRO, explaining that it prohibits all categorical pauses or freezes in obligations or.

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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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Five states that are tops in financial strength, per Morgan Stanley. What it means for investors seeking tax-free income

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley Investment Management recently issued a ranking of the 50 states and Puerto Rico, based on their financial strength.

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The Alkaline Water Company Announces Strategic Equipment Acquisition Letter of Intent

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with FZA Note Buyers LLC for a strategic equipment acquisition.

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GE Vernova is a buy as energy demand grows, Baird says

CNBC: Investing

Shares have advanced about 12% in 2025.

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Introducing Log-in With Razorpay

Razorpay

The digital marketplace thrives on convenience. Yet, a surprising number of e-commerce transactions falter at the checkout stage, often due to the seemingly simple requirement of account creation. According to Baymard Institute, a leading e-commerce research firm, as many as 26% of online shoppers abandon their carts due to mandatory registration. This friction not only translates to lost revenue but also represents a missed opportunity to cultivate lasting customer relationships.

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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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Robinhood is jumping after earnings. Here’s what analysts had to say

CNBC: Investing

Robinhood shares surged on Thursday after its latest quarterly results, and analysts are growing more bullish on the stock as a result.

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Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Demaria Electric Motor Services, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Combination Adds to IPSs Leading Electromechanical Services Network in California and Western United States Combination Adds to IPSs Leading Electromechanical Services Network in California and Western United States

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Honda’s $60B merger with Nissan falls apart

TechCrunch: M&A

The $60 billion mega-merger between Honda and Nissan has been called off, in part because of Nissan’s “pride and insufficient alarm about its predicament,” writes Reuters, citing half a dozen sources. The report hints at bad blood on both sides, saying the development also ties to Honda abruptly revising the terms of the merger and […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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GCL and RF Acquisition Corp. Complete Business Combination, GCL to Commence Trading on Nasdaq Under Ticker “GCL” and Announces Bell Ringing to Commemorate Listing

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

GCL & RF Acquisition Corp.

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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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CyberArk snaps up Zilla Security for up to $175M

TechCrunch: M&A

Identity security company CyberArk has acquired identity governance and administration (IGA) platform Zilla Security in a deal worth up to $175 million. The transaction consists of a $165 million cash portion and an additional $10 million “earn-out” which is payable upon meeting certain milestones — it can be seen as an incentive for the founders […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Wabash Acquires TrailerHawk.ai to Enhance Trailers as a Service Offering with Advanced Cargo Security Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

This acquisition brings TrailerHawk.ai Founder and CEO Brett Suma to Wabash to lead the development and scaling of innovative solutions tailored to logistics providers This acquisition brings TrailerHawk.

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Seagate acquires Intevac, which makes equipment for hard disk drives, for $119M

TechCrunch: M&A

Seagate, the data storage company, has announced its intent to acquire Intevac, a hard drive equipment producer, in an all-cash deal worth $119 million. Seagate said on Thursday that it’ll pay $4 per share in a tender offer for Intevac, which is publicly traded. Seagate will initially purchase a minimum of “at least one share […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP : Form 8.3 - Direct Line Insurance Group 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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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?