Thu.Dec 19, 2024

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Legal Trends in Middle Market M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021.

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November-December Issue of Deal Lawyers Newsletter

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The 2025 IPO Market

JD Supra: Mergers

Are we headed for an IPO rebound in 2025? According to a recent CNBC article, a major window for the IPO market could be opening. They point to prime conditions such as markets at new highs, interest rate stabilization, a strong economy, and of course, the election is now over, and we have a better sense of the new administrations plans moving forward.

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This 'under-the-radar AI name' is set to jump 40% in 2025, says Wedbush's Dan Ives

CNBC: Investing

Ives initiated coverage with an outperform rating on Thursday.

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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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Loan Fund Structures under AIFMD2: ESMA’s Proposals

JD Supra: Mergers

In our recent alert Loan Origination Under AIFMD2: A Guideon loan origination under the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD2), we noted that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would consult on further measures required to implement AIFMD2.

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Chancery Defaulted to Deal Price to Determine the Fair Value of a Privately-Held Corporation in an Appraisal Proceeding

JD Supra: Mergers

Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund III, L.P. v. FairXchange, LLC, C.A. No. 2022-0344-JTL (Del. Ch. July 30, 2024) - In this post-trial appraisal decision, the Court of Chancery determined the fair value of a privately-held startup corporation, and ultimately defaulted to the deal price as the least bad method.

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Press release - SPIE announces the acquisition of AnyLinQ B.V. in The Netherlands

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Cergy, December 20 th , 2024 SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the acquisition of 100% of AnyLinQ B.V. in The Netherlands.

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Staging Your Business for Sale: The Benefits of Having a “Paper Trail” in Place

JD Supra: Mergers

Selling a business often becomes a second full-time job. For first-time sellers, the process can be overwhelming. Often, sellers are perplexed by the volume of document requests and the endless follow up inquiries from buyers legal, accounting and tax advisors.

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EssilorLuxottica and Prada extend eyewear licensing agreement

Global Banking & Finance

MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Prada and eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica said on Thursday they renewed the licensing agreement for the production and worldwide distribution of eyewear under the Prada, Prada Linea Rossa and Miu Miu brands.

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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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No Space for Error: Invalid Indemnity Claim in Asset Transaction Failed to Follow Notice Terms

JD Supra: Mergers

The latest dispute in the asset deal between Spacebridge Inc. and Baylin Technologies Inc.is a stark warning to anyone delivering a notice of indemnification claim against funds held in escrow.

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How to trade the market when volatility spikes

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw describes how he trades during these volatile times.

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Merging Networks, Diverging Practices: The CMA’s Gamble on Investment Promises & Price Caps in Vodafone/Three

JD Supra: Mergers

Following an in-depth Phase II review process lasting almost 14 months from when the CMA launched its preliminary invitation to comment, on 5 December 2024, the CMA conditionally approved the combination of the parties UK businesses into a joint venture. In high-level terms, the impact of this transaction will be to reduce the number of mobile network operators (MNOs) in the UK from four to three.

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Here are Wall Street's favorite Nvidia alternatives for 2025

CNBC: Investing

Even in its December slump, Nvidia is a costly name. CNBC Pro screened for other ideas to consider in the new year.

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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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Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty

The New York Times: Banking

Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates makes it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term.

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Jeffrey Gundlach says increase cash positions as decent yields don't appear to be going away

CNBC: Investing

Investors should be upping their cash positions now that the Federal Reserve is signaling fewer rate cuts next year, says the noted fixed income investor.

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Communiqué de presse - SPIE annonce l’acquisition d’AnyLinQ B.V. aux Pays Bas

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Cergy, le 20 dcembre 2024 SPIE, le leader europen indpendant des services multi-techniques dans les domaines de lnergie et des communications, annonce lacquisition de 100 % de AnyLinQ B.V aux Pays-Bas.

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SoftwareOne to buy Norway’s Crayon in $1.4 billion Microsoft-focused takeover

Global Banking & Finance

By Paul Arnold and Tristan Veyet ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and cash deal which values its Norwegian competitor at $1.4 billion.

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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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Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Switchgear Solutions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

IPS Expands Power Management Services in Southwestern United States IPS Expands Power Management Services in Southwestern United States

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Europe’s STOXX 600 clocks worst day in more than a month after Fed’s hawkish signal

Global Banking & Finance

By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -European stocks fell on Thursday, with the benchmark STOXX recording its biggest single-day drop since early November as investors fled riskier assets after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 1.

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Six environmental sustainability trends for 2025 and beyond

Cisco: M&A

At Cisco, we are steadfast in our goals to both reduce environmental impact and foster resilienceensuring that communities, ecosystems, and industries can adapt, thrive, and sustain themselves in the face of uncertainty. Learn about six sustainability trends expected to emerge in 2025.

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UK’s FTSE 100 slides after Fed’s cautious stance, BoE holds rates

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 dropped to a four-week low on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve projected fewer interest rate cuts than expected in 2025, while the Bank of England kept borrowing costs on hold. The FTSE 100 fell 1.1%, hitting its lowest since Nov. 21, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 lost 0.

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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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LSEG launches historical analytics for bonds via Snowflake

The TRADE

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has gone live with historical analytics powered by Snowflake, offering clients greater detail on bond securities. The new offering combines LSEGs pricing services with Yield Book analytics to create pricing information for around 2.9 million bonds with a 20 year look back period. Regulatory reporting and risk management, security valuation and portfolio analysis, research, index strategy and historical simulations – among other analytics offerings 

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German parliament passes tax relief to offset inflation

Global Banking & Finance

BERLIN (Reuters) – German lawmakers passed a taxation reform on Thursday to combat the burden on households caused by higher inflation, with approval secured by the votes of the former coalition partners and the opposition conservatives.

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This once hot AI-derivative play is plunging. Here's what Wall Street says

CNBC: Investing

This once trendy derivative play on artificial intelligence is suddenly falling on hard times after posting a rough earnings report.

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EU opens probe into Liberty Media’s proposed Dorna Sports acquisition

Global Banking & Finance

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Thursday it had opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed 3.5 billion euro ($3.62 billion) acquisition of Dorna Sports by Liberty Media.

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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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Weather the market storm with this stock demonstrating strong relative strength

CNBC: Investing

David Keller breaks down the surprising recent action in Visa.

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Worldcoin must delete all iris scan data, watchdog says

Global Banking & Finance

MADRID (Reuters) – Sam Altman’s company Worldcoin must delete all iris scanning data collected since the start of the project that has sparked privacy concerns in several countries, Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD said on Thursday.

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FLUENT Completes Acquisition of RIV Capital, Adding New York Retail, Wholesale and Cultivation Operations to its Multi-State Footprint

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Accelerates FLUENTs entry into one of the largest and fastest growing cannabis markets in the world Enables FLUENT banner to expand its retail door.

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