Thu.Dec 19, 2024

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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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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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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

Deal Lawyers

The November-December issuer of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just sent to the printer. It is also available now online to members of DealLawyers.com who subscribe to the electronic format.

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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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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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The Island of Nevis: A Bright 2025 Beckons

Global Banking & Finance

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the island of Nevis is an undiscovered jewel for investors looking to combine dynamic economic potential with an established tradition of financial stability.

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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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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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The Conversations We Need for Education in 2025

Tyton Partners

At Tyton Partners, we occupy a unique vantage point within the education sector. We act as a strategic partner to leaders of companies, institutions, and nonprofit organizations while also offering context and insights into impact for investors and philanthropists. This vista allows us to observe emerging trends and connections before they fully take shape, providing a lens into the motivations, challenges, and opportunities that define the sector.

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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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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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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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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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Start Your Journey into the Future with Cisco’s AI Solutions Learning Path

Cisco: M&A

Unlock the full potential of AI solutions on Cisco infrastructure. Access Tracks 1-2 of the new AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials Learning Path, available now as in Cisco U. Free.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AI in Education Philanthropy: Navigating the 2025 Transition and Beyond 

Tyton Partners

As 2024 draws to a close, education philanthropy faces a watershed moment. With a presidential transition approaching and potential changes to federal AI policy looming , as well as the nomination of Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education, philanthropic leaders must chart a course through unprecedented uncertainty. Their decisions in the coming months will help determine whether AI technologies narrow or widen educational inequities.

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

CNBC: Investing

The Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped its 10-day losing streak on Thursday, but the gain was a narrow one. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Friday.

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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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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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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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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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Banzai Completes Acquisition of OpenReel, Expects to Exceed $10.0 Million 2024 Revenue Guidance

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (Banzai or the Company), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced acquisition of OpenReel , a leading digital video creation platform.

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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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VCI Global Embarks on a Strategic Series of Renewable Energy Asset Acquisitions, Starting with a North Macedonia Solar Farm

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (VCI Global or the Company), has signed a term sheet to acquire a solar farm with an estimated capacity of 1.14 megawatts (MW), located in Novo Selo, North Macedonia. The acquisition is valued at approximately US$1.26 million (or approximately 1.2 million) and is subject to due diligence and the signing of a definitive agreement.

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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?