Thu.Jun 13, 2024

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Understanding Client Motivations: Key to Making a Significant Impact

JD Supra: Mergers

Jeff Faulkner, co-founder of the International Succession Planning Association, speaks about the challenges that arise when transferring ownership of a business to the next generation. In the video, he points out the limitation of gifting without paying gift taxes in the United States and how it can make the transfer of business stock to the next generation difficult.

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Employment opportunity and the road not taken

H. Friedman Search

This week I want you to think about a deceptively simple question: Why are people reluctant to talk to a recruiter about an employment opportunity? It’s a straightforward question, but the answer can be quite complex. I am very fortunate to be recognized as an expert in the field of Public Finance. As a result, calls frequently come into my office, so I do very little outbound cold calling.

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EU Launches First In-Depth M&A Investigation Under Foreign Subsidies Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission is inquiring into a United Arab Emirates-based company just months after its first investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation of various Chinese companies participating in EU tenders.

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Post-Closing Adjustments: Del. Chancery Interprets Working Capital True-Up Language

Deal Lawyers

In CURO Intermediate Hldgs. v. Sparrow Purchaser, LLC, (Del. Ch.; 6/24), the Chancery Court was recently called upon to interpret an asset purchase agreement’s working capital adjustment provision.

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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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Delaware Court of Chancery Clarifies “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” in Earn-Out Provisions

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 30, 2024, in Himawan, et al. v. Cephalon, Inc., et al., the Delaware Court of Chancery held that the defendant acquiror complied with its contractual obligations to use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve certain milestones under the “earn-out” provision of the merger agreement.

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New Bill Would Empower California AG to Curtail Healthcare Private Equity Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Earlier this year, California Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Wood and Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta sponsored and introduced California Assembly Bill (AB) 3129, which would subject a large swath of healthcare transactions and management arrangements involving private equity groups and hedge funds to new notice, review and approval requirements by the California AG.

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Bolster SaaS Security Posture Management with Zero Trust Architecture

Cisco: M&A

According to AppOmni’s 2023 State of SaaS Security report, 79% of organizations reported a SaaS security incident during the preceding 12-month period. As enterprises incrementally store and process more sensitive data in SaaS applications, it is no surprise that the security of these applications has come into greater focus.

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Takeaways From the Delaware Court of Chancery’s First Dismissal of MultiPlan-style SPAC Challenge

JD Supra: Mergers

Since the Delaware Court of Chancery’s January 2022 decision in In re MultiPlan Corp. Stockholders Litigation,1 plaintiffs in Delaware had enjoyed a long and unbroken string of motion to dismiss victories in suits alleging that the directors and sponsors of a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) breached their fiduciary duties by making misleading disclosures in advance of a de-SPAC transaction.

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Operationalizing our custom “SOC in a Box” at the RSA Conference 2024

Cisco: M&A

Cisco engineers often face the challenge of setting up a Security Operations Center in two days at global events. Aditya Sankar explains the process with our “SOC in a Box” in this blog.

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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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Blue Ridge buys TSC

JD Supra: Mergers

Blue Ridge Associates (“Blue Ridge”), a third party administrator (TPA) for ESOP and qualified retirement plan benefits, announced that they have acquired Tax Sheltered Compensation, Inc. (“TSC”). By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

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Bank of America says Broadcom could join Nvidia in the 'trillionaires club'

CNBC: Investing

The chipmaker's strong semiconductor demand could aid the firm in becoming a trillion-dollar company, according to BofA.

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Client Alert: Declaration of Non-Independents: A Survey of Non-Independent Directors at S&P 500 Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

Board composition remains a critical issue for public companies as investors and other stakeholders evaluate the skills, qualifications, and background of directors. It is well-known that stock exchange rules generally only require that a company’s board contains a majority of independent directors, with the exception of controlled companies. However, after these bare requirements, a board has substantial latitude to select its nominees, including non-independent directors.

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Big Tech’s A.I. Takeover and the Slow Death of Silicon Valley Innovation

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The leading companies are co-opting Silicon Valley’s traditional cycle of disruption.

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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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OHCA Proposes Amendments to its Cost and Market Impact Review Program

JD Supra: Mergers

Only two months after California’s cost and market impact review (CMIR) regime began to require notice of certain healthcare-related transactions, the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has already proposed several amendments (Amendments) to the regulations. To recap, the CMIR regulations as currently in effect require that health care entities (HCEs) notify OHCA of transactions meeting certain materiality thresholds at least ninety days prior to closing, as discussed in depth in our.

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Top Takeaways from the Cisco Live 2024 DevNet Zone: AI, Programmability, and More

Cisco: M&A

See how Cisco DevNet provides the resources and community automation engineers need to leveraging AI when building smarter, more efficient solutions.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Tenex Capital Acquires Behavioral Innovations From Shore Capital

JD Supra: Mergers

Tenex Capital Management has acquired Behavioral Innovations (BI) from Shore Capital Partners, according to a news release. BI, founded in 2000 and based in Dallas, is provider of center-based applied behavior analysis therapy to early intervention children with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disabilities.

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Miners are selling their bitcoin again as the cryptocurrency struggles to hold on to $70,000

CNBC: Investing

Signs of miner capitulation are emerging as bitcoin wrestles with the $70,000 level.

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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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Preparation is Key When Selling a Business: What to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

After years of dedication to building a business, the time has come to consider selling. The process of selling can be complex, but taking the time to prepare before listing a business for sale or engaging with potential buyers will make the process smoother. Thoroughly preparing the business for sale establishes a strong foundation for negotiations, reflects well on the company, and streamlines the due diligence process for potential buyers— making the business a more attractive acquisition.

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Education 4.0: The Role of AI in Transforming Education

Cisco: M&A

UNESCO's latest report finds many hurdles to better education worldwide. As we seek an Education 4.0 environment, can AI make a difference?

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UK CMA Receives Enhanced Merger Control, Enforcement Powers Through Landmark Legislation

JD Supra: Mergers

Shortly before the UK Parliament was prorogued on 30 May 2024, the long-awaited Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024.

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Embracing New Additions With Cisco’s Child Bonding Leave

Cisco: M&A

With Cisco's Child Bonding Policy and supportive culture, Program Manager Wallid S. was there with and for his family for the birth of his fourth child.

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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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Oil prices could drop to $60 per barrel in 2025 as world faces 'substantial surplus,' Citi says

CNBC: Investing

In Citi's most bearish scenario, Brent prices would drop below $50 per barrel by the end of 2025

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Kepler Cheuvreux’s KCx goes live on A2X Markets

The TRADE

Kepler Cheuvreux’s execution division KCx has connected to South African exchange A2X Markets, through a partnership with Peresec. The exchange was developed using technology from Aquis, with plans in place to utilise additional features such as periodic auctions, Market-on-Close (MOC) cross and Large-in-Scale (LIS). The move bolsters KCx’s presence in South Africa, alongside boosting the platform’s ability to source liquidity in hard-to-find securities, which will help improve executions for cl

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Goldman sees price wars coming to restaurants and gives 6 stocks that can still thrive

CNBC: Investing

Chipotle, Starbucks and Sweetgreen are among the investment bank's buy-rated picks.

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The Power of Three: Hector Castro, Daniel Benarroch, Gabriel Sultan Lead Equity Lending Solutions to the Top

Global Banking & Finance

The Power of Three: Hector Castro, Daniel Benarroch, Gabriel Sultan Lead Equity Lending Solutions to the Top The co-founders strategic approach led to the company’s remarkable success amidst unprecedented challenges. Resilience and integrity. Hector Castro, one of the three co-founders of Equity Lending Solutions, credits these attributes for their financial company’s unprecedented rise.

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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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Revelations from Cisco Live: The Future of AI and Integrated Security

Cisco: M&A

This year, integrated security and AI took center stage. This is not surprising as it represents some of the largest growth opportunities over the next 24 months and what is top of mind for many of our customers.

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The Exit Blueprint: Navigating Your Business’s Successful Sale Journey

Sun Acquisitions

In the dynamic world of business, there comes a time when entrepreneurs contemplate the prospect of selling their ventures. Whether it’s due to retirement, a desire for a new challenge, or seizing a timely opportunity, the sale of a business is a critical decision that requires careful planning and execution. This blog post will delve into “The Exit Blueprint,” offering a step-by-step guide that distinguishes itself from more general discussions on business sales in mergers and

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Lead the Card Innovation with Razorpay- Go CVV-less now

Razorpay

Convenience for your customers can translate into 4% higher conversions for you. Your customers love the thrill of browsing for hours and adding items to their cart. However, when it comes to checkout, they want to breeze through it. Every click counts, especially for card payments. But also, the fewer clicks, the better it is for your business. So, why not offer your customers a checkout experience so seamless that they don’t even need to remember their CVV?