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FTC and DOJ Seek Public Help Identifying “Serial Acquisition Strategy” Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced on Thursday, May 23, that they are expanding their search for businesses using “roll up” strategies to consolidate competitors and reduce competition across the U.S. economy. Previously, the agencies had primarily focused their efforts on the healthcare industry, but this latest joint Request for Information invites members of the public to submit “examples” of companies using a “serial

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Redpanda acquires Benthos to expand its end-to-end streaming data platform

TechCrunch: M&A

Redpanda has already integrated Benthos into its own service and has made it the core technology of its new Redpanda Connect service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Preparing for the Future of Health Care Antitrust Scrutiny

JD Supra: Mergers

Now, more than ever, health care organizations are facing complex antitrust issues as their mergers/acquisitions, hiring, contracting, and private funding are being scrutinized by the federal and state governments. Proper planning for any competitive initiative, including day-to-day decisions, is essential to avoid potential antitrust risks.

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Filing shows Salesforce paid $419M to buy Spiff in February

TechCrunch: M&A

Salespeople live and die by commissions. It's no surprise, then, that Salesforce paid a premium to buy a platform that simplifies managing commissions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Private Equity Roll-Ups: Court Dismisses Welsh Carson from Roll-Up Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) push against private equity roll-ups has hit a snag. On May 14, 2024, US District Judge Kenneth Hoyt of the Southern District of Texas granted a motion to dismiss filed by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson), while denying the motion to dismiss filed by co-defendant US Anesthesia Partners (USAP). Judge Hoyt found that the FTC had not adequately alleged that Welsh Carson “is violating” or “is about to violate” antitrust laws, as required under.

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Shifting the Burden: Proposed Changes to Merger Reviews in Canada

JD Supra: Mergers

Canadian businesses may soon face tougher standards in merger review if amendments being considered by the government to include “structural presumptions” and more onerous remedy standards in merger reviews are passed into law.

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Revolutionizing Education in South Australia: Strong Networks, Strong Learning

Cisco: M&A

The South Australian Department for Education collaborates with Cisco Meraki to transform education statewide by implementing robust network solutions that enhance learning opportunities, especially in remote areas.

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The Next Chapter in the Serial: U.S. Antitrust Agencies Heighten Focus on Roll-Up Strategies

JD Supra: Mergers

Serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies are facing intense scrutiny as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division request public comment on how these types of transactions impact competition in “any sector or industry” of the U.S. economy, including “housing, agriculture, defense, cybersecurity, distribution, construction, aftermarket/repair, and professional services markets.

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Nvidia has one customer accounting for a fifth of revenue, and UBS has a guess on who it is

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia, the red-hot chipmaker that sells advanced processors to enable artificial intelligence technology, may have a customer bigger than anyone else.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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[Podcast] Episode 50: Activism and EBEC

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, David Teigman, partner in the Tax Department and a member of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, Josh Apfelroth, partner in the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Nick LaSpina, senior counsel in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group discuss shareholder activism in the public company context and more specifically within the framework of executive compensation.

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Make Your Buildings Smarter with Cisco Spaces Cloud

Cisco: M&A

See how Cisco Spaces lets your existing network infrastructure become a sensor that allows you to extract network data to make your buildings smarter.

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Use of Add-On Acquisitions in PE Is Likely to Continue

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the past several years, sponsors have increasingly relied on add-on acquisitions to increase the value of their portfolio company investments. As EBITDA and revenue multiples on larger platform acquisitions increased through 2021 and into the early part of 2022, many sponsors turned to consolidation and “buy and build” strategies, characterized by using smaller add-on acquisitions with lower price multiples to build value.

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The small-cap slump is getting historically long. Here's what needs to change for a rebound

CNBC: Investing

The Russell 2000 has gone more than 600 trading days without a record high, dating back to November 2021. Interest rates and earnings growth are key factors.

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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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Should We ‘Second’ That? A ‘Top Ten’ Due Diligence Checklist for the Litigation Finance Secondaries Market

JD Supra: Mergers

Given the recent growth of the secondaries market in the litigation finance space, Secondary Investors should consider how to best approach their review of potential transactions. In addition to the economics of a given investment, there are key legal issues Secondary Investors should consider.

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This software stock is quietly one of the best tech stocks of the decade and Bank of America sees more gains ahead

CNBC: Investing

Cadence Design Systems is a "high-quality growth compounder" that's "well levered to AI," analyst Vivek Arya said.

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CFIUS Developments Counsel Caution for In-bound U.S. Investment

JD Supra: Mergers

With an eye towards preserving and expanding the gatekeeper role in national security, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has issued proposed rules to strengthen enforcement.

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E80 Group secures its AGVs with Cisco industrial solutions and Italtel system integration

Cisco: M&A

Picture a factory floor. The air hangs heavy, thick with the metallic tang of machinery and the oil that keeps it all turning. Every square foot seems to be utilized. Rows of hulking machines dominate the space. Between them are narrow pathways that workers and machines must navigate.

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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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These dividend payers helped lift the Dow to fresh heights. How you would have fared if you bought and held them

CNBC: Investing

The Dow's recent climb to 40,000 teaches investors a valuable lesson about compounding returns with the right dividend payers.

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Inspiring Innovation at Cisco Live Las Vegas 2024

Cisco: M&A

To assist you in this journey at Cisco Live, and beyond, is the Partner Launch Experience. This curated launch experience takes you through all the exciting announcements.

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Younan Properties Signals Start of Recovery in Office Market with Strategic Acquisition of High-Rise in Phoenix

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Phoenix Office-Using Employment Is 5.1% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels Phoenix Office-Using Employment Is 5.

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Your guide to Wall Street analyst research and how to use it like the investing pros

CNBC: Investing

Analysts evaluate companies and issue recommendations to help investors – mostly institutions – make informed decisions.

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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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A coordinated integration of chatbots across trade lifecycle on the cards, says whitepaper

The TRADE

Looking ahead to the future of automation, chat strategies present a tangible way to automate across the trading lifecycle, claims recent whitepaper from live data sharing and workflow automation services provider, ipushpull. The whitepaper includes insights from senior individuals at firms including Kepler Cheuvreux, Microsoft, and SIX around how their own chat strategies are evolving.

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GE-spinoff GE Vernova is gaining momentum on three key energy transition themes

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley says GE Vernova is in prime position to benefit from an 'energy transition trifecta.

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Managing Firewall complexity and Augmenting Effectiveness with AIOps for Cisco Firewall

Cisco: M&A

Explore how AIOps revolutionizes Cisco Firewall management, enhancing security, reducing downtime, and maximizing ROI with intelligent, automated solutions.

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The charts say more pain for Salesforce could be ahead in the short-term before bottoming

CNBC: Investing

David Keller tries to find a bottom in the charts following Salesforce's big decline Thursday.

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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?

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Wall Street Lands on India, Looking for Profits It Can’t Find in China

The New York Times: Banking

Stock markets in Mumbai have surged as big global investors hope India can become a source of growth. It won’t be so easy.

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Clorox and these other stocks are on the verge of marking a death cross chart pattern

CNBC: Investing

Watch these stocks that may be poised for a pullback as they near a worrying chart pattern.

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Cansortium and RIV Capital Announce Business Combination

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Combined Company’s footprint will provide access to Florida, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania, with significant growth potential and future regulatory catalysts in all four states

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