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European Commission’s Revised Guidance on Market Definition Will Make It Easier to Allege Mergers Will “Significantly Impede Effective Competition”

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission’s (“Commission”) substantially revised Market Definition Notice (“Revised Notice”) will make it significantly easier for it to allege that mergers and other transactions (“mergers”) are likely to “significantly impede effective competition.”.

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Disclosure: SEC Sanctions SPAC for Non-Disclosure of Preliminary Merger Negotiations

Deal Lawyers

Deciding whether a public company needs to disclose preliminary merger negotiations is always a challenging process, but the SEC recently announced an enforcement proceeding against a SPAC that serves as a reminder that getting that decision wrong can have a significant downside.

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Antitrust M&A Snapshot - Q4 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

IN THIS FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE - UNITED STATES - New Merger Guidelines Released - The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) issued their updated Merger Guidelines on December 18, 2023. The new guidelines include several potential enforcement theories from the prior guidelines but also introduce new concepts not addressed in prior versions.

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The Managed Services Surge: Insights from Cisco Live EMEA

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Live EMEA 2024 is now in the books—what an incredible four days! The atmosphere was alive with the anticipation of the innovation and opportunity that lies ahead of us.

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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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M&A in 2024: How to Prepare for HSR Filings in a Year of Antitrust Uncertainty

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a proposed rule that would dramatically change, and increase the burden of, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the “HSR Act”) pre-merger antitrust filings. Many observers expect these rules to become effective by summer of 2024. However, the exact nature of the final rules, and when they will become effective, remain uncertain.

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Was the richest person in the world overpaid?

JD Supra: Mergers

Chancellor Kathleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery grappled with this question in a recent derivative lawsuit challenging Tesla’s performance-based equity award with a potential USD55.8 billion maximum value and USD2.6bn grant date fair value to Tesla CEO Elon Musk (the “2018 Grant”).

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Higher rates raising ‘downside risks’ for regional banks, warns Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

Higher-for-longer interest rates could squeeze margins and pressure capital levels in a sector still reeling from the March regional banking crisis last year.

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Europe Energy and Infrastructure M&A: Risks and Opportunities in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation contributed to a subdued deals market in 2023. There was, however, no shortage of M&A highlights across the energy and infrastructure sectors, including the year’s two largest transactions. Originally published in IFLR, February 2024.

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China’s Investors Are Losing Faith in Its Markets and Economy

The New York Times: Banking

As their losses pile up, Chinese investors are losing confidence not only in the stock market but in the government’s ability to turn the economy around.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions for Private Companies Considering a Reverse Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

*This piece appears in PitchBook’s 2023 Annual US VC Valuations Report. We believe this is the wrong question—we view a reverse merger as "going public" during your cross-over round, rather than as an alternative to an IPO.

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Michael Burry of ‘The Big Short’ fame buys Amazon, Alphabet and a dozen other new stocks

CNBC: Investing

Michael Burry, best known for calling the subprime mortgage crisis, added several new stocks in Q4, including Big Tech names Amazon and Alphabet.

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Discover Your Boundaries – The European Commission's revised Market Definition Notice

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission (“Commission”) has unveiled its eagerly anticipated revision of the Market Definition Notice (the “Notice”), a landmark event since its original issuance in 1997. This significant update reflects the profound societal and technological transformations that have reshaped the marketplace over the last quarter-century, with a particular focus on the digital revolution's rapid acceleration.

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These oil companies could be the next takeover targets in Permian Basin after Diamondback deal

CNBC: Investing

Dealmaking is expected to continue in 2024 as dwindling real estate in the Permian Basin puts pressure on companies to snatch what is up for grabs.

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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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Litestream Ventures unveils plans for ‘click-to-invest’ TV series  

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Litestream Ventures has revealed plans for an upcoming ‘click-to-invest’ TV series for startups and scaleups focusing on climate change and sustainability. The venture media firm is hoping the series, which is currently in development, will challenge the likes of Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den by championing innovators addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Japan’s Economy Slips Into Recession and to No. 4 in Global Ranking

The New York Times: Banking

A slowdown in consumer and business spending held Japan back at the end of last year, with the economy contracting for the second straight quarter.

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Baupost's Seth Klarman dumps Coinbase and other stocks in the fourth quarter

CNBC: Investing

The hedge fund dumped several stocks entirely in the fourth quarter, while trimming some of its biggest holdings, including Alphabet, a filing to the SEC said.

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Workforce analytics provider Sapience Analytics grabs investment from Kayne Anderson Growth Capital

PE Hub

Sapience was founded in 2009. The post Workforce analytics provider Sapience Analytics grabs investment from Kayne Anderson Growth Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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AI is changing the cybersecurity industry. Why these two stocks look best positioned to capitalize

CNBC: Investing

These companies look best positioned to benefit as cyberattacks using artificial intelligence grow more sophisticated.

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Oak Hill-backed Petauri buys medical marketing agency Force Communications

PE Hub

Petauri is a Nashville-based pharmaceutical services platform. The post Oak Hill-backed Petauri buys medical marketing agency Force Communications appeared first on PE Hub.

Medical 79
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David Tepper's Appaloosa cut exposure to several semiconductor stocks, but bought into one well-known ETF

CNBC: Investing

The hedge fund reduced exposure to several chip names, while opening a stake Cathie Wood's tech fund.

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KKR and Veritas Capital to recap health tech firm Cotiviti

PE Hub

According to the terms of the deal, KKR and Cotiviti's existing backer Veritas will acquire equal ownership stakes in Cotiviti. The post KKR and Veritas Capital to recap health tech firm Cotiviti appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Leverage the Power of a Cloud Operating Model to Streamline IT Operations

Cisco: M&A

In the evolving landscape of technology, businesses are navigating through an increasingly complex environment.

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GIP to acquire Eversource Energy’s 50 percent stake in two offshore wind projects

PE Hub

According to the terms of the agreement, Eversource will receive about $1.1 billion at the closing. The post GIP to acquire Eversource Energy’s 50 percent stake in two offshore wind projects appeared first on PE Hub.

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Third Point’s Dan Loeb exits Alphabet, trims Big Tech bets on Amazon and Microsoft

CNBC: Investing

The New York-based hedge fund exited its Alphabet stake, worth about $120 million, entirely in the fourth quarter.

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GTCR-backed Foundation Source snaps up charitable services software provider PG Calc

PE Hub

Foundation Source is a provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions and management services for private foundations. The post GTCR-backed Foundation Source snaps up charitable services software provider PG Calc appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Sundheim's D1 hedge fund shook up its tech exposure, including selling the hottest stock right now

CNBC: Investing

The billionaire investor exited one AI darling amid a flurry of moves within the technology sector.

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Blackstone aims to ‘disrupt historic hiring patterns and help our portfolio companies source quality talent from the widest possible pool’

PE Hub

Joe Baratta founded Career Pathways in 2020. Since then, 50 of Blackstone's portfolio companies have welcomed more than 6,000 untapped talent hires. The post Blackstone aims to ‘disrupt historic hiring patterns and help our portfolio companies source quality talent from the widest possible pool’ appeared first on PE Hub.

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Secure Network Analytics 7.5.0 Launch

Cisco: M&A

Firewall Logs Integration, Expanded Response Management, and Other Enhancements Secure Network Analytics (SNA) Release 7.5.0 is generally available as of January 22, 2024.