Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Prepare To Be Under the Microscope: Transaction Review Laws in Healthcare and Private Equity M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

A recent wave of state legislation is changing the course of healthcare transactions, and organizations (particularly private equity-backed organizations) that engage in mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry should prepare for increased scrutiny.

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Antitrust: Regulatory Push Leads to Rise in Abandoned Deals

Deal Lawyers

According to this excerpt from a recent McDermott Will memo, the hard-line approach to merger review taken by antitrust regulators has resulted in a significant number of abandoned deals across multiple industries: Recent reports indicate that, over the past three years, companies have abandoned 37 deals in the face of FTC pressure.

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Recent Trends in Private Credit

JD Supra: Mergers

What began as an outlet for companies with riskier credit to raise debt, the private credit asset class has morphed into a viable alternative lending source for middle-market and, increasingly, large-cap companies. Private credit has grown from managing around $250 billion in assets in 2008 to nearly $1.7 trillion in assets as of June 2023.

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The Google Antitrust Case Must Not End With a Slap on the Wrist

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A federal judge has ruled Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. But what should the remedy be?

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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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Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Exchange Act Claims Against Post deSPAC Company, Holding That Shareholders Of The SPAC Lack Standing To Pursue Claims Based On Target Company’s Alleged Pre-Transaction Misstatements

JD Supra: Mergers

On August 8, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed United States District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’s dismissal of a putative securities class action asserting claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 against an electric vehicle company (the “Company”) and certain of its executives.

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Cave Delaware Aut Bene Dormi Delaware?

JD Supra: Mergers

I began writing about Nevada Corporate Law more than three decades ago with an article entitled "The Nevada Corporation: Is It A Good Bet?". 14 CEB California Business Law Reporter 259 (1992). In the ensuing decades, I have published several more articles, numerous blog posts, and treatises on Nevada corporate law under three different publishers.

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What Happens When Your House Burns Down Right Before a Meeting?

Cisco: M&A

Discover how the leadership and teamwork at Cisco rallied around Premium Services Specialist Amber R. when her house caught fire moments before a meeting.

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DMCC Act Will Significantly Impact U.K. Consumer Protection Enforcement

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.K. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act), which became law on May 24, 2024, and will enter into force later in the year, introduces the most significant changes to U.K. competition and consumer protection laws in over 20 years.

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Is Netflix recession resistant? JPMorgan thinks so

CNBC: Investing

Netflix provides "compelling value" even in an economic slowdown scenario, says Netflix.

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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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Navigating Inbound M&A in India: An Overview

JD Supra: Mergers

The inbound M&A landscape in India has been experiencing a significant surge of global interest over the past couple of years. While M&A activity globally has cooled, India has emerged as a destination of choice for companies seeking to establish their supply chains or production hubs in various countries.

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The Federal Reserve Must Be Independent. Here’s Why.

The New York Times: Banking

The pragmatic case for central bank independence.

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Pursuing Economies of Scale in Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

Lately, we have read about mega-scale hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) nearly every week. With M&A activity at the highest level since 2020 and average seller size continuing to trend upward, systems are growing market share and increasing revenue at an unprecedented magnitude.

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Firefly Neuroscience CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders Following Closing of Merger and Listing on Nasdaq

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Firefly Neuroscience CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders Following Closing of Merger and Listing on Nasdaq.

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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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Pluralsight Change of Control Transaction - The Tip of the Private Credit Iceberg?

JD Supra: Mergers

The growth in private credit (lending by institutions other than banks) has been one of the most significant capital market developments of the last decade. It is estimated that the size of the private credit market was approximately $1.5 trillion at the start of 2024 and could grow to approximately $2.8 trillion by 2028.

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Low volatility ETFs have outperformed the market in this summer swoon. Here's what to know

CNBC: Investing

Funds designed to lower the volatility of a portfolio have found success in recent weeks, which included some of Wall Street's biggest swings since 2022.

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Crest Nicholson sits crestfallen as Bellway suddenly walks away

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Damage to the smaller housebuilder’s reputation will take time to heal but a takeover deal isn’t a deal until it’s signed Bellway’s plan to buy smaller housebuilder Crest Nicholson for £720m-ish in shares was proceeding smoothly as recently as last Thursday, or so we were told. “Good progress has been made on reciprocal due diligence with a number of elements satisfactorily completed by both parties,” purred the two boards in harmony.

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Trading Technologies completes acquisition of Abel Noser’s START

The TRADE

Trading Technologies has completed the acquisition of Abel Noser’s broker-neutral trade optimisation platform, START. The deal is the second – and final – part of Trading Technologies’ acquisition of Abel Noser Solutions. The business closed the deal which saw it pick up Abel Noser’s buy-side TCA provider subsidiary back in August 2023. Read more: Trading Technologies to acquire Abel Noser’s buy-side TCA subsidiary Speaking to The TRADE at the time the acquisitions were announced, Keith To

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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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Bellway walks away from £720m Crest Nicholson takeover bid

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

UK housebuilder said it did not intend to make a firm offer for its smaller rival after months of negotiations Business live – latest updates The UK housebuilder Bellway has walked away from a £720m takeover bid for its smaller rival Crest Nicholson after months of negotiations. Bellway said it “does not intend to make a firm offer for Crest Nicholson”, without giving any reasons.

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US Bank fixed income trader joins Columbia Threadneedle

The TRADE

Michael Genetti has joined Columbia Threadneedle Investments from as a fixed income trader. He has worked in several fixed income-related trading roles throughout his career, most recently as a FI trader at US Bank. Read more: BMO GAM rebranded as Columbia Threadneedle Investments following acquisition Before that Minneapolis-based Genetti spent more than a year at RBC Wealth Management as a fixed income trade specialist.

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Tilray Brands to Acquire Four Craft Beer Breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Company

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Tilray’s Strategic Acquisition Will Strengthen its Craft Beer Leadership in the U.S.

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Education Software in Today’s Schools: Sector Trends and M&A Insights

Software Equity Group

Like many other facets of society, the Education Software sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by the digital revolution. Over the last two decades, America’s school systems have aggressively pursued technological solutions to help improve the quality of educational programming, expand access to underserved communities, and streamline administrative processes.

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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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Floki Announces Major Ad Campaign for Valhalla in the English Premier League for 2024-25 Season

Global Banking & Finance

Miami, Florida, August 13th, 2024, Chainwire Floki is proud to announce that Valhalla, Floki’s groundbreaking PlayToEarn MMORPG, will be at the forefront of a high-profile advertising campaign throughout the 2024-25 season of the English Premier League (EPL).

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What is PCI DSS Compliance? 12 Basic Requirements and Compliance levels

Razorpay

PCI DSS compliance is of utmost importance for any business that handles cardholder data. It is a mandatory requirement, regardless of the size of your business, and must be validated annually. This requirement is enforced through contracts and credit card network agreements. The PCI Standards Council (SSC) is responsible for developing these compliance standards.

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The Financial Implications of Social Media Scams Aimed at Employees in Businesses

Global Banking & Finance

In today’s interconnected world, social media scams targeting employees can have severe financial repercussions for businesses. These scams, ranging from phishing attacks to fake friend requests, not only compromise personal information but also pose significant risks to corporate security and finances.

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Tuesday's analyst calls: Warner Bros. Discovery gets a downgrade, cybersecurity stock a buy ahead of earnings

CNBC: Investing

A media giant and a cybersecurity company were among the stocks being talked about by analysts on Tuesday.

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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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Unlocking private market ESG data through AI

Global Banking & Finance

Yann Bloch, VP Product Management at NeoXam, emphasises the transformative potential of AI and NLP in unlocking the full value of private market ESG data. Bloch argues why by investing in these technologies now, asset managers can not only enhance their investment decision-making processes, but also contribute to a more sustainable and transparent financial market.

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A shopping list of quality stocks to buy during the pullback from Strategas

CNBC: Investing

The recent market sell-off has created an opportune entry point for quality stocks, says Strategas.

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Sterling rises after UK unemployment rate unexpectedly falls

Global Banking & Finance

By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -The pound rose on Tuesday after data showed Britain’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in June, although wage growth slowed. Figures showed the UK jobless rate dropped to 4.2% in June, down from 4.4% in May – defying expectations for a small rise. Sterling was last up 0.22% at $1.

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