H. Friedman Search

JULY 25, 2024

This month, we wrote about the Fear of Missing out, FOMO. In my mind, this is a very real motivation of why people should be making moves. I want to discuss another fear this week, but the converse: Why are people not making moves? The first six months of this year, to say the least, have been very interesting for hiring in Public Finance. For the first time in many years, the number of new hires I have had the opportunity to assist is lower than in previous years.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) became law on 24 May 2024. This is the third update in our trilogy series on the DMCC. As we explained in our last update, the DMCC represents a major shift in UK digital, competition and consumer protection regulation. In particular, the DMCC.

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Deal Lawyers

JULY 25, 2024

According to a recent Institutional Investor article, private equity funds are sitting on a mountain of dry powder – or at least some of them are. The article says that PE & VC funds have added nearly $50 billion to their cash reserves since December 2023.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

On July 18, 2024, the Massachusetts Senate passed S. 2871, An Act Enhancing the Health Care Market Review Process (the Bill), to increase oversight of healthcare transactions involving private equity firms, real estate investment trusts, and management services organizations (MSOs).

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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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Lake Country Advisors

JULY 25, 2024

Buying a business isn’t as simple as writing a check and handing it over to the seller. It demands prudent due diligence that, if not accomplished, could spell grave and rippling consequences. Quintessentially, due diligence ensures that all aspects of the business you are buying are understood, potential risks are identified, and an accurate business assessment is made.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 25, 2024

Bespoke screened for the companies posting earnings next week that historically have beaten earnings expectations and outperformed the next day.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

In Kahn v. M&F Worldwide, 88 A.3d 635 (Del. 2014) (MFW), the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that a controlling stockholder transaction involving a freeze-out merger, which is structured to include approval by a well-functioning independent special committee and the affirmative vote of the majority of the fully-informed and uncoerced minority stockholders, is subject to the business judgment standard of review.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 25, 2024

When the major market averages begin to struggle, investors are often best served by looking for high dividend payers in defensive sectors.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely and effective support in legal and regulatory matters.

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Cisco: M&A

JULY 25, 2024

The need to support hyperscale data centers, pervasive cloud services, and AI workloads is changing the data center paradigm. Today’s data centers need to be scalable, energy efficient, and advance sustainability.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

35 Ankura's analysis of the 2023 purchase price allocation for transactions involving software and IT services companies by U.S.-based acquirers provides valuable insights into how developed technology, customer relationships, trademarks, trade names, and goodwill are treated in technology company transactions. The study reveals that the allocation trends for 2023 are largely in line with previous years, with a slight decrease in the portion of the purchase price attributed to goodwill.

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Cisco: M&A

JULY 25, 2024

Did you know that on July 18th, the FCC expanded the E-rate program to better serve schools and libraries? Learn how it impacts your E-rate journey, plus check out our E-rate Knowledge Hub, full of great resources to help maximize your E-rate funding.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

At a Glance - This guide outlines some of the basics about preparing for and conducting an annual stockholder meeting of a Delaware corporation.

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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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Cisco: M&A

JULY 25, 2024

This World Nature Conservation Day, we invite you to learn more about the impactful work that some of our nonprofit partners are doing in this area.

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Growth Business

JULY 25, 2024

By Anna Jordan on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success A merchant cash advance is an alternative finance method where you sell a portion of your future sales to your provider in exchange for a lump sum upfront. In this arrangement, sometimes known as a business cash advance, the provider will be taking a percentage of sales made through your card terminal on a regular basis.

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Cisco: M&A

JULY 25, 2024

Go behind the scenes of the new CCNA 2.1 Learning Path, updated to align with the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam available for testing this August.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 25, 2024

Wood doubled down on her favorite tech stocks.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 25, 2024

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 6) Growth and Cash Flow: Another Way of Building Generational Wealth Your company is on fire – experiencing explosive growth and generating significant cash flow. Why consider selling now, when the future seems so bright? Because a strategic M&A transaction.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 25, 2024

Wolfe Research shared its latest list of stocks with high free cash flow.

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 25, 2024

As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Align‘s CEO, Dena Jalbert, is traveling to Paris right now to witness this always-amazing event, and it reminded us that another high-stakes competition is always underway in the business world: mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Just as the Olympics represent the pinnacle of. Read More » The post Mergers and Acquisitions: The Olympic Journey of Selling Your Company appeared first on Align BA.

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The TRADE

JULY 25, 2024

Mizuho Bank has gone live on LCH SwapAgent as a member, having processed its first cross-currency swap through the service. As part of the move, Mizuho Bank will be able to benefit from SwapAgent’s offering including centralised trade processing and optimisation. “Joining SwapAgent as a member is crucial for us to be able to offer our own clients an enhanced service that improves standardisation and efficiency in the cross-currency swap market, as well as reduces operational and credit risk.

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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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CNBC: Investing

JULY 25, 2024

The Idaho-based supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products said earnings fell more than 70% from the year-earlier period.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 25, 2024

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Paris – 25 juillet 2024 Bureau Veritas fait l'acquisition de Security Innovation Inc. pour renforcer son expertise en.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 25, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – NatWest’s first-half pretax operating profit fell by a less than expected 16% to 3 billion pounds ($3.86 billion), it said on Friday, with margins hit by mortgage market competition and savers shifting deposits to higher-paying products.

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Lake Country Advisors

JULY 25, 2024

Business valuation is a critical process that determines a company’s economic worth. It plays a pivotal role in various scenarios, such as mergers and acquisitions, investment decisions, and sale planning. Ensuring a high business value is essential for attracting potential buyers and investors and achieving favorable financial transaction terms.

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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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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, customers expect convenience. Imagine you’re running a bustling bakery, and a customer wants to pay for their delicious sourdough loaf. Fumbling for cash or waiting for a cheque to clear can slow things down. This is where accepting credit card payments becomes a game-changer for your small business.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2024

Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial. Throughout the last 12 months, FOCUS successfully closed 23 deals spanning diverse industries, highlighting its versatility and expertise in navigating various sectors.

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M&A Leadership Council

JULY 25, 2024

"Be Mad at Who Sold You, Not at Who Bought You!" By Jack Prouty, Past President, M&A Leadership Council When I was working on M&A consulting projects for clients, I frequently spent an inordinate amount of time working with the executives and key managers on the target side. Too often, management on the acquiring side either doesn’t have enough time to do this, or they don’t value the effort.

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