Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra: Mergers

Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices.

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The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum ready' directive

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.

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2025 Updates to HSR and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announcedits annual adjustments to (1) the pre-merger notification thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule, (3) the civil penalty amounts for HSR Act violations, and (4) the interlocking directorate thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.

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Novobanco further extends 20-year partnership with Nasdaq Calypsoto include front-office and risk functions

The TRADE

Novobanco and Nasdaq have expanded their technology partnership, wherein Novobanco will expand its use of Nasdaqs Calypso platform to support the banks entire capital market operations. The Portuguese independent domestic bank has used Nasdaqs solution to conduct back-office processing for nearly 20 years, with the latest move set to see the bank incorporate its risk and front-office functionality to fully integrate the technology underpinning its treasury function.

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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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FTC Publishes 2025 Adjusted HSR Thresholds, While Business Groups Sue to Block New Reporting Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commissionannounced 2025 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act thresholds. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to United States federal antitrust agencies for review before consummation.

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DoubleLine’s Gundlach says the Fed looks like Mr. Magoo, focuses too much on 'short-termism'

CNBC: Investing

"CPI month-over-month change has got the Fed zig-zagging," Gundlach said.

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Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The three major averages surged Wednesday for their best session since Nov. 6 after a tame inflation report. Here's what's on CNBC's radar for Thursday.

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Client Alert: FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 10, 2025, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved new premerger notification thresholds and revised filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). These new thresholds will apply to all transactions that close on or after the effective date of the notice, which is 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, and are expected to take effect on or after February 12, 2025.

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Goldman says these stocks could be taken over as M&A surges this year

CNBC: Investing

This new trading year could bring a boom in mergers and acquisitions, and some stocks may be poised to benefit.

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Europe Daily News, 15 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11861 - Towerbrook / JC Flowers / Railsr / Equals) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11802 - TTE / AES / ADRE).

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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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Morgan Stanley upgrades this commercial real estate stock, sees nearly 30% upside ahead

CNBC: Investing

The bank upgraded the commercial real estate services stock to overweight from equal weight.

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Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Announces 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Threshold Increases

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC just announced its annual changes to both certain thresholds which govern the need to make an HSR filing, the fees associated with required filings and which dictate the legality of interlocking directorates. The changes will take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which as of this writing has yet to occur.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jun Frank on Shareholder Proposal and Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

We recently posted the latestUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jun Frank, who serves as Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory for ISS-Corporate. We spoke with Jun about trends in shareholder proposals and activism.

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Digital infrastructure opens new horizons for Indonesia

JD Supra: Mergers

Commodities will always be a key pillar of Indonesias economy, but as capital pours in to expand its technology infrastructure, the country is providing investors with increasingly diverse opportunities - Indonesia has long been a commodity powerhouse, but with its government making digital transformation a policy priority, the countrys economic opportunities are rapidly diversifying.

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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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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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Delaware Court Rejects Application of D&O Policy's "Bump-Up" Exclusion to Securities Claim Settlement

JD Supra: Mergers

In a significant victory for policyholders, the Delaware Superior Court rejected three insurers' attempts to apply their Directors and Officers Liability ("D&O") policies' so-called "bump-up" exclusion to bar coverage for securities litigation arising from Samsung's acquisition of Harman International Industries, Inc.

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Wells Fargo sticks by negative Tesla view, sees shares plunging nearly 70%

CNBC: Investing

Tesla faces weak fundamentals despite hype over the company's robotaxi, according to a Wells Fargo analyst.

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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Act Thresholds and Filing Fee Schedule

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The thresholds are revised annually based on changes in U.S. gross national product. The FTC also issued its annual revision of the HSR filing fee schedule.

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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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Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop

CNBC: Investing

Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.

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FTC secures record USD5.68 million gun-jumping penalty

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a record USD5.68m civil penalty to settle alleged pre-merger coordination in violation of the HSR Act. This settlement is the largest dollar penalty that has ever been imposed by the U.S. agencies for a gun-jumping violation.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, SoFi, Planet Fitness, Microsoft, Oracle & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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FTC Announces 2025 Thresholds for HSR Act Filings and Interlocking Directorates Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday increased jurisdictional thresholds for (1) notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule, and (3) the interlocking directorate thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.

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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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Fireline Corporation Acquired by Encore Fire Protection

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD January 16, 2025 Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fireline Corporation (Fireline), a top-tier provider of fire and life safety services and equipment in the Mid-Atlantic, in its partnership with Encore Fire Protection (Encore), a leading provider of fire protection services on the East Coast.

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HSR Act Updates - Updated Thresholds and a Legal Challenge to the HSR Amendments

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced theRevised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 7A of the Clayton Actto the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, American Investment Council, and Longview Chamber of Commerce filed a complaint against defendants FTC and FTC Chair Lina Khan, alleging that the final rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

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Watch out. Analysts are getting bearish on earnings from these companies reporting next week

CNBC: Investing

Some companies reporting earnings next week could disappoint the market, including Capital One and Texas Instruments.

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Massachusetts Passes Comprehensive Revisions to Healthcare Transaction Notification Law with Significant Implications for Private Equity Healthcare Investments

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159 (H.5159), An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process (the Act), which, among other things, broadens the scope of the states existing healthcare transaction notification and review regime.

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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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Goldman chief Solomon questions start-ups’ need to list

Financial Times - Banking

Investment bank boss says depth of private capital has removed imperative for companies to go public

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[Webinar] What Every Business Owner Should Know About Selling a Business - January 28th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

JD Supra: Mergers

With an active mergers and acquisitions market, you may have decided that now is the right time to sell your business. Although it is an exciting endeavor, preparing to sell is a process that begins long before your company goes on the market. Join Corporate & Securities Service Group partners Eric Fogel, chair, and Danielle Fadel, for an informative deep-dive on selling your business.

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Efficiency and Trust in IT Solutions: Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP Solutions, and Expert Care National Services

Cisco: M&A

Learn how Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP-integrated AI solutions, and Expert Care National Services can transform your IT landscape by streamlining management, enhancing security, and achieving significant cost savings, all while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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Revitalizing Retail: What Saks Global Means for the Luxury Market and the Future of Department Stores

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 23, 2024, Hudsons Bay Company, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, completed its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, the parent company of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, for $2.7 billion following years of on-and-off negotiations.

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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?