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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of PE-Led M&A: Strategies for Sellers in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The past two years have been a challenging period for private equity, with higher interest rates, subdued economic growth and political uncertainty all serving to suppress deal flow. However, as inflation continues to ease and long-awaited rate cuts begin to materialise, many dealmakers are entering 2025 with a sense of cautious optimism.

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Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Japans second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and Chinas BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

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Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal under “bright-line rule” regarding SPAC merger

JD Supra: Mergers

In re: CCIV / Lucid Motors Sec. Litig., 110 F.4th 1181 (9th Cir. 2024), the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by investors under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 against Lucid Motors and its Chief Executive Officer. .

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Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America’s travel sector

TechCrunch: M&A

Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region. Despegars board of directors […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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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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The Story Of 2024's Biggest Bank Regs, And Their Fate In 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2024, the U.S. federal bank regulators were extremely active, with initiatives ranging from antitrust and capital to proposals regarding controlling shareholders and incentive-based compensation. Climate issues and resolution planning were also areas of focus. Originally published in Law360 - December 19, 2024.

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Nordstrom to Be Taken Private By Founding Family and El Puerto de Liverpool

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The business will be acquired by members of the family and El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexican real estate and department store company that has owned a stake in Nordstrom since 2022.

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Trend line break in American Airlines’ chart suggests long-term recovery for airline stocks

CNBC: Investing

The airline operator has been showing signs of a rebound as of late.

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Liverpool y la familia Nordstrom llegan a un acuerdo para comprar la cadena homónima

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

El negocio ser adquirido por miembros de la familia y por una empresa mexicana de bienes races y tiendas departamentales que posee una participacin en la cadena estadounidense desde 2022.

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Bank of America names Nvidia and these semiconductor stocks top picks for 2025

CNBC: Investing

The firm is standing by Nvidia and some other key semiconductor players in 2025 even after another strong year for the sector.

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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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 BOLLORÉ : INCREASE IN THE PRICE AND EXCHANGE RATIO OF PUBLIC BUYOUT OFFERS FOLLOWED BY MANDATORY SQUEEZE-OUTS ON THE SHARES OF COMPAGNIE DU CAMBODGE, FINANCIÈRE MONCEY AND SOCIÉTÉ INDUSTRIELLE ET FINANCIÈRE DE L’ARTOIS

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

BOLLORÉ PRESS RELEASE December 23, 2024 INCREASE IN THE PRICE AND EXCHANGE RATIO OF PUBLIC BUYOUT OFFERS FOLLOWED BY MANDATORY SQUEEZE-OUTS ON THE.

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The 'weight-loss trade' has stalled. What it will take to revive investor interest

CNBC: Investing

The initial euphoria over the GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic has mellowed, but catalysts expected in 2025 could energize investor interest in the stocks.

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I.R.S. to Send Out Unclaimed Tax Credit to One Million Taxpayers

The New York Times: Banking

Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.

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These three power stocks have soared on AI demand — the rally might just be starting

CNBC: Investing

The rally in electrical generators is still in a 'very early phase,' said Shahriar Pourreza, head of power and utilities at Guggenheim Securities.

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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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From Pollachi to the World: Root and Soil’s Global Expansion, Powered by Razorpay

Razorpay

It all began with Priyadharshini, a mother deeply distressed by the rashes on her infant daughters cheek. She had tried every commercial baby product out there, but nothing seemed to help. In her search for a solution, she finally reached out to an old friend, Megala. Megala, who ran her own farm, sent over a bottle of some hand-extracted coconut oil in the hope it might provide relief.

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Wall Street's least favorite S&P 500 stocks for 2025 have analysts predicting declines

CNBC: Investing

While the stock market has seen record gains this year, several stocks may be due for a pullback.

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Razorpay is now Amazon-approved: Take your e-commerce business to the world with MoneySaver Export Account

Razorpay

In a report published last year, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said Indian e-commerce exports had the potential to be a bigger success story than IT. If the right steps were taken, the GTRI felt, Indian e-commerce exports could aim to hit $350 billion by 2030. An EY report published in July this year said much the same thing, stating that e-commerce exports from India estimated at $4 to $5 billion for FY23 could reach $200-300 billion by FY 2030 with the right support.

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Wall Street likes these bonds for strong 2025 income

CNBC: Investing

Investors can lock in yields of roughly 5% using investment-grade corporate bonds.

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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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Arcadium Lithium shareholders approve $6.7 billion Rio Tinto deal

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -Arcadium Lithium said on Monday its shareholders have voted in favor of a $6.7 billion sale to Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

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Health care is looking cheap going into 2025. How to play it with options

CNBC: Investing

Health care stocks have been beset by falling margins, and the new administration may create some uncertainty. How investors can play the sector with options.

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BBVA gets approval to take over Sabadell’s Mexican businesses

Global Banking & Finance

By Jess Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -BBVA said on Monday that Mexico’s competition authority had given its approval for the Spanish bank to take indirect control of Sabadell’s Mexican businesses.

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Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking. Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment.

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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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UK’s FTSE 100 starts holiday-shortened week higher

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 kicked off a holiday-shortened week on a higher note on Monday, while investors analysed data that showed the British economy flat-lined in the third quarter of the year. The export-oriented FTSE 100 was up 0.2% after logging its worst week in more than a year on Friday.

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BOLLORÉ : RELÈVEMENT DU PRIX ET DE LA PARITÉ D’ÉCHANGE DES OFFRES PUBLIQUES DE RETRAIT SUIVIES DE RETRAITS OBLIGATOIRES VISANT LES ACTIONS DE COMPAGNIE DU CAMBODGE, FINANCIÈRE MONCEY ET SOCIÉTÉ INDUSTRIELLE ET FINANCIÈRE DE L’ARTOIS

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

BOLLORÉ COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le 23 décembre 2024 RELÈVEMENT DU PRIX ET DE LA PARITÉ DÉCHANGE DES OFFRES PUBLIQUES DE RETRAIT SUIVIES DE RETRAITS.

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Xerox to buy printer maker Lexmark from Chinese owners in $1.5 billion deal

Global Banking & Finance

By Jaspreet Singh and Aditya Soni (Reuters) -Office equipment manufacturer Xerox has agreed to buy Chinese-owned printer and printing software maker Lexmark International in a $1.5 billion deal to expand its presence in Asian markets and better compete in an industry upended by the digital age.

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AI Exit: Aporia Acquired by Coralogix

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Data observability powerhouse Coralogix has acquired AI observability and guardrails pioneer Aporia.

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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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Exclusive-Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products, sources say

Global Banking & Finance

By Anna Tong and Krystal Hu Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI product Microsoft 365 Copilot, in a bid to diversify from the current underlying technology from OpenAI and reduce costs, sources familiar with the effort told Reuters.

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International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 258,360 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of December 16 to 20, 2024 under IPCs normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB).

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Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength

Global Banking & Finance

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Monday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and a strengthened dollar. Brent crude futures settled down 31 cents, or 0.43%, at $72.63 a barrel. U.S.

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