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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 222

JD Supra: Mergers

Food Venture Financing - Trends Lever VC announced that it completed a first close of $50 million for a new fund dedicated to early stage agrifoodtech startups.

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KBW says MicroStrategy to jump nearly 70%, and may be added to S&P 500

CNBC: Investing

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods says MicroStrategy has big upside potential thanks to its novel and ambitious bitcoin treasury strategy.

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FTC Focus: Avoiding 'Gun Jumping' Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

This article is part of a monthly column that considers the significance of recent Federal Trade Commission announcements about antitrust issues. In this installment, we discuss notable takeaways from the agency's recent enforcement action on "gun jumping." Originally published in Law360 - February 5, 2025.

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Del. Supreme Affirms Chancery Decision Applying “Corwin Cleansing” to Price Reduction

Deal Lawyers

In a brief, one-page order this week in In re Anaplan, Inc. Stockholders Litigation (Del.

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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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A View Across the Pond: A Change of Direction for Antitrust Enforcers in the EU and UK?

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There is new leadership at the European Commission (EC) where Teresa Ribera took over from Margrethe Vestager as the Commissioner for competition in December 2024 as well as at the UK Competition Markets Authority (CMA) where Doug Gurr, the former head of Amazon UK, provisionally replaced Marcus Bokkerink as the CMAs chairman in January 2025.

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Walgreens suspended its dividend. How investors can deal when stocks turn off the taps on income

CNBC: Investing

Companies that cut or suspend dividends often give off warning signs before they take that step. Here's what it means for your portfolio.

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Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure

Cisco: M&A

Introducing Rev Up to Recert: AI, featuring 34 hours of free learning, earning active Cisco certification holders up to 34 Continuing Education creditsfor free.

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Europe Daily News, 03 February 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Appeal broughton 11 December 2024 by Silgan Holdings Inc., Silgan Holdings Austria GmbH, Silgan International Holdings BV, Silgan Metal Packaging Distribution GmbH und Silgan White Cap Manufacturing GmbH against the judgment of the General Court of 02 October 2024 in CaseT-589/22, Silgan Holdings and Others Vs. Commission (Case C-845/24 P).

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Wall Street analysts say buy the dip in Amazon, see upside ahead because of AI

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street analysts adjusted their Amazon price targets, now implying potential upside of between 7% to 17%.

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Jemimah Orevaoghene: A Lesson on Investing with your Sixth Sense

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode of Venture Voices, Deangeor Chin and Raquel Smith of Lowensteins Africa practice speak with Jemimah Orevaoghene, a Venture Capital Director at Morgan Stanley and Africa portfolio leader, about her unique experience investing both professionally and personally. Jemimah discusses her role as an angel investor for various African startups, how she uses her sixth sense when choosing companies to support, and how she uses a value-centric approach to investing.

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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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Citi downgrades Nike to neutral after disappointing meeting with CEO

CNBC: Investing

A meeting with new Nike CEO Elliott Hill didn't convince Citi that the brand can successfully turn its bad luck around.

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Solid Labor Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Rate Pause

The New York Times: Banking

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Pinterest, Netflix, Broadcom, Expedia, Honeywell & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday.

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Lexitas Announces Acquisition of Registered Agent Solutions Inc. by Wolters Kluwer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Lexitas successfully built and now divests a leader in registered agent services for the SMB market Lexitas successfully built and now divests a leader in registered agent services for the SMB market

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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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Deutsche Bank upgrades Honeywell because of break-up plan, sees 30% upside

CNBC: Investing

Deutsche Bank cited Honeywell's plans to break up into three parts as a huge catalyst for shares of the multinational conglomerate.

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Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Blackstone Real Estate

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (NASDAQ: ROIC) (ROIC or the Company) today announced that, at the concluded special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, its stockholders approved the all-cash acquisition of the Company by Blackstone Real Estate Partners X (Blackstone).

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This fintech could be about to pop, but this trade is not for the faint of heart, says Carter Worth

CNBC: Investing

The chart analyst spotted some surprising past moves in Upstart.

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SPS Commerce Completes Acquisition of Carbon6 Technologies

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPS Commerce , Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSC), a leader in retail cloud services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Carbon6 Technologies, Inc. (Carbon6), a provider of software tools to Amazon sellers, including specialized offerings for revenue recovery for both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) suppliers.

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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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Meta is on an eye-popping 15-day win streak. How to trade it from here

CNBC: Investing

Jeff Kilburg describes his hedging strategy for the Magnificent 7.

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AKVA group ASA: Completion of intragroup merger with AKVA group Software AS and Polarcirkel AS

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

References are made to the stock exchange announcements by AKVA group ASA (AKVA) on 7 November 2024 and 17 December 2024 regarding the intragroup mergers of AKVAs wholly owned subsidiaries AKVA group Software AS and Polarcirkel AS, both as the non-surviving entities with AKVA as the surviving entity.

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Is Lack Of Diversity The Cause Of DExit?

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Suddenly, DExit has moved from the theoretical to the real. Over the last several months, several publicly traded companies have filed proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission that include proposals to reincorporate in Nevada.More recently, Dropbox filed materials disclosing a plan to reincorporate in Delaware and it has beenreportedthat Bill Ackman intended to reincorporate his management company in Nevada.

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Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the.

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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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L’Alberta Securities Commission publie son Corporate Finance Disclosure Report pour 2024

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Chaque anne, lAlberta Securities Commission (l ASC ) publie son Corporate Finance Disclosure Report, qui contient des renseignements importants sur certains lments examins par lASC ainsi que des indications pratiques susceptibles daider les metteurs assujettis se conformer leurs obligations dinformation continue. LASC a rcemment publi son Corporate Finance Disclosure Report pour 2024 (le Rapport ), qui, entre autres, met en lumire les principaux problmes que lASC a.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - Aviva PLC; Public dealing disclosure

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code).

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State Licensing Requirements: Are You Prepared?

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Securing FDA clearance or approval is a major accomplishment for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, but its not the final step. Before selling your products in most states, you must navigate state licensing requirementsa critical yet often overlooked process. In most states, companies must apply for and obtain the correct type of state license(s) before they can legally sell their products.

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Empire Communities Strengthens Presence in Charlotte with the Acquisition of SouthCraft Home Builders

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North Americas largest privately-held homebuilders, has acquired Charlotte-based SouthCraft Home Builders (SouthCraft), expanding its presence in the region and strengthening its ability to serve a broader range of homebuyers. SouthCraft will continue to focus on value-driven homebuyers while maintaining its current operations and leadership team.

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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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When Is a Minority Stockholder a Controller? The Delaware Supreme Court Reaffirms the Ground Rules in In Re Oracle Derivative Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

Controlling stockholders owe fiduciary duties to other stockholders that minority stockholders do not. A holder of over 50% of a corporations voting power is clearly a controlling stockholder. As a consequence, transactions between the controller and the corporation, if challenged, will generally be reviewed under the stringent entire fairness standard, which requires controllers to establish that both the process for approving the transaction and the price were fair.

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Form 8.3 - Learning Technologies Group plc - Octopus Investments

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the.

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Key Considerations for Alcohol Suppliers in M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

As one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, almost no aspect of the alcohol industry is untouched by regulatory considerations, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether it is a venture investment, partial- to full-ownership acquisition of an alcohol beverage company, or a divestiture, all are subject to rigorous regulatory scrutiny and requirements that need to be considered alongside traditional corporate and tax considerations.

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Tenable Completes Acquisition of Vulcan Cyber

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Expanded Tenable One Exposure Management Platform capabilities will unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface Expanded Tenable One Exposure Management Platform capabilities will unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface

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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?