CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 30, 2023
Many Buffett watchers have been dazzled by the "Oracle of Omaha's" sharp mental acuity and astute investments he's able to pull off over the past year.
H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 31, 2023
We all know how to say yes to a job offer, but how do you say no? Saying no the right way leaves the door open and shows respect to the hiring manager and the firm that you said no to. Doing it incorrectly leaves a bad taste all around. You’ll want to know how to say no in a way so that there are no hard feelings or any other negative impact that surrounds the disappointing information.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 22, 2023
In Short - The Background: Luxembourg has introduced a new foreign direct investment regime with a suspensory mandatory notification requirement in relation to investments in a broad range of sectors.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 22, 2023
Sidus Space is taking another step toward full vertical integration with the acquisition of California-based Exo-Space , a startup that offers edge computing on orbit. While the exact financial details were not disclosed, Sidus is paying cash for 15% of Exo-Space in return for the startup’s contract revenues. The remainder of the acquisition is being paid via stock options and performance incentives, Sidus said in a statement.
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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?
Midaxo
AUGUST 16, 2023
During a live Q&A earlier this summer — Preserving the Spark: Realizing Value When Acquiring Smaller Companies — Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners covered a broad range of considerations, challenges and watchouts that are unique to acquiring small, founder-led companies. We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
Lavoie, which makes high-end scooters based on McLaren’s Formula 1 technology, acquired the trendy e-bike brand that had gained a zealous following.
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H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 24, 2023
“We interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast to bring you a special announcement.” I think I had too much of Hurricane Hilary these past few days. It is affecting my writing style. In truth, our thoughts go out to those on the West Coast who were hit way worse than we did. Now to our regularly scheduled blog about our cottage-size industry. How Many Years Has It Been In This Cottage-Size Industry?!
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 21, 2023
In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022. In this post we look specifically at the province of Québec, which has not escaped this broader trend, but whose bright spots remain resilient, boding well for 2024 and beyond.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 16, 2023
Apica , a 17-year old Swedish company, helps companies test applications using synthetic data. Today, the company announced it has acquired Logiq.ai to help expand beyond purely testing into post-production monitoring, an approach which should enable companies to improve their synthetic data set based on the application’s behavior in production.
Midaxo
AUGUST 25, 2023
Among the many technological innovations that have shaped the business world, cloud technology stands out as a true game-changer. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way companies operate, collaborate and make strategic decisions, especially in the realm of corporate dealmaking. In this post, we’ll explore the profound impact of cloud technology on corporate dealmaking and how it has reshaped the landscape of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and beyond. 1.
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.
Deal Lawyers
AUGUST 30, 2023
Gibson Dunn recently published its 2022 Activism Update. The report gives detailed information about individual activist campaigns & settlements and some summary stats, like this one related to settlement agreements: 23 settlement agreements pertaining to shareholder activism activity were filed during 2022, which is an increase from the 17 filed in 2021.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 30, 2023
Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record operating profit, making it the biggest nontech company by market capitalization.
H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 17, 2023
We live in an information age. Today anybody can find out anything about everyone with just a few quick clicks properly placed. The internet has made the world your stage, and as such there is no longer the gap between the people that know and the people that want to know. What am I saying exactly as it applies to recruiting? It’s that there are no more secrets.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 11, 2023
The employee retention tax credit (“ERTC”) has garnered a lot of “buzz” lately – both from the IRS and businesses who have either received the credit or are seeking the credit. The buzz is well deserved, as the IRS has recently published several items of new guidance revealing what businesses should expect when claiming the ERTC.
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.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 29, 2023
Amazon has acquired Fig, a Y Combinator (YC) alum that has been setting out to turbo-charge the command line terminal. In a blog post published yesterday, CEO and co-founder Brendan Falk said that Amazon was acquiring Fig’s technology, while its employees — including two co-founders — would be joining Amazon’s cloud subsidiary AWS.
Midaxo
AUGUST 2, 2023
The most recent Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) M&A conference was held at the University of Chicago in late June and covered topics ranging from current challenges impacting complex transactions to innovative methods to improve deal performance. Corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel and private equity investors from a range of industries and regions shared first-hand experiences, best practices and guidance from their vast M&A experience.
The New York Times: Banking
AUGUST 29, 2023
From steam power to the internet, there has always been a lag between technology invention and adoption across industries and the economy.
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 31, 2023
Alan Waxman, the CEO and co-founder of Sixth Street, talked about his vision in the increasingly crowded sports industry.
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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.
H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 3, 2023
Words can have lots of different meanings. For example, the word for “snow” has over fifty different lexicons for the Eskimo in Iceland. “Snow” does not just mean snow there; however, in the lower forty-eight, there is only one word for snow. The way you use words is critical in the interview process. Don’t you want to use the proper words during an interview?
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 1, 2023
As we close the books on another quarter of deal activity here at Hutchison, it’s time to take a closer look at venture capital financing trends and themes in the innovation hubs we serve across the Southeast. Based on deals we’ve closed, and others into which we have visibility through Pitchbook and other resources, the themes for Q2 2023 in the Southeast appear to be “survive and advance” and “back to basics.”.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 22, 2023
Private equity firm Trive Capital has acquired Hypergiant Industries in a deal that will furnish the Texas-based AI company with capital to “build even faster,” Hypergiant CEO Mike Betzer told TechCrunch in a recent interview. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hypergiant’s core product is called CommandCenter, a geospatial data visualization platform designed to inform real-time decision-making.
Midaxo
AUGUST 10, 2023
Most corporate development and M&A professionals believe that rapidly evolving AI technology should be used with a fair amount of skepticism. However, when applied with thoughtfulness and caution, ChatGPT and similar AI tools could provide valuable support in the Post-Merger Integration (PMI) process. Below are several ways AI tools might assist with various PMI tasks and activities. 1.
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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.
How2Exit
AUGUST 28, 2023
b' Revolutionizing Due Diligence with DueDilio W/ Roman Beylin - Watch Here. rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah. -Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs acros
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 31, 2023
Salesforce reported fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations.
OfficeHours
AUGUST 25, 2023
In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing.
JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 7, 2023
This article discusses compliance “Buy America” provisions in federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. It also outlines the application of the Trade Agreements Act to many large solicitations and how that can impact compliance of goods, services and construction.
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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.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 22, 2023
Following rumors that it was exploring the sale of its weather business as part of a move to streamline operations, IBM says that it’s found a buyer for The Weather Company, the weather forecasting and information company it acquired in 2015. Francisco Partners, the private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Weather Company assets from IBM, the two companies announced today.
Midaxo
AUGUST 8, 2023
Last month, Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners shared her insights on the acquisition and integration of smaller companies into larger ones using examples from her personal experience. During the live Q&A — Preserving the Spark: Realizing Value When Acquiring Smaller Companies — Galina covered a broad range of considerations, challenges and watchouts that are unique to acquiring small, founder-led companies.
How2Exit
AUGUST 27, 2023
b' How to Succeed in the ETA World: Insights from Sam Razati rn - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah. -Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs acros
H. Friedman Search
AUGUST 10, 2023
As I like to do in these blogs, I will bring to your attention trends that I am seeing from candidates interviewing and hiring managers presenting offers. The trend that is now showing its face is differentiating yourself; and I am not necessarily talking about diversity and inclusion topics, though they are extremely important. I am talking about what makes you different.
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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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