April, 2024

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Nvidia acquires AI workload management startup Run:ai for $700M, sources say

TechCrunch: M&A

Nvidia is acquiring Run:ai, a Tel Aviv-based company that makes it easier for developers and operations teams to manage and optimize their AI hardware infrastructure. Terms of the deal aren’t being disclosed publicly, but two sources close to the matter tell TechCrunch that the price tag was $700 million. CTech reported earlier this morning the […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Enhanced Scrutiny a Virtual Certainty: Canadian Government to Closely Scrutinize Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media

JD Supra: Mergers

Canadian businesses involved in the interactive digital media sector, including video games and augmented reality, should be aware of the implications of the Investment Canada Act and the Canadian government’s recent policy statements on their efforts to attract investment from foreign investors. The Canadian government’s focus on combating disinformation online extends to ensuring that foreign investment in Canadian businesses will not be injurious to Canada’s national security and/or will be.

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Is Public Finance In Your Blood?

H. Friedman Search

As we approach the middle of the second quarter, I find myself asking if there is a litmus test I can apply to my candidates. Is there one thing they each have in common, so that when I am talking to someone I know I can help them? Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm?

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4 Characteristics of a Winning M&A Pipeline 

Midaxo

Building a successful M&A pipeline is challenging. How do the best in the business do it? We asked them. During our recent webinar, “ 4 Steps to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline ,” we discussed the four characteristics that stood out. Implement a Clear Corporate Development Strategy Aligned with Company Goals: The best Corporate Development (Corp Dev) leaders start with a clear understanding of their company’s business strategy from which they derive a clear, actionable inorganic strategy.

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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 Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World

The New York Times: Banking

Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.

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‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

JD Supra: Mergers

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets, tapping into unique technologies, enhancing products, and realizing economies of scale and scope.

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You Can’t Replace The Human Factor: Technology & The Role Of The Recruiter

H. Friedman Search

It’s time to explore the changing role of the recruiter with the advent of technology. Everywhere we turn, AI (artificial intelligence) is being applied to make everyone’s job a bit easier. From the blog writer to the medical profession, AI is being utilized. Most blogs written now are being written completely or at least assisted in one way or another with Chat GPT.

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Bitcoin just completed its fourth-ever 'halving,' here’s what investors need to watch now

CNBC: Investing

In the wake of the latest Bitcoin halving, there may be some speculative trading. Other key events will also be in focus.

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Lawsuit Puts Fresh Focus on Eric Hovde’s Comments About Older Voters

The New York Times: Banking

Pressed on his claims of 2020 election irregularities, the Republican candidate for Senate in Wisconsin has questioned the mental capacity of nursing home residents to vote.

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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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Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

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IBM moves deeper into hybrid cloud management with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

With HashiCorp, Big Blue gets a set of cloud lifecycle management and security tools, and a company that is growing considerably faster than any of IBM’s other businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Growing Clarity: FinCEN Continues to Update Beneficial Ownership Reporting FAQs

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released further guidance regarding to Corporate Transparency Act compliance (CTA) by updating and expanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule (FAQs). Importantly, the updates provide insight on BO access by foreign governments, law enforcement and financial institutes.

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Tick Tock Goes The Public Finance Firms Hiring Clock

H. Friedman Search

Hopefully, today’s blog can reassure candidates who are waiting for some action from the hiring managers. There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms. What’s the pattern? The common thread is no one is hiring quickly. Firms that were hiring faster last year are definitely hiring much slower this year.

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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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Execution of Definitive Agreement to Acquire up to 67% of Giraffe Energy – Expansion of Orange Basin Platform in Namibia & Creation of Community Trust

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI, OTCQB: SEUSF) (“ Sintana ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement dated effective April 24 th , 2024 with Crown Energy (Pty) Ltd. (“ Crown Energy ”), a private Namibian company providing for the acquisition (the “ Acquisition ”) by the Company from Crown of up to 67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Giraffe Energy Investments (Pty) Ltd. (“ Giraffe ”).

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A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up

The New York Times: Banking

On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.

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Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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WordPress.com owner Automattic acquires multiservice messaging app Beeper for $125M

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal, which was for $125 million according to sources close to the matter, is Automattic's second acquisition of a cross-platform messaging solution. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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FDIC Looks to Ban Non-Competes in Bank Mergers

JD Supra: Mergers

The ever-growing pool of Washington alphabet soup agencies targeting the use of employee non-competes has expanded and now includes — along with the FTC and NLRB – the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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Are You Really Ready To Hang Up Your Dancing Shoes?

H. Friedman Search

This question came to me after I reviewed the calls I had last week. I had been given an assignment to fill an underwriter position, a rare task as most of my recruiting is opportunistic. It was a very specific assignment in this case and one that I felt I was definitely challenged by. Being an experienced recruiter, I resorted back to my old recruiting day tactics where I searched for a specific job order.

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Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas says Tesla $100 bear case may be 'in play' now, but notable analyst still likes the stock long term

CNBC: Investing

Tesla may have further to fall over the short-run despite its long-term potential, according to Morgan Stanley.

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AI Is Poised to Replace the Entry-Level Grunt Work of a Wall Street Career

The New York Times: Banking

Artificial intelligence tools can replace much of Wall Street’s entry-level white-collar work, raising tough questions about the future of finance.

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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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TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A new measure attempts to force the Senate’s hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app’s sale.

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Lacework, last valued at $8.3B, is in talks to sell for just $150M to $300M, say sources

TechCrunch: M&A

Consolidation continues apace in the world of security. Sources tell us that Lacework — a cloud security startup that was valued at $8.3 billion post-money in its last funding round — is in talks to be acquired by another security player, Wiz, for a price of just $150-$200 million. Sources close to the negotiations said […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Carrots and Sticks: DOJ’s Push to Incentivize Voluntary Disclosure of Corporate Misconduct (Part II of II)

JD Supra: Mergers

DOJ has been on a public relations campaign to push a simple message for corporations: if companies learn of misconduct, companies should disclose such misconduct to earn valuable benefits. The quintessential question remains — should companies disclose misconduct to the Department of Justice or should the company remediate the misconduct and maintain its silence?

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Adjustment Disputes: Seller Ordered to Pay Buyer 2x Purchase Price

Deal Lawyers

You read that right! This Cleary blog addresses a late February Delaware Chancery opinion confirming an arbitration award. SM Buyer LLC v. RMP Seller Holdings, LLC (Del. Ch.

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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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M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley

How2Exit

b' E207: M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Tina Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in various business ventures, starting from her entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine. With hands-on experience in multi-level marketing, building an animal charity, and running approximately 200 monetized websites, Tina's expertise is vast and varied.

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‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’

The New York Times: Banking

Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.

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Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

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API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai

TechCrunch: M&A

Akamai Technologies is in advanced acquisition talks with Noname Security, an API cybersecurity startup, according to a people person familiar with the deal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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?