July, 2023

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DOJ and FTC Release Draft of New Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, the “Agencies”) released for public comment draft Merger Guidelines that outline how the agencies evaluate proposed deals. The Agencies have periodically updated their Merger Guidelines, with the last such update in 2010.

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Unlocking Deal Success: Introducing the Midaxo Value Tracker

Midaxo

Tracking the progress of your deals to your initiatives and KPIs increases the likelihood that they achieve their projected value. M&A transactions involve complex processes, multiple stakeholders and a significant amount of data. To navigate these challenges and maximize deal success, professionals are leveraging innovative digital technologies.

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Keeping Up With M&A Case Law – Spotlight on Recent Delaware Decisions

JD Supra: Mergers

The mergers & acquisitions market may wax and wane, but one thing in M&A is consistent from year to year: The Delaware courts issue opinions that impact M&A dealmaking. And this year is certainly no exception – Delaware courts continue to have plenty to say about M&A. While certainly not exhaustive (we were serious – the courts have been busy!

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DigitalOcean acquires cloud computing startup Paperspace for $111M in cash

TechCrunch: M&A

DigitalOcean , the cloud hosting business, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Paperspace , a New York-based cloud computing and AI development startup, for $111 million in cash. DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill says that Paperspace’s infrastructure and tooling, once integrated with DigitalOcean’s products, will enable customers to more easily test, develop and deploy AI applications.

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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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What Has Changed In Public Finance Since June 1st?

H. Friedman Search

There was nothing magical about June 1 st. It was just an ordinary day, and I’m not even sure what day of the week it was. However, something in the world of public finance changed. Firms were ready to move again. I had noticed a hiatus in the hiring process up until then. Firms were moving slower, and not as excited about the marketplace. Then that changed, and I am pleased to announce that even though the perception is that firms are not hiring in public finance – that is not the case.

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Bank of India becomes first bank to offer Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

Business Standard - FInance

Bank of India Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: The scheme was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech this year

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5 Steps to a Successful Post-Merger (M&A) Integration

Midaxo

1. Execute with confidence Post-merger integration (PMI) is a fundamental stage in realizing the value of an M&A deal. It is a complex process requiring careful planning and swift action while simultaneously maintaining core business activities. A successful post-merger integration typically requires changes in a company’s business operations, people, processes, culture and structure.

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Big Tobacco Bets Big On Cannabis

JD Supra: Mergers

Word began circulating a few days ago that tobacco giant Phillip Morris has agreed to purchase Israeli cannabis company Syqe Medical for a whopping $650 million if certain future events come to fruition. While the two companies evidently have some history together, this new deal is reportedly tied to Phillip Morris’ interest in acquiring Syqe’s metered-dose, pharmaceutical-grade inhaler that dispenses precise doses of medical cannabis to patients.

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Corsair is buying mechanical keyboard maker Drop

TechCrunch: M&A

Everyone seems to be buying a mechanical keyboard company these days. Corsair has one-upped them all by buying its own mechanical keyboard company. The Fremont, California-based peripheral maker today announced that it’s acquiring “certain assets” from Drop for an undisclosed, all-cash deal. “Drop has been acquired by Corsair,” Drop CEO Jef Holove wrote in a blog post confirming the news.

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7 Important Items To Consider When Contemplating A Move

H. Friedman Search

What Candidates And Clients Should Consider… I trust everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July – now onto today’s blog! In today’s blog, I am going to look at the areas that over the last twelve years seem to be the most significant for both candidates and clients to determine if a move should be suggested and accepted. They are in no particular order, and I will only touch on each one but may choose to elaborate on them separately over the next couple of months.

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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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How to Navigate Recruiting When You Have to be in the Office

OfficeHours

Life in 2020 was not an easy time for most of us, but one of the few advantages of the pandemic was remote work and the increased flexibility that it offered. While the 80+ hour work weeks may not have gone away, it suddenly became much easier to schedule personal appointments, slot in a quick workout, or simply cook a meal whilst waiting for comments from your MD.

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RWI: 2023 Guide to Rep & Warranty Insurance

Deal Lawyers

Woodruff Sawyer recently published its 2023 Guide to Representations & Warranties Insurance, which provides an overview of current market conditions, policy terms and considerations for potential purchasers of RWI. In light of commentary suggesting a tightening claims environment, I thought what the report had to say on claims was pretty interesting.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn From MID Market M&A to use on SMBs from How2Exit's Interview W/ John Carvalho

How2Exit

12 Concepts We Can Learn From MID Market M&A to Use on SMBs From How2Exit's Interview W/ John Carvalho - Watch Here 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.

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Broad Street Brief: Council Pres. Race; Kingsessing 911 Error; Bus Frustrations

JD Supra: Mergers

Race for City Council President- Although the upcoming November City Council elections are just around the corner, experts have already changed gears and are looking ahead to the January 2024 council president race eager to see who will succeed the outgoing Council President Darrell Clarke.

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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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eBay acquires AI-powered product authentication company Certilogo

TechCrunch: M&A

eBay announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Certilogo, a company that provides AI-powered apparel and fashion goods digital IDs and authentication. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Milan-based company will continue to be led by CEO Michele Casucci. Certilogo uses digital technology to help brands manage the lifecycle of their garments, while providing consumers a way to confirm authenticity and access reliable information about items. eBay’s acquisitio

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UniCredit appoints new head of digital to replace Jingle after two years

Global Banking & Finance

UniCredit appoints new head of digital to replace Jingle after two years MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit has named Ali Khan, a cloud specialist who joins from consultancy PwC, as its new head of digital and information, replacing Jingle Pang, the Italian bank said on Tuesday.

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07-22-2023 Newsletter: Update on On-Cycle 2025

OfficeHours

Everything We Know On-Cycle kicked off earlier than ever last night — Friday July 21 (Apollo and General Atlantic kicked off according to Gold Coast) This caught everyone off guard – people thought they had until at least August / September, which by the way is still absurdly early to interview and commit to a job two full years out… Majority of analysts are NOT prepared right now!

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Bye-Bye Blasius: Del. Sup. Ct. Affirms Chancery Decision on Dilutive Share Issuance

Deal Lawyers

Last week, in Coster v. UIP Companies, (Del.; 6/23), the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Chancellor McCormick’s earlier decision holding that the company’s board had a “compelling justification” for authorizing a dilutive share issuance to resolve a stockholder deadlock. The decision marks the lawsuit’s second trip to Delaware’s highest court.

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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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Sam Turner Discusses His Transition from the Corporate World to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

How2Exit

b' Sam Turner Discusses His Transition from the Corporate World to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition - 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.

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UK National Security and Investment Act – second Annual Report published

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Government has published its second Annual Report on the functioning of the National Security and Investment regime, providing high-level statistics on how the regime has functioned over the past year. The report covers the first full year of the regime being in force and reflects the trends already seen through enforcement activity; that scrutiny and interventions remain primarily focussed on China and on transactions related to the military, defence and infrastructure sectors.

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Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab 

TechCrunch: M&A

Singapore’s ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab , the city-state’s third-largest taxi operator. The deal, Grab’s first local competitor acquisition, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023 and includes “Trans-cab’s taxi and car rental business, maintenance workshops and fuel pump operations.” Founded in 2003, Trans-cab started with a fleet of 50 taxis and trie

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UK demands better deal for drivers in road fuel market

Global Banking & Finance

UK demands better deal for drivers in road fuel market By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will require supermarkets and retailers to give drivers access to live fuel prices at every petrol station on their phones or satnavs after the country’s antitrust regulator said competition had weakened in the sector since 2019.

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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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07-20-2023 Newsletter: On-Cycle

OfficeHours

What we’re hearing Well, this isn’t what was expected… today is our 3rd year Anniversary actually — we started OfficeHours exactly 3 years ago on July 20th, 2020… but more on that later. What I want to talk about today is more pressing since there are so many ppl buzzing with the question… Is On-Cycle 2025 Starting Now? Lots of rumors in the rumor-sphere — we’ve all heard it where people are thinking On-Cycle 2025 should start soon.

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HSBC’s head of artificial intelligence for markets departs for JP Morgan

The TRADE

HSBC’s head of artificial intelligence (AI) for markets and securities services has departed for rival bank, JP Morgan, The TRADE can reveal. Ash Booth joins JP Morgan as applied AI lead for markets operations after spending the last nine years with HSBC in data science roles. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and thank him greatly for his extensive contributions during his nine years with the bank and in particular the impressive leadership on artificial intelligence and machin

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About Selling Right on How2Exit's Interview W/ Kirk Michie

How2Exit

12 Concepts We Can Learn About Selling Right on How2Exit's Interview W/ Kirk Michie - Watch Here 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.

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Georgia-Pacific Ruling Furthers Texas Two-Step Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently approved injunctive relief as part of a strategy for settling mass tort claims through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Bestwall LLC, an entity created by Georgia-Pacific LLC. A divided three-judge panel upheld a U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina injunction that barred asbestos- injury claimants from continuing litigation against a nondebtor, finding that the bankruptcy court had jurisdiction and applied.

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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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Logitech buys editing console maker Loupedeck

TechCrunch: M&A

One day after competitor Corsair announced that it acquired mechanical keyboard maker Drop, Logitech has revealed a big purchase of its own. The accessory giant just bought Loupedeck , a Helsinki-based manufacturer of consoles for creative pros. Details of the transaction have not been disclosed, but the deal comes as Logitech looks to expand its appeal to creative pros.

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Japan’s top lenders in fresh drive to win US investment banking deals

Global Banking & Finance

Japan’s top lenders in fresh drive to win US investment banking deals By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s top lenders aim to carve out a larger presence in U.S investment banking as they look to make better use of their massive balance sheets by winning a bigger slice of deals, executives say.

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How Private Equity uses ‘Roll-up’ Strategies to Drive Investment Returns

OfficeHours

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. One of these “new” strategies that has grown in popularity over the past decade is the concept of “roll-ups” (also sometimes called “platform acquisition strategies”). In a roll-up strategy, a private equity firm will attempt to consolidate a large number of smaller firms into a single, professionalized company with numero

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AllianceBernstein becomes latest buy-side to set up shop in the Dubai International Financial Centre

The TRADE

AllianceBernstein (AB) has expanded its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), becoming the latest in a string of global asset management firms to set up shop in the region. The move comes as part of AB’s strategic plan to strengthen its presence in the Middle East. AB has been granted a Category 4 Licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services conducted in the DIFC.

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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?