Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” is not only one of the most common questions in interviews but also one of the most incorrectly answered ones. An older version of this article from ~15 years ago addressed this question, and you can find dozens of other articles that suggest answers. But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Wall Street firm spotlighted a list of high-quality growth stocks that it believes investors should eye, especially if market volatility increases.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Federated Hermes' Daniel Peris explains how to find dividend stocks that provide income and can “help you sleep at night.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By Georgia Leybourne, Chief Marketing Officer at Linnworks Ongoing global crises has created unprecedented challenges for retailers in 2024. Supply chain disruptions, unpredictable consumer demand, and logistical complexities have become the new norm. In such a turbulent environment, businesses urgently need stability and adaptability. Ecommerce solutions have emerged as powerful tools for businesses navigating these uncertainties.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Stripe is in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge for a whopping $1 billion, according to Forbes. The talks are reportedly in advanced stages, although nothing has been finalized. Bridge, co-founded by Coinbase alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, has built an API that helps companies accept stablecoins. The pair raised $58 million from investors […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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H. Friedman Search

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s the question recruiters are asked numerous times a week, “How did you find me?” The question comes with two sides to it; one a person is curious as they did not want to be found and fly under the raider while the other is really pleased we found them. Which one are you? The Obvious Routes For certain types of bankers, it’s extremely easy to locate your names.

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Beyond M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches and system compromises, are increasingly common. For firms navigating Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD) with a history of cyber attacks, transparency and preparedness are essential. A prior breach can significantly impact the due diligence process, making it imperative to demonstrate accountability, corrective action, and ongoing security vigilance.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6 billion, and an enterprise […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The US energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave, which saw $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 and continues into the current year, is reshaping the industry landscape. As companies seek to deploy cash reserves and enhance their oil and gas portfolios, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly common.

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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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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. is now connected to the grid, but the industry faces an uncertain future, plagued by high costs.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Nasdaq has integrated AI into its Calypso platform to enhance bank and insurance risk calculations, in a move set to process risk calculations up to 100 times faster. Gil Guillaumey The offering offers new methodology to conduct investment portfolio risk calculations and produce predictive analytics, based on advanced machine learning. As well as improving execution time, the offering will also reduce costs, said Nasdaq.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions. It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Quicker and easier sharing of customer information relating to economic crime concerns between firms in the UK financial sector has been encouraged by provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act), which came into force on 15 January 2024. The UK Government published accompanying guidance in October 2024. We explore the key features of the new information sharing gateways.

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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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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.

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American Banker - Investment Banking

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The North Carolina-based company reported a surge in third-quarter investment banking and trading income, which rose nearly 80% from the year-ago quarter.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

David Karandish has been busy. Capacity, his support automation company, was planning a $5 million “bridge round” to help the company reach the break-even point. But TVC Capital, Toloka.vc, and the venture’s other backers had something grander in mind. So they threw in an additional $21 million for what became Capacity’s $26 million Series D. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice, has unanimously adopted sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) rules.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These three power companies have rallied hard this year but are positioned for more upside as demand shows tremendous growth.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

NEW YORK, NY / LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGBA Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AGBA) (“AGBA”) today announced the completion of its previously announced merger (the “Merger”) with Triller Corp. (“Triller”).

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Cyera, the Israel-founded, U.S.-based cybersecurity unicorn that uses artificial intelligence to build what’s known as data security posture management — a full assessment and picture of where a customers’ data has been created, where it is stored, and how it is used — has been on a growth tear in the last year, picking up […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of its guidance to prosecutors on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (“ECCP”).

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Continued growth is expected from Vertiv, nVent and Modine as investors get excited about the latest AI-driven opportunity in data center cooling.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Columbus, OH, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tim Wild, Director of the Midwest and Plains Region for the Tim Lamb Group, has brokered the acquisition of Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Florissant, Missouri to Clement Auto Group. Tim Lamb Group is the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America and is pleased to have closed the deal which occurred on September 16, 2024.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Farewill, a U.K.-based end-of-life services provider that offers online tools for writing wills, organizing probate, and arranging cremation, has been acquired by funeral service provider Dignity in an all-shares deal valuing the startup at £12.9 million ($16.8 million). The deal is a classic case of an established legacy incumbent chasing growth by buying a younger […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This edition includes a financial reporting and auditing update for audit committees, highlights from the KPMG 2024 US CEO Outlook, view on the post-election geoeconomic forecast, CEO succession planning, and the latest in board diversity disclosures. The implications of the US elections for companies, the economy, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the months and years ahead have business leaders and boards bracing for extended uncertainty as they prepare to close out 2024.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash help to explain why the Chinese government is taking steps to stimulate the economy.

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