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Preemptive Diligence: A Founder’s Solution to Preparing for Investor Scrutiny.

Beyond M&A

I wrote an article a few weeks ago on the Patterns of Due Diligence , which was prompted by a discussion with another DD provider on the ‘common issues’ we see. In addition, I listened to a Podcast where one of the large Due Diligence providers stated there was a ‘ pattern in DD ‘ My thinking was, ‘ If there’s a pattern, aren’t people wasting time and money, and can’t we identify those patterns before a firm goes into a sale or investment process?

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AI-powered parking platform Metropolis raises $1.7B to acquire SP Plus

TechCrunch: M&A

AI-powered parking platform Metropolis today announced that it raised $1.7 billion to acquire SP Plus, a provider of parking facility management services, in a combination of equity and debt.

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Can You Move Forward While At A Holding Pattern?

H. Friedman Search

A holding pattern could become a real nuisance, especially if you are flying in an airplane and expect to land at a certain time. You’re now late and everything that you had planned for the day is completely off schedule. It’s the same when you are expecting to be moving forward in the interview process and there is no movement whatsoever. Is there anything you can do to push the process forward?

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (October 2, 2023)

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory announcements, recap key enforcement actions, and preview upcoming deadlines and events. We also include links to our articles, blogs, and webinars with more analysis in these areas.

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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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Tech Trends 2023 – Through a Due Diligence Lens

Beyond M&A

We are well into the year, so it’s time for the (retrospective) Tech Tends of 2023. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the tech landscape is unlike any other year. We share our unique vantage point in tech due diligence offers. It’s a big change from last year, when tech firms struggled to find people and afford them. A New Pace in Deal Negotiation Gone are the days when due diligence was a whirlwind of activity crammed into a fortnight.

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Okta acquires a16z-backed password manager Uno to develop a personal tier

TechCrunch: M&A

Okta, the U.S.-based identity management giant, announced today that it has acquired password management app, Uno. The company said that Uno’s team will help speed up the public launch of the Okta Personal tier, a password manager for consumers.

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: August-September 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission’s Merger Simplification Package Enters Into Force - On 20 April 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a new legislative package that entered into force on 1 September 2023 consisting of: (i) an implementing regulation, (ii) a notice on simplified procedure (Notice), and (iii) a communication on the transmission of documents (Communication) (collectively, the Merger Simplification Package).

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Crypto Goes on Trial, as Sam Bankman-Fried Faces His Reckoning

The New York Times: Banking

The FTX founder’s uphill court battle starts Tuesday, after he has come to symbolize everything that went wrong with the cryptocurrency industry.

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Three weeks later, investors are still not terribly enthusiastic about the massive Cisco-Splunk deal

TechCrunch: M&A

Three weeks after the Cisco announced a massive $28B acquisition of Splunk, investors still seem less than enthused about the deal.

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Bill Ackman reportedly said he would 'absolutely' do a deal with X with his new SPARC funding vehicle

CNBC: Investing

Bill Ackman would 'absolutely' do a deal with X with his new SPARC funding vehicle, he told The Wall Street Journal.

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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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Hospital Acquisitions in Louisiana Avoid FTC Review, for Now

JD Supra: Mergers

More hospital acquisitions may seek to avoid premerger scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the HSR Act (or any antitrust inquiry ever) if a recent federal district court decision holds up and becomes settled law.

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Colleges Find Real Estate Bargains in Empty Office Spaces

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

As companies with hybrid work forces reduce square footage, universities see an opportunity to buy buildings at bargain prices.

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How the Global Economy Became Weaponized

The New York Times: Banking

How the global economy became weaponized.

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More than 40% of labor force to be affected by AI in 3 years, Morgan Stanley forecasts

CNBC: Investing

The growth of artificial intelligence soon could have some big implications for the labor market, according to Morgan Stanley.

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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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Offside! Federal Judge Overturns FIFA Convictions in Latest Attack on the Federal Honest Services Fraud Statute

JD Supra: Mergers

Earlier this month, a federal judge vacated two convictions related to the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) investigation into corruption in international soccer, widely known as the “FIFA Case.” Despite the jury’s findings that the defendants were guilty of honest services fraud for their involvement in bribery and kickbacks schemes related to the acquisition of soccer broadcasting rights, the district court rejected the application of the honest services fraud theory to foreign commercial.

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Exxon Mobil Reportedly Nears a Deal for Pioneer, a Shale Giant

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Exxon Mobil is reportedly in talks to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, a major shale driller, in what would be the biggest takeover of the year.

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Former Americans Who Gave Up Their Citizenship Want Their Money Back

The New York Times: Banking

Former U.S. citizens who live abroad have filed a class-action lawsuit saying the $2,350 fee to relinquish their nationality was exorbitant.

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Bill Gross says the surging 10-year Treasury yield could test 5% in the short term

CNBC: Investing

One-time bond king Bill Gross believes Treasury yields have the potential to shoot even higher in the short run.

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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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DOJ Announces Safe Harbor Policy for Voluntary Self-Disclosures Related to Mergers & Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

In the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) latest effort to promote voluntary self-disclosure of corporate misconduct by companies, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco has announced guidance regarding a new safe harbor policy related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

Global Banking & Finance

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – A global central bank test lab has designed a prototype bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer picture on how, when and where the cryptocurrency is used.

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Wall Street’s Most Hated Regulator Faces a Fundamental Threat

The New York Times: Banking

Rohit Chopra, who leads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, says he is simply enforcing the law. Bankers call him reckless — a “regulator gone rogue.

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Tim Cook dumps a chunk of Apple shares this week in his biggest scheduled sale in 2 years

CNBC: Investing

Cook dumped about 511,000 Apple shares in separate sales in the past three days through a 10b5-1 plan.

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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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Baby HSRs: States Are Modeling Laws After Federal Act to Investigate More Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In a growing trend, states are enacting laws modeled after the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, which requires parties to proposed transactions that satisfy certain reporting thresholds to first provide information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Russian car sales jump in September as Chinese brands expand market share

Global Banking & Finance

Russian car sales jump in September as Chinese brands expand market share (Reuters) – Car sales in Russia jumped by 148.6% year-on-year in September, continuing to rebound from a huge slump in 2022, analytical agency Autostat said on Wednesday, with Chinese brands expanding their market share.

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Jobs Gains Heat Up Even as the Federal Reserve Looks for Cooling

The New York Times: Banking

Fed officials are happy when the labor market looks strong, but they are trying to cool the economy down to fully wrangle inflation.

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Expect a 'violent' rally before the end of the year, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says

CNBC: Investing

Fundstrat managing partner and head of research Tom Lee is sticking with a bullish forecast on the S&P 500 before the end of the year.

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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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DOJ Unveils New M&A Safe Harbor Policy & Signals Resource Surge

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the last two years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced numerous policy changes on corporate criminal enforcement policies, which were largely based on a self-described “carrot and sticks” approach (“a mix of incentives and deterrence”). The latest policy affects mergers and acquisitions.

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Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock

Global Banking & Finance

Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp chose BlackRock as the potential buyer for its majority stake in Italy’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal, the U.S. oil producer said in a statement.

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Lead Gen is a Product: The Unsung Hero of Business Success

Beyond M&A

In the realm of business success stories, the tale of the start-up hardware firm Compaq offers a compelling narrative. From the beginning, the Compaq team was strategic about integrating sales into the very fabric of their business. Even before any hardware designs were finalized, their sales team was already meeting prospective clients, famously sketching the envisioned product on a napkin to drum up interest.

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PepsiCo is among the most oversold S&P 500 stocks. Here are the others

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the most overbought and oversold names in the S&P 500 based on their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.

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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?