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Mozilla buys Fakespot, a startup that identifies fake reviews, to bring shopping tools to Firefox

TechCrunch: M&A

Mozilla announced today that it has acquired Fakespot , a startup that offers a website and browser extension that helps users identify fake or unreliable reviews. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fakespot’s offerings can be used to spot fake reviews listed on various online marketplaces including Amazon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and more.

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The Key to a Winning M&A Pipeline

Midaxo

Introduction The landscape of M&A is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. The traditional approach of large, one-off deals is giving way to smaller, more frequent programmatic ones that involve more flexibility and agility. Similarly, the reliance on advisory-led deals is decreasing, with more companies opting for own-sourced deals that offer greater control and cost-efficiency.

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Q1 Reflections: Passive Candidates, Timelines & More

H. Friedman Search

The following blog will differ from most other formats that you have gotten used to. With the advent of Chat GPT – I am making this disclaimer: these are the thoughts and words of Harlan Friedman, and they only reflect what I as a Senior Recruiter in the space of public finance have seen over the first ninety-odd days of 2023. Other respected individuals in this space may see otherwise; however, I wanted to share my personal reflections, not an AI-generated commentary on the public finance world

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13 Concepts We Can Learn About Winning and Losing in Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/Scott Duke

How2Exit

13 Concepts We Can Learn About Winning and Losing in Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/Scott Duke: 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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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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Adobe’s $20B Figma acquisition falls on UK antitrust radar

TechCrunch: M&A

The U.K.’s competition authority is adding Adobe’s proposed $20 billion bid for digital design rival Figma to its ever-growing to-do list. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed today that it’s launching an initial “phase 1” merger inquiry, with the relevant stakeholders given a two-week period to provide comment.

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Why Your M&A Strategy Needs A Marketing Strategy

Benchmark International

Several elements play into a successful merger or acquisition, from finance to sales and from operations to HR. Leading up to a transaction, it’s not uncommon for business owners to focus more on these elements and not the area of marketing as an important part of their M&A strategy.

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13 Concepts We Can Learn About Small Business and Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/ Malcolm Peace

How2Exit

13 Concepts We Can Learn About Small Business and Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/ Malcolm Peace: 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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Databricks acquires AI-centric data governance platform Okera

TechCrunch: M&A

Databricks today announced that it has acquired Okera, a data governance platform with a focus on AI. The two companies did not disclose the purchase price. According to Crunchbase, Okera previously raised just under $30 million. Investors include Felicis, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cyber Mentor Fund, ClearSky and Emergent Ventures. Data governance was already a hot topic, but the recent focus on AI has highlighted some of the shortcomings of the previous approach to it, Databricks notes in toda

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Takeover Law and Practice: Current Developments

The Harvard Law School Forum

Posted by Igor Kirman, Victor Goldfeld and Elina Tetelbaum, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Igor Kirman , Victor Goldfeld , and Elina Tetelbaum are partners at Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?

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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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Late-Night Negotiating Frenzy Left First Republic in JPMorgan’s Control

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The resolution of First Republic Bank came after a frantic night of deal making by government officials and executives at the country’s biggest bank.

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JP Morgan to snap up most of First Republic

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

US banking titan to buy ‘all deposits and substantially all assets’ of failed bank in deal brokered by regulators JP Morgan is to acquire most of the failed California bank First Republic, in a takeover brokered by regulators as the US races to contain a series of banking failures that has echoes of the 2008 global financial crisis. After weekend talks to prevent a further escalation of the US banking crisis, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) confirmed that First Republic had coll

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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Mergers and Inquisitions

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). It’s not a likely interview topic, and it goes against my normal advice to focus on the core concepts , learn them very well, and skip the bells and whistles. But people who aim for investment banking roles are very much into those bells and whistles, so questions about the DDM and other “exotic” methodologies began rolling in.

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The Activism Vulnerability Report – Q4 2022

The Harvard Law School Forum

Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism by Lucian A.

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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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Goldman Says U.S. Is Investigating Its Work for Silicon Valley Bank

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Hired to help with a capital raise, Goldman Sachs advised SVB to make a move that provoked a public panic and ended with the smaller bank collapsing.

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Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here As is now tradition, an enormous piece of gaming news landed right after last week’s Pushing Buttons went out to readers: Microsoft’s huge $70bn purchase of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush owner Activision Blizzard, a deal that has been in the works since January last

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Understanding the Anatomy of a Term Sheet in Investment Banking

Wizenius

What is a Term Sheet? As a finance student, you'll likely come across the term "term sheet" when studying investment banking and finance. But what exactly is a term sheet, and what does it include? In investment banking, a term sheet is a non-binding document that outlines the basic terms and conditions of an investment or financing deal between two parties.

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Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report

Focus Investment Banking

The Q1 Automotive Aftermarket report provides commentary by sector within the industry, a case study to illustrate the ROI provided a tire specialist and repair center, relevant industry articles, podcast, blogs, past transactions and current deals in the market. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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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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How JPMorgan Became Banking’s Regular Rescuer

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The largest bank is also the only one whose stability hasn’t been questioned. Its C.E.O. makes sure of that.

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Receive an Unsolicited Offer to Buy Your Business

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

As a business owner, you probably envision selling your company eventually and enjoying the fruits of your labor. What you probably do not envision is turning down an unsolicited offer to buy the business. After all, shouldn’t you accept the proverbial bird in the hand? Not necessarily. The Trouble with Unsolicited Offers Unsolicited offers are common for businesses on a strong growth trajectory, with lower risk profiles or recurring revenue models that allow investors to project their re

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Virtual Data Room Comparison: Key Questions to Ask for Your M&A Deal

EthosData Virtual Data Room

Are you looking for a virtual data room (VDR ) provider for your M&A transaction, but feeling overwhelmed by the numerous options available? You're not alone in navigating the numerous options available. In our earlier sections , we have already discussed the most common mistakes that people make when choosing a data room provider. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a list of key questions to ask when comparing VDR providers.

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Drinks With The Deal: Hunton’s Kennedy Talks Restrictive Covenants

The Deal

The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements is one aspect of a broader focus on noncompetes, James A. Kennedy II, an M&A partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, said on this week’s Drinks With The Deal podcast. The trend is apparent in several recent decisions in which the Delaware Court of Chancery has been skeptical of noncompetes, Jim Kennedy said.

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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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Post ASU+GSV 2023: Signals Are Pointing to Accelerating Deal Activity for the Education Sector

Tyton Partners

Certainly, there’s lots to discuss in the education deal environment as we close the first third of the year. And, speaking of discussions, how many did you cram in during the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego last month?! Assuming you could find a place to sit (or in some cases, simply stand) it was a target-rich environment limited only by one’s stamina for conversation.

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Advisor Feature: Jacob Middleton in Tampa, FL

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. Jacob lost his mother at a young age, just after his father opened his small optometry practice in Boca Raton. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family.

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Benchmark International Wins Two More Deal Of The Year Awards

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is proud to have been honored with two new M&A Atlas Awards from the Global M&A Network : Industrial Services Deal of the Year as sell-side advisor for the sale of ARC Abatement to West Fork IP , an affiliate of Fernandez Holdings Consumer Services Deal of the Year as sell-side advisor for the sale of Classic Emporium, LLC, to Champion Xpress Car Wash

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Caveat Emptor Still Rules The Day For MLPs

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

Just as a $700 million damages award and its accompanying sharp criticism of legal opinions garner headlines, so does reversal of that ruling. The Delaware Supreme Court closed out 2022 with its decision in Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP v. Bandera Master Funds LP , reversing the Court of Chancery’s sizeable post-trial award on narrow contractual grounds.

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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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Industrial and Construction Services Newsletter - Q1 2023

TKO Miller

In our latest edition of the Industrial and Construction Services Newsletter, TKO Miller summarizes interesting transactions from the quarter, provides the latest valuation multiples, and opines on industry trends.

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Why the Highest Offer Isn’t Always the Best Offer When Selling Your Business

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

When you decide it is time to exit your business, the top question on your mind is likely to be, “How much can I sell the company for?” Most owners enter the sale process with a figure in mind. Maybe you read about a recent deal for a similar business or heard rumors about how much a colleague’s company sold for. As a proud business owner, you will assume you can sell for at least that, because you have better products, services, and people.

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Knowing Your Buyer

Benchmark International

As well as understanding the fundamentals and financial aspects of any offer for your business, understanding ‘your buyer’ is critical to the success of the deal and your ongoing relationships post-completion. Whilst it’s not possible to know your buyer ‘warts and all’ at the start of the process, your team at Benchmark International will work with you throughout the process to build your buyer knowledge.