Sat.Dec 07, 2024 - Fri.Dec 13, 2024

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While You’re Waiting for the Tide to Turn

Focus Investment Banking

Over the last year, FOCUSs Human Capital Management team has spoken with many owners of healthcare and IT staffing and recruiting businesses that have been impacted by industry headwinds. In some cases, owners have postponed a planned business sale, opting to wait for growth to return to their Companys P&L as industry dynamics improve. Given the importance of trailing twelve months (TTM) financial performance in determining M&A valuations, waiting can be a reasonable strategy, but by doi

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Liquidity, it’s a two-way street

The TRADE

The growth of bilateral trading has caught the attention of many industry participants in the last year, spurring intense debate at many industry conferences. While the concept is by no means a new concept – banks have offered the buy-side bilateral connections to their central risk books (CRB) for years – in the last 12 months, the segment has grown massively and subsequently found itself under the industrys lens thanks to a few key alternative players championing new ways of direct

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What to know about the report.

The New York Times: Banking

Inflation has been cooling notably after peaking in 2022, but in recent months it has shown signs of stalling.

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AI a productivity boost to banks but making money from it is a challenge

Global Banking & Finance

By Isla Binnie and Megan Davies NEW YORK (Reuters) – Artificial intelligence is expected to show big gains in productivity at banks, panelists said at the Reuters Next conference in New York, but it has so far been harder to make money from the technology.

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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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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals managing the complexities of deal-making, regulatory compliance, and data governance.

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BlackRock to streamline Aladdin operations through Saphyre tie-up

The TRADE

Saphyre has partnered with BlackRock to integrate services with the firms end-to-end asset management platform Aladdin. This collaboration aims to streamline operations, mitigate risks, and simplify workflows for shared clients in the financial services industry. Our partnership with Aladdin represents a pivotal evolution for Saphyre, building on our already extensive network of top-tier investment managers and financial institutions, said Ray Shivers, COO of Saphyre.

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Malta: A Global Leader in Corporate Structure

MergersCorp M&A International

Malta, a small archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, has established itself as a powerhouse in the gaming industry, drawing in companies and investors from around the globe. Several factors contribute to Malta’s unique position, making it an attractive destination for gaming businesses and entrepreneurs. The combination of a favorable tax regime, a vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle, EU membership, English-speaking population, and a friendly atmosphere creates a perfect scenario for success i

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[Audio] Driving Towards Greater Transparency and Sustainability in the EV Market with Davide Giacobbe and ScoutIt

JD Supra: Mergers

Could the future of electric vehicle adoption hinge on our ability to accurately assess the health of EV batteries? On todays episode of Founder Shares, Davide Giacobbe, CEO of ScoutIt, shares his journey from automotive engineer at Lamborghini to founder of a startup tackling one of the biggest challenges in the electric vehicle marketbattery health transparency.

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GFO-X names ABN AMRO Clearing, IMC, Standard Chartered Bank and Virtu Financial as strategic partners ahead of launch

The TRADE

ABN AMRO Clearing, IMC, Standard Chartered Bank and Virtu Financial have been named as strategic partners for GFO-X ahead of its launch in Q1 2025. GFO-X is the UKs first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. The trading venue stated that it has been working closely with these partners to deliver the requirements necessary to grow the institutional digital asset index futures and options market.

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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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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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5 Keys to M&A Relationship Management 

Midaxo

Intro: In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals are built on more than just numbers and strategiestheyre built on relationships. Effective M&A relationship management is at the heart of identifying opportunities, fostering trust, and ensuring smooth integrations post-acquisition. But what does that look like in practice?

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Cryptocurrency and novation by conduct: always in your Coincorner

JD Supra: Mergers

The English High Court recently confirmed that the novation of customer contracts in connection with the sale of a cryptocurrency exchange business could be inferred even when customers did not provide their explicit consent.

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Broadridge launches buy-side AI-powered algo service

The TRADE

Fintech Broadridge has launched a new artificial intelligence powered insights service aimed at arming the buy-side with better information around algorithmic strategies on NYFIX, the firms order routing network. The new service will offer insights to hedge funds, asset managers and other buy-side based off real-time liquidity mapping. It claims to be the only service of its kind, leveraging private and public data to understanding the liquidity landscape, including potential dark fil locations.

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Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission notched a victory in its efforts against the supermarket merger, which it sought to block over concerns about harm to shoppers and workers.

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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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Ken Moelis, Unplugged in New York

Financial Times - Banking

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Two Courts Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

Within hours of each other, an Oregon federal district court followed by a Washington state court enjoined the $24.6 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains. The Oregon court adopted the controversial 2023 Merger Guidelines market concentration presumption and largely accepted the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) and its experts arguments for a narrow grocery market.

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Duty of Loyalty: Unique Indemnification Rights Considered a Conflict

Deal Lawyers

In November, John blogged about the Chancery Courts recent decision inGB-SP Holdings LLC et al. v. Walker(Del. Ch.; 11/24). This Fried Frank M&A briefing on the case discusses the facts that caused Vice Chancellor Fioravanti to evaluate the adoption of the forbearance agreement under the entire fairness standard.

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Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

If they combine, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world.

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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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New Cisco CCT Field Technician Certification: Preparing for the Future of IT

Cisco: M&A

Introducing the new Cisco CCT Field Technician certification, marking a major update to the CCT certification program that reflects the needs of todays dynamic IT environments.

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Juntos - December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

CNDC prioritizes agency independence, cartel enforcement. In public remarks at an international conference in November, the president of Argentinas National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) laid out the enforcers key priorities, stressing greater agency independence, particularly for effective merger review and enhanced anti-cartel enforcement.

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MAE Clauses: English High Court Decision Looks to DE Law

Deal Lawyers

Glenn Wests latest article for Business Law Today discusses BM Brazil I Fundo de Investimento em Participaes Multistrategia v. Sibanye BM Brazil (Pty.) Ltd — the latest judicial pronouncement by a common-law court on the meaning and effect of an MAE clause.

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BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The sale, to a group that includes the shows host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.

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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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Nexus Improves Load Balancing and Brings UEC Closer to Adoption

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches use dynamic load balancing (DLB) to improve network performance. Learn how DLB works, discover new standards developed with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, and more.

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Antibody Drug Conjugates Keep Growing: What You Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

What Are ADCs and Why Are They Growing? Over the past few years economic headwinds have resulted in fewer deals, with companies and private equity firms alike reassessing where to spend money. But one portion of the pharmaceutical industry is bucking this trend in a major way. Since 2018, licensing deals totaling over US$60 billion have been signed regarding ADCs, with 2023 alone having at least 18 deals.

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“Baby HSR” Legislation: 50-State Survey

Deal Lawyers

Winston & Strawn recently released this survey of Baby HSR laws — legislation requiring parties to seek state-level clearance before closing certain transactions.

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Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.

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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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GenAI to Advanced Microsegmentation: Secure Workload 3.10 Has It All!

Cisco: M&A

Secure Workload platform has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its 3.10 release earlier this month packed with Gen AI and many more.

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The Year in Mergers & Acquisitions – 2024 Popular Reads on JD Supra

JD Supra: Mergers

A year-end recap of some of the most widely read updates, analysis, and commentary covering M&A and related matters published on JD Supra throughout 2024.

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India-UK free trade pact talks to resume by Jan-end, Indian government source says

Global Banking & Finance

By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and Britain will resume their talks on a free trade agreement by the end of January, an Indian government source told Reuters on Thursday. The countries have held start-stop talks over the agreement for two years.

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IMCD China strengthens its life science business with the acquisition of Daoqin

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (13 December 2024) IMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading distribution partner and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire the business of the food and nutraceutical ingredient distributor: Daoqin Biological Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Longyu International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Longen Biotechnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. in China (jointly "Daoqin").

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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?