Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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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The TRADE

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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

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Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2024

BIC ACQUIRES TANGLE TEEZER, A PREMIUM DETANGLING HAIRCARE COMPANY Acquisition of a market-leading, fast-growing and profitable brand Builds upon BICs.

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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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Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Discover Cisco's New Hire Learning Plan from the Cisco Black Belt Academy, empowering new talent with essential skills and knowledge for success through modular, interactive training and expert support. Join us in shaping future leaders.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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

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Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Intel should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than trying to become a contract chipmaker, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Monday, in relation to the recent departure of Intel’s CEO.

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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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Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What links a Spanish pilgrimage path, Cisco, and nearly $55K? Join Solutions Engineer Leader Keith R. on his Camino de Santiago journey to find out.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britains labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Golden Grail Beverages Corp. (OTC: GOGY) has entered an acquisition agreement to purchase United Product Development Corporation.

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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition The EUs new competition chief has signalled a shake-up of anti-trust rules to make it easier for innovative companies to merge, as well as a relaxation of state aid policy to spur the green transition. In her first major speech since taking office last week, Teresa Ribera said EU merger and anti-trust rules needed to take full account of innovation and future competition, signallin

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The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

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Cisco: M&A

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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 New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Is technology causing shifts in buy- and sell-side relationships? Technology is transforming the industry including buy- and sell-side relationships. On the buy-side, ongoing market fragmentation in trading is forcing a continuous optimisation of sell-side relationships to reach all relevant liquidity pools available and guarantee best execution for their clients.

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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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MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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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Razorpay

DECEMBER 12, 2024

What is Grace Period? A grace period is the time after the due date of an obligation, typically a loan or insurance contract, during which payment can still be made without penalty. It offers temporary relief to the payee, since the late payment does not negatively affect the payees credit score. Grace periods typically range from a few days to 2 weeks, but can differ based on the type of contract, credit history of the payee, and relationship between parties.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2024

LACROIX in exclusive negotiations with the SWARCO group for the divestment of its City-Mobility segment. LACROIX announces that it has entered into.

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