H. Friedman Search
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
How can you be the most effective to yourself when you decide it’s time to kick the tires of a new opportunity at least? You may wonder why you are even looking for a new opportunity. Is this in line with your ideal career trajectory? Was it the persuasiveness of the caller on the other end of the phone that enticed you? Or was there a deep-seated root for the reason for accepting the call?
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Cisco has a reputation of building the company through acquisitions, but it has tended to stay away from the really huge ones. That changed this morning when the company announced it was acquiring Splunk for $28 billion.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
We are seeing - Continued availability of growth capital for specialty lenders—SME lenders attract the most capital in the previous 12 months - VC debt cheques (e.g., Quilam Capital's debt investment in Merchant Money and Fasanara Capital's debt investment in Novicap).
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In addition to digital technology, Tech Due Diligence must look at the ‘boring’ areas of risk and governance. This means assessing key documents such as a risk register, risk mitigation plan, business impact analysis, incident response plans, etc. There are numerous reasons why: It’s good practice. Historical decision-making helps us understand the future.
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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?
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Bridgewater's Ray Dalio said it is important for new investors to have a diversified portfolio as economic and geopolitical headwinds continue to rage on.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
In the September edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s new C&DIs and sample comment letter; considerations for issuers as they start their Form 10-Q preparations; the SEC’s recently settled charges in a case involving NFTs; the Delaware Supreme Court’s clarification of the standard of review that applies in contested elections; and the decision in the case Stephen Thaler v.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Santander creates two new global businesses for retail, consumer areas By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander is consolidating its retail, commercial and consumer activities across all markets under two new global businesses to help it improve performance and add customers, it said on Monday.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The "Oracle of Omaha" called the iPhone "an extraordinary product" and Apple a better business than any of Berkshire's wholly-owned subsidiaries.
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Airkit.ai, a low-code platform that helps e-commerce companies build AI-powered customer service agents. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Since the announcement of a proposed merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision”) in February 2022, enforcement agencies worldwide have adopted a spectrum of positions in response. The EU Commission and the South African Competition Tribunal both approved the merger, while the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the deal.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sabato De Sarno to hit Milan catwalk on Friday with high stakes Gucci debut By Mimosa Spencer and Elisa Anzolin MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) – Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno takes to the runway in Milan on Friday, in a high-stakes designer debut for the Italian label’s owner, French luxury group Kering.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In the Wild West of generative AI, a new, unlikely cowboy is riding into town. LimeWire — once infamous for music piracy and incurring the wrath of the music industry before shutting down — last year pivoted under new owners into the world of content creation.
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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Banks - Top 3 drivers of UK and European bank M&A in the past 12 months: - Regional & domestic consolidation across Europe: >50 domestic bank consolidations, aside from those related to the Russia/Ukraine conflict -Russia/Ukraine conflict necessitates M&A solutions: Sanctions forcing Russian banks to retreat within the Federation's borders, international banks leaving Russia and international conglomerate
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Societe Generale vision falls flat as Europe’s banks falter By John O’Donnell and Mathieu Rosemain LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Societe Generale’s much-hyped new strategy plans were given a thumbs down by investors on Monday, underscoring uncertainty over European banks as they face a brittle economy.
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A financially troubled firm has stopped paying investors, risking panic and testing the Chinese government’s resolve to take on debts from its property crisis.
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Shared micromobility company Bird has acquired competitor Spin from Tier for $19 million, including $10 million in cash, $6 million in a vendor take back and $3 million as a hold back. Tier had purchased Spin from Ford back in March 2022 to expand its presence in the U.S.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before completing the transaction. The HSR Act establishes the FTC and DOJ Premerger Notification Program, which is designed to allow the agencies to review the proposed transaction for potential antitrust concerns.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Tour operator TUI confirms full-year outlook on back of strong bookings By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) -Tour group TUI on Tuesday confirmed its full-year outlook for the 2023 financial year, citing strong bookings in the summer and upcoming winter season despite extreme weather from flooding to heatwaves disrupting flights and holidays.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla's earnings could be hit further from weaker margins as the company continues to push for higher production, according to Goldman Sachs.
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Update: CrowdStrike has now officially confirmed the deal. As we previously reported, CrowdStrike will merge Bionic’s tech with its Falcon product.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
On September 14, the Prime Minister’s Office announced forthcoming amendments to the Competition Act that will create new information-gathering powers, eliminate the “efficiencies defence” for mergers, and impose new restrictions on certain types of “collaborations” (including restrictive covenants in grocery store leases and, potentially, joint purchasing agreements).
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
UK’s Hargreaves Lansdown bets on increased savings to sustain growth By Khushi Mandowara (Reuters) -Hargreaves Lansdown is betting on savers to fuel growth despite subdued investment and trading activity in the current financial year, the British investment platform said on Tuesday, after posting estimate-beating annual profit.
Successful Acquisitions
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Capstone Strategic Announces External Growth Program Partnership with CCUA Capstone Strategic Inc. (Capstone) announced today the creation of an external growth program for credit unions developed in partnership with the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA). The focus of the joint program is to offer external growth thought leadership and education to CCUA’s member credit unions, while serving as a complement to traditional credit union planning sessions.
TechCrunch: M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Babbel, the popular subscription-based language learning service, today announced that it has acquired Toucan, the well-funded language learning browser extension. Toucan, it turns out, wound down as a company earlier this year, though its service has remained online. None of Toucan’s co-founders or employees will join Babbel, which is only buying Toucan’s technology.
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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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
In a recent poll of our SPAC Notebook audience, SPAC-related bankruptcies were the number one topic of interest. To delve into this timely subject, we spoke with two industry leaders—Stuart Brown, an insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy partner of the global law firm DLA Piper, and Taylor Sherman, director in the Restructuring and Dispute Resolution Practice at CohnReznick, an advisory, assurance, and tax firm.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Italy relies on GDP revisions to limit 2023 deficit rise -sources By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Italy hopes upcoming revisions to GDP growth data for 2020-22 will limit what could otherwise be a strong overshoot of its budget deficit target this year, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Pune, India, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global gaming market size was valued at USD 249.55 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow from USD 281.77 billion in 2023 to USD 665.77 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
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