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?
How2Exit
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
b' rn E142: Joshua Catlett Shares His Experience in the Private Healthcare Sector - Watch Here rn rn rn rn 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.
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.
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Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of any Tech DD. One of the most common threats found during our outside-in cyber assessments is the Cross-Site Scripting, or XSS, attack. If you’re reading this, it’s likely to be connected to one of our reports. Please let us know if you want to discuss your specific project. Understanding the Threat At its core, XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
How2Exit
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
b' E141: Navigating the Emotional and Practical Challenges of Business Transitions with Laurie Barkman- Watch Here rn rn 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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Value creation is often the primary focus in the investment world, where the goal is to paint a picture of prosperity and success for portfolio companies. However, in this pursuit, we often overlook the other side of the coin – value destruction. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversations, but it is real and happening everywhere. Enter Value Destruction.
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 20, 2023
Two years after announcing voice chat was coming to Roblox, the gaming company has acquired a voice tech startup, Speechly, offering voice chat moderation, real-time transcription and Voice API that lets companies add AI voice technology and voice interfaces to their products and experiences.
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
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.
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
When assessing a scale-up firm, we imagine (and hope for) robust technology, impenetrable security, and digital product mastery. Yet, as our tech due diligence reveals, there are often unforeseen narratives beneath the surface. Investment and Cybersecurity: More Connected Than Ever The connection between business success and its digital weaknesses is inextricable.
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The government of Ghana is essentially bankrupt, and has turned to the International Monetary Fund for its 17th financial rescue since 1957.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.
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.
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).
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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.
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Pacific Gold Corp. ("Great Pacific Gold,” “GPAC,” or the "Company") (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (Germany: 4TU) is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of Wild Dog Resources Inc. (“WDR”) pursuant to the terms of an amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) with 15103452 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GPAC (“GPAC Sub”), and WDR.
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
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.
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.
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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.
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Is everyone being swindled all the time and just not talking about it?
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Demand is outpacing supply for certain iPhone 15 models, suggesting promising upside for Apple, according to Goldman.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The 92-year-old media tycoon is set to become chairman emeritus of Fox and News Corporation, but he still wields considerable power over the empire he built.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
California is taking steps to broaden its regulatory oversight of health care related transactions, joining a growing list of states that have recently either attempted to or have been successful in enacting similar legislation for this purpose. On July 27, 2023, the Office of Health Care Affordability (“OHCA” or the “Office”), a regulatory body which was recently established by California State Senate Bill 184, published proposed rules outlining the process for a prospective review of certain.
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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?
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