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The 2025 IPO Market

JD Supra: Mergers

Are we headed for an IPO rebound in 2025? According to a recent CNBC article, a major window for the IPO market could be opening. They point to prime conditions such as markets at new highs, interest rate stabilization, a strong economy, and of course, the election is now over, and we have a better sense of the new administrations plans moving forward.

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Legal Trends in Middle Market M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021.

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Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by US private equity giant

TechCrunch: M&A

The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Agentic AI Musings

Beyond M&A

To some, Agent-based AI is a buzzword, to others, they are already commercialising it. Instead of discussing the technology from afar, I will describe the use of Agents by taking you through a simple use case and then referring to a strong example of usage from a firm we did Tech DD on. I have a simplistic view of the tech itself – an agent will perform a specific task it is built for, in a particular sequence, to provide a specific output.

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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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How Companies Can Prepare for the New HSR Filing Requirements

JD Supra: Mergers

As the February 10, 2025, implementation deadline for the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing forms and instructions rapidly approaches, companies that are considering acquisitions or mergers, whether as a buyer or seller, should turn their attention toward preparing for the changes.

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Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai

TechCrunch: M&A

Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year

The New York Times: Banking

The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. This chapter will focus on essential considerations when conducting trade due diligence: 1. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2. the impact of foreign investment reviews triggered by.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

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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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Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners merges with investment arm of Pendulum Holdings

TechCrunch: M&A

Jay-Zs venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners, has merged with another Black-owned investment firm, Pendulum Holdings’ investment arm Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a MarcyPen spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The newly formed MarcyPen Capital Partners has $900 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook.

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Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The merger talks between Japans second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the worlds auto industry.

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Five Hot Trends in Life Sciences for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The life sciences industry is well positioned for growth in 2025, fueled by strong investor interest and technological advancements, especially in AI. Life sciences venture capital (VC) funding and IPOs have picked up in 2024, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will likely further accelerate this trend.

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Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro

How2Exit

E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field. He is the creator of the CNSUF method, which stands for Comprehensive Negotiating Strategies Universal Framework, an advanced and universally applicable negotiation framework.

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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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BlackBerry sells Cylance for $160M, a fraction of the $1.4B it paid in 2018

TechCrunch: M&A

Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in BlackBerry’s fiscal Q4, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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How to capitalize on the market fear and generate some income using options

CNBC: Investing

Jeff Kilburg describes selling a put spread on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust.

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Juntos - Diciembre 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Bienvenidos a Juntos, nuestro boletn que explora desarrollos en el mundo del derecho antimonopolio y de competencia en Amrica Latina. En esta edicin, analizamos algunos de los principales titulares del 2024.

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Antitrust: HSR & the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead”

Deal Lawyers

The recent changes to the HSR form create a new document custodian known as the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead” and this excerpt from the transcript of a recent Ropes & Gray podcast notes that the requirement to produce so-called “4C documents” extends to documents prepared by or for this new custodian: The new rule requires […]

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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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Gentex Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire VOXX International

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) at $7.50 per share.

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Morgan Stanley says buy this digital health stock poised to rally more than 50%

CNBC: Investing

Growth in Hims & Hers Health is showing no signs of stopping, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Juntos - Dezembro de 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Bem-vindo aoJuntos, nosso boletim trimestral que explora os principais desenvolvimentos na rea concorrencial e antitruste nas Amricas, com especial ateno a novidades que possam impactar toda a regio. Nesta edio, examinamos o que ocorreu no ltimo trimestre de 2024.

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November-December Issue of Deal Lawyers Newsletter

Deal Lawyers

The November-December issuer of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just sent to the printer. It is also available now online to members of DealLawyers.com who subscribe to the electronic format.

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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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David Bonderman, Co-Founder of Private Equity Giant TPG, Dies at 82

The New York Times: Banking

A globe-trotting lawyer turned investor, he helped transform a cottage industry into a colossus with influence on Wall Street and beyond.

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Morgan Stanley sticks by Nvidia during sell-off, reiterates as top pick

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley still sees more upside ahead for Jensen Huang's chip giant, despite its recent losses.

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DOJ and FTC Withdraw Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors

JD Supra: Mergers

The Justice Departments Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (Agencies) announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that they have withdrawn the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors (Guidelines) issued in April 2000.

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Non-Competes: When Will Delaware Courts “Blue Pencil” Unenforceable Covenants?

Deal Lawyers

In Sunder Energy, LLC v. Tyler Jackson, (Del.; 12/24), the Delaware Supreme Court addressed a plaintiff’s argument that the Chancery Court erred in refusing to blue pencil a non-compete agreement that the Court found to be impermissibly overbroad.

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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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Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

UK government to retain golden share in parent company of International Distribution Services Business live latest updates The sale of Royal Mails parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Ketnsk has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws. A 3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) the owner of the 508-year-old Royal Mail by Ketnsks EP Group was confirmed on Monday morning.

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Fed decision is 'last hurdle' before a Santa year-end rally, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Stocks typically rise in the second half of December, especially following elections, according to Bank of America.

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Loan Fund Structures under AIFMD2: ESMA’s Proposals

JD Supra: Mergers

In our recent alert Loan Origination Under AIFMD2: A Guideon loan origination under the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD2), we noted that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would consult on further measures required to implement AIFMD2.

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