Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

The forces of change in banking have seldom been stronger. The recent rise in interest rates, is pushing consumers to overcome their inertia, and to open themselves up to new choices.

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H. Friedman Search

AUGUST 24, 2023

“We interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast to bring you a special announcement.” I think I had too much of Hurricane Hilary these past few days. It is affecting my writing style. In truth, our thoughts go out to those on the West Coast who were hit way worse than we did. Now to our regularly scheduled blog about our cottage-size industry. How Many Years Has It Been In This Cottage-Size Industry?!

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 22, 2023

In Short - The Background: Luxembourg has introduced a new foreign direct investment regime with a suspensory mandatory notification requirement in relation to investments in a broad range of sectors.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Sidus Space is taking another step toward full vertical integration with the acquisition of California-based Exo-Space , a startup that offers edge computing on orbit. While the exact financial details were not disclosed, Sidus is paying cash for 15% of Exo-Space in return for the startup’s contract revenues. The remainder of the acquisition is being paid via stock options and performance incentives, Sidus said in a statement.

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Midaxo

AUGUST 25, 2023

Among the many technological innovations that have shaped the business world, cloud technology stands out as a true game-changer. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way companies operate, collaborate and make strategic decisions, especially in the realm of corporate dealmaking. In this post, we’ll explore the profound impact of cloud technology on corporate dealmaking and how it has reshaped the landscape of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and beyond. 1.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Private equity firm Trive Capital has acquired Hypergiant Industries in a deal that will furnish the Texas-based AI company with capital to “build even faster,” Hypergiant CEO Mike Betzer told TechCrunch in a recent interview. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hypergiant’s core product is called CommandCenter, a geospatial data visualization platform designed to inform real-time decision-making.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 22, 2023

b' 12 Concepts We Can Learn About Going from 0 to LOI From How2Exit's Interview W/ Daniel Sweet - 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.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 23, 2023

Growth Equity (ex-TCV Investor) Webinar TOMORROW at 12PM ET! Think it’s too late for you to recruit as an Associate? Think again! Come listen to Alice speak about her time recruiting as a Lazard IB Associate into TCV Growth Equity! Growth Equity is a personal favorite of mine — particularly because of my time at Battery Ventures but also because even though we advertise Private Equity Prep — more and more folks come to us wanting to land a role in Growth… Growth>Buyout, why?

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 24, 2023

Effective November 4, 2023, the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (the Act) will be amended to permit conversions and domestications across all business entity types, including foreign and domestic corporations. The delay in effectiveness is to allow the New Jersey Division of Revenue Services in the Department of the Treasury (the Filing Office) time to implement changes to accommodate these actions.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Following rumors that it was exploring the sale of its weather business as part of a move to streamline operations, IBM says that it’s found a buyer for The Weather Company, the weather forecasting and information company it acquired in 2015. Francisco Partners, the private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Weather Company assets from IBM, the two companies announced today.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 21, 2023

b' 12 Concepts We Can Learn About Fund Raising From How2Exit's Interview W/ Will Sachs - 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.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this edition, we are looking at the lack of funding for emerging managers and potentially related knock-on effects in the market for early-stage companies.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

The competition regulator in Kenya has given Moniepoint Inc. the green light to acquire Kopo Kopo, a Kenya-based company offering payments services and credit to businesses. Following the approval by Competition Authority of Kenya (CA), Moniepoint (formerly TeamApt) will expand its services to Kenya continuing its growth plans across the continent. Moniepoint Inc, which runs one of the largest business payments and banking platforms in Nigeria, is said to be keen on expanding to new markets that

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 25, 2023

The DOJ & FTC’s enforcement push targeting director interlocks raised several unanswered questions, including whether Section 8 of the Clayton Act applied to interlocks involving non-corporate entities. Last week, the FTC answered that question with a resounding “Yes!

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF has a total return of 16.37% year to date.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent multipronged challenge to EQT Corporation’s acquisition from the Quantum Energy Partners private equity investment group “marks the FTC’s first case in 40 years that enforces Section 8 of the Clayton Act” and preempts a proposed board of directors interlock. On the same date, the Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, announced the resignation of two Pinterest directors from the board of Nextdoor in response to the DOJ’s ongoing enforcement.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (basically the PlayStation wing) today announced plans to acquire Audeze, the company has confirmed with TechCrunch. The Orange Country, California-based firm is best known for its high-end headphones, targeted at gamers and audio producers. The hardware is often priced into four-figures, but the company earns consistently high marks from reviewers and users alike.

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 24, 2023

Yesterday, the SEC announced the adoption of new rules and amendments intended to tighten the regulation of private fund advisers. Here’s the whopping 660-page adopting release and here’s the 3-page Fact Sheet.

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 25, 2023

The firm also hiked its rating on the stock to buy from hold.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 24, 2023

Applying Delaware law, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware has held that a bump up provision did not bar coverage of a settlement that resolved claims asserting breaches of fiduciary duty. On December 4, 2019, the insured media company merged with another media company. Stockholders brought several lawsuits challenging the merger and asserted claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the insured’s directors, officers, and controlling stockholders for their roles in negotiating and.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

AUGUST 25, 2023

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, hundreds of Western companies announced they would quit operating in Russia. But actually selling their assets and withdrawing has taken time.

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 23, 2023

The DOJ & FTC’s draft merger guidelines have resulted in an avalanche of law firm memos – which we’re posting in our “Antitrust” Practice Area.

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 25, 2023

The firm said Dollar Tree's earnings confirmed fears of a consumer slowdown.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 24, 2023

On August 16, 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) brought its first enforcement action under Section 8 of the Clayton Act in 40 years. At the same time, the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (“DOJ” and with the FTC, “Agencies”) continued its recently reinvigorated Section 8 enforcement campaign, announcing that two Pinterest Inc. directors resigned from the board of Nextdoor Holdings Inc.

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Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 25, 2023

In our March 2023 blog, “What is EPSS and Why Does It Matter?

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 21, 2023

I recently blogged about PE sponsors putting more equity in their deals in response to the challenging deal financing environment. Now, this Institutional Investor article says that those sponsors are increasingly using “Net Asset Value” (NAV) loans to fund add-on acquisitions in situations where they don’t wish to ask investors to pony up more equity.

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 25, 2023

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 24, 2023

Newly effective EU rules impose another layer of review for acquisitions in Europe. They empower the European Commission to investigate whether either the acquirer or target has received non-EU government subsidies that distort the EU internal market. While the new regulatory regime may not ultimately lead to many blocked deals, it could result in delays, and companies considering M&A in Europe will need to create comprehensive systems to track any government support they receive anywhere in

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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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