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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

A successful exit hinges on three factors aligning: 1) the owner is personally ready, 2) market conditions are favorable, and 3) business performance is strong, and risks are minimal. Owners need to focus on #3 so that when #1 and #2 align, the business is ready for acquisition. Taking an honest lookwithout overvaluing your efforts, inflating past wins, or brushing off financial weak spotscan guide you toward a few adjustments that could meaningfully increase your net worth and the transaction v

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Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artificial intelligence company, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times.

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FTC’s First Merger Challenge Under New Leadership Signals Return to Traditional Antitrust Theories in Private Equity Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

On March 6, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC's (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. (Surmodics). The complaint alleges that the transaction would violate antitrust laws by combining the #1 and #2 players in the provision of outsourced hydrophilic coatings for medical devices.

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Pokémon Go maker Niantic is selling its games division to Scopely for $3.5B

TechCrunch: M&A

Mobile gaming giant Scopely on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Pokmon Go maker Niantic's gaming division for $3.5 billion. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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What Companies Should Consider Fractional Executive Services?

JD Supra: Mergers

What companies should consider fractional executive services? Can a CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, or other C-level executive be hired part-time to leverage their extensive experience and knowledge? By: Allen Barron, Inc.

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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

How2Exit

E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money! - Watch Here About the Guest: Rob Richmond is a dealmaker, strategic advisor, and founder of Synergy Groups. With decades of experience in technology, business acquisitions, and rollups, Richmond has developed a reputation for structuring creative and sustainable deals.

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DGCL Amendments: CLC Proposes Tweaks to SB 21 & Controversy Rages On

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the Delaware Bar’s Corporation Law Council offered some proposed revisions to SB 21, the controversial proposed amendments to the DGCL that would, among other things, provide a safe harbor for certain transactions involving a corporation and its controlling stockholder.

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Buy the power: Data center deals on the rise in the US

JD Supra: Mergers

The breakneck pace of growth in artificial intelligence is powering investment in the red-hot data infrastructure subsector - Data center dealmaking is ramping up across the globe as the rapid development of AI pushes up demand for supportive infrastructure. The US is expected to become the fastest-growing data center market globally, with demand growing from 25 GW in 2024 to more than 80 GW in 2030.

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Goldman pay surges 30% for handful of top executives

Financial Times - Banking

Top executives collectively received $126.

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JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank forecasts Tesla falling nearly 48% from Tuesday's close as controversy around CEO Elon Musk grows.

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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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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Garrett Muzikowski on Recent Developments & Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

Weve recently posted another episode of ourUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Garrett Muzikowski, Managing Director, M&A, Activism & Governance Advisory at FTI Consulting. We spoke with Garrett about recent developments and trends in activism.

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Update German Public Takeovers 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Public Takeover Report provides an overview of market trends and legal developments relating to public takeovers in Germany in 2024. A quick glance at the takeover market - With six delisting offers and one mandatory offer, the German market for takeovers of listed companies (public takeovers) had a rather unspectacular start to 2024. Ultimately, there were 20 delisting offers (out of a total of 32 procedures) in 2024 - evidence of a stronger trend towards going private or at least.

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Leading the Charge: Delaware State University’s Digital Evolution

Cisco: M&A

Delaware State University has transformed its digital landscape through a strategic partnership with Cisco, enhancing cybersecurity, educational technology, and student success, positioning itself as a leader in technological innovation.

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Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company

CNBC: Investing

The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.

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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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The Future of News Looks Niche

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The media entrepreneur Jessica Lessin chats with DealBook about the news landscape and her latest media bet.

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: European Commission Launches Consultation on Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission seeks stakeholders' views on the guidelines for the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR").

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The Quantum Sky Is Falling! Understanding the Quantum Threat to Network Security

Cisco: M&A

Demystify the potential threat that quantum computing poses to encryption and the security of the network.

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Josh Brown says the Tesla stock trend is so broken that any bounce won't last

CNBC: Investing

The widely followed trader believes the technical trend in Tesla's stock chart has collapsed, making any rebound unsustainable.

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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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Kraken Robotics Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of 3D at Depth

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

A Leader in Underwater LiDAR Services, 3D at Depth Brings Expertise and Strong Customer Relationships A Leader in Underwater LiDAR Services, 3D at Depth Brings Expertise and Strong Customer Relationships

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Europe Daily News, 03 March 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION C ommission clears acquisition of Yondr by CDPQ and DigitalBridge ( M.

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Join us in the Cisco U. Spotlight

Cisco: M&A

There's something for every tech learner at Cisco U. Spotlight, a free virtual event on April 24, 2025. Explore this year's key themes and save your spot today.

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Buy Tesla on the dip as shares can rally more than 90%, says Morgan Stanley's Jonas

CNBC: Investing

Shares have dropped 45% year to date.

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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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Should influencer marketing be part of your game plan?

Growth Business

By Claudia Moselhi on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success “Should I be using influencer marketing to build awareness of my brand?” It’s a question I get asked time and time again by my clients. As a PR consultant to young, entrepreneurial brands I have a duty to tell them the truth. I will always respond with the following: yes and no.

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Europe Daily News, 07 March 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

SPECIAL EUROPEAN COUNCIL - Main results of the Special European Council - 06 March 2025. - European Council conclusions on European defence.

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Data Center Modernization Moves Another Step Forward with Next-Gen UCS Servers 

Cisco: M&A

Today, were introducing the next phase in data center modernization: the 8th generation Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS X-Series servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors.

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Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand

CNBC: Investing

Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.

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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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Solganick advises Kavaliro on the sale of its Salesforce consulting division to Accordion

Solganick & Co.

ORLANDO, FL., March 10, 2025 — Solganick is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Kavaliro for the sale of its Salesforce consulting division to Accordion. Kavaliro, a leader in providing innovative technology solutions, is pleased to announce the sale of its Salesforce Division to Accordion, a premier provider of business consulting services.

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U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - March 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. U.S. PE dealmaking had a slower start in 2025. YTD deal numbers through February were below those for the same period in the past five years.

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Unyielding Defense: Cisco Firewall Achieves AAA Rating From SE Labs

Cisco: M&A

See how Cisco Secure Firewall excelled in the SE Labs test, blocking advanced attacks with innovative threat intelligence and encryption capabilities.

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Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline

CNBC: Investing

Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla amid its dramatic sell-off.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?