Sat.Aug 05, 2023 - Fri.Aug 11, 2023

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How to Preserve Value in Small Acquisitions: Part I

Midaxo

Last month, Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners shared her insights on the acquisition and integration of smaller companies into larger ones using examples from her personal experience. During the live Q&A — Preserving the Spark: Realizing Value When Acquiring Smaller Companies — Galina covered a broad range of considerations, challenges and watchouts that are unique to acquiring small, founder-led companies.

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What the IRS is Saying Lately about the Employee Retention Tax Credit

JD Supra: Mergers

The employee retention tax credit (“ERTC”) has garnered a lot of “buzz” lately – both from the IRS and businesses who have either received the credit or are seeking the credit. The buzz is well deserved, as the IRS has recently published several items of new guidance revealing what businesses should expect when claiming the ERTC.

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08-10-2023 Newsletter: Corporate Development @ Disney

OfficeHours

Bring Questions for Jake Winans! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, a unique opportunity to gain insights from an industry professional who transitioned successfully from being an M&A Investment Banking Analyst at RBC Capital Markets into a Senior Strategy Analyst at The Walt Disney Company. Date: Friday, August 11th Time: 12:00 pm ET Jake Winans brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the discussion.

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What Makes You Different Makes Your Interview Stronger

H. Friedman Search

As I like to do in these blogs, I will bring to your attention trends that I am seeing from candidates interviewing and hiring managers presenting offers. The trend that is now showing its face is differentiating yourself; and I am not necessarily talking about diversity and inclusion topics, though they are extremely important. I am talking about what makes you different.

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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 AI Can Enhance PMI

Midaxo

Most corporate development and M&A professionals believe that rapidly evolving AI technology should be used with a fair amount of skepticism. However, when applied with thoughtfulness and caution, ChatGPT and similar AI tools could provide valuable support in the Post-Merger Integration (PMI) process. Below are several ways AI tools might assist with various PMI tasks and activities. 1.

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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2023- Compliance Issues in Government “Buy America” Solicitations

JD Supra: Mergers

This article discusses compliance “Buy America” provisions in federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. It also outlines the application of the Trade Agreements Act to many large solicitations and how that can impact compliance of goods, services and construction.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About Pulling Cash From Real Estate Assets From How2Exit's Interview W/ Chelsea Mandel

How2Exit

b' 12 Concepts We Can Learn About Pulling Cash From Real Estate Assets From How2Exit's Interview W/ Chelsea Mandel - 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.

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Cross-Border: Navigating European Labor Issues

Deal Lawyers

Dealing with labor and employment issues when acquiring a business in Europe can be a complicated process. In addition to being represented by a national labor union, target company employees may also have local unions or work councils that have consultation or informational rights that the parties must address during the deal process.

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Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Healthcare Transaction Oversight

JD Supra: Mergers

The Illinois Legislature recently passed HB2222, new antitrust legislation that will require advance notice to the attorney general for “covered transactions” between healthcare facilities and healthcare provider entities. If signed by the Illinois governor, the legislation will amend the Illinois Antitrust Act and go into effect January 1, 2024.

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How to Ace your PE Case Study

OfficeHours

Many young professionals undergoing the PE recruiting process will go through a case study at some point in the interview process. While other interviews with a firm will be largely behavioral with a few technical or investment acumen questions thrown in to test your knowledge in these areas, the case study is your opportunity to show the firm you are capable of performing the technical duties of an analyst or associate and that even if you aren’t perfect, you can identify and learn from mistake

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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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Beware these companies reporting next week with downside earnings momentum

CNBC: Investing

These stocks have been exceedingly downwardly revised ahead of company quarterly results next week, according to FactSet data.

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National Security: CFIUS Issues 2022 Annual Report to Congress

Deal Lawyers

Last month, CFIUS issued its 2022 Annual Report to Congress. The report highlights key indicators of CFIUS’s activities and process, including the complexity and volume of its cases.

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European Court of Justice Rules on Foreign Direct Investment Screening

JD Supra: Mergers

The Court’s first decision on FDI screening limits the scope of the EU FDI Screening Regulation and underlines that national regulators must meet a high legal standard to block foreign investments. On July 13, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Court) held that the decision by the Hungarian government to block the planned acquisition of a Hungarian sand and gravel quarry under its national foreign investment screening laws was incompatible with EU Treaty rules and in particular.

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How to Send a Cold Email that Grabs Someone’s Attention

OfficeHours

If you’re interested in working in a certain field or industry, or at a particular firm, but have no obvious connections to it already, the best way to break in is by sending cold emails. However, this strategy may seem pointless to college students or young professionals who have tried it already, as they may have found that the vast majority of cold emails are ignored by the recipients.

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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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Morgan Stanley says stay away from Carvana as used-car seller still has a lot to prove

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Adam Jonas raised his price target by $2 to $37, which still suggests shares stand to lose 6.2% from where they settled Thursday.

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Del. Chancery Addresses Expectation Damages Calculation

Deal Lawyers

Damage awards for breaches of a merger agreement are usually intended to give the buyer the benefit of its bargain, but Vice Chancellor Will’s recent opinion in NetApp v. Cinelli, (Del. Ch.; 7/23), provides a reminder that determining the appropriate measure of a buyer’s expectation damages can be a complicated process.

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The new German competition enforcement act – a true paradigm shift?

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 6, 2023, the German Parliament passed the 11th amendment to the German Act Against Restrictions of Competition ("ARC"), substantially expanding the Federal Cartel Office's ("FCO") enforcement powers. The reform targets three main areas: - Gives the FCO the power to impose behavioral or structural remedies following sector inquiries - Further facilitates the disgorgement of benefits generated by anticompetitive practices - Enables the public and private enforcement of the EU.

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Cisco Black Belt for a Reason shows how small contributions make a big impact

Cisco: M&A

From donating 300 PPE masks to hospitals to A bridge of help connecting 170 smiling faces these successful Black Belt campaigns have inspired our Partner & Distributor communities across the… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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Art Cashin says these are the levels to watch in the S&P 500

CNBC: Investing

Art Cashin is warning investors to keep a close eye on these levels as markets approach a "critical time.

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Activism: Are Diverse Boards a Vulnerability?

Deal Lawyers

The Activist Investor’s Michael Levin flagged a recent Institutional Investor article that claims that activist hedge funds look at the diversity of a board when identifying potential targets for their campaigns. Here’s an excerpt: Activist hedge funds are paying attention to board diversity — and are using that information to decide on their next targets.

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From Bermuda to the Oslo Børs and Beyond

JD Supra: Mergers

The past few years have seen a growing number of companies incorporate in Bermuda and go on to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange. A key first step for some is listing on the exchange intended for small- and mid-cap companies: Euronext Growth Oslo. After that, some may migrate to a larger exchange such as the Euronext Expand Oslo or Oslo Børs and possibly go on to complete a dual listing in New York.

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Inside the Cisco Modeling Labs 2.6 Workbench Revamp

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) 2.6, the latest version of our premier network virtualization platform, is finally here. CML 2.

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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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As weight loss drug stocks rallied on a landmark study, these stocks were over sold, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

While Novo Nordisk's Select study stoked confidence in the weight loss drug market, it spooked holders of medtech and liver disease stocks seen losing out.

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Tapestry and Capri Announce a Luxury Mega Merger

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The two fashion conglomerates, Tapestry and Capri Holdings, generate about $12 billion in combined revenue.

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[Audio] Preparing A Company For Sale - A Podcast with Janathan Allen

JD Supra: Mergers

In the podcast, Preparing a Company for Sale, Janathan Allen, discusses all of the steps required to get ready to sell your business and the concepts and goals you should evaluate before you begin the process. What do you, the seller, want out of the transaction? What are your cash needs going forward? Are you willing to remain in place to help with the transition or do you need to move on?

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Intermedia’s owner explores sale of communications services firm -sources

Global Banking & Finance

Intermedia’s owner explores sale of communications services firm -sources By Milana Vinn (Reuters) – The private equity owner of Intermedia Cloud Communications is exploring options including a sale that could value the communications services provider at more than $1 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

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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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This pharma ETF is headed for its best week of the year as investors cheer new weight-loss drugs

CNBC: Investing

The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF is rallying along with Eli Lilly, its top holding.

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A More Resilient Future with Automated Ransomware Recovery

Cisco: M&A

The constant evolution of the digital world has not only presented an abundance of opportunities, but also raised an equal amount of security challenges, ransomware being one of the most sinister.

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CFIUS Reports Substantial Increase in Use of Mitigation Measures in 2022

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 31, 2023, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the “Committee”) released its Annual Report for 2022. Overall, the statistics indicate that CFIUS is taking more time to finish its review and more frequently taking action to address national security risk. Key highlights include the following.

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Venom Foundation Partners with the UAE Government to Launch National Carbon Credit System

Global Banking & Finance

Venom Foundation Partners with the UAE Government to Launch National Carbon Credit System Venom Foundation, a leader in blockchain technology adoption in regulated markets, is thrilled to announce the signing of a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE Government to develop and implement the National Carbon Credit System.

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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?