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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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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Ontex and Hygianis announce agreement for sale of Algerian business

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Aalst, Belgium, August 9, 2023 – Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) (“Ontex”), a leading developer and manufacturer of hygiene products and solutions for retailers and healthcare, announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Algerian business to Hygianis SPA, its local distributor for more than 20 years. The transaction includes Ontex’s business in Algeria and related exports to certain neighboring countries.

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Is Now the Best Time to Sell My Business in 2023?

Lake Country Advisors

In the ever-changing business world, timing is everything, especially when considering the best time to sell your business. In 2023, many business owners may find themselves pondering this very question. The current market conditions and economic landscape have created a fertile environment for business sales. Still, the key to a successful exit lies in understanding the intricate factors that influence these transactions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance

Global Banking & Finance

Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance (Reuters) -German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero on Wednesday raised its full-year revenue outlook, after it swung to a profit in the first half of the year on accelerating growth.

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Clairvest wraps up seventh mid-market fund at $1.2bn hard-cap

PE Hub

Clairvest committed $300 million to Clairvest Equity Partners VII alongside $900 million from third-party investors. The post Clairvest wraps up seventh mid-market fund at $1.2bn hard-cap appeared first on PE Hub.

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Credit Suisse raises Walmart price target, says retailer is a buy ahead of earnings

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Karen Short maintained her outperform rating on the stock and raised her price target to $180, which suggests a 12.3% upside from Thursday's close.

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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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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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New research indicates confusing bank jargon could be fuelling financial vulnerability

Global Banking & Finance

New research indicates confusing bank jargon could be fuelling financial vulnerability Research finds that more than half of banking customers say banks are unsupportive and should be doing more to help them understand their finances: given 1.3m missing household payments this is becoming crucial to address.

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Angeles Equity-backed VisTech acquires automotive supplier Industry Products Company

PE Hub

VisTech is a noise, vibration, and harshness solutions provider to the North American automotive industry. The post Angeles Equity-backed VisTech acquires automotive supplier Industry Products Company appeared first on PE Hub.

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This cash cows ETF is hitting record highs. These stocks are driving it

CNBC: Investing

The Pacer U.S. Cash Cows ETF (COWZ) fund has set several recent highs over the past two weeks, including closing at a record $51.49 per share on Wednesday.

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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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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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Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Global Banking & Finance

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates, but its shares fell on Wednesday as analysts focused on a disappointing retail outlook.

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GSAM invests in converting waste into renewable natural gas with Synthica

PE Hub

Ara Partners, EQT and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners are some of the firms finding deals in this sector. The post GSAM invests in converting waste into renewable natural gas with Synthica appeared first on PE Hub.

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Berkshire Hathaway shares are still cheap even at these record levels, Wall Street analysts say

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire shares just hit a record high on the back of a strong quarter, but analysts believe it's still not too late to buy Warren Buffett's conglomerate.

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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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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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Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023

Global Banking & Finance

Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023 By Angelo Amante, Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) -Italy has approved a one-off 40% tax on profits banks reap from higher interest rates after reprimanding lenders for failing to reward deposits, in a surprise move that sent banking shares plunging across Europe.

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Wells Fargo Customer Deposits Disappear Because of a Glitch

The New York Times: Banking

Reports of a processing error began to surface on Thursday and continued through Friday. Wells Fargo said on Saturday that the issue had been resolved.

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Wall Street praises Rocket Lab's performance and sees stock climbing: 'Yet another strong quarter'

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street was largely effusive about Rocket Lab's execution and growth, as analysts reacted to the space company's second-quarter results.

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