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The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure compliance, plan for integration, and set the stage for a successful and value-enhancing merger or acquisition.

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How Do You Properly Say No?

H. Friedman Search

We all know how to say yes to a job offer, but how do you say no? Saying no the right way leaves the door open and shows respect to the hiring manager and the firm that you said no to. Doing it incorrectly leaves a bad taste all around. You’ll want to know how to say no in a way so that there are no hard feelings or any other negative impact that surrounds the disappointing information.

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Amazon acquires Fig, a startup building autocomplete for the command line

TechCrunch: M&A

Amazon has acquired Fig, a Y Combinator (YC) alum that has been setting out to turbo-charge the command line terminal. In a blog post published yesterday, CEO and co-founder Brendan Falk said that Amazon was acquiring Fig’s technology, while its employees — including two co-founders — would be joining Amazon’s cloud subsidiary AWS.

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M&A Analytics: Using Pipeline Reports to Communicate Deal Strategy

Midaxo

Informed decision-making is paramount in corporate dealmaking. The success of deals relies heavily on accurate and timely data that guides strategic choices. This is where M&A analytics come into play, serving as a bridge between the vast streams of data and the crucial decisions that drive business growth. In this article, we delve into how M&A analytics help in communicating deal strategies with real-time data, enabling companies to always be prepared and avoid being caught off guard.

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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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AI and Competition Law

JD Supra: Mergers

The rapid advancement into the digital age has resulted in the emergence of transformative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are capable of revolutionising industries. In this article, we set out how competition law considerations may be relevant to the development and utilisation of AI systems by market participants and examine how competition authorities are anticipating and preparing to address the new challenges posed by the widespread adoption of AI systems.

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Here's the bitcoin outlook for September as crypto industry turns focus on Washington

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin is on pace to end August down sharply despite several positive regulatory developments for crypto.

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VanMoof, Trendy E-Bike Brand, Bought Out of Bankruptcy by Scooter Maker

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Lavoie, which makes high-end scooters based on McLaren’s Formula 1 technology, acquired the trendy e-bike brand that had gained a zealous following.

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Possessing the Unpossessable – Holding Digital Assets in Your UCC Hands

JD Supra: Mergers

Non-fungible tokens, crypto tokens, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets generally cannot be held in your physical hands, but they may now be legally possessed, under the Uniform Commercial Code in Delaware and other states that have newly adopted identical provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or similar legislation.

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Warren Buffett, who turns 93, is at the top of his game as he pushes Berkshire Hathaway to new heights

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record operating profit, making it the biggest nontech company by market capitalization.

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Fiduciary Duties When Settling with Activists

Deal Lawyers

Gibson Dunn recently published its 2022 Activism Update. The report gives detailed information about individual activist campaigns & settlements and some summary stats, like this one related to settlement agreements: 23 settlement agreements pertaining to shareholder activism activity were filed during 2022, which is an increase from the 17 filed in 2021.

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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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The A.I. Revolution Is Coming. But Not as Fast as Some People Think.

The New York Times: Banking

From steam power to the internet, there has always been a lag between technology invention and adoption across industries and the economy.

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Bermuda Public Companies Update, Summer 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq during the first half of 2023. Global Market Update - After the sluggishness in global markets that continued throughout 2022, the first half of 2023 has been showing signs of new life. Although worldwide financial uncertainty continues, as does the conflict in Ukraine, it appears that the global inflation spike as well as central.

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Warren Buffett at 93: All of the big moves from the still-active investing legend in the past year

CNBC: Investing

Many Buffett watchers have been dazzled by the "Oracle of Omaha's" sharp mental acuity and astute investments he's able to pull off over the past year.

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Roman Beylin: Revolutionizing Due Diligence with DueDilio

How2Exit

b' Revolutionizing Due Diligence with DueDilio W/ Roman Beylin - 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. -Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs acros

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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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Voice Deepfakes Are the Latest Threat to Your Bank Balance

The New York Times: Banking

Artificial intelligence tools have given scammers a potent weapon for trying to trick people into sending them money.

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Corporate Insights: Disclosing PHI Upon the Sale of a Medical Practice

JD Supra: Mergers

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (collectively, “HIPAA”) states that, absent patient authorization, a patient’s Protected Health Information (“PHI”) may not be disclosed to another Covered Entity (as defined by HIPAA) without a direct or indirect treatment relationship with the patient.

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Sixth Street — which manages more than $70 billion — is betting big on sports teams and live events

CNBC: Investing

Alan Waxman, the CEO and co-founder of Sixth Street, talked about his vision in the increasingly crowded sports industry.

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How to Succeed in the ETA World: Insights from Sam Razati

How2Exit

b' How to Succeed in the ETA World: Insights from Sam Razati rn - 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. -Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs acros

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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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Purchase Price Adjustment Disputes: Accountants as Experts or Arbitrators?

Deal Lawyers

This recent Sheppard Mullin blog discusses the role of the independent accountant in resolving disputes in a purchase price adjustment calculation and, in particular, the impact of engaging an accountant as an expert or an arbitrator.

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The Fintech Deal Long Pole: License Change of Controls

JD Supra: Mergers

In this edition of Fintech Flash, we discuss important things you should know about the change of control requirements when acquiring a fintech company with state lender, loan broker, debt collector, or money transmitter licenses.

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Morgan Stanley downgrades this big AI winner, says stock can fall more than 40%

CNBC: Investing

The firm cut its rating to underweight and has a price target of $9.

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insightsoftware Acquires Vizlib, Extending Write-Back to Qlik Users

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Following success with Power ON, insightsoftware takes strategic evolution, growth, and product enhancements to the next level with software to extend visual planning and write-back solution capabilities to Qlik users Following success with Power ON, insightsoftware takes strategic evolution, growth, and product enhancements to the next level with software to extend visual planning and write-back solution capabilities to Qlik users

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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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UBS Reports $29 Billion Profit, a Record

The New York Times: Banking

The huge gain stems from the bank’s acquisition of its rival Credit Suisse this spring for about $3.2 billion, a steep discount that is skewing its quarterly results.

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FTC and DOJ Announce Workshops on the 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division announced that they will hold three workshops regarding their jointly issued Draft Merger Guidelines. The first virtual workshop will be held on September 5, at 1-4:15 p.m. ET.

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Goldman Sachs sees Salesforce rallying more than 50% after strong earnings

CNBC: Investing

Salesforce reported fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations.

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Extended Reality Market Size to Surpass USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 36.0%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Extended Reality Market size is projected to reach USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 36.0% during the forecast period. As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Extended Reality Market size is projected to reach USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 36.0% during the forecast period.

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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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Union Investment’s trading head Hock steps away from role to pursue digital asset aspirations

The TRADE

Union Investment’s Christoph Hock is set to step away from his role as head of multi-asset trading later this year to pursue an opportunity in digital assets and tokenisation within the asset management firm, The TRADE can reveal. Union is bolstering its digital assets division, The TRADE understands. His new role is not yet public but will be communicated in due course.

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DOJ Loses Again on Challenge to U.S. Sugar-Imperial Sugar Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined to block the $315 million purchase of Imperial Sugar Company (“Imperial”) by United States Sugar Corporation (“U.S. Sugar”), rejecting the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) claim that the merger would violate antitrust law and increase prices. See United States v. United States Sugar Corp., et al., No. 21-cv-1644, 2023 WL 4526605 (3d Cir.

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Nvidia shares are still cheap even after hitting an all-time high, says Melius Research

CNBC: Investing

According to the analyst, Nvidia is currently trading at a cheaper valuation than shares of Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple.

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Bay Club Continues to Deliver on Growth Strategy With Bay Area Country Club Acquisition

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") proudly announces the first milestone that underscores a continued growth plan along the West Coast–the acquisition of Crow Canyon Country Club ("Crow Canyon").

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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?