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The Art of Buying and Selling Businesses on How2Exit's Interview W/ Richard Parker

How2Exit

b' The Art of Buying and Selling Businesses rn How2Exit's Interview W/ Richard Parker - 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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Anduril acquires Blue Force Technologies, the company behind the Fury unmanned fighter jet

TechCrunch: M&A

Venture-backed defense giant Anduril Industries is acquiring Blue Force Technologies, the advanced design and engineering firm behind the “Fury” unmanned fighter jet, as the company looks to build out its suite of autonomous systems for national security customers.

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Illinois Expands Health Care Transaction Oversight

JD Supra: Mergers

On August 11, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2222 (Public Act 103-0526) into law — bolstering Illinois’ antitrust prevention efforts by expanding the oversight purview of its Attorney General’s (AG) office with respect to health care transactions. Under the new law, the Illinois AG now has the power to review and assess certain “covered transactions” entered into between health care facilities and providers.

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Circumstances Have Changed: Is It Too Late To Say Yes?

H. Friedman Search

We’ve discussed the proper way to say no, but how and when to say yes is just as important. It becomes even more critical if you are saying yes after turning down the offer previously or if you want to re-engage in the offer discussions after saying no. Saying yes and the timing of it is crucial, so let’s dive into this. The Question & Retort Where do we start with how to say yes?

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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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SEC issues ruling for a new National Market System

The TRADE

The SEC has ordered the filing of a new national market system plan (NMS plan), specifically directing FINRA and 18 SROs associated with Cboe, Nasdaq, and NYSE to act jointly in developing the NMS plan. The results are set to be published for public comment, and according to the SEC, the revised plan must: include a date by which it will become fully effective, alongside a prescribed timeline and periodic progress reports; require that all those involved be subject to the plan’s conflicts-of-i

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ActiveFence snaps up Spectrum Labs, last valued at $137M, to help fight the harmful content creep

TechCrunch: M&A

Misinformation, harassment, grooming and other illegal activity continue to be major issues in the worlds of content moderation and online safety, balancing big problems and illicit activity against equally important, and sometimes conflicting, needs for privacy, data protection and security online.

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Top Wall Street analysts pick these 5 stocks for compelling returns, including Nvidia

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Nvidia and Palo Alto.

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Antitrust: Will the FTC & DOJ’s Failed Attacks on Vertical Deals Spark a Merger Wave?

Deal Lawyers

We’ve blogged quite a bit about the FTC & DOJ’s aggressive approach to merger enforcement and the agencies’ willingness to adopt novel theories in litigation. That combination has led to several high-profile losses in federal court, but it’s been suggested that “winning by losing” is part of the strategy.

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SAP nabs German startup LeanIX to help companies modernize faster

TechCrunch: M&A

As companies look to stave off technical debt, a process of aging systems limiting a company’s ability to modernize, the first step is simply understanding the state of your architecture. SAP announced today that it is acquiring German startup LeanIX, a software service which helps companies map out their architecture.

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Acquiring or Investing in EU Crypto-Asset Businesses: MiCA’s Impact

JD Supra: Mergers

As noted in our previous alerts “Marketing Crypto-Assets in and Into Europe: MiCA, the EU’s New Uniform Crypto Code” and “Doing Crypto Business in Europe: MiCA, the EU’s New Uniform Crypto Code – Part 2”, the European Union (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 June 2023.

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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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Wells Fargo upgrades McDonald's, says fast food giant is 'firing on all cylinders'

CNBC: Investing

The firm upgraded shares to overweight from equal weight.

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The importance of cybersecurity in the rail industry

Cisco: M&A

The railway industry is increasingly embracing new systems and technologies to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and connectivity.

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Comcast and Disney Agree to Speed Up Hulu Deal

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Disney is poised to own the entirety of the Hulu streaming service, which has more than 48 million total subscribers.

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FTC is Mortgage Technology Industry’s White Knight in Antitrust Settlement

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC settled with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) and Black Knight, Inc. to resolve allegations that a proposed merger of the nation’s two largest providers of home mortgage loan origination systems (LOS) would create antitrust concerns.

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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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Here are Leon Cooperman's stock picks for playing higher oil prices

CNBC: Investing

Cooperman told CNBC's "Squawk Box" that he is cautious on the broad market but is buying energy stocks.

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Delving Deeper into the Patterns of Tech Due Diligence

Beyond M&A

In my conversations with industry peers like Neil, it became evident that a distinct pattern often emerges after conducting numerous tech due diligence projects. More often than not, our reports are dominated by amber and red flags, with very few areas marked in green. This recurring pattern can be disillusioning. Professionals in the tech sector strive for innovation and distinction.

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Guide to Selling Your Business on How2Exit's Interview W/ Jay Rodgers

How2Exit

b' The Exit on How2Exit's Interview W/ Jay Rodgers - 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 across the US.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Unique Considerations in Petroleum & Commercial Fuel Transactions - September 19th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

JD Supra: Mergers

It has been an active time for transactions in the Petroleum and Commercial Fuel industries as long-standing family concerns cash out and institutional buyers look to drive shareholder value. These deals can be fraught with legal, business and compliance challenges unique to the industry but very familiar to those of us who regularly work in this space.

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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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Cannabis ETFs are catching fire in September

CNBC: Investing

Funds that track marijuana stocks are among the best performing exchange-traded funds so far in September.

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Post-Merger and Post-COVID Success in Tech Firms

Beyond M&A

Over the past couple years, our work in tech due diligence has given us a unique vantage point. We’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how various firms have responded, survived, and innovated through some of the most challenging times. Merging tech companies, the dreaded post-merger stage, often presents a host of difficulties, as does navigating a business during a global pandemic.

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Clean Energy Projects Are Booming Everywhere. Except in Poor Nations.

The New York Times: Banking

A big obstacle is the lack of loans, a subject of intense disagreement between richer and poorer countries. But in Congo, a hard-fought solar investment shows a possible path forward.

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Withholding Taxes: Deferred Comp and Services Overseas

JD Supra: Mergers

Approaching Year End- Which holiday do you dread the most? For me, it has always been, and likely will always be, Labor Day. Of course, with each passing year, anything that I describe as “always” is less meaningful than it was the year before, at least to the extent it relates to me. That said, there is something about entering the final “stretch” of the year that makes me more anxious than usual.

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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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Nvidia isn't the only game in town. Investors advise against overlooking these other AI beneficiaries

CNBC: Investing

Portfolio managers say it's hard to pinpoint who the clear challenger to Nvidia will be, but the chipmaker won't be the only dominant player in town forever.

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Face-to-Face Versus Screens: Uncovering the Hidden Benefits of In-Person Meetings

Beyond M&A

Earlier this year, I had the fortunate experience of working in India, which afforded me the invaluable opportunity to meet our Head of Product, Ezer , in person for the first time. Although Ezer and I have collaborated closely since 2020—holding daily video meetings—he has played an instrumental role in designing our marketing, refining our due diligence presentations, and instilling a rigorous ‘product discipline’ into our LENS platform over the past two years.

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A Sudden Bond Binge on Wall St. Reflects Rising Optimism

The New York Times: Banking

The rush by companies to borrow comes as fears of a potential recession recede and executives expect interest rates to remain high.

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The FTC "Settles" For a Conduct Consent Decree to Resolve Its Challenge to the Amgen-Horizon Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

For years, the antitrust enforcement agencies have indicated their antipathy toward resolving competition issues in proposed mergers by entering into consent decrees that prohibit certain conduct, rather than stopping the merger entirely or fixing the competition issues through divestitures. Nonetheless, on September 1, 2023, (the Friday before Labor Day), the FTC announced a conduct consent decree to end its challenge to the Amgen-Horizon pharmaceutical merger.

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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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Morgan Stanley says this clean energy stock is a top pick that can nearly double from here

CNBC: Investing

The firm believes Bloom Energy will see several meaningful tailwinds ahead, and is trading at an attractive discount relative to its peers.

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Streamline Your Due Diligence Process with Advanced Software Solutions

Beyond M&A

Is your due diligence process causing delays and inefficiencies in your business operations? Are you spending excessive time and resources on manual tasks and paperwork? It’s time to streamline your due diligence process with advanced software solutions. With rapid technological advancements, businesses can now access powerful tools and platforms to automate and simplify their due diligence procedures.

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Head of Luxury Goods Maker Kering Buys Majority Stake in Talent Agency CAA

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The deal for Creative Artists Agency by François-Henri Pinault’s family office reflects the growing convergence of celebrities and fashion.

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2023 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

JD Supra: Mergers

We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on their implications. Please see full Report below for more information.

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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?