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7 Key Takeaways from M&A Industry Experts

Midaxo

The most recent Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) M&A conference was held at the University of Chicago in late June and covered topics ranging from current challenges impacting complex transactions to innovative methods to improve deal performance. Corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel and private equity investors from a range of industries and regions shared first-hand experiences, best practices and guidance from their vast M&A experience.

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State of the Venture Capital Market in the Southeast: Q2 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

As we close the books on another quarter of deal activity here at Hutchison, it’s time to take a closer look at venture capital financing trends and themes in the innovation hubs we serve across the Southeast. Based on deals we’ve closed, and others into which we have visibility through Pitchbook and other resources, the themes for Q2 2023 in the Southeast appear to be “survive and advance” and “back to basics.”.

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How Much Proper Words During An Interview Matter

H. Friedman Search

Words can have lots of different meanings. For example, the word for “snow” has over fifty different lexicons for the Eskimo in Iceland. “Snow” does not just mean snow there; however, in the lower forty-eight, there is only one word for snow. The way you use words is critical in the interview process. Don’t you want to use the proper words during an interview?

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Dynatrace acquires cloud-native debugging platform Rookout

TechCrunch: M&A

Observability and security platform Dynatrace today announced that it plans to acquire Rookout , a Tel Aviv-based observability startup that focuses on helping developers troubleshoot and debug their code in production. Publicly traded Dynatrace already offers a comprehensive suite of observability tools, but the addition of Rookout will allow it to expand these services with code-level observability into production environments.

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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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Mastering Due Diligence: Safeguarding Your Acquisitions. How2Exit's Interview W/ Elliott Holland

How2Exit

b' Mastering Due Diligence: Safeguarding Your Acquisitions rn How2Exit's Interview W/ Elliott Holland - 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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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: WM Partners Acquires Allergy Research Group

JD Supra: Mergers

WM Partners recently announced it had acquired Allergy Research Group (ARG) from Kikkoman Corp.

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Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

TechCrunch: M&A

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. Today the company announced that it has sold its Events and Session business units to RingCentral for an undisclosed sum. Events is Hopin’s event management platform for planning and producing virtual and hybrid events — arguably the core of the whole business — while Session is its toolset for managing interactive engagement d

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The Future of Mergers and Acquisitions: Harnessing the Power of AI and 13 Concepts We Can Learn From How2Exit's Interview W/ Kurt Stein

How2Exit

b' The Future of Mergers and Acquisitions: Harnessing the Power of AI rn 13 Concepts We Can Learn About AI in M&A From How2Exit's Interview W/ Kurt Stein - 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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New Statutory Corporate Reporting Requirements Published

JD Supra: Mergers

On 19 July 2023, the Department for Business & Trade published draft regulations (the “Regulations”) which will introduce the new corporate reporting reforms that the Government promised with the conclusion of its Restoring Trust in Audit and Corporate Governance review. An explanatory memorandum on the regulations was also published and the Department has set out some detailed and helpful (but non-legal) guidance on the regulations on its website.

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M&A Disputes: Survey Says Digital Assets & AI Likely Sources of Conflict

Deal Lawyers

Berkeley Research Group recently published its Mid-Year M&A Disputes Report, which addresses emerging hotspots and assesses the broader global M&A disputes landscape. The report is the result of a survey of 162 leading M&A-focused lawyers, private equity professionals and corporate finance advisors around the world.

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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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New Relic’s sale tells us much about the value of middling growth today

TechCrunch: M&A

Monitoring service New Relic this morning said it has agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG for $6.5 billion in cash. Shares of the company, which went public back in 2014, are up around 13.5% on the news. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get The Exchange newsletter every Saturday.

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Daniel Lee Shares His Journey of Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur

How2Exit

b' Daniel Lee Shares His Journey of Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur - 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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Another SIEC in the wall - the ECJ’s judgment in CK Telecoms

JD Supra: Mergers

Save for the Commission’s decision in M.8792 (Tele2 NL/T-Mobile NL) which cleared the acquisition of Tele2 NL by T-Mobile NL without remedies, the Commission has historically blocked or accepted divestment/behavioural remedies for pure telecom to telecom mergers within Europe, primarily due to the oligopolistic nature of the national market.

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Fiduciary Duties: Del. Supreme Ct. Holds Charter Can’t Alter Standard of Review

Deal Lawyers

Last month, the Delaware Supreme Court issued its decision in CCSB Financial v. Trotta, (Del.

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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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EventMobi acquires a16z-backed virtual events platform Run The World

TechCrunch: M&A

EventMobi , an event management software provider based in Toronto, Canada, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Run The World , an Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)-backed platform for online events, for an undisclosed amount. Bob Vaez, the founder and CEO of EventMobi, said that the purchase will enable EventMobi to “double down” on delivering diverse event formats, expand its reach and “solidify [its] position as industry leaders.” In the coming months, Run The W

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Get nearly 5% on your idle cash at this brokerage firm

CNBC: Investing

A handful of brokerage firms have raised the rates they pay on cash in sweep accounts, a Bank of America analysis found.

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The Evolution of the FTC and DOJ Continues: Agencies Seek Public Comment on Draft Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued new draft Merger Guidelines on July 19. The draft Merger Guidelines were created with the goal "to better reflect how the agencies determine a merger's effect on competition in the modern economy and evaluate proposed mergers under the law.".

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M&A Finance: PE Buyers Using More Equity to Finance Add-Ons

Deal Lawyers

In a tough deal financing market, PE buyers have increased the amount of equity they’re willing to invest in order to fund add-on transactions. Here’s an excerpt from a recent PitchBook article: It has become less common to see add-ons fully funded with borrowed money.

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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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CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure

Cisco: M&A

Statement by Eric Wenger , Senior Director, Technology Policy, Government Affairs: CISA’s new Cybersecurity Strategic Plan lays out a clear vision for how the federal government can better secure and d… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Truist says this power generator builder can rally more than 40%

CNBC: Investing

The firm upgraded the stock to buy from hold Friday.

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Federal Antitrust Agencies Propose New Guidelines for Review of M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice recently proposed drafts of new Merger Guidelines for their review and approval of mergers and acquisitions, with the intent of responding to the realities of the modern economy.

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Aiding & Abetting: Del. Chancery Tags Buyer with $400 Million Judgment

Deal Lawyers

I’ve blogged several times about recent cases involving aiding & abetting claims against buyers. This is a significant emerging trend and I’ve generally tried to blog about new cases dealing with these claims on a timely basis. That being said, I’ve been sitting on an important one for a while.

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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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Expanding data security around the globe

Cisco: M&A

In an ongoing effort to prioritize data security and privacy for Secure Email Threat Defense customers, we’re excited to announce the opening of two data centers in the Asia Pacific region: one in A… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Coinbase, Generac, Wayfair, Disney and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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How to Factor in the New EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation in the Transactional Process. Paul Hastings’ FAQs and Toolbox

JD Supra: Mergers

The recently enacted EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) grants the European Commission investigative powers on foreign subsidies that may distort competition in the EU internal market. The FSR imposes suspensory filing requirements on parties to reportable transactions, potentially leading to lengthy reviews and remedial actions on top of existing competition law and national security review processes.

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Key risks in the Fednow era

Global Banking & Finance

Key risks in the Fednow era By Phong Q. Rock, EVP Global Strategy & Growth, Feedzai FedNow has arrived. Aiming to modernize the existing payment infrastructure to meet the convenience and speed consumers expect, the US is finally joining a growing family of nations that have already launched their own payments systems.

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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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Phishing for Dummies: Cisco Secure Special Edition

Cisco: M&A

Introduction In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, there is a pervasive threat that continues to grow: phishing attacks.

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Liberty SiriusXM shares get a shakeup. Here's a breakdown of the new structure

CNBC: Investing

Investing alongside Malone is complicated for investors because Liberty Media has a string of tracking stocks for different businesses.

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Update: Judge Issues Decision and Final Judgment in DOJ Antitrust Case Against JetBlue

JD Supra: Mergers

In May, we discussed two antitrust lawsuits brought against JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”) by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the District of Massachusetts. One lawsuit is focused on JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”), while the other concerns JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance (“NEA”) with American Airlines Group, Inc.

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3 jobs at fast-growing UK start-ups

Growth Business

By Aisling O'Toole on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Recent news that the UK government is to support the freeing up of over £50bn in funding for growth companies from nine pension funds is the latest in a long line of good news for British-based start-ups. Earlier this year, the UK was ranked third globally in terms of VC investment and ecosystem value.

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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?