Sat.Apr 13, 2024 - Fri.Apr 19, 2024

article thumbnail

Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

JD Supra: Mergers

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets, tapping into unique technologies, enhancing products, and realizing economies of scale and scope.

M&A 304
article thumbnail

Lacework, last valued at $8.3B, is in talks to sell for just $150M to $300M, say sources

TechCrunch: M&A

Consolidation continues apace in the world of security. Sources tell us that Lacework — a cloud security startup that was valued at $8.3 billion post-money in its last funding round — is in talks to be acquired by another security player, Wiz, for a price of just $150-$200 million. Sources close to the negotiations said […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

You Can’t Replace The Human Factor: Technology & The Role Of The Recruiter

H. Friedman Search

It’s time to explore the changing role of the recruiter with the advent of technology. Everywhere we turn, AI (artificial intelligence) is being applied to make everyone’s job a bit easier. From the blog writer to the medical profession, AI is being utilized. Most blogs written now are being written completely or at least assisted in one way or another with Chat GPT.

article thumbnail

Scaling to a Billion: Ross Turner on Raising Capital, Building High Performing Teams & More

How2Exit

b' E203: Scaling to a Billion: Ross Turner on Raising Capital, Building High Performing Teams & More - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Ross Turner is a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 18 years of experience in the industry. He has a background in direct response marketing and has worked with various successful businesses, including a supplement company where he served as CEO.

Capital 130
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Heard at the 2024 Antitrust Law Section Spring Meeting: Part II

JD Supra: Mergers

The American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s annual Spring Meeting concluded on April 12. The annual Spring Meeting featured updates from federal, state and international antitrust enforcers and extensive discussion on priority antitrust issues affecting various industries. This article highlights takeaways from the final two days of the Spring Meeting.

192
192

More Trending

article thumbnail

Adjustment Disputes: Seller Ordered to Pay Buyer 2x Purchase Price

Deal Lawyers

You read that right! This Cleary blog addresses a late February Delaware Chancery opinion confirming an arbitration award. SM Buyer LLC v. RMP Seller Holdings, LLC (Del. Ch.

Equities 133
article thumbnail

Sam Turner's Journey from Corporate Finance to Building an Empire of Small Businesses

How2Exit

b' E204: Sam Turner's Journey from Corporate Finance to Building an Empire of Small Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Sam Turner, from the UK, is an experienced professional with a 22-year career in the travel industry. With a strong finance background, Sam served as the Financial Director (FD) of a significantly large business owned by private equity, engaging in the integration of acquired competitors and managing the commercial function globally.

article thumbnail

Takeaways for In-House Counsel from the SEC’s “Shadow Insider Trading” Trial

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 5, 2024, a jury in California federal court found a former corporate executive liable for insider trading in SEC v. Panuwat, a novel enforcement action involving a theory known as “shadow trading.” In Panuwat, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes the position that the insider trading laws apply where an insider uses material non-public information about his or her own company to trade securities of another company, such as a competitor or peer company in the same.

Trading 187
article thumbnail

Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

FTC Open Meeting: Non-Competes on the Agenda Next Tuesday

Deal Lawyers

This week, the FTC announced an open meeting next Tuesday, April 23rd. The Commission is scheduled to vote on final rules — previously proposed in January 2023 — that “would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.

113
113
article thumbnail

Why Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has become an AI believer

American Banker - Investment Banking

The New York megabank is working to deploy artificial intelligence as it seeks to make its own operations more efficient. Solomon also sees an "unprecedented" opportunity in financing clients' needs as they invest in AI.

Finance 124
article thumbnail

Health Care Antitrust Update Part II: Recent Federal and State Enforcement Initiatives and Litigation Involving the FTC’s Constitutional Authority

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the past several months, antitrust enforcement activity in the healthcare provider sector has continued to steadily increase. In Part I of this two-part update, we discussed recent lawsuits involving private equity firms, lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and those filed by healthcare system competitors and purchasers of healthcare services.

article thumbnail

Bitcoin just completed its fourth-ever 'halving,' here’s what investors need to watch now

CNBC: Investing

In the wake of the latest Bitcoin halving, there may be some speculative trading. Other key events will also be in focus.

Investors 140
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Stock Repurchase Excise Tax: Treasury and IRS Announce Proposed Regulations

Deal Lawyers

Shortly after the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, a number of tricky interpretive issues regarding the stock repurchase excise tax were identified, and the IRS published temporary interim guidance in Notice 2023-2. John blogged about the application of that interim guidance to SPACs in early 2023.

Stock 113
article thumbnail

Amid probes, Morgan Stanley vows not to change its wealth strategy

American Banker - Investment Banking

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick downplayed the importance of government investigations into potential money laundering issues involving wealth management clients. "We've been focused on our client on-boarding and monitoring processes for a good while," he said.

IT 111
article thumbnail

Directors Quarterly - Insights from the Board Leadership Center - April 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Directors Quarterly: April 2024- With the explosion of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), companies are facing the challenge of moving quickly—but not too quickly. Gen AI governance has moved to the top of many board agendas as directors understand the potential competitive advantages as well as the potential risks that the transformative technology poses for the company and its strategy.

article thumbnail

Wintrust Financial Corporation and Macatawa Bank Corporation Announce Plans to Merge

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ROSEMONT, Ill. and HOLLAND, Mich., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) and Macatawa Bank Corporation (“Macatawa”) (Nasdaq: MCBC) today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Wintrust to acquire Macatawa in an all-stock transaction. Macatawa is the parent company of Macatawa Bank, a Michigan state-chartered bank, which is headquartered in Holland, Michigan and operates a network of 26 full-service b

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

National Security: Treasury Proposes Expansion of CFIUS Enforcement Authority

Deal Lawyers

Late last week, the Treasury Department announced the issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “to enhance certain CFIUS procedures and sharpen its penalty and enforcement authorities.

article thumbnail

China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories

The New York Times: Banking

China’s big bet on manufacturing helped to counteract its housing slowdown in the first three months of the year, but other countries are worried about a flood of Chinese goods.

IT 107
article thumbnail

Challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act

JD Supra: Mergers

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which became effective on January 1, 2024, requires certain domestic and foreign companies doing business in the United States to file a beneficial ownership report with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Originally Published in Quorum: Insights Into Corporate Governance, M&A and Securities Law - April 10, 2024.

article thumbnail

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Bitco Telecoms (Pty) Ltd To Link Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

Sale 105
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Vote Confirmation & Visibility in Contested Elections

Deal Lawyers

In a recent blog about UPC, we discussed the language from corporates and dissidents stressing that their proxy card be returned — despite the fact that all sides’ nominees are presented on all cards. We noted that vote visibility limitations were one of the reasons for preferring which proxy card is used.

article thumbnail

This investor, mentored by Peter Lynch, hasn't abandoned the 'Mag 7,' but is placing bets on these mid-caps

CNBC: Investing

The investor has outperformed this year by staying invested in "Magnificent Seven" names, but said that he is hunting for opportunities in the small- and mid-cap space.

Investors 103
article thumbnail

Australia's Climate Disclosure Regime Moves Closer to Implementation Beginning 1 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

On 27 March 2024, Australia's climate disclosure regime moved a significant step closer to implementation, with the federal government's introduction of proposed legislation into Parliament. Any organisations with a presence in Australia should assess whether they are subject to the regime and, if so, commence planning for compliance.

article thumbnail

A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up

The New York Times: Banking

On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Traversing the Peaks & Valleys of M&A

Align Business Advisory Services

Navigating the Peaks and Valleys of M&A: Trusting Your Sherpas for Success Embarking on a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) adventure is akin to scaling a mountain. The path is not always straightforward but is marked with peaks and valleys, presenting challenges and opportunities along the way. Just as in mountaineering, certain points in the dealmaking.

M&A 98
article thumbnail

Longtime Tesla bull downgrades Tesla, calls for a 20% decline on potential scrapping of low-cost vehicle

CNBC: Investing

The tough times will continue for Tesla as the company pivots from building a low-cost entry vehicle, according to Deutsche Bank.

Bank 121
article thumbnail

New Insider Trading Precedent: Time To Update Insider Trading Policy

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 5, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) obtained a verdict after an eight-day civil jury trial in SEC v. Matthew Panuwat (“SEC v. Panuwat”), in which the SEC alleged shadow insider trading, in violation of the federal securities laws. The SEC’s complaint alleged that Panuwat used highly confidential information of his employer, Medivation, Inc.’s (“Medivation”) upcoming acquisition by Pfizer Inc.

Trading 177