December, 2024

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Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by US private equity giant

TechCrunch: M&A

The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Battery energy storage systems: a complex but promising route to clean-energy transition

JD Supra: Mergers

For investors, excitement in the renewable energy landscape is palpable. Renewable energy capacity is being added to the world's energy systems at the fastest rate in two decades, prompting the International Energy Agency to revise its forecasts for 2027 upwards by 33 per cent. However, further growth will depend on investment in a key technology: battery storage.

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Nvidia falls into correction territory, down more than 10% from its record close

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia shares slumped more than 2% on Monday, putting shares of the AI chip darling in correction territory.

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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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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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Agentic AI Musings

Beyond M&A

To some, Agent-based AI is a buzzword, to others, they are already commercialising it. Instead of discussing the technology from afar, I will describe the use of Agents by taking you through a simple use case and then referring to a strong example of usage from a firm we did Tech DD on. I have a simplistic view of the tech itself – an agent will perform a specific task it is built for, in a particular sequence, to provide a specific output.

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Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai

TechCrunch: M&A

Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals managing the complexities of deal-making, regulatory compliance, and data governance.

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What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin's rally to $100,000

CNBC: Investing

Powell said bitcoin is not a challenge for traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar but rather for gold.

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Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission notched a victory in its efforts against the supermarket merger, which it sought to block over concerns about harm to shoppers and workers.

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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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Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro

How2Exit

E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field. He is the creator of the CNSUF method, which stands for Comprehensive Negotiating Strategies Universal Framework, an advanced and universally applicable negotiation framework.

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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year

The New York Times: Banking

The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.

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Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners merges with investment arm of Pendulum Holdings

TechCrunch: M&A

Jay-Zs venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners, has merged with another Black-owned investment firm, Pendulum Holdings’ investment arm Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a MarcyPen spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The newly formed MarcyPen Capital Partners has $900 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook.

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[Audio] Driving Towards Greater Transparency and Sustainability in the EV Market with Davide Giacobbe and ScoutIt

JD Supra: Mergers

Could the future of electric vehicle adoption hinge on our ability to accurately assess the health of EV batteries? On todays episode of Founder Shares, Davide Giacobbe, CEO of ScoutIt, shares his journey from automotive engineer at Lamborghini to founder of a startup tackling one of the biggest challenges in the electric vehicle marketbattery health transparency.

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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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Bitcoin to replace gold over next decade, says Bernstein

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin could replace the role of gold in the economy, although it will likely be a long way ahead, per Bernstein.

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Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

If they combine, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world.

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5 Keys to M&A Relationship Management 

Midaxo

Intro: In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals are built on more than just numbers and strategiestheyre built on relationships. Effective M&A relationship management is at the heart of identifying opportunities, fostering trust, and ensuring smooth integrations post-acquisition. But what does that look like in practice?

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Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy

The New York Times: Banking

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

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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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BlackBerry sells Cylance for $160M, a fraction of the $1.4B it paid in 2018

TechCrunch: M&A

Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in BlackBerry’s fiscal Q4, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. This chapter will focus on essential considerations when conducting trade due diligence: 1. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2. the impact of foreign investment reviews triggered by.

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Bitcoin will double to $200,000 by the end of 2025, says Standard Chartered

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin prices can continue their run up higher into the end of 2025, said Standard Chartered.

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BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The sale, to a group that includes the shows host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.

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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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Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth

How2Exit

E259: Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jamie Simpson is a co-founder of Monopoly Capital, known for his distinctive journey from working in various jobs, like door-to-door sales and configuring holiday packages, to becoming a pivotal player in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector.

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Cash App Wades Into the Exclusive World of Presale Concert Tickets

The New York Times: Banking

Legacy credit cards and banks arent the only banking options to come with perks for premium access to events anymore.

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Duty of Loyalty: Unique Indemnification Rights Considered a Conflict

Deal Lawyers

In November, John blogged about the Chancery Courts recent decision inGB-SP Holdings LLC et al. v. Walker(Del. Ch.; 11/24). This Fried Frank M&A briefing on the case discusses the facts that caused Vice Chancellor Fioravanti to evaluate the adoption of the forbearance agreement under the entire fairness standard.

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Legal Trends in Middle Market M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021.

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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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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

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Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The merger talks between Japans second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the worlds auto industry.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals.