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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – September/October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The "European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin" breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe during the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.

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Snowflake snaps up data management company Datavolo

TechCrunch: M&A

Cloud giant Snowflake has agreed to acquire Datavolo, a data pipeline management company, for an undisclosed sum. Snowflake unveiled the deal at the close of the market bell on Wednesday, when it also announced its Q3 2025 earnings. The purchase hasn’t yet closed, and it’s subject to customary closing conditions, Snowflake noted in a release. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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What the 2024 Election Results Mean for Regional and Community Financial Institutions

JD Supra: Mergers

With the 2024 national election results now behind us, speculation turns to what the change in Presidential administration and likely Republican control of both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives may mean for community and regional banks in at least the coming two years.

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Acurx Pharmaceuticals to add up to $1 million in bitcoin for treasury reserve, following MicroStrategy's playbook

CNBC: Investing

The board of Acurx Pharmaceuticals has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in bitcoin to hold as a treasury reserve asset.

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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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Australia to implement mandatory merger control regime by 2026

JD Supra: Mergers

Australia will soon shift to a mandatory and suspensory merger control regime, with the transition commencing mid-2025. We provide below our key takeaways and observations on the bill which now has the support of both major political parties.

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Davies Insolvency Now, Issue 11 - 2019 – 2024 Data Trends

JD Supra: Mergers

In this issue of Insolvency Now, we report on the data trends we are seeing so far in 2024 compared with when we first started tracking data in 2019. Key Takeaways: •Overall, we are seeing a marked increase in filings, but we are not yet seeing the level of sector-specific distress one might expect. •Personal insolvency rates have risen faster than corporate rates, which will have an impact on various corporate sectors.

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Recursion and Exscientia, two leaders in the AI drug discovery space, have officially combined to advance the industrialization of drug discovery

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The business combination of two AI-powered drug discovery and development companies, Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX) and Exscientia has been completed, with Exscientia becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion creating a vertically-integrated and technology-enabled drug discovery platform. Exscientia ADSs (Nasdaq: EXAI) ceased trading and will be delisted from Nasdaq.

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5 Key Takeaways - State and Local Tax Issues in Corporate M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 15, David Hughes presented at the Practicing Law Institute’s three-day conference on “Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2024” held in Chicago and on-line. David’s presentation, “State and Local Tax Issues in Corporate M&A Transactions”, concerned common state and local tax (SALT) problems that arise in an M&A transaction.

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The circular economy in motion

European Investment Bank

Ensuring economic and social development without exceeding our planetary boundaries is the challenge of the 21st century. The circular economy represents a transformative, systemic approach to addressing this challenge, by: encouraging more sustainable production and consumption; and promoting products and materials designed to last and to be repaired, recycled and recovered.

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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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Nvidia earnings are on deck. Here's what Wall Street is watching for

CNBC: Investing

Analysts expect the chipmaker to post earnings of 75 cents per share on about $33.16 billion in revenue, or more than 80% revenue growth compared to a year ago.

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BioStem Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Wound Care Products and Technologies from ProgenaCare Global

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

BioStem Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Wound Care Products and Technologies from ProgenaCare Global.

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Corporate insiders are selling shares at a record pace in the fourth quarter

CNBC: Investing

Corporate insiders are taking advantage of the stock market's postelection boom to all-time highs, unloading shares at record levels.

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Growth Equity Interview Questions: Full List, Answers, and Differences vs. Venture Capital and Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

This site has already covered investment banking interview questions , private equity interview questions , and venture capital interview questions , so the next topic on the list seemed to be growth equity interview questions. Most online coverage says, “ Growth equity is a mix of private equity and venture capital, so expect interview questions from both those fields.

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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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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Microsoft, Robinhood, Amazon, Dell, Chewy & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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The TRADE announces Leaders in Trading New York 2024 award winners

The TRADE

The TRADE is delighted to announce the winners of our inaugural Leaders in Trading New York awards, with the recipients honoured at a ceremony held last night at Chelsea Piers, New York. More than 150 industry participants joined The TRADE to recognise the year’s leading individuals and firms within the industry, with awards handed out honouring the buy-side, sell-side, service providers, technology firms and venues.

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Microsoft, Apple are the most under-owned megacap tech stocks, poised for a rebound, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street firm thinks that stocks tend to experience a technical pull higher when active ownership is much lower than their weightings in the S&P 500.

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Reflecting on Cisco Live! Melbourne 2024

Cisco: M&A

Take a look back at the key moments for Cisco Customer Experience during Cisco Live Melbourne this year. Learn about keynotes, sessions, awards and more. Replays are now available!

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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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ILUS Agrees to Swap Majority Stake in Quality Industrial Corp. for Future Majority Stake in Fusion Fuel Green (NASDAQ: HTOO)

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ilustrato Pictures International Inc. (OTC: ILUS) (“ILUS” or the “Company”) is a mergers and acquisitions company focused on acquiring and growing businesses in the public safety and industrial sectors. On November 18, 2024, the Company signed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel”) and certain other shareholders of Quality Industrial Corp. for Fusion Fuel to acquire a 69.36% stake in Quality Industrial Corp

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FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month. The presenters, including Strandberg, explored growth and development opportunities within the collision repair industry.

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Market Moments That Matter | Growth Capital Side Dishes on the Financing Menu

Intrepid Banker Insights

Intrepid Investment Bankers Market Moments That Matter | Growth Capital Side Dishes on the Financing Menu Intrepid Capital Advisory MARKET MOMENTS THAT MATTER Businesses today face the perennial challenge of finding just the right mix of ingredients to fuel growth initiatives, manage working capital, and maintain a rainy-day fund. Let’s dive into Grandma’s recipe book for Thanksgiving side dishes that do all three.

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Dan Royal accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Leaders in Trading New York 2024

The TRADE

Global head of equity trading at Janus Henderson, Dan Royal, accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award from The TRADE last night at the first ever Leaders in Trading New York awards ceremony. Surrounded by colleagues and friends from across the industry, Royal took to the stage at Chelsea Piers to accept his award. After almost 40 years in the industry, Royal is set to retire at the end of December, handing the reins to his successor Hugh Spencer.

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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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Court of Chancery Opinion Highlights the Importance of Clear Integration and Non-Reliance Provisions in M&A Agreements

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

Judge Medinilla’s recent opinion in Cytotheryx, Inc. v. Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. is a reminder for practitioners to carefully consider whether an integration clause in a purchase agreement will be sufficient to bar extra-contractual misrepresentation claims. And although fraud claims arising out of M&A transactions often are brought against sellers, the decision also offers an example of how those claims can be brought against purchasers, particularly in transactions using stock consid

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Agentic AI – A Game Changer for IT

Cisco: M&A

With the advent of agentic AI, assistance is moving to automation where systems act with agency to achieve specific goals. Agentic AI systems can make rapid decisions, manage complex tasks, and adapt to changing conditions.

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Royaloak Boosts Payment Reliability with Razorpay’s Advanced Card Features

Razorpay

With a modest 1500 Rs from their savings, visionary brothers Vijai and Mathan Subramaniam laid the foundation for Royaloak in 2010, driven by a dream to transform the furniture industry in India. Starting with just a few stores, their brand has since expanded into a thriving network of over 200 stores nationwide, offering an extensive selection of more than 10,000 products sourced from 12 countries.

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U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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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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Norsk Hydro: Status tilbakekjøp av egne aksjer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Nedenfor er informasjon om transaksjoner foretatt under tilbakekjøpsprogrammet for Norsk Hydro ASA. Dato for når tilbakekjøpsprogrammet ble annonsert: 11.

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Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years

The New York Times: Banking

Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Day of Giving Back with Cisco Black Belt Academy

Cisco: M&A

Cisco and Capgemini empower 700 students in Gurugram, India, through mentorship and activities, fostering creativity and education. This collaborative event highlights our commitment to nurturing the next generation's potential and leadership.