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Strategic Signals: May 2025 HSR Filings Reveal Steady M&A Amid Market Shifts

JD Supra: Mergers

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Strategic transactions in the U.S. are holding steady, even as economic pressures mount. The latest Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing data through May 2025 reveals not a retreat, but a recalibration, signaling a transactional landscape marked by intention and resilience. Despite major new HSR regulatory requirements and increased filing thresholds, dealmakers continue to pursue opportunities with greater focus and sophistication.

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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

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Breathwork, Business, and Big Exits: How Monica Garcia Uses Calm to Crush M&A

How2Exit

E284: Breathwork, Business, and Big Exits: How Monica Garcia Uses Calm to Crush M&A - Watch Here About the Guest: Monica Garcia Dugal is an investment banker turned entrepreneur, financial consultant, and breathwork evangelist. With decades of experience spanning institutional finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate, Monica brings an unmatched blend of analytical rigor and human insight.

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The power of an essential M&A suite in the palm of your hand: Midaxo’s mobile app 

Midaxo

Staying connected to your deals, pipeline, and team is a major advantage in M&A’s fast-paced environment. That’s why the Midaxo mobile app is an indispensable tool for dealmakers on the move. Whether you’re traveling, meeting prospects in the field, or preparing for a last-minute boardroom presentation, Midaxo brings the full functionality of leading M&A software right to your pocket.

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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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Bank of America downgrades hot IPO and Nvidia derivative CoreWeave, citing valuation

CNBC: Investing

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Strategic Signals: May 2025 HSR Filings Reveal Steady M&A Amid Market Shifts

JD Supra: Mergers

Through May 2025, corporate deal activity in the United States demonstrates remarkable resilience despite mounting economic pressures. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024 through May 2025) have totaled 1,362 transactions, with 148 filings reported in May alone. This reveals a transactional landscape characterized by measured corporate behavior and strategic recalibration.

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World Bank Ends Its Ban on Funding Nuclear Power Projects

The New York Times: Banking

The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.

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Where legacy meets leadership: how Columbia Forest Products powers growth through purposeful M&A 

Midaxo

A legacy of integrity, a future built on values Thoughtful leadership. Sustainability at the core. Exceptional products. Unshakable integrity. A true sense of family. These aren’t just words at Columbia Forest Products —they’re the foundation of how the company operates, innovates, and grows. As the largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer and hardwood plywood in North America, Columbia’s values don’t just define their culture—they guide every decision, including how they acquire and integrate ne

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Goldman Sachs says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

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SuperReturn International 2025: Four Key Takeaways

JD Supra: Mergers

Ropes & Gray attended the SuperReturn International conference in Berlin last week, which attracted over 5,500 decision makers from the private markets industry who came together to share their outlook for 2025 and beyond. Four key themes dominated the conversation: A renewed focus on Europe; Strong private equity appetite for founder and family-led deals; The central role of AI; and The critical importance of operational excellence in creating Alpha.

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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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Tell Me About a Recent Deal: Full Guide and Example

Mergers and Inquisitions

The “tell me about a recent deal” question in finance interviews is designed to test your genuine interest in the industry. Anyone can copy/paste a “story” based on one of our templates , and plenty of candidates are good at memorizing the technical questions. But it’s much harder to “fake” your way into a solid deal discussion, especially in an in-person setting.

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Virtu Financial partners with Limina to enhance buy-side workflows

The TRADE

Virtu Financial has collaborated with cloud-native investment management solution provider, Limina to enhance buy-side workflows. The collaboration is based around Virtu’s TradeOPS platform, which automates post-trade workflows, and combines Limina’s cloud-native order and portfolio management system (O/PMS) to provide buy-side clients with access to a fully integrated front-to-back workflow.

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Big Tech Is Losing in Court

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The courts are starting to rein in Big Tech.

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Citi recommends these rare stocks that will show profitability gains this year

CNBC: Investing

Citi says that return on equity, a profitability metric calculated by dividing a company's net income by shareholders' equity, is getting increasingly scarce.

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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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Takeaways from SuperReturn 2025: Navigating Private Market Fundraising with Purpose and Innovation

JD Supra: Mergers

The 2025 SuperReturn conference in Berlin last week once again solidified its position as a cornerstone event for the global private markets community, offering a vital platform for insights, networking, and a palpable sense of industry evolution. Organisers continue to expand the event (including outside of the Intercontinental Hotel to neighbouring hotels, shops, bars and restaurants), reflecting the dynamic shifts within the sector.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based investment banking firm, today announced a strategic alliance to provide a seamless and comprehensive suite of capital-raising solutions for companies poised for growth.

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Preferred Stock Rights for Startups: Liquidation Preferences, Dividends & Conversion Explained

PCE

A Guide to Liquidation Preferences, Dividends, and Conversion Rights Introduction to Preferred Stock in Early-Stage Companies You’re an early-stage company and have just received your first venture capital term sheet. What does this mean for your startup financing and ownership structure? Understanding the impact of preferred stock rights in early-stage company financing is critical when navigating a new venture capital term sheet.

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Poundland sold for £1 with dozens of store closures expected

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Buyer Gordon Brothers will invest up to £80m in discount retail chain to try to turn business around The discount retail chain Poundland is expected to close dozens of its stores after it was sold to the investment company Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which has more than 800 outlets in the UK and employs about 16,000 people, was put up for sale by its owners , Pepco Group, in March as a result of “challenging trading conditions”.

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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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These companies have a track record of stock buybacks and are winners amid volatility, says Wolfe Research

CNBC: Investing

The firm said the basket of stocks "tends to perform well throughout the cycle, including heading into and throughout recessions.

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Buy-Side M&A Playbook: Due Diligence in Aerospace & Defense - What Buyers Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

Once a term sheet is in place, buyers must conduct thorough due diligence to uncover potential risks and liabilities. In the aerospace and defense sector, due diligence extends beyond financials to regulatory compliance, security clearances, and intellectual property rights.

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Redburn Atlantic execution teams undergo redraft with four additions and three departures

The TRADE

Redburn Atlantic’s global execution teams have undergone a redraft with the addition of four new individuals alongside three departures, The TRADE can reveal. Among the additions is Reto Meroni who has joined Redburn Atlantic’s Zurich office to build out its execution presence with Swiss accounts. Meroni joins from Sanford Bernstein and also previously served at Lehman, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Nomura.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

When selling a business, one of the most important and often overlooked decisions you’ll make is how to structure the deal itself. Most business sales fall into one of two categories: asset sales or stock sales. If you’re working with a broker to sell your business , understanding the difference between these deal types isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

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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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What is CRM and what does it do? Growth Business guide to CRM

Growth Business

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success What is CRM software? A CRM system is a software program that allows you to automate the tracking, communication and reporting of customers or prospective customers. A company’s CRM stores all of your interactions with potential and existing customers. For a micro business keeping an Excel spreadsheet about your customers might be enough but for a growth business, over time, you need to keep track of your many customer

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Wells Fargo upgrades this cloud security giant, sees upside of 28% ahead

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Delaware Chancery Court Dismisses Claims Subject to Entire Fairness

JD Supra: Mergers

On May 9, 2025, in Roofers Local 149 Pension Fund v. Fidelity National Financial, Inc. et al., the Delaware Court of Chancery granted a pre-trial motion to dismiss, even though the claims alleged a conflicted controller transaction subject to entire fairness review. The Court noted that although application of the entire fairness standard will often preclude a court from granting a motion to dismiss, entire fairness is not “a free pass to trial.”.

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People Moves Monday: Peel Hunt, Redburn Atlantic, RBC Capital Markets, Citi, and more…

The TRADE

Peel Hunt Redburn Atlantic’s head of electronic trading has left the firm to join UK investment bank Peel Hunt, as revealed by The TRADE. Ian Cannacott has been with Redburn Atlantic for almost 10 years, assuming his most recent role in 2023. Cannacott previously served at State Street, Instinet, Dresdner Kleinwort and Credit Suisse. He replaces Nishad Vallonthaiel as head of electronic trading.

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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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6 Questions to Ask Buyers Before Selling Your Business | PCE M&A Advisory

PCE

Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about financial gain, it’s about protecting your legacy, your people, and your vision. The buyer you choose will shape what happens next.

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From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 3

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Readiness is the Strategy: What Buyers Look for and How to Prepare… When preparing for a sale, business owners often ask what buyers are looking for. The answer, more often than not, is consistency: growth potential, risk reduction, and operational maturity. In the third episode of our Vision to Value series, Former Fireline President Anna Gavin shares how her team approached readiness—not as a checkbox exercise, but as a long-term investment in building a better business.

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Citadel's Ken Griffin says playing defense almost always guarantees losses even in turbulent times

CNBC: Investing

Griffin thinks cash would be a better place to hide out than what are often considered "safe trades" in a risk-off environment.

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Antitrust Scrutiny of Investors Under a New Administration

JD Supra: Mergers

Under the old guard of the prior administration, private equity was repeatedly under fire for alleged “flip and strip” tactics that were supposedly “at odds with competition.” Now, with new enforcers in place, a different landscape appears to be taking shape. Recent FTC and DOJ moves—a final consent order against PE shop Welsh Carson and a statement of interest backing Texas in its suit against institutional investors for ESG policies.

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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?