Mon.Sep 11, 2023

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Taiwan-based lifestyle app FunNow merges with Eatigo to broaden its Southeast Asia reach

TechCrunch: M&A

FunNow, the Taiwan-based app that lets users book activities on-demand in five Asian countries, is growing its reach in Southeast Asia through a merger with restaurant booking app Eatigo. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but FunNow CEO TK Chen says it is the largest post-COVID O2O M&A deal in Southeast Asia.

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FTC and DOJ officials offer additional commentary on draft merger guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On September 5, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) (the Agencies) hosted the first of three planned workshops intended to “facilitate public dialogue” on the 2023 FTC and DOJ Draft Merger Guidelines (the draft guidelines). The Agencies published the draft guidelines in July 2023, placing an increased focus on structural presumptions and promoting expansive and novel theories of merger enforcement.

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How to Build and Grow a Successful Marketing Agency: Insights from Krystof Bartos W/ Krystof Bartos

How2Exit

b' E139: How to Build and Grow a Successful Marketing Agency: Insights from Krystof Bartos W/ Krystof Bartos - 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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[Video] Hinshaw Insurance Law TV – Transaction Insurance Solutions

JD Supra: Mergers

Scott Seaman, Co-Chair of Hinshaw’s global Insurance Services Practice Group, moderates a panel of transaction insurance professionals, including Global Co-CEO of Aon's M&A and Transaction Solutions practice Gary Blitz, Managing Directors Vip Patel and Ed Conlon, and Senior Vice President Anthony Dragone. They discuss the nature, history, and various forms of transaction insurance, focusing on the placement and underwriting of transaction insurance, key coverages and policy provisions, and.

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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?

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LENS for ScaleUps Program – Free Virtual Data Room

Beyond M&A

Beyond M&A is committed to helping firms in the capital-raising process work securely and efficiently. Firms that qualify can benefit from a Free Virtual Data room using LENS – the platform where we simplify your diligence procedures and document management, accelerating your path to funding. Learn about our LENS for ScaleUps Firms program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

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Victoria Thompson joins Mayer Brown in London, enhancing firm’s finance, restructuring and asset-based lending capabilities

Global Banking & Finance

Victoria Thompson joins Mayer Brown in London, enhancing firm’s finance, restructuring and asset-based lending capabilities London, September 5, 2023 – Mayer Brown today announced Victoria Thompson joined its Banking & Finance practice as a partner in London, where she will focus on domestic and cross border secured lending and restructuring transactions with a particular focus […]

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NYS DOH Provides Overview of Material Transaction Reporting

JD Supra: Mergers

The New York State Department of Health has published a webpage regarding Public Health Law (PHL) Article 45-A. In our prior post, we discussed how PHL Article 45-A requires health care entities involved in material transaction(s) to provide written notice and information to DOH at least 30 days prior to the closing of a covered transaction. The law, by its terms, took effect on August 1, 2023.

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Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination

The New York Times: Banking

A Texas judge’s sweeping ruling says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority in trying to examine banks for uneven treatment.

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Morgan Stanley upgrades Tesla and makes it a top pick with analyst Adam Jonas predicting 60% rally

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas thinks Tesla's autonomous driving computer can add more than 60% upside to the EV stock.

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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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Smucker’s Buys Twinkie Owner Hostess Brands for $5.6 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

J.M. Smucker, the maker of jellies, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, agreed to take over Hostess Brands, adding Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs to its portfolio of snacks.

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Goldman says stock market could be choppy into year-end so buy these stocks that are good at returning cash

CNBC: Investing

"The economic growth and inflation data flow could create a choppy path for equities in the next few months," Goldman's David Kostin said.

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HIV Drugs Market Size to Surpass USD 45.58 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

According to the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global HIV Drugs Market size is projected to reach USD 45.58 Billion in 2028, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period, 2021-2028 According to the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global HIV Drugs Market size is projected to reach USD 45.58 Billion in 2028, at a CAGR of 5.

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International stocks offer a host of opportunities for investors, says Schwab’s Jeffrey Kleintop

CNBC: Investing

Charles Schwab's chief global investment strategist believes low valuations for European stocks has created an attractive entry point for investors.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Unlocking the power of bills: Razorpay acquires digital billing and customer engagement startup BillMe

Razorpay

We live in a rapidly changing world. For businesses, it is no longer enough to meet customers only online or in-store; it is instead becoming increasingly essential to offer buyers the complete omnichannel experience. As business needs have evolved, we at Razorpay have continued to strive to meet them. We have been working hard to build an omnichannel payments ecosystem that will enable any hybrid approach businesses may adopt to reach their customers.

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Buy this financial stock as protection against economic troubles and rate hikes, BofA says

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America thinks this firm is a fresh alternative for investors looking for a firm well insulated from macroeconomic headwinds.

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NMS Capital-backed DirectMed medical imaging equipment parts provider

PE Hub

DirectMed is a medical imaging parts, systems, and service company. The post NMS Capital-backed DirectMed medical imaging equipment parts provider appeared first on PE Hub.

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Qualcomm strikes a new deal with Apple. How the pros say to play it

CNBC: Investing

Pros on CNBC discussed Qualcomm after the company announced it will continue to supply 5G modems for Apple iPhones until 2026.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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KKR to invest more than $1bn in USI Insurance Services

PE Hub

According to terms of the deal, KKR and USI will purchase shares of USI held by CDPQ and certain other investors. The post KKR to invest more than $1bn in USI Insurance Services appeared first on PE Hub.

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Investors may be 'overlooking' potential catalysts for this AI winner, says Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America still sees major upside ahead for this AI stock that's had a massive year-to-date rally, despite cyclical headwinds for the chip industry.

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Debt resolution services provider ClearOne snags investment from Comvest

PE Hub

The investment will be used to back ClearOne's growth initiatives. The post Debt resolution services provider ClearOne snags investment from Comvest appeared first on PE Hub.

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This high-speed stream of the NFL could be good news for sports-betting stocks

CNBC: Investing

The speed at which a sportsbook can show video and take wagers online is key to determining what types of live-betting it can offer.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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ICG’s interest in Enfinity powered by demand for solar energy and storage

PE Hub

Enfinity Global announced a €400m ($428m) equity commitment from ICG Infrastructure earlier in September. The post ICG’s interest in Enfinity powered by demand for solar energy and storage appeared first on PE Hub.

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Deutsche Bank believes this J&J spinoff can rebound by more than 25% in the short term

CNBC: Investing

Recent Johnson & Johnson spinoff Kenvue is still a "high quality company" in its own right, according to Deutsche Bank.

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KKR invests $1bn to become majority stakeholder in USI; plus a deep dive into ICG’s new solar deal

PE Hub

Hello dealmakers. MK Flynn here with the Wire. It’s a tough morning, as we remember those lost in the US on this day 22 years ago, as well as those lost in Morocco over the weekend. We’ll take a moment to acknowledge those losses and then move onto private equity deal news of the day. […] The post KKR invests $1bn to become majority stakeholder in USI; plus a deep dive into ICG’s new solar deal appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here's what Wall Street expects from the Apple iPhone event Tuesday and its meaning for the stock

CNBC: Investing

Apple is about to launch a new iPhone. If history is any guide, there may be no better time to consider snatching up shares.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Talking M&A: The Evolving Crypto Market With Baker McKenzie and Coinbase

The Deal

M&A deals in the cryptocurrency space have been on an exponential rise over recent years. There were a record 626 completed deals in 2022, up from 348 in 2021, with the U.S. being the dominant market for M&A activity, according to PwC’s 2023 Global Cryptocurrency M&A and fundraising report. However, 2023 has seen a significant decline in M&A activity, in line with the wider market, Baker & McKenzie LLP partner Lawrence Lee said, adding that regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty

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Bet against America's love for junk food? Morgan Stanley sees tough times ahead for snack stocks like Hostess

CNBC: Investing

J.M. Smucker's plan to buy Twinkies-maker Hostess Brands is a risky move, if Morgan Stanley's latest research is correct.

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Apogem Capital recruits Niedner as senior managing director and credit head

PE Hub

Prior to joining Apogem, Niedner served as managing director at Vista Credit Partners. The post Apogem Capital recruits Niedner as senior managing director and credit head appeared first on PE Hub.