JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The European Commission (EC) recently adopted a package of measures with the aim of further simplifying its procedures for reviewing concentrations under the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR). The new rules entered into force on September 1, 2023.
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Today marks the two-year anniversary of our venture. As Managing Partner of a UK-based Technology Due Diligence firm, I’ve gained valuable insights that I believe could benefit my team and our broader audience, comprising venture capitalists, private equity players, corporate investors, and tech founders or CTOs. Initial Objectives Our overall objective was to create a new business that disrupted, building a software-driven Professional Services firm.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
European Commission Investigates Restrictions on Sales of Branded Clothing in the EU - On 31 July 2023, the European Commission announced that it had sent a statement of objections, a preliminary statement of case, alleging that fashion house Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers may have infringed EU competition law through their distribution and licensing practices.
Deal Lawyers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A recent Willis Towers Watson blog says that both debtors and potential buyers of distressed assets should consider using R&W insurance and the other transactional insurance solutions which have become staples of private M&A deals in other contexts as an alternative to traditional risk allocation for their transactions.
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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?
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
From 31 August 2022, members’ schemes of arrangement pursuant to section 86 of the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands are not subject to the ‘headcount test’ being met, bringing further certainty to the process. The amendment to section 86 of the Companies Act was gazetted on 21 October 2021 and came into effect on 31 August 2022, abolishing the ‘headcount test’ in members’ schemes of arrangement, typically used to privatise companies or as an alternative to the Cayman merger process.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice announced that they will be co-hosting three workshops to facilitate public dialogue on the recently issued draft Merger Guidelines. The first of these workshops will take place this coming Tuesday, September 5, from 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. It will be live-streamed on the FTC’s website.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Equipment rental firm Ashtead lowers UK rental revenue outlook, shares fall (Reuters) -British equipment rental firm Ashtead Group on Tuesday lowered its annual UK rental revenue growth forecast to 6%-9% from 10% to 13% citing softening market conditions.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Pros on CNBC discussed Disney after Wells Fargo cut its price target on the stock to $110 from $146 but is keeping its rating of overweight.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s STC Group to become Telefonica top shareholder with 9.9% stake By Andres Gonzalez, Amy-Jo Crowley, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro and Hadeel Al Sayegh LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia’s STC Group has amassed a 9.9% stake in Telefonica worth 2.1 billion euros ($2.25 billion), in a move to become the Spanish telecom giant’s top shareholder.
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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.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The setup for the next bitcoin bull run has become even more clear after last week's landmark ruling in Grayscale's suit against the SEC.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Swimming-Peaty plays down bust-up with Olympic team mate Greenbank LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty played down on Tuesday a training camp clash with team mate Luke Greenbank that left him with a cut over his left eye.
European Investment Bank
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The COVID-19 shock had a strong negative effect on aggregate economic performance, with the average firm taking a hit on sales revenues and financial performance. However, the effects varied from firm to firm. Were already-struggling firms hit hardest, threatening their very survival? Or did the COVID-19 shock disproportionately deter tomorrow’s superstars at the upper end of the distribution, thus sacrificing future growth potential?
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Tonix’s long COVID drug fails to meet mid-stage trial goal (Reuters) – Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp said on Tuesday its experimental drug failed to meet the primary goal in a mid-stage study for management of widespread muscle pain and tenderness associated with long COVID-19. Shares of the company were down 12% in premarket trading.
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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.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The firm estimates Oracle shares have 24% upside potential, continuing its strong growth story over the past year.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
UK investors’ stocks sell-off accelerates, ESG ‘boom ends’ – Calastone LONDON (Reuters) – Investors in Britain dumped both stocks and bonds in August as they continued to opt for the safety of cash and money-market funds, according to data from fund network Calastone published on Tuesday.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The fast advance in stocks tied to artificial intelligence has mostly been supported by strong underlying fundamentals, Goldman said.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Russian services activity grows in Aug at fastest rate in five months -PMI MOSCOW (Reuters) – Activity in Russia’s services sector grew at the fastest rate in five months in August as the sharpest rise in new orders since July 2020 drove up output, a survey showed on Tuesday.
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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.
Cisco: M&A
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The railway industry is increasingly embracing new systems and technologies to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and connectivity.
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Euro zone producer prices drop for seventh month in July BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone producer prices fell for a seventh consecutive month in July, data showed on Tuesday, with figures sharply lower than a year earlier possibly offering some comfort to the European Central Bank.
Accenture Capital Markets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
If you think the cost of doing business is rising, here’s another element to consider. Only this one does not come about by market forces, but rather by menaces in the netherworld. The genesis is the online environment – that powerful capability at our fingertips we depend on for so many facets of our business and everyday lives. Though, it’s a sphere laden with some landmines.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
According to the terms of the deal, SRS will join Zyscovich Inc, a Florida-based architecture and design brand operating within Stratus, Godspeed Capital’s engineering, architecture, and consulting platform. The post Godspeed Capital scoops up design firm SRS appeared first on PE Hub.
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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.
Accenture Capital Markets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
As we continue to discuss how you could build out a future-ready wealth platform and transition to a hybrid advice model, I wanted to draw your attention today to our CTIO Paul Daugherty’s Tech Vision 2018 report to highlight some emerging technology trends. ”This isn’t about a destination, it’s about a journey,” Daugherty says about these new trends, and we agree.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The bank predicts Cabaletta's autoimmune disease treatment could help shares soar more than 65% from Friday's close.
Accenture Capital Markets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Recently, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced their plan to join together to create a new company which provides less expensive healthcare to their employees. A day later, stock prices across the health sector fell. It’s no wonder Amazon and other tech giants have been blowing down entire industries and reinventing them—true champions of transformation.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Analyst Steven Cahall maintained his overweight rating on the stock and lowered his price target by $36 to $110.
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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.
Accenture Capital Markets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
With the start of a new year, my conversations with wealth management clients continue to center on the shift to their future wealth platform. As they mobilize their teams to re-imagine their firms’ next generation platforms and architecture, they are doing so and in part, to forge new relationships with their clients to deliver hybrid advice. Different firms are building from different starting points.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Brillio is backed by Bain Capital Private Equity, which acquired a stake in the company in 2019. The post The Orogen Group invests in digital tech firm Brillio appeared first on PE Hub.
Accenture Capital Markets
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is the application of robotics technology to manipulate existing application software which completes a business process. In recent years, this technique has captivated large financial services players given its potential to help drive down labor costs, reduce human errors and improve the customer experience. In institutional investing, many players seem to view RPA as a way to also deal with stringent regulatory requirements, lower projected future returns and
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