Wed.Aug 09, 2023

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regime: Publication of Final Implementing Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

The EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) was adopted in late 2022. Its stated aim is to combat the effects of competitive distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the EU internal market and thereby level the playing field for EU companies, which are generally subject to strict EU State aid/subsidy rules.

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Is Private Equity Right for You?

OfficeHours

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

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Federal Antitrust Enforcers Release Long-Awaited Draft Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Antitrust and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups review how new draft guidelines for antitrust reviews of mergers & acquisitions embody significant changes to enforcement policy, with major implications for many companies’ future M&A plans.

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Venom Foundation Partners with the UAE Government to Launch National Carbon Credit System

Global Banking & Finance

Venom Foundation Partners with the UAE Government to Launch National Carbon Credit System Venom Foundation, a leader in blockchain technology adoption in regulated markets, is thrilled to announce the signing of a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE Government to develop and implement the National Carbon Credit System.

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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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Antitrust Enforcement Agencies Extend Comment Deadline on Proposed HSR Changes

JD Supra: Mergers

As we reported on July 7, the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the U.S. Department of Justice, released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to overhaul the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act of 1976’s premerger notification process. If adopted as a final rule, the proposed changes will be massive and will require filers to submit extensive additional information not currently required to be furnished as part of an HSR filing.

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Ontex and Hygianis announce agreement for sale of Algerian business

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Aalst, Belgium, August 9, 2023 – Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) (“Ontex”), a leading developer and manufacturer of hygiene products and solutions for retailers and healthcare, announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Algerian business to Hygianis SPA, its local distributor for more than 20 years. The transaction includes Ontex’s business in Algeria and related exports to certain neighboring countries.

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Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Global Banking & Finance

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates, but its shares fell on Wednesday as analysts focused on a disappointing retail outlook.

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Wall Street praises Rocket Lab's performance and sees stock climbing: 'Yet another strong quarter'

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street was largely effusive about Rocket Lab's execution and growth, as analysts reacted to the space company's second-quarter results.

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Vestas Q2 loss bigger than expected, maintains guidance

Global Banking & Finance

Vestas Q2 loss bigger than expected, maintains guidance COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish wind turbine maker Vestas on Wednesday warned of continued supply chain disruptions in 2023 after reporting a bigger than expected second-quarter adjusted operating loss.

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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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Demonstrating Transparency through Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

Cisco: M&A

Cisco is proud to announce the general availability of an entirely new capability in the software industry and a first for Cisco: the distribution of SPDX-formatted Software Bill of Materials… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts sales outlook

Global Banking & Finance

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts sales outlook By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC lifted its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday as the bottler benefited from higher prices despite a dip in first-half organic volumes and currency headwinds in key market Nigeria.

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Here's how analysts say to trade Disney ahead of its earnings announcement

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street analysts reduced their forecasts for the entertainment company, citing ongoing headwinds. The stock is nearly flat in 2023.

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Kohlberg to acquire HR solutions provider Engage PEO

PE Hub

As a result of this transaction, Engage PEO's existing backer Lightyear Capital and the Engage management team will retain a minority investment. The post Kohlberg to acquire HR solutions provider Engage PEO appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Jefferies upgrades Eli Lilly as enthusiasm around weight-loss drugs grows following Wegovy study

CNBC: Investing

Eli Lilly stock will continue to benefit from a strong second quarter thanks to the success of obesity drugs, according to Jefferies.

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Fort Point-backed Strata Information Group buys cybersecurity firm Triaxiom Security

PE Hub

The newly formed cybersecurity consulting practice will be branded SIG Cyber. The post Fort Point-backed Strata Information Group buys cybersecurity firm Triaxiom Security appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why this landmark cardiac study means a bigger market for Lilly's blockbuster weight loss drug

CNBC: Investing

Insurance coverage of obesity drugs could hinge on proving that shedding pounds means lower costs for insurers over the long run.

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Bregal Milestone reaps 5x on Epassi Group exit; industry awaits incoming PE rules

PE Hub

TA Associates and Warburg Pincus buy Epassi from Bregal Milestone. The post Bregal Milestone reaps 5x on Epassi Group exit; industry awaits incoming PE rules appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Bernstein says crypto may finally have its killer application

CNBC: Investing

According to Bernstein, "the monster crypto killer-app" could be a nearly $3 trillion market over the next five years.

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Berkshire Partners-backed Tango picks up energy management platform WatchWire

PE Hub

Tango is a provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software. The post Berkshire Partners-backed Tango picks up energy management platform WatchWire appeared first on PE Hub.

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This energy equipment stock could soar as much as 35%, Wells Fargo says

CNBC: Investing

Buy this energy equipment stock for as much as 35% upside and exposure to the clean energy transition, Wells Fargo says.

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Sandbrook, PSP Investments, IMCO to acquire NeXtWind Capital

PE Hub

NeXtWind is a German renewable energy company that acquires and repowers onshore wind farms. The post Sandbrook, PSP Investments, IMCO to acquire NeXtWind Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Investors should shrug off credit downgrades and buy regional bank shares, JPMorgan says

CNBC: Investing

A Moody's report about the credit worthiness of regional banks has created a buying opportunity, according to JPMorgan.

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Edison Partners recruits Laufer as principal

PE Hub

Prior to Edison, he was a director at PeakEquity Partners focused on enterprise software. The post Edison Partners recruits Laufer as principal appeared first on PE Hub.

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UBS downgrades UPS as margin pressure, lower shipping volumes weigh on stock trajectory

CNBC: Investing

The firm downgraded the shipping giant to neutral from buy on Wednesday and lowered its price target to $185 from $198.

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Riverside Company-backed PeopleGrove scoops up edtech firm JobZology

PE Hub

PeopleGrove is a provider of career mentorship, experiential learning and alumni engagement software for higher education institutions. The post Riverside Company-backed PeopleGrove scoops up edtech firm JobZology appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Seven oil service stocks are buys through year-end thanks to rising margins and fatter multiples, Goldman says

CNBC: Investing

Service stocks as a whole have far outperformed the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF this year, Goldman Sachs said.

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ACP-backed Schneider Geospatial scoops up property assessment software provider Spatialest

PE Hub

Schneider Geospatial is a GIS-based SaaS provider of land and asset management solutions for the GovTech industry. The post ACP-backed Schneider Geospatial scoops up property assessment software provider Spatialest appeared first on PE Hub.

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These are Wall Street's favorite gambling stocks as ESPN jumps into online sports betting. One is expected to rally 50%

CNBC: Investing

ESPN's deal with Penn Entertainment could signal another run for gambling stocks after a post-Covid slowdown.