Tue.May 27, 2025

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Salesforce acquires Informatica for $8 billion

TechCrunch: M&A

Salesforce has acquired cloud data management firm Informatica in an $8 billion equity deal, marking a major move in its push to strengthen its AI and data infrastructure capabilities. The announcement, made Tuesday, comes about a year after early rumors of the acquisition sent both companies stock prices sliding.

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Midyear observations on the 2025 board agenda

JD Supra: Mergers

Disruption, volatility, and uncertainty arent new operating conditions by any means. But the assumptions that have long driven corporate thinkingthe role of government, geopolitical norms, and consistency in US policies as administrations change, and the speed of technological advancesare being upended. Few business leaders have experienced the scope, complexity, and combination of issues companies are facing todayand many will earn their stripes in the months ahead.

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Stablecoin issuer Circle kicks off its IPO, targeting a nearly $6 billion valuation

CNBC: Investing

Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin, has launched its initial public offering, looking to raise about $624 million at a $5.65 billion valuation.

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Chancery Rejects Attempt to Disguise Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim Where LLC Agreement Waived All Traditional Fiduciary Duties

JD Supra: Mergers

Delaware permits the elimination of fiduciary duties in limited liability company agreements. Notwithstanding, and just like in any other contract, parties to a limited liability company agreement are still subject to the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. This is because, under Delaware law, there is a difference between a fiduciarys duty of good faith and a contracting partys duty of good faith.

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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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Embracing AI Safely and Effectively in the M&A Process 

Midaxo

At Midaxo we focus every day on helping M&A teams execute more efficiently, collaborate more effectively, and achieve better outcomes. We recognize the need of these teams to cover a lot of ground, collaborate with many people, and meet high demandsoften under time pressure. Thats why weve built the only truly end-to-end M&A software platform.

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Goodwin Antitrust Shorts: Fundamental EU Merger Guidelines Review

JD Supra: Mergers

On 8 May 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) launched two public consultations as part of its comprehensive review of the guidelines for horizontal and non-horizontal mergers.

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, May 22, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

PAs 2025 Primary Elections Run Smoothly- Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt called the 2025 primary elections relatively calm and successful, with only minor issues reported statewide. Despite the complexity of local races, voter turnout and hotline calls were typical, reflecting an improved voting experience overall. The elections were defined by Republican court upsets, mayoral shakeups, and generally strong incumbent showings.

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Keep your deals moving forward with instant project intelligence & updates 

Midaxo

Madi, the intelligent agent inside Midaxo AI, helps deal teams stay aligned and proactive with automatic updates, smarter tracking, and fewer surprises. Now you can spend less time asking Whats the status? and more time driving deals forward. Stay on top of your deal, without chasing status updates Let Madi scan your project workspacedocuments, tasks, and insightsto flag delays, unresolved issues, incomplete tasks, and potential risks.

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[Podcast] Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer?

JD Supra: Mergers

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin discusses with colleague and Member Andrew Bernstein when the best time is to hire an employment lawyer. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Andrew explore: The benefit of objective, market-focused advice in the context of employment negotiations.

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Meet Madi: your AI-powered partner for smarter M&A.

Midaxo

The world of corporate development demanding. Every day is a balancing act of meetings, spreadsheets, and strategic decisions, all competing for attention. Thats why we built something to change the game and make your life easier: Midaxo AI. At the heart of Midaxo AI is Madi your intelligent, always-available teammate. Think of Madi as the Siri or Alexa of M&A: smart, responsive, and purpose-built to simplify your dealmaking.

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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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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 237

JD Supra: Mergers

Food Venture Financing Trends - Chobani, a dairy giant, announced the acquisition of Daily Harvest, a US startup offering plant-based smoothies, snacks, protein products and ready meals.

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Keep up with constant change: enrich target and project data with a click 

Midaxo

Your targets are changing every day. Stay up to date by asking Madi with Midaxo AI to access target changes related to financials, news, and competitors from your project documents and leading third-party sources. Then, make the necessary changes to your projects with a single click. Turn raw data into pipeline intelligence Whether youre sourcing hundreds of targets or deep-diving into one, Madi helps you instantly enrich your pipeline with up-to-date, high-quality information.

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Antitrust in focus - May 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

This newsletter is a summary of the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Eliana Paredis (counsel based in Brussels) is our editor this month. She has selected: - European Commission kicks off consultation on EU merger control guidelines - U.K. government emphasizes CMAs independence while steering it to support U.K. growth and investment - Top EU court emphasizes need for evidence of distributors acquiescence to active sales ban in exclusive distribution.

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Why Tech Problems Are Often People Problems

Beyond M&A

One of the most rewarding parts of our work isnt in the code or the contractsits in the coaching. Its where our “People First” value shows up most clearly. Because while tech may be the surface issue, the root causeand solutionis often found in people and culture. Just yesterday, we had conversations with: An experienced CIO with deep expertise in M&A and organisational dynamics A global tech firm embedding AI across their product suite A Scale-Up COO navigating product-market

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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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Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Rulings in Derivative Litigation Challenging Oracle’s NetSuite Acquisition

JD Supra: Mergers

In re Oracle Corp. Deriv. Litig., C.A. No. 2017-0337 (Del. Jan. 21, 2025) - The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancerys decision in favor of the defendants in a derivative suit challenging Oracles acquisition of NetSuite, led by the companys co-founder Larry Ellison.

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John Snow Labs Acquires WiseCube to Refine and Safeguard Medical AI Models with Knowledge Graphs

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

John Snow Labs has completed the acquisition of WiseCube, strengthening the companys mission to deliver responsible, effective healthcare AI solutions.

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Solak v. Mountain Crest Capital: fiduciary duties claims abound for SPAC sponsors and directors

JD Supra: Mergers

In Solak v. Mountain Crest Capital, the Delaware Court of Chancery found that a stockholder plaintiff pleaded a viable breach of fiduciary duty claim based on an alleged failure of the board of directors of a SPAC to disclose material information specifically, the value of the company in terms of cash per share prior to the vote on the merger. This is the first time the court has permitted claims based on the failure of a SPAC to disclose the net cash value of company shares to survive a.

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Buy this AI stock with more than 25% upside after a big decline, Piper Sandler says

CNBC: Investing

The firm initiated coverage of the AI stock on Monday with an overweight rating and a $12 per share price target.

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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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The Proposed “Big, Beautiful Bill” May Disrupt Sports Team Investment Strategy

JD Supra: Mergers

The recently proposed Big, Beautiful Bill (BBB), currently under preliminary markup in the Senate Finance Committee, includes a suite of tax provisions aimed at deficit reduction, corporate reform and base-broadening. Of particular relevance to the sports investment community is a targeted revision to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 197, which governs the amortization of intangible assets.

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Wednesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials snapped a four-day losing run on Tuesday. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes : mise à jour de mai 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Bienvenue ldition de mai de linfolettre Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes, une publication mensuelle des groupes Concurrence et antitrust et Investissement tranger de Blakes. Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes prsente un survol des dveloppements rcents en droit de la concurrence et en droit de linvestissement tranger au Canada. Nous y faisons notamment le point sur les activits dapplication de la loi du Bureau de la concurrence du Canada (le Bureau ), ainsi que sur les initiatives.

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Addressing Export Control Risks in M&A

Deal Lawyers

This alert from Squire Patton Boggs points out the increasing risk that US export control and sanctions laws present to both US and non-US targets — meaning increased successor liability and post-closing business continuity risks in the M&A context — as a result of US agencies using export control restrictions and economic sanctions as national […]

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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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European Commission invites business to input on a "comprehensive and ambitious" review of its Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission has launched a public consultation of its Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. Framed as a "comprehensive and ambitious" review, the Commission is exploring how to incorporate wider policy goals, including innovation, resilience, investment, digitisation and sustainability. The Commission is also considering whether to adopt stricter "indicators" or even "rebuttable presumptions" to more easily identify mergers harmful to competition.

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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Dell, CoreWeave, Royal Caribbean, Microsoft & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Court of Chancery rules that supermajority voting provision did not apply to conversion

JD Supra: Mergers

In Gunderson v. The Trade Desk, Inc., the Delaware Court of Chancery held that a companys conversion pursuant to Section 266 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) did not require a supermajority vote because that provision in the certificate of incorporation applied to only actions taken pursuant to Section 242 of the DGCL, which governs amendments to certificates of incorporation.

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Don't expect the market to go anywhere this summer, says JPMorgan

CNBC: Investing

Looking for another leg higher in stocks this summer? JPMorgan thinks investors should pump the breaks.

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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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Learn with Cisco: Evolving for the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

Cisco: M&A

Learn about important changes to DevNet, Cybersecurity, and Collaboration Specialist Certifications coming in February 2026.

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These strong stocks are under-owned and have momentum, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America screened for stocks considered "under-owned positives," which have catalysts such as low fund ownership and a high "triple momentum rank.

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Zscaler to Accelerate Innovation in AI-Powered Security Operations with Acquisition of Red Canary

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The Foundation Built from the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform and Data Fabric Together with Red Canarys Threat Detection and Response Capabilities Will Transform Security Operations with Agentic AI The Foundation Built from the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform and Data Fabric Together with Red Canarys Threat Detection and Response Capabilities Will Transform Security Operations with Agentic AI

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Best Stock: A former high flyer that's coming back into favor because of improving fundamentals

CNBC: Investing

Josh and Sean break down a software stock once owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

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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?