Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ive said before that nothing on this site is meant to be investment advice. That said, my annual investment/market updates always get a lot of traffic, so I thought it might be interesting to follow up on this years update with more of an advice article. If youre reading this right now, youre probably much younger than me. Ive now been working and investing for ~20 years and have made dozens of mistakes along the way.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2025

UPDATED : The consolidated tape joint venture by pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets has been disbanded as the pair confirm their decision to step away. Speaking in an announcement today, Aquis highlighted economic reasons as their motivation behind pulling out of the joint venture. Speaking to The TRADE, a spokesperson for Cboe Europe said: We have worked closely with Aquis to explore, via the SimpliCT joint venture, participation in the public tender process t

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities. A significant trend is the heightened focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is shaping up to be a crucial catalyst in M&A, particularly as businesses seek to bolster their operational f

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The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2025

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has acquired American electronic exchange for direct lending and borrowing, the American Financial Exchange (AFX). ICE has acquired 100% of the venue from 7RIDGE. Further details of the transaction have not been disclosed but ICE confirmed that the acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on its 2025 financial results or its deleveraging and capital return plans.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team. With decades of experience in law firm M&A, legal staffing and recruiting and private equity, Lipton brings unparalleled knowledge and a track record of success to the firm Bob Lipton has extensive experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, gr

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JANUARY 8, 2025

Posted by Edward Herlihy and Brandon Price, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Edward Herlihy is Co-chairman of the Executive Committee and a Partner, and Brandon Price is a Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. As 2025 begins, optimism abounds for a return to a normal regulatory environment that, together with improved economic and business conditions, leads to robust bank and other fi

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The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2025

TD Securities has appointed Rob Fallon as director of sales trading, based in Dublin. Fallon joins the firm from Deutsche Numis, where he spent the last two years, most recently serving as director of sales trading. Institutional broker Numis was acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2023, as part of its Global Hausbank strategy aimed at unlocking deeper engagement with corporates in the UK.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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Cisco: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2025

Explore how Rasheeda Frazier of Empowering Greatness Inc. drives digital transformation for SMBs, fostering innovation and agility, and empowering communities through strategic insights and Cisco partnerships.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

Join PilieroMazzas Meghan Leemon as she unpacks SBAs final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on January 16, 2025, and brings significant changes that government contractors need to understand to maintain compliance and position your business for success under the new regulations.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

The KPMG Board Leadership Center has published its annual message for directors that highlights nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2025 agendas.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds in the forecast that could make them difficult to contain.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Stock Trader's Almanac shows that the market rose 14 out of the last 18 post-presidential election years.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, recently updated its Executive Compensation Policy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A full link to the ISS guidance can be found here.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

The firm says growth outside of artificial intelligence will be sluggish.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

COMPETITION - Initiation of proceedings (Case M.11539 - Liberty Media / Dorna Sports) - Commission clears acquisition of Adamant Ecodev by OMV and Adamant (M.11762) - Midday Express.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

While the new year presents an opportunity for businesses to look forward and set goals for performance in 2025, former owners of medical practices or other health care-related businesses who sold their enterprises in 2024 should review and inventory post-closing terms, conditions and covenants in their transactions to ensure a smooth exit, free of unwelcome surprises.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2025

Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam) A strategic partnership to continue.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

December 4, 2024: Raise Green, an equity crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate businesses in raising capital for green infrastructure and clean energy projects, was acquired by Honeycomb Credit for an undisclosed amount.

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Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 8, 2025

This recent alert from Compensation Advisory Partners updates research from 2015 on how often and when activist investors raise issues with executive pay during proxy contests.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Gail Levine and Andrew Noreuil discuss recent changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and their impact on M&A transactions. Our partners provide insight into the new regulatory landscape, focusing on significant amendments to the HSR premerger notification process and the implications for merger filings.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Investors are trying to figure out if the move higher in Treasury yields will persist.

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World Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Goldman picked Nike as a top long idea for the next quarter and believes that shares can recover as demand and profitability accelerate.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2025

On January 7, 2025, Hydro finalized the open market repurchase of the 2024-2025 buyback program as announced on September 10, 2024. The total program.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

The S&P 500 eked out a narrow gain on Wednesday. The NYSE is closed on Thursday in honor of late former President Jimmy Carter. Here's what's on CNBC's radar.

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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?

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