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Customer data-syncing and analysis startup Hightouch acquires HeadsUp

TechCrunch: M&A

Customer data-syncing startup Hightouch announced today it has acquired HeadsUp. As part of the deal, HeadsUp co-founder Earl Lee will join Hightouch, working on Customer 360, a product that uses AI and machine learning to help clients manage and collaborate on customer data. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Both companies are based in San […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Who Will Be Getting Hired In 2024?

H. Friedman Search

Who’s getting hired in 2024? This question makes it sound like a continuing theme as we wrap up the year. However, this is a question I am consistently getting asked. Is there going to be hiring in public finance next year? Are they going to add more positions or are we going to see fewer positions in the industry? These are all excellent questions, and the true answer is I just don’t know.

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October 2023 HSR Analysis: Gauging the Current Climate of Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before completing the transaction. The HSR Act establishes the FTC and DOJ Premerger Notification Program, which is designed to allow the agencies to review the proposed transaction for potential antitrust concerns.

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A New Way of Corporate Development with Midaxo Cloud

Midaxo

In the ever-evolving landscape of M&A and corporate development, staying ahead of the curve is essential for sustained growth and success. The traditional methods of handling corporate development — with documents scattered in multiple locations, reporting challenges, low-risk visibility and inconsistent approaches — are no longer sufficient if a company wishes to remain competitive.

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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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Pandemic-Related Employee Retention Credits: Increasing IRS Scrutiny and Related M&A Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

The IRS continues to focus on combating perceived fraudulent claims relating to the COVID-19 pandemic-era Employee Retention Credits (ERCs). On Oct. 19, the IRS announced a special process allowing taxpayers to withdraw certain previously filed ERC claims. That announcement follows enhanced IRS scrutiny of potentially fraudulent ERC claims that resulted in the IRS suspending processing new ERC claims at least through the end of 2023.

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Goldman thinks oil is headed higher again and recommends an options trade to profit from the rebound

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank recommends buying a $71 United States Oil ETF call for April 2024 to take advantage of what it expects to be a jump in prices.

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More on Del. Chancery Addresses Enforceability of ConEd Clause

Deal Lawyers

Early this month, John blogged about Chancellor McCormick’s decision regarding a mootness fee petition in Crispo v. Musk (Del. Ch.; 10/23).

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Goldman sticks by this tanking solar stock, says it could nearly triple

CNBC: Investing

The solar company plunged on Thursday after it reported earnings that missed analysts' expectations by a wide margin. Goldman still thinks shares will pop.

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Neuberger Berman takes minority stake in environmental and health compliance software provider HSI

PE Hub

Waud Capital will retain a majority stake in HSI. The post Neuberger Berman takes minority stake in environmental and health compliance software provider HSI appeared first on PE Hub.

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The 'Ozempic effect' is weighing on gym stocks. But it could turn out to be a boom for the industry

CNBC: Investing

An analyst says the "gut reaction" that Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are bad for gyms appears to be "increasingly falling by the wayside.

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Argyle Capital-backed The Mufflerman acquires EuroMechanic

PE Hub

Argyle Capital Partners acquired The Mufflerman in 2021 from the Brouwer family. The post Argyle Capital-backed The Mufflerman acquires EuroMechanic appeared first on PE Hub.

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Partner Summit 2023: Partner managed services is at the heart of transformation!

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 was last week, and I’m still feeling the excitement! We had a record number of attendees and gorgeous Miami beaches to take in (what a great new location!).

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Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs

PE Hub

Second Nature Designs is a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of home décor and gifting products. The post Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here are Goldman's top tech stock picks into year-end

CNBC: Investing

Goldman's tech picks heading into the end of 2023 include names with artificial intelligence exposure and revenue growth potential.

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Gemspring snaps up fencing installer Fenceworks

PE Hub

Lincoln International served as financial advisor to Gemspring, and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor. The post Gemspring snaps up fencing installer Fenceworks appeared first on PE Hub.

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How David Zaslav Blew Up Hollywood

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A merger put him in the driver’s seat at Warner Brothers, one of the industry’s biggest studios. It has been a wild ride.

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Rainier Partners scoops up Anytime Fitness franchisee Omega Fitness

PE Hub

Omega Fitness will be led by Russ Allen and Andy Gundlach. The post Rainier Partners scoops up Anytime Fitness franchisee Omega Fitness appeared first on PE Hub.

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These high beta stocks will lead the way if the year-end comeback continues

CNBC: Investing

As the market continues its positive swing amid a broader period of volatility, CNBC Pro screened for stocks that can see especially large gains.

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Thoma Bravo to take German software developer EQS private for $435m

PE Hub

EQS is 'at the forefront of three megatrends: digitization, regulation and ESG, which have been driving its profitable growth,' said Thoma Bravo's Irina Hemmers. The post Thoma Bravo to take German software developer EQS private for $435m appeared first on PE Hub.

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Yuengling’s Ice Cream Announces Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm ReachOut Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Rick Jordan New President & CEO and a Director as Dickson and Bohorad Step Down ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire.

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Mill Point-backed Prime Pensions scoops up Pension Benefits Unlimited

PE Hub

Headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, Prime Pensions is a provider of retirement plan compliance and administration services primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. The post Mill Point-backed Prime Pensions scoops up Pension Benefits Unlimited appeared first on PE Hub.

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Thursday's analyst calls: Target upgrade, liquidity issues for this EV charging stock

CNBC: Investing

Thursday's early calls featured a retail upgrade and an EV charging stock downgrade.

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Manulife Investment Management to buy credit shop CQS

PE Hub

CQS is a London, UK-based multi-sector alternative credit manager. The post Manulife Investment Management to buy credit shop CQS appeared first on PE Hub.

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Using a stock replacement strategy to book some gains, but still benefit from a year-end bounce

CNBC: Investing

A stock replacement is selling one's stock holding and replacing that exposure with options.

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NYSE’s Michael Harris shares insights on IPOs; Thoma Bravo in German take-private deal

PE Hub

The Riverside Company acquires Frenchies Modern Nail Care as an add-on in the firm's 50th franchise deal. The post NYSE’s Michael Harris shares insights on IPOs; Thoma Bravo in German take-private deal appeared first on PE Hub.

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I should cocoa: how Hotel Chocolat became a £534m prize for Mars

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

With US group’s might behind it, upmarket UK chocolate firm may overcome recent stumbling blocks “I firmly believe that buying Rabot estate was destiny,” said Angus Thirlwell, the co-founder of Hotel Chocolat. A customer clearing out an office sent him a 1920s book about chocolate making just as he was visiting his father in the Caribbean. The book inspired Thirlwell in 2006 to buy the 101-hectare (250-acre) cocoa estate in St Lucia.

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Wastewater treatment firm Cambrian nets $200m from Pennybacker

PE Hub

The capital infusion will be used for Cambrian's growth. The post Wastewater treatment firm Cambrian nets $200m from Pennybacker appeared first on PE Hub.

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These stocks have the most to gain if interest rates keep going down

CNBC: Investing

A group of stocks could move higher if bond prices climb and the cost of money declines.

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NYSE’s Michael Harris optimistic about IPOs in 2024

PE Hub

'There is a healthy pipeline of IPOs at the NYSE, among US and international issuers and across industry sectors. Private equity and VC-backed transactions continue to represent a meaningful portion of that backlog.' The post NYSE’s Michael Harris optimistic about IPOs in 2024 appeared first on PE Hub.

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Three ways to build a predictable revenue machine in an era of economic uncertainty

Global Banking & Finance

Three ways to build a predictable revenue machine in an era of economic uncertainty How to use sales enablement programs and the latest AI to accelerate your pipeline. Everyone, everywhere you turn, is feeling the pressure.

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Francisco Partners-backed SonicWall buys managed services provider Solutions Granted

PE Hub

SonicWall is a cybersecurity firm. The post Francisco Partners-backed SonicWall buys managed services provider Solutions Granted appeared first on PE Hub.

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Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital hedge fund bet big on this Mag 7 stock in latest quarter

CNBC: Investing

The $830 million bet by the Tiger Cub was just one of several moves in the latest reporting period.

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NMS invests in medical case management services firm VONA Case Management

PE Hub

Bailey & Company served as financial advisor to VONA on the deal. The post NMS invests in medical case management services firm VONA Case Management appeared first on PE Hub.

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