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Jony Ive to lead OpenAI’s design work following $6.5B acquisition of his company

TechCrunch: M&A

OpenAI is acquiring io, the device startup that CEO Sam Altman and famed Apple designer Jony Ive have quietly been working on for two years, in an all-equity deal that values that startup at $6.5 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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[Audio] Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week

JD Supra: Mergers

What does it take to guide a company from early investment to a major private equity transaction? In this special Founder Shares live episode, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin of CoFounders Capital and Joshua M. Hayes of Hutchison PLLC share the inside story behind the $175 million investment in Element451, a Raleigh-based higher education CRM platform.

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When a Services Firm Assessment Is Really a SaaS Assessment

Beyond M&A

At Beyond M&A , not every tech due diligence project is a clean-cut SaaS assessment with code repositories and CI/CD pipelines. In fact, a growing portion of our work focuses on Professional Services firms businesses where technology is embedded in operations , even if they dont identify as tech companies. These assessments often start as internal IT reviews, but quickly evolve.

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Buy-Side M&A Playbook: The Term Sheet - Defining Your Aerospace & Defense Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

This article is part of Fenwick's "Buy-Side M&A Playbook" series, published as part of the Silicon Valley Defense Group's Industry Collaboration Toolkit.

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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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Investors got a ‘mulligan’ after market recovered from tariffs — what they should do next

CNBC: Investing

Financial experts give advice for investors' next moves following the market's remarkable one-month turnaround from the tariff-induced selloff.

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UAE Implements Sweeping Competition Law Reforms with Mandatory Pre-Merger Notifications

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a significant reform of its competition law framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, with key implementing provisions brought into effect by Cabinet Ministerial Decree No. 3 of 2025, effective as of 31 March 2025. The reforms introduce a mandatory, suspensory and pre-closing merger control regime, substantially enhanced enforcement powers, and reduced scope for exemptions from competition rules.

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[Audio] Exploring Carried Interest in Upper Tier Private Equity Structures — PE Pathways

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode of PE Pathways, Thao Le, a partner in the firm's Private Equity practice, hosts a discussion with Partners Josh Gelfand and Thomas Gray. Josh is in the firm's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice, and Tom is in the firm's Tax practice. The conversation delves into the fundamentals of carried interest in private equity, its function as an incentive, and the associated tax implications.

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Termination Fees: How Much is Too Much?

Deal Lawyers

There are always a lot of issues to keep in mind when negotiating termination fees, including most prominently the size of the fee, whether it is calculated by reference to enterprise or equity value, and the circumstances that will give rise to an obligation to pay the fee.

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Judge Rules Shareholders Can Pursue Derivative Claim Following A "Conversion"

JD Supra: Mergers

A year ago, I posited the question whether a derivative suit can survive a conversion.I raised that question in reference to Palkon v. Maffei,2024 WL 678204 (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2024), in which the plaintiffs unsuccessfully sought to enjoin the proposed conversions of TripAdvisor, Inc. andLiberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. into Nevada corporations.

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Longshot investing: The risky but rewarding game of finding '10-baggers'

CNBC: Investing

Investors who can hunt for '10-baggers,' stocks with the potential to gain more than 1,000%, may find the gamble is very well worth the risk.

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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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Sector Snapshot: Private Equity Increasingly Hungry for Food and Beverage Industry Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

Private equity investment in the food and beverage industry continues to steadily increase, driven in part by evolving consumer preferences and a heightened focus on sustainability. In 2024, private equity deal activity in North America in the beverage sector alone saw a 45 percent increase compared to the previous year, with notable investments in plant-based and health-oriented brands.

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Google's AI announcements has analysts excited about the tech giant's path ahead

CNBC: Investing

Shares were marginally higher in premarket trading on Wednesday.

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First 100 Days of the New HSR Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

One hundred days ago, sweeping revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Premerger Notification Form took effect. The revisions have significantly increased the time and effort to prepare HSR filings and have led filing parties to adopt new tools and methods to ensure compliance, particularly for filings involving competitive overlaps or supply relationships.

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Connecting a New Generation of Moving Assets with Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul

Cisco: M&A

Aterpa leverages Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) for teleremote operations, ensuring the safe decommissioning of dams.

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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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SEC Issues New C&DIs re: Compensation Clawback Disclosures and De-SPACs

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 11, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance issued new compliance and disclosure interpretations (C&DIs), six of which relate to executive compensation clawback disclosures and one of which relates to the suspension of Exchange Act reporting obligations for co-registrants following the completion of a de-SPAC transaction. The C&DIs are included below.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Dell, Broadcom, UnitedHealth & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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California’s 2025 Abuse of Dominance Proposal: Redefining State-Level Antitrust Enforcement In The Fourth-Largest Economy on Earth

JD Supra: Mergers

For decades, California enforcers and politicians have argued for state-level antitrust enforcement activity at a level commensurate with Californias $4.1 trillion economy, the largest state economy in the United States. Only recently, however, have those rumblings coalesced into concrete proposals with significant political momentum.

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Crystal Bridges Museum Announces Acquisition of Historic Tiffany Studios Stained-Glass Window

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Century-Old "Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window)" Will Be Relocated from Sunset Ridge Church and Collective in San Antonio, As a Shared Commitment to Preservation and Public Access Century-Old "Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window)" Will Be Relocated from Sunset Ridge Church and Collective in San Antonio, As a Shared Commitment to Preservation and Public Access

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

CNBC: Investing

Stocks sold off sharply on Wednesday as bond yields climbed and traders' deficit fears intensified. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Thursday.

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Millicom (Tigo) to Acquire Telefónica’s Operations in Uruguay for USD 440 Million, Expanding Presence in South America

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Millicom (Tigo) to Acquire Telefónicas Operations in Uruguay for USD 440 Million, Expanding Presence in South America Key Highlights: Acquisition.

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Bank stocks should be scooped up after declines, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has been among the sector leaders during the market's epic market snapback from the April lows.

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Here’s What Meta Argued to Fend Off Monopoly Claims in Landmark Trial

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The social media company called only a handful of witnesses as it sought to prove it helped Instagram and WhatsApp after acquiring them.

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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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Goldman's hedge fund stock portfolio is up 6% during this volatile year

CNBC: Investing

"The Hedge Fund VIP list represents a tool for investors seeking to 'follow the smart money' based on 13-F filings," Goldman said in a note to clients.

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Longevity Health Holdings Announces Continued Nasdaq Listing to Complete Merger With 20/20 Biolabs

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

LONGEVITY HEALTH HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES CONTINUED NASDAQ LISTING TO COMPLETE MERGER WITH 20/20 BIOLABS.

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Wall Street gets bullish on a surprising new AI play: Warby Parker

CNBC: Investing

Here's how analysts responded to the eye glasses maker's partnership with Google.

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Powering Future-Proofed Workplaces with Penn 1 Plaza

Cisco: M&A

Cisco needed to modernize its underutilized and outdated real estate portfolio to support new and future ways of working.

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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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This home improvement giant is a buy after latest earnings, Stifel says

CNBC: Investing

Shares have pulled back roughly 3% in 2025.

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Vigil Neuroscience Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement to be Acquired by Sanofi

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

- Vigils shareholders to receive up to $10.00 per share in cash, comprised of $8.00 per share in cash at closing and a non-tradeable contingent value right of $2.

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Chief investment strategist says these outperforming tech plays remain attractive

CNBC: Investing

Eva Ados, COO and chief investment strategist at ER Shares, gave her bullish takes on a handful of stocks, including Tesla and Robinhood.

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Citi bolsters Australian markets team

The TRADE

Citi has made three key hires in its Australian markets business, and one senior promotion as it looks to grow its offering in the region. Andrew Bruce has been named d irector and h ead of l ow t ouch ex ecution , having most recently served as an e xecutive d irector the g lobal e quities team at JP Morgan. Joining from Jefferies, where he served as head of sales trading, is Christian Ford who has been appointed d irector, e quities h igh t ouch ex ecution.

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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?