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Opportunities for IPOs in India’s Capital Markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Indias capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings. With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9 billion accounting for nearly 30 percent of global IPO listings India has surpassed major markets such as the US, Canada, and Europe, and has overtaken Hong Kong as the worlds fourth-largest stock market.

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Robinhood grows its footprint in Canada by acquiring WonderFi

TechCrunch: M&A

Robinhood revealed Tuesday that its acquiring Canadian crypto leader WonderFi for CA$250 million (around $178.56 million) in an all-cash deal as it pushes into Canada’s growing digital asset market. WonderFi operates two regulated crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, with over CA$2.1 billion in assets under custody. The transaction offers WonderFi shareholders CA$0.

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April 2025 HSR Rebound: Regulatory Shifts, Tariff Tensions, and M&A Impacts

JD Supra: Mergers

Background Note: The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act established the Premerger Notification Program, requiring certain mergers and acquisitions to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for antitrust review. This program ensures that transactions meeting specific thresholds are evaluated for their potential impact on competition before they are finalized.

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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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NFT phenom CryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofit

TechCrunch: M&A

Yuga Labs, known as the creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club and other notable NFTs, sold its iconic CryptoPunks to the nonprofit NODE Foundation, which focuses on preserving digital art. The deal details are undisclosed, and a representative declined to comment.

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New Tariffs, Old Risks: Antitrust Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

With regulatory scrutiny by governments on the rise, this LawFlash summarizes key antitrust issues for companies in all industries affected by tariffs. History shows that cartels tend to form in times of rapid economic change. Businesses are forced to respond to market shocks that they did not anticipate.

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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – March/April 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe in the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.

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Coinbase's entry into S&P 500 is a watershed moment for crypto industry, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

On Monday evening, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Coinbase will be added to the benchmark S&P 500 stock index before trading begins on May 19.

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Balancing Leasing Acquisition and Environmental Risk in Data Center Projects

JD Supra: Mergers

Buoyed by robust demand for large parcels of undeveloped land, the rise of artificial intelligence workloads, and the game-changing role that hyperscalers are playing, the real estate market for data centers is in a strong position.

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Consider These Drafting Changes to Standard Indemnification Notice Provisions

Deal Lawyers

As I shared in late April, the recent Delaware Supreme Court decision in Thompson Street Capital Partners, IV v. Sonova (Del. Sup.; 4/25) serves as an important reminder that failing to comply with indemnification claim notice requirements could potentially result in forfeiture of indemnification if the merger agreement so provides.

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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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Ninth Circuit Rules In Favor Of Merging Parties In Microsoft/Activision Appeal

JD Supra: Mergers

On May 7, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court opinion that denied the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) motion for a preliminary injunction against Microsofts acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc.Federal Trade Commission v. Microsoft Corp. and Activision Blizzard, Inc., No. 23-15992 (May 7, 2025).

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FirstCash to Acquire H&T Group, the Leading Operator of Pawnshops in the United Kingdom

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Marks FirstCashs strategic entry into the UK market through an established, industry-leading brand; Provides further geographic diversification and unlocks additional growth opportunities; Expected to be meaningfully accretive to EBITDA and EPS; Strengthens FirstCashs position as a global leader in pawn operations

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European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2025 / May 2025 - Transaction and Financing Trends in Life Sciences

JD Supra: Mergers

In April, McDermott was pleased to once again host our annual European Health & Life Sciences Symposium in Paris. Welcoming a crowd of more than 300 innovators, investors, business leaders and advisers from across the industry, we took the opportunity to share insights and capture the views of professionals on the latest developments impacting our markets.

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AI powerhouse Nvidia to lead the 'idiosyncratic' growth area of the market, portfolio manager says

CNBC: Investing

David Wagner, Aptus Capital Advisors portfolio manager and head of equities, talks about three stocks on the move in Tuesday's session.

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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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When does a converted entity or a merged entity need a new Employer Identification Number from the IRS?

JD Supra: Mergers

What is an EIN? An EIN is a federal tax ID number for an entity, estate, trust, or other organization. For example, the following are generally required to obtain an EIN: partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC), corporations, non-profit organizations, estates, trusts (except certain grantor-owned revocable trusts), retirement plans or individual retirement accounts (IRA), real estate mortgage investment conduits, and farmers cooperatives.

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Next move in U.S.- China trade truce could boost these 2 major chip stocks, Piper Sandler says

CNBC: Investing

The recent suspension of of U.S.-China tariffs for 90 days could translate into future gains for two chipmakers, according to Piper Sandler.

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Significant DGCL Amendments Expand Protections for Corporate Insiders

JD Supra: Mergers

Amendments to Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) broaden safe harbor protections for interested director and officer transactions and extend such protections to controlling stockholder transactions.

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OpenAI Is in Talks to Acquire Programming Tool Windsurf for $3 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The deal could be a way for OpenAI to gain a foothold among programmers, who are rapidly embracing A.I. technologies.

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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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Weathering the Business Divorce Storm: Charting Safe Passage for Both Sides of the Transaction

JD Supra: Mergers

Business divorces often involve turbulence as business partners go through this process. But partners who plan ahead can navigate through their business divorce to avoid capsizing the company or frustrating their personal business objectives. This type of planning requires each of the partners to (1) review and understand the terms of the agreements in place that govern their separation, (2) develop a real world, objective appraisal of the value of the interest that is being transferred, and (3)

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This e-commerce stock has formed an inverse 'head-and-shoulder' pattern signaling more gains ahead

CNBC: Investing

There was an explosion in new online business formations during Covid, and the number of new monthly business applications has maintained.

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OCC Reverts to Prior Merger Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued an interim final rule that restores streamlined and expedited regulatory procedures to review applications under the Bank Merger Act for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations. It also rescinds a policy statement for OCC review of proposed bank merger transactions under the Bank Merger Act that sought to draw "chalk lines," demarcating the considerations and varying levels of scrutiny the OCC.

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Raymond James says this AI-related stock is a buy with more than 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

The artificial intelligence boom should drive shares of this server maker higher in the months ahead, according to Raymond James.

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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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Court: Nevada Allows Controllers To Vote In Their Own Interest

JD Supra: Mergers

Yesterdays post concerned the recent decision by U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Eskridge in Rowe v. Doris, 2025 WL 963590 (S.D. Tex. Mar. 31, 2025). The case involved claims arising from the merger of two Nevada corporations and my post concerned Judge Eskridges rejection of the plaintiffs theory that "the mere allegation that a director was an interested party in the transaction rebuts the business judgment rule.

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Midcap stocks are seeing a resurgence. These names have solid dividend histories

CNBC: Investing

A subset of smaller companies has outperformed in recent weeks, and a few pay sweet dividends.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: NexPhase Acquires Behavior Frontiers

JD Supra: Mergers

NexPhase Capital has announced its acquisition of Behavior Frontiers. Behavior Frontiers, founded in 2004 and based in El Segundo, California, is a provider of applied behavior analysis treatment services for individuals with autism and other special needs.

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Buy this industrial giant as U.S.-China trade tensions ease, Baird says

CNBC: Investing

The firm upgraded shares of the construction equipment giant to outperform from neutral.

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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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Algernon to Acquire NoBrainer Imaging Centers, Inc. - Plans to Establish Alzheimer’s Diagnostic and Treatment Medical Clinics Featuring New PET Scan Technology

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

First Clinic Targeted to Open Q4, 2025 in the U.S. First Clinic Targeted to Open Q4, 2025 in the U.S.

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A New Frontier for Network Engineers: Agentic AI That Understands Your Network

Cisco: M&A

Learn how to use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to inject structured knowledge into a Large Language Model (LLM) at runtimeautomatically and programmatically.

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An improving market outlook makes this oil refiner a buy, Goldman Sachs says

CNBC: Investing

A more upbeat oil market outlook could lead to more upside for shares of this refiner, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Trillium Surveyor and Blue Ocean to offer 24/5 trade surveillance coverage

The TRADE

Trade surveillance provider Trillium Surveyor has partnered with Blue Ocean Technologies to enable 24-hour, 5-day trade surveillance coverage, as part of an industry push for after-hours trading. Lisa Balter Saacks The offering sees Trilliums trade surveillance platform integrate Blue Ocean ATSs pre and post-trade data to allow clients to monitor trading activity during Blue Oceans overnight trading sessions, from 8pm to 4am ET, Sunday to Thursday.

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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?