Fri.Sep 22, 2023

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Public Company Watch: September 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

In the September edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s new C&DIs and sample comment letter; considerations for issuers as they start their Form 10-Q preparations; the SEC’s recently settled charges in a case involving NFTs; the Delaware Supreme Court’s clarification of the standard of review that applies in contested elections; and the decision in the case Stephen Thaler v.

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Duty of Disclosure: Officers are In a Tough Spot

Deal Lawyers

In Cygnus Opportunity Fund, LLC, et al. v. Washington Prime Group, LLC, (Del. Ch.; 8/23), the Delaware Chancery Court refused to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty allegations against the officers of an LLC arising out of alleged disclosure shortcomings in connection with a controlling members’ tender offer & subsequent squeeze-out of the minority holders.

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SPAC Bankruptcies: Challenges and Practical Tips

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent poll of our SPAC Notebook audience, SPAC-related bankruptcies were the number one topic of interest. To delve into this timely subject, we spoke with two industry leaders—Stuart Brown, an insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy partner of the global law firm DLA Piper, and Taylor Sherman, director in the Restructuring and Dispute Resolution Practice at CohnReznick, an advisory, assurance, and tax firm.

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These stocks win when interest rates rise, according to Goldman

CNBC: Investing

These stocks can post strong gains if higher interest rates continue to push the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield higher, according to Goldman Sachs.

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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?

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Key Considerations for Environmental Transactions: Seeing the Forest and Not Just the Trees

JD Supra: Mergers

Corporate mergers, asset acquisitions, and divestitures often include a variety of environmental components or considerations – some of which can be nuanced – that can affect and can be affected by other non-environmental components. We offer six strategic considerations for businesses to successfully navigate the negotiation and execution of transactions involving industries or operations subject to significant environmental regulations.

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M&A update: Bulgaria

JD Supra: Mergers

Despite the ongoing political instability, Bulgaria has seen a recovery in M&A activity and offers significant opportunities to investors.

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The global LED Lighting Market size was valued at USD 78.24 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 87.10 billion in 2023 to USD 298.38 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.2% during the forecast period.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

LED Lighting Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Lamps and Luminaires), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Installation Type (New LED and Retrofit LED), By Application (Indoor and Outdoor), By End-user (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2023-2030. LED Lighting Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Lamps and Luminaires), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Installation T

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.

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Wells Fargo upgrades this telecom stock that can jump more than 20% from here

CNBC: Investing

This cable company has an edge over competitors due to its capital structure and growth in sports content and rural passings, according to Wells Fargo.

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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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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal set to be cleared by UK regulator

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

The $69bn acquisition of games maker likely to go ahead as revised proposal addresses CMA concerns Microsoft’s $69bn (£54bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, looks set to be cleared after the UK competition regulator said a revised deal addresses its concerns. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the biggest tech deal in history in April , citing concerns that Microsoft would dominate the nascent cloud gaming

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Boeing gets downgraded by CFRA as near-term headwinds add up

CNBC: Investing

It's time to move to the sidelines on Boeing as short-term headwinds pile up, according to CFRA.

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Eldridge, Brightstar and Claure Group to take majority stake in Australian engineering firm Ausenco

PE Hub

The sellers include Resource Capital. The post Eldridge, Brightstar and Claure Group to take majority stake in Australian engineering firm Ausenco appeared first on PE Hub.

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UBS says buy this website builder stock with more than 40% upside

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank initiated the stock with a buy rating accompanied by a price target of $40 per share.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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EQT and PSP complete $3bn take private of Radius Global Infrastructure; plus PE market insights from Capstone

PE Hub

Aria Growth Partners invests in organic popcorn maker LesserEvil. The post EQT and PSP complete $3bn take private of Radius Global Infrastructure; plus PE market insights from Capstone appeared first on PE Hub.

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Investors are jumping into this bond ETF that has protection against rising rates and yields over 8%

CNBC: Investing

The Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) has seen nearly $400 million in inflows over the past week, according to FactSet.

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Is Rupert Murdoch Really Moving on from Fox and News Corp?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The 92-year-old media tycoon is set to become chairman emeritus of Fox and News Corporation, but he still wields considerable power over the empire he built.

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Raymond James says buy this undervalued retail stock

CNBC: Investing

The firm initiated the stock with an outperform rating and a price target of $135 per share.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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You’ve Got (Scam) Mail

The New York Times: Banking

Is everyone being swindled all the time and just not talking about it?

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Lock in CD rates of at least 4% for up to five years at these banks

CNBC: Investing

Rates are going to stay high for a while and you can lock in attractive yields for a longer period at select banks.

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Gurnet Point and Novo Holdings complete take-private buyout of Paratek Pharmaceuticals

PE Hub

The purchase price is about $462 million. The post Gurnet Point and Novo Holdings complete take-private buyout of Paratek Pharmaceuticals appeared first on PE Hub.

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Microsoft, Broadcom and more: CNBC's 'Halftime Report' traders answer your questions

CNBC: Investing

'Ask Halftime' traders answer your questions about stocks and other investments.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Brightstar snaps up manufacturer Douglas Products and Packaging Company

PE Hub

Wes Long serves as CEO of Douglas Products. The post Brightstar snaps up manufacturer Douglas Products and Packaging Company appeared first on PE Hub.

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Thor Equities Group Completes Sale of Prime Logistics Asset in Chicago

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Chicago, IL, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thor Equities Group, a global leader in urban real estate development, leasing and management, today announced the sale of North I-55, a portfolio comprised of two industrial facilities including a 33,000 square-foot truck terminal and an 8.5-acre container storage yard in the South Chicago submarket. Thor sold the asset for $20.2M after acquiring it for $11.25M in 2021.

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Bank of America says this lidar stock can rally more than 40% after a sell-off

CNBC: Investing

The bank initiated the stock with a buy rating and a price of $14.80.

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Deutsche Börse confirms final tender result for SimCorp acquisition

The TRADE

Deutsche Börse’s final tender result for its public takeover of SimCorp has been announced today, with the company holding 93.97% of the share capital and voting rights in SimCorp upon completion of the acquisition. Deutsche Börse entered into a binding agreement to acquire SimCorp in an all-cash public takeover in April, with the acquisition at the time expected to complete in Q3 2023.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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The future of roadways and intersections. Coffee and Conversations podcast

Cisco: M&A

The need to connect, secure , and optimize our critical roadways and intersections infrastructure is now clearer than ever.

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Form 8.3 - Ergomed Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of.

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Marex to acquire Cowen’s prime brokerage and outsourced trading business from TD

The TRADE

Cowen’s prime brokerage and outsourced trading business has been acquired by Marex just six months after TD completed its purchase of the business. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the year, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. The operations acquired will be rebranded as Marex Prime Services and Market Outsourced Trading, with both becoming part of the Marex Capital Markets business (formed last year following the acquisition of ED&F Man Capital Ma

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