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Striking the Balance: Key Negotiation Points in Today’s Agreements

Focus Investment Banking

Striking the Balance: Key Negotiation Points in Today’s Agreements The M&A landscape is always transforming. Letters of Intent (LOIs) have evolved from brief outlines of deal terms to detailed blueprints, setting the stage for negotiations long before the purchase agreement is drafted. This shift reflects a drive for transparency and risk management, but it comes with a caveat: nuance is critical.

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FUNDamentals — June 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

FUNDamentals is a periodic digest of news and information specifically for private funds and their managers. In this issue, we highlight some fundraising trends, new marketing rule FAQs, fund liquidity trends (limited partners (LPs) acting as lenders, secondaries and continuation funds), tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and new compliance rules for the new year.

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In Tech Due Diligence, It’s Not About Perfect. It’s About Risk.

Beyond M&A

“The job isn’t to find perfect tech. The job is to find the risk.” It took me years to understand that sentence deeply. Now I live by it. In Tech Due Diligence, especially in fast-moving deals, founders often expect us to play judge and jury. Like we’re there to tell them if their architecture is worthy of praise—or punishment. That’s not the point.

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SPAC (Re-)Attack: Top Considerations for Issuers Considering a De-SPAC Transaction

JD Supra: Mergers

Continued volatility in the equity capital markets has revived what was thought to be a zombie after 2022 – the SPAC. There is an old investment banking mantra that they can do an IPO in a down market or an up market, but not a volatile market. Similar to the volatility at the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in early 2020, this new bout of market uncertainty has prompted SPAC sponsors and some investment banks to return to the SPAC IPO market with the confidence that companies will still

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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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How to trade the S&P 500's march to record highs using options as volatility remains elevated

CNBC: Investing

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Trillium Surveyor rolls out best execution analytics engine

The TRADE

Trade surveillance provider Trillium Surveyor has launched its new next-generation best execution analytics solution, in a bid to enhance best execution performance and reduce costs. Lisa Balter Saacks The offering, Surveyor Best Ex, aims to support trading desks and compliance teams in driving best execution by analysing large volumes of execution data at scale to then be turned into actionable insights, reducing manual data wrangling.

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Trading Technologies unveils pre-trade portfolio risk functionality

The TRADE

Trading Technologies International (TT) has launched a new pre-trade portfolio risk capability on its platform in a bid to bring new protections to its sell-side clients and facilitate increased trading opportunities for end-users. Alun Green Alun Green, EVP managing director, futures and options for TT, said: “This is a significant step forward in managing risk that will allow a wider range of users to benefit from the award-winning trading features available on the TT platform.

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Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Announces Adviser Funded Cash Payment to Shareholders in Connection with its Merger with Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The Company’s Investment Adviser Will Finance an Incremental $0.47 Per Share Payment to Logan Ridge Shareholders Immediately Prior to Closing. Payment.

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University of Cambridge Investment Management makes first trade in Nasdaq custom basket futures

The TRADE

The first trade in Nasdaq custom basket futures has been made by University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM) with a notional value of €80 million. Julian Butterworth Nasdaq custom basket futures allow investors to create a custom-made equity basket, specified by return type, currency, and chosen from a pool of equities. Julian Butterworth, head of sales, European market services, Nasdaq, said: “This offering is a strong example of how we are delivering innovative tools that empower in

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Investors are buying defense stocks as Middle East conflict worsens

CNBC: Investing

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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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InTick block matching platform goes live for ICE gilt and Eurex fixed income futures rolls

The TRADE

Listed derivatives blocking network InTick’s block matching platform has gone live during the June ICE gilt and Eurex fixed income futures rolls. James Goater The platform facilitates the exchange of active futures block orders, addressing inefficiencies experienced when executing and booking exchange-traded assets. James Goater, chief executive of InTick, said: “It’s so great to have realised the innovation that has been lacking for so long in this area of trading, and it is particularly grat

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Truist says this internet retailer's revenue is tracking above expectations so investors should buy the dip

CNBC: Investing

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Delaware Supreme Court Certifies Constitutional Challenge To SB21 Safe Harbor

Shearman & Sterling

The Delaware Supreme Court has accepted both questions certified by the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning constitutional challenges to the safe harbor provisions implemented by Senate Bill 21 ("SB21"), which became law on March 26, 2025. Rutledge v. Clearway Energy Group LLC, et al., No. 248, 2025 (Del. June 10, 2025).

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DOJ Carries Through on Revitalization of Merger Remedies

JD Supra: Mergers

Days after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached its first divestiture settlement of the new Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ or the Division) followed through on Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater’s (AAG Slater) prior comments by announcing its first remedy of the new Trump Administration. During her confirmation hearing, AAG Slater noted that under her leadership the Division would “take a different approach than the prior Antitrust.

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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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UBS says one retail stock may benefit from China tariffs and could rise as much as 80% as a result

CNBC: Investing

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Oregon Enacts Strictest Legislative Barrier on Private Equity Transactions in Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill (“SB 951”). SB 951 significantly limits the ability of management services organizations (“MSOs”) and professional medical entities to engage in the traditional structures of private equity transactions.

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Stock trading surge helps Wall Street navigate dealmaking trough

Financial Times - Banking

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Manufacturing Heats Up in Private Equity: What the Data Tells Us

Sun Acquisitions

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. Yet, recent data tells a different story—one of strong and sustained interest in industrial businesses that are quietly powering some of the most active deal-making in the middle market. According to Private Equity Info , over the past two years, there have been more than 1,060 manufacturing-focused private equity transactions , a surprising figure that underscores the sector’s enduring a

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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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Form 8.3 - Unite Group Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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

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Fed’s ‘Wait and See’ Approach Is Intact as New Risks Cloud Economic Outlook

The New York Times: Banking

The central bank is set to hold interest rates steady for its fourth straight meeting, a pause that could be extended through the summer.

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Josh Brown says AI story and US consumer are the only two things that matter to the markets

CNBC: Investing

"The consumer is fine and the 'Mag 7' AI theme is intact. That would be enough to understand why we're on the verge of a new record high," Brown said.

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Antitrust and Competition Technology Update Q1 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The first quarter of 2025 brought a surge of high-profile merger activity in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) space, offering an early test of how antitrust regulators under the new Trump administration will handle technology deals.

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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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The tech-heavy 'QQQ' is near a new record. Here are the stocks that analysts see taking it over the top

CNBC: Investing

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How Habuild is turning daily routines into a global movement, with Razorpay International Payments

Razorpay

Habuild’s story began in the earliest days of the pandemic, long before it had a name or a clear roadmap. With the world locked indoors and routines upended, one of the founders, Saurabh Bothra, started teaching free yoga sessions to a small, eager group, including his mom. Their goal was simple and heartfelt — help people stay active and healthy in uncertain times.

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Investor Steve Eisman says we are headed for a global recession if Trump's tariffs spark a trade war

CNBC: Investing

The former Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager said it's extremely hard to predict how these high-stakes trade negotiations would unfold.

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The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy

The New York Times: Banking

Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.

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

CNBC: Investing

Stocks slid on Tuesday, with the Dow dropping nearly 300 points, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday.

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AI-Ready Infrastructure: A New Era of Data Center Design

Cisco: M&A

Enterprise data centers are transforming to support AI-driven workloads, and Cisco intelligent networking solutions are key to unlocking new levels of performance and scalability. With advancements like Intelligent Packet Flow and high-bandwidth Ethernet, businesses can optimize their AI infrastructure for accelerated innovation and cost efficiency.

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Vanguard’s newest ETF will search for yield in a riskier part of the bond market

CNBC: Investing

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Whitestone REIT Acquires 5000 South Hulen in Fort Worth, Texas

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

High-volume asset gives Company a foothold in one of the strongest performing retail corridors in the trade area Acquisition positions Whitestone to.

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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?