Wed.Jul 26, 2023

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Source: CrowdStrike is close to acquiring Bionic.AI for between $200M and $300M

TechCrunch: M&A

It sounds like another M&A deal is about to go down in the world of cybersecurity. Sources tell TechCrunch that CrowdStrike is in advanced negotiations to acquire Bionic.AI — a security posture management platform for cloud services — for between $200 million and $300 million. A deal has yet to be closed, but investors are confident enough that they’re chattering.

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DOJ/FTC Propose Massive Changes to HSR Premerger Filings: What You Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) have proposed to expand dramatically the scope and burden of preparing a merger filing in the United States. The proposed changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act rules and filing form would: (i) introduce obligations to address substantive antitrust issues in the HSR Form; (ii) require submission of data that could expand the scope of HSR investigations; and (iii) add significant administrative.

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Report: M&A Risks in First Half of 2023

Deal Lawyers

Developed in partnership with MergerMarket, Aon recently published a report entitled “M&A Risk in Review,” which references survey data from 50 senior executives from corporate development teams, private equity firms, and investment banks and Aon’s own experience providing transaction advisory and/or insurance solutions on deals in the first half of 2023.

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Financial Metrics in M&A Transactions: Evaluating Valuation Metrics, Pricing, and Potential Returns

JD Supra: Mergers

Mergers, acquisitions, and buyout transactions are complex endeavors requiring careful analysis and consideration of multiple financial inputs and outputs. Both the acquiring company and the target company will each need to thoroughly assess the financial implications of a potential combination to ensure a successful outcome.

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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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The Atlanta Braves team is a stock you can buy and sell. Top execs describe what moves the shares

CNBC: Investing

"I think it gives shareholders an opportunity to feel like they're direct owners of the Braves," Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei said.

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Promises Kept – U.S. DOJ and FTC Release Long-Anticipated Revised Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On the heels of the historic proposed changes to the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (“HSR”) merger review process, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission released the 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines for public comment. The single set of guidelines will replace the former horizontal and vertical guidelines, becoming the principal resource for merger….

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UK Government Issues Second Report on Investment Screening Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

For the period between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023, the UK government received 866 notifications under its investment screening regime, 93% of which were cleared within 30 working days. The government issued final orders to block, unwind, or impose conditions on 15 transactions, mainly in the defence sector.

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Morgan Stanley's top picks for the rest of earnings season

CNBC: Investing

Take a look at the stocks Morgan Stanley said could rise on positive tailwinds this earnings season.

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FTC and DOJ Take Key Actions with Antitrust Guidance Affecting Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

This year, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) have been modifying antitrust guidance related to healthcare, and recently enacted three notable changes. First, the FTC and DOJ jointly issued updated Draft Merger Guidelines (the “Draft Guidelines”) to address the way the agencies evaluate a merger to determine its effect on competition.

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Ron Baron has a rare long-term record of beating the market. Here's how he did it

CNBC: Investing

"Investing for the long term in competitively advantaged growth businesses managed by exceptional executives. That's our strategy," Baron said.

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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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[Video] Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #5 Setting Your Rent as Part of a PE Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

Pick a rent, any rent? Setting your rent to the magic number is more important than you think. Having a trusted advisor help you create a fair market rent study positions you to have the best outcome in a PE or Real Estate sale. Did we mention that it’s free?

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Trusted Training for Trusted Solutions: Cisco Validated Framework Tutorials on Cisco U.

Cisco: M&A

There are things in life that just go better together. Salt and pepper. Fish and chips. Chili and cheese. Another perfect pairing, if you’re hungry for tech training, is the combination of Cisco U.

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The Antitrust Agencies’ New Roadmap for How They Will Analyze M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) (collectively, the Agencies) released the long-anticipated updated draft Merger Guidelines1 (the Guidelines) for a 60-day public comment period. For the first time, the FTC and DOJ have revised and combined the previous Vertical Merger Guidelines and Horizontal Merger Guidelines into one document.

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Wall Street analysts stay bullish on Microsoft after earnings given its 'unique position' in A.I.

CNBC: Investing

Analysts think the stock can march on higher given the company's leadership in artificial intelligence, among other drivers.

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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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CMA Vets PE Roll-Up Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

The CMA increasingly reviews PE mergers including historic roll-up deals, which will prompt sponsors to reassess merger control risks. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is increasingly focused on competition concerns arising from PE buy-and-build transactions, including historic deals, as it looks to protect against perceived threats to consumers.

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Buy this weight loss stock that can rally 30%, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

The bank upgraded the company formerly known as Weight Watchers to overweight from equal weight.

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Key employment liabilities to consider in corporate transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

When preparing for a corporate transaction, both sellers and buyers want to know potential significant employment liabilities so they can negotiate accordingly. This checklist summarises key employment law issues for buyers conducting M&A due diligence.

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Buy Spotify shares after the music streaming giant's post-earnings drop, Deutsche Bank says

CNBC: Investing

The bank upgraded the music streaming service to buy from hold Wednesday.

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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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Draft merger guidelines would raise the bar for clearance and increased scrutiny on Big Tech, private equity, and labor market impacts

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (collectively, the Agencies) jointly released a draft update of the Merger Guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for public comment. These proposed Draft Guidelines describe the Agencies’ review process of potential mergers to determine compliance with federal antitrust laws.

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These stocks will be the big winners depending on what the Fed decides

CNBC: Investing

When the Fed makes its policy decision Wednesday afternoon, certain stocks have the most at stake because of their correlation to interest rate moves.

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Delaware Court of Chancery Awards Upwards of US$400 Million in Damages for Aiding and Abetting Claim Against Acquiror

JD Supra: Mergers

The Delaware Court of Chancery penned the latest chapter, on June 30, 2023, in a long-running dispute concerning TC Energy Corporation’s (“TransCanada”) July 2016 acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group (“Columbia”), holding TransCanada liable for aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty in Columbia’s sale process, and imposing damages upwards of US$400 million.

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TD Cowen analyst just made a risky buy call on a bitcoin play

CNBC: Investing

TD Cowen stamps an outperform rating on bitcoin-linked software stock MicroStrategy.

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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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Paul Thwaite, MD NatWest business banking– Q&A

Growth Business

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success UPDATED: Following the resignation of Dame Alison Rose, Paul Thwaite will take over as interim chief executive of NatWest for 12 months, while the bank searches for a permanent replacement. Formerly the managing director for specialist businesses and business banking at NatWest, Thwaite steps up amid the row between one of Britain’s biggest banks and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage.

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Provide State-of-the-Art Endpoint Protection as a Managed Service 

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints) provides comprehensive, cloud-based security for endpoint detection and response (EDR).

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The Fed needs the economy to slow from here. These funds could outperform

CNBC: Investing

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the economy will need to have a period of below-trend growth for inflation to come down.

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Advancing Cisco’s Commitment to Accessibility and Disability Inclusion

Cisco: M&A

This post was co-authored by Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant Mary Fernandez and Accessibility Program Manager Monica Wegner.

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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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The Fed’s latest rate hike will sweeten yields on these investments

CNBC: Investing

The central bank's policy tightening campaign has been a bonanza for income investors.

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Meet our Hybrid Work Hero from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023

Cisco: M&A

Meet Josh, Senior Systems Reliability Engineer at T-Mobile and our Hybrid Work Hero, from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023: Americas event Welcome, Josh! Thanks for joining us today.

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The Fed needs the economy to slow from here. These funds could outperform

CNBC: Investing

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the economy will need to have a period of below-trend growth for inflation to come down.

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An American Energy Giant Sees Israel as a Springboard to Europe

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Chevron finds itself with an abundance of natural gas on Europe’s doorstep. Amid competing regional interests, the question is how to develop it.

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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?