Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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UAE issues new Competition Law with new merger control regime

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Arab Emirates is the latest country in the Middle East to overhaul its competition regime. On December 29, 2023, a new competition law comes into effect, including a new merger control regime that can be triggered by the parties' turnover and would suspend transactions by up to 90 days pending completion of the review. Failure to comply is subject to potentially steep fines.

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Brazil stocks enjoyed their best year since 2019. What to expect in the new year

CNBC: Investing

The Bovespa index, Brazil's stock benchmark, rallied 22% this year. That's its biggest annual increase since 2019 — when it rallied 31.6%.

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Senior Living Alert – Antitrust Developments Related to Transactions Involving Private Equity Investment in Senior Living Facilities and Other Healthcare Entities 

JD Supra: Mergers

White House and Agency Initiatives - On Dec. 13, 2023, the White House announced new efforts to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, issuing a detailed Fact Sheet. Two of the initiatives focus on private equity investments in healthcare.

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The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation

The TRADE

4. Cboe names new chief executive as Edward Tilly resigns over undisclosed personal relationships Coming in at number four in The TRADE’s most read stories for 2023 was news in September that Cboe Global Markets’ chief executive officer Edward Tilly had resigned over undisclosed personal relationships. Tilly resigned from the company following the conclusion of an investigation into his conduct, launched in late August 2023.

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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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New Merger Enforcement Toolkit: FTC and DOJ Release Final 2023 Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) (collectively, the “Agencies”) published the long-awaited final 2023 Merger Guidelines. The 2023 Merger Guidelines are informed by almost two years of considerable engagement between antitrust regulators, practitioners, economists, and the general public.

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Corporate bond yields are off highs, but are still attractive. Here's what experts say to look for in 2024

CNBC: Investing

While corporate bond yields have moved down off their highs, investors will still be able to snap up some juicy income next year, experts believe.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: Fixed income, innovation and electronification

The TRADE

Adam Gould, head of equities, Tradeweb Fixed income ETFs have continued to prove their worth as an extremely flexible product for investors. They’ve enabled market participants to transfer risk quickly, even when the underlying bond market is restrained. ETFs have several different use cases for investors, including but not limited to cash equitisation and tax management, hedging vehicles and lower impact ways to express short-term tactical views on the market.

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Meet the portfolio manager that oversees the best performing stock fund this year

CNBC: Investing

Baron Fifth Avenue Growth (BFTIX) has rallied more than 58% this year, taking the No.1 spot for a winning stock fund in 2023, according to Morningstar.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: The future of growing datasets

The TRADE

Balraj Bassi, co-founder and chief executive officer, Tradefeedr Data analytics in financial markets has reached the point where clients have access to complete global data sets, and we see 2024 as the year where this will drive change in how counterparties interact and in automating trading workflows. Firstly, with more data freely available in data networks it will become easier for buy- and sell-side firms to interact and collaborate, using data to make decisions about who they trade with and

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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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These stocks will be the biggest Dow winners of 2024, according to analysts

CNBC: Investing

Analysts predict that these 9 Dow stocks could potentially return more than 10% in the new year.

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European Investment Bank Group Risk Management Disclosure Report, June 2023

European Investment Bank

Starting with this edition, the EIB Group publishes semi-annually its Group Risk Management Disclosure report (the GRMD Report) which provides disclosures about EIB Group’s exposure to risks. The GRMD Report – also referred to as “Pillar 3” - enhances the EIB Group’s market transparency with respect to its risk profile, risk management policies and practices.

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Top tech analyst Mahaney likes this cheap travel stock into 2024

CNBC: Investing

He named the stock a top pick, replacing a rideshare name.

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ILUS Completes Acquisition and Provides Dividend, Merger and Subsidiary Update

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- ILUS International Inc. (OTC: ILUS) is a Mergers and Acquisitions company focused on acquiring and growing companies in the public safety, industrial, defense and renewable sectors. The company has signed contracts to acquire the controlling interest of an OTC listed SEC Reporting company.

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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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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between RubLine Marketing, LLC and ‘corePHP’, LLC

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of a leading outdoor recreation marketing agency, RubLine Marketing, by ‘corePHP.

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MT Højgaard Holding A/S: MT Højgaard Holding completes sale of Scandi Byg

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MT Højgaard Holding A/S has completed the sale of the activities in Scandi Byg A/S to Nordic Wood Industries A/S after all usual closing conditions have been met.

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LumiraDx Announces Agreement to Sell its Cutting Edge Point of Care Technology Platform to Roche

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

LONDON, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LumiraDx Limited (Nasdaq: LMDX) (the “Company”), a next generation point of care diagnostics company, announced today the appointment of joint administrators for two of its subsidiaries. The administrators have signed a definitive agreement to sell certain companies of the LumiraDx group related to LumiraDx’s innovative point of care technology to Roche.

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Glass Lewis Recommends Standard BioTools Stockholders Vote “FOR” All Proposals Relating to Proposed Merger with SomaLogic

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard BioTools Inc. (Nasdaq: LAB), driven by a bold purpose – Unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health , today announced that a second leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”), has recommended that all Standard BioTools stockholders vote “FOR” all proposals relating to the pending merger with SomaLogic at the Company’s upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held o

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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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Clarus Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell Precision Sport Segment

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell its Precision Sport segment, which is comprised of the Company’s Sierra Bullets, L.L.C. and Barnes Bullets – Mona, LLC subsidiaries, to a U.S.

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GRIID Infrastructure and Adit EdTech Acquisition Corp. Complete Business Combination

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

GRIID Infrastructure and Adit EdTech Acquisition Corp. Complete Business Combination.

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Rover Announces Expiration of “Go-Shop” Period

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition by Blackstone Expected to Close in the First Quarter of 2024 Acquisition by Blackstone Expected to Close in the First Quarter of 2024

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Revelstone Capital Acquisition Corp. Adjourns Special Meeting to Approve Business Combination with Set Jet

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

~ Revelstone’s Special Meeting to Reconvene on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST~ ~ Revelstone’s Special Meeting to Reconvene on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST~

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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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International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid and Updated Share Capital

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 512,400 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of December 18 to 29, 2023 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB).

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Quantum Energy Partners Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Rockcliff Energy to TG Natural Resources

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

HOUSTON, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Capital Group (“Quantum”) today announced the completion of its previously announced sale of Rockcliff Energy II LLC (“Rockcliff”) to TG Natural Resources LLC (“TGNR”). Rockcliff is a portfolio company of Quantum Energy Partners, Quantum’s private equity division.

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MT Højgaard Holding A/S: MT Højgaard Holding gennemfører salget af Scandi Byg

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MT Højgaard Holding A/S har gennemført salget af aktiviteterne i Scandi Byg A/S til Nordic Wood Industries A/S efter opfyldelse af alle sædvanlige betingelser.

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North Media gennemfører købet af SDR i Sverige

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Investornyhed 29. december 2023 Som oplyst i selskabsmeddelelse nr. 15-2023 har North Media indgået aftale med Ge-Te Media Aktiebolag om at købe SDR.

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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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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Velocys Plc

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule.

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Form 8.3 - [abrdn EUROPEAN LOGISTICS INCOME PLC - 28 12 2023] - (CGWL)

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 MORERule 8.3 of the.

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Form 8.3 - [LXi REIT PLC - 28 12 2023] - (CGWL)

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 MORERule 8.3 of the.