TechCrunch: M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A small U.K. startup that combined a school bus service with a software platform to safeguard pupils has been acquired by “smart buses” startup Zeelo, which last year raised a $14 million war chest for expansion. Founded in the U.K. in 2010, Kura, which had previously raised £3.8 million in a private equity round from […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Rob Van Arnam discuss the basics of AI and CHATGPT, how they can be used in contracts, their benefits, and risks.
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Deal Lawyers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
I remember vividly working on a large public company acquisition that was approaching signing. The targeted signing date was about 3-4 days away, and the parties had made elaborate plans to roll news of the deal out to the media, analysts, investors and employees.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In a December 2023 statement, the White House detailed its intention to encourage antitrust enforcers to scrutinize anticompetitive acquisitions and anticompetitive practices in health care. Specifically, the statement directed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to turn their attention to “roll-up” acquisitions, a practice where a business makes a sequence of relatively minor acquisitions that can result in market consolidation.
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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?
The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For some companies, the new technology is an opportunity to enhance productivity and profit. Will their workers benefit as well?
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The TRADE
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Historical Level 3 data and analytics provider BMLL has expanded its data coverage to now serve South African capital markets. BMLL has created three data bundles targeting South African market participants using 200 metrics derived from Level 3 data spanning JSE Main, AltX and A2X, alongside every recognised exchange for dual-listing (ASX, LSE, NYSE, TSE, Nasdaq, ENXT AMS, ENXT BRU and SIX).
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Corporate Venture Capital, or CVC, continues to play a major role in investment and deal activity across numerous growth industries. Jones Day partners Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens discuss who's investing, the opportunities they're targeting, and the special factors to consider in a corporate venture investment.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Analyst Adam Jonas said that scaling back spending plans for electric vehicles can help Ford impress Wall Street.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The FTC has increased the HSR filing thresholds for transactions that will close on or after a date in the last week of February, to be determined. The new 2024 thresholds are as follows.
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CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Bitcoin finished January right where it started, just above the flat line at $42,000, despite the long-awaited launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
On January 29, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding its review of business combinations under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). Specifically, the OCC proposed: (i) amendments to 12 C.F.R. § 5.33 to remove provisions related to expedited review and the use of streamlined business combination applications subject to BMA review; and (ii) the adoption of an official policy statement setting forth general principles the OCC will use in its.
Growth Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
By Yulia Barnes on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Having built a successful company, many owners are ready to leave their business and take on the next challenge. However, many do not have an advanced plan for doing so while ensuring their assets and legacy are secured and protected. In fact, 48 per cent of business owners in the UK have admitted to having no exit plan at all.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In December 2023 – January 2024, we conducted a straw poll of 240 decision makers in the mining & metals sector via an online survey. While the findings are subject to the limitations of sample-based information, they do provide an indication of broader market sentiment. The results are anonymized and presented in aggregate. Percentages in graphs may not sum up to 100% due to rounding.
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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.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
With capital from Charlesbank and Rise management, Rise will seek to acquire significant minority stakes in select RIA firms. The post Charlesbank invests in investment advisors’ financial partner Rise Growth Partners appeared first on PE Hub.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In structuring a transaction, parties consider a variety of forms of business combination depending on the specifics of the buyer’s goals, the target’s business, transferability of the target’s assets, and various tax considerations. A popular form of business combination often discussed among clients and their advisors is a reverse triangular merger.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In this role, she will be responsible for driving operational excellence and innovation throughout the firm. The post CenterSquare Investment Management taps Van Beelen as COO appeared first on PE Hub.
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
On January 29, 2024, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) proposed guidance in the form of a policy statement to provide greater transparency around the factors considered by the agency when approving transactions under the Bank Merger Act. The proposal follows an extended period in which the regulatory approval process for bank mergers has become somewhat opaque, and many transactions have languished or been abandoned.
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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.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
No Man's Land Foods will continue to be led by CEO Pete Dillingham, President Clint Beagley, and the existing leadership team. The post Bansk Group buys beef jerky provider No Man’s Land Foods appeared first on PE Hub.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Only Cisco offers a unified solution to address full-stack observability (FSO) use cases across all major industries Every day, hundreds of millions of people buy groceries, book travel, order… Read more on Cisco Blogs
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Based in Millersville Maryland, PAX is a provider of roofing and exterior services. The post New State Capital-backed PAX snaps up Cram Roofing appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Arvinas' breast cancer drug, currently in late-stage development, presents a promising commercial opportunity, according to Goldman Sachs.
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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.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Salem One is a provider of print-based corporate communication solutions. The post Granite Creek-backed Salem One scoops up printing and graphics firm iTek appeared first on PE Hub.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Network infrastructure has typically been static and fractured with enterprises dealing with multiple vendors across the globe.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In this newly created role, Marquis will chair the firm’s management committee and continue to lead Arsenal’s strategic human capital and culture-building responsibilities. The post Arsenal Capital taps Marquis as president appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
So far this year, small-cap companies have underperformed the broader market amid persistent concerns about higher-for-longer interest rates.
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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.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The deal puts Worldpay at a valuation of $18.5 billion. The post GTCR completes buyout of payments technology provider Worldpay from FIS appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Morgan Stanley analysts highlighted more than a dozen overweight-rated stocks that stand to benefit from the surge in generative AI power demand.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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