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Cisco to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent

TechCrunch: M&A

Cisco announced this morning that it intends to acquire Isovalent, a cloud-native security and networking startup that should fit well with the company’s core networking and security strategy. The companies did not share the purchase price. Isovalent has helped develop eBPF, a key open source technology that gives developers deep insight into the operating system […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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FTC and DOJ Issue Final Merger Guidelines That Expand Reviews and Limit Combinations

JD Supra: Mergers

After "an extensive public consultation process" since late July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Dec. 18, 2023, jointly announced the release of final Merger Guidelines that would significantly expand the number and types of transactions subject to antitrust challenge.

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The Adequate Offer: Final Thoughts For 2024

H. Friedman Search

As we conclude the recruiter tips for the hiring manager and candidate series of 2024, I want to end on the importance of conveying an adequate offer and having it accepted. Without an offer being acknowledged and signed, everything that you both have worked hard to accomplish will be a series of great conversations with nothing being attained. With the acceptance of an offer, all your hard work over the months has now paid off.

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Insights From Delaware Litigators: What We’re Watching in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2023, the Delaware courts continued to be called upon to elaborate important rules of corporate law. The year’s docket brought further development in a number of areas, including oversight liability, “busted deal” disputes, SPAC litigation, Revlon liability and Con Ed provisions. We will be watching as new cases in 2024 explore the implications of those rulings.

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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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Financial Modeling and Analysis in Mergers and Acquisitions with Paul Barnhurst

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The Adequate Offer: Final Thoughts For 2023

H. Friedman Search

As we conclude the recruiter tips for the hiring manager and candidate series of 2023, I want to end on the importance of conveying an adequate offer and having it accepted. Without an offer being acknowledged and signed, everything that you both have worked hard to accomplish will be a series of great conversations with nothing being attained. With the acceptance of an offer, all your hard work over the months has now paid off.

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FTC and DOJ Publish 2023 Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On Monday December 18, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released the final version of their Merger Guidelines (“Guidelines”), capping a nearly two-year effort to implement a policy capturing the Biden Administration’s aggressive enforcement stance in merger reviews. The Guidelines are intended to provide transparency into how the agencies evaluate whether a merger or acquisition may lessen competition in violation of the Clayton Act.

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U.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up

The New York Times: Banking

Despite legal reservations, policymakers are weighing the consequences of using $300 billion in Russian assets to help Kyiv’s war effort.

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Trends in Oil & Gas: 2023 and the Year Ahead

JD Supra: Mergers

The past 12 months have been some of the trickiest to navigate for oil & gas companies in recent memory. Despite high energy prices and record cashflows, there is still uncertainty about what future paths to growth might look like.

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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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LSEG and FlexTrade unveil integrated FX solution

The TRADE

FlexTrade and LSEG have announced a collaboration to deliver a single interface approach to FX and multi-asset execution management through a fully integrated FX solution. The collaboration is set to support regulated FX flows and enhance FlexFX’s capabilities as part of FlexTrade’s buy-side multi-asset trading platform. Specifically, FlexTRADER EMS clients will be provided seamless access to LSEG’s electronic trading platform for global currency products, FXall.

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The Wait is Over: DOJ and FTC Issue Final Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (the “Agencies”) jointly issued Final Merger Guidelines, following a public comment period on the Proposed Merger Guidelines first issued in July. The Final Merger Guidelines update and replace the 2010 Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the rescinded 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines.

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Ark Invest's Cathie Wood piles back into Tesla shares again after recent sales

CNBC: Investing

Previously, the widely-followed investor had been trimming her Tesla stake to use the cash to fund other purchases.

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Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Federal Reporting Requirements for Renewable Energy Developers, Energy Transition Private Equity Funds and Sustainable Infrastructure Funds

JD Supra: Mergers

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies. The CTA reporting obligations also impact due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in-house formation of new entities. It is especially relevant for renewable energy project developers, energy transition private equity funds and sustainable infrastructure funds due to the fact that renewable energy developers often have a complex.

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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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Defining the Future of Multicloud Networking and Security: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Isovalent

Cisco: M&A

When you think about software networking, at its core, it has two basic functions: (1) send traffic from A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible, and (2) move traffic from A to B but NOT to X,… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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FTC and DOJ Announce Final Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued final merger guidelines which significantly overhaul how the agencies determine whether potential transactions violate competition law under Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The final merger guidelines are modified from the proposed draft guidelines released in July.

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Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global discuss possible $38bn mega-merger

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Global media giants’ bosses reportedly discuss tie-up to better compete with Disney+ and Netflix Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly in early stage talks about a merger that could bring two of the world’s largest media firms under one roof with a combined market value of $38bn (£30bn). It is understood that Warner Bros chief executive David Zaslav discussed a potential merger – that could bring together HBO and CNN with CBS News and the hit Mission: Impossible films – while

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Exits, Ring-Fencing and Other Risk Management Strategies for Multinationals Operating in Geopolitically Volatile Areas

JD Supra: Mergers

With mounting geopolitical tensions, multinationals face a very real and immediate risk of being deprived of profits, control or even ownership of some wholly or partially owned local businesses. As a result, business leaders are expected to formulate contingency plans for foreseeable geopolitical and trade threats, including new conflicts, economic sanctions, hostile action by national authorities toward foreign investors and public pressure compelling a withdrawal.

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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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Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront

PE Hub

Headquartered in Miami, Neoris is a global digital accelerator. The post Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront appeared first on PE Hub.

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Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes : mise à jour de décembre 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Bienvenue à l’édition de décembre d’Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes, une publication mensuelle des groupes Concurrence et antitrust et Investissement étranger de Blakes. Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes présente un survol des développements récents en droit de la concurrence au Canada. Nous y faisons notamment le point sur les activités d’application de la loi du Bureau de la concurrence du Canada (le « Bureau »), ainsi que sur les initiatives récentes et les tendances clés dans le domaine.

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Warburg Pincus invests in healthcare services firm Everise

PE Hub

The investment puts Everise as a valuation of about $1 billion. The post Warburg Pincus invests in healthcare services firm Everise appeared first on PE Hub.

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FTC and DOJ Solidify Expanded Merger Enforcement in Finalized Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) released final revisions to the Merger Guidelines (the “2023 Merger Guidelines”) that frame the agencies’ approach to evaluating mergers and acquisitions under the antitrust laws.

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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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Why Is Shari Redstone, Ruler of a Vast Media Kingdom, Weighing a Sale?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

She fought to keep control of her family’s media empire. Now she’s considering an exit as financial pressures mount.

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ShoreView Industries completes take-private buyout of tools manufacturer P&F industries

PE Hub

According to terms of the deal, P&F shareholders will receive $13.00 per share in cash. The post ShoreView Industries completes take-private buyout of tools manufacturer P&F industries appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why a Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Does (and Doesn’t) Makes Sense

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A potential deal could bolster their streaming businesses and negotiating power with cable operators. But their crushing debt load could be a turn-off.

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Bank America says this corner of the bond market is a top play for 2024

CNBC: Investing

These stocks may have been the play for 2023, but for next year Bank of America Securities likes their debt.

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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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Vista Equity promotes two to senior managing director and four to managing director

PE Hub

Those being promoted to senior managing director were Alan Schwartz, who's also chief legal officer and co-head of legal & compliance; and Gwen Reinke, who's also chief compliance officer and co-head of legal & compliance. The post Vista Equity promotes two to senior managing director and four to managing director appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wall Street calls Micron earnings an 'early Christmas present,' Goldman sees 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

Santa came a little early for Micron Technology and its shareholders, according to some Wall Street analysts.

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Apollo’s WattEV charges up California’s truckers; Vista promotes six; Rite Aid’s Elixir auction

PE Hub

Vista Equity makes six senior leadership promotions. The post Apollo’s WattEV charges up California’s truckers; Vista promotes six; Rite Aid’s Elixir auction appeared first on PE Hub.