Tue.Dec 19, 2023

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Softbank sells Open Opportunity Fund to Black and Latino executives

TechCrunch: M&A

The Japanese conglomerate is selling the Open Opportunity Fund to its chairman Paul Judge, and Marcelo Claure, who's being appointed as vice chairman and general partner. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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New Sweeping Competition Powers for the Canadian Government

JD Supra: Mergers

With the passing of Bill C-56, the most recent in an ongoing series of amendments to the Competition Act have now been enacted (with more expected to follow). The Commissioner of Competition has been pushing for amendments to the Act for years, following several significant losses in front of the Competition Tribunal and Federal Court of Appeal.

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Salesforce acquires automated commission management platform Spiff

TechCrunch: M&A

Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Spiff, a platform that automates commission management for sales teams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2017, Spiff serves up a low-code interface designed to make it easy for businesses to create a sales compensation plan that automatically updates based on personnel meeting their pre-agreed targets. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Private Capital and Exempt Offering Trends in SEC OASB Report

JD Supra: Mergers

In its Annual Report (the “Report”), the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) provides data on the reliance by private and public companies on exempt offerings to raise capital. Based on data provided by the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, companies raised approximately $4.2 trillion in private and exempt offerings.

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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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Antitrust: DOJ & FTC Release Final Merger Guidelines

Deal Lawyers

On Monday, the DOJ and FTC announced the release of the final 2023 Merger Guidelines. The draft guidelines were published back in July. As expected, the guidelines formalize a “notable shift toward more aggressive merger control enforcement” as described in this White & Case memo. However, there were significant changes from the draft form.

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Books & Records: What the Past Year Has Taught Us

Deal Lawyers

This Dechert memo looks back at Delaware opinions on books and records demands in the last year and makes recommendations for drafting minutes and gathering responsive documents. It highlights two recent decisions that show the need to be judicious with any redactions when producing materials.

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The Year in M&A – 2023 Popular Reads on JD Supra

JD Supra: Mergers

A recap of the most widely read M&A-focused publications on JD Supra throughout 2023.

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CD rates are dropping. Here's where to find the highest payouts

CNBC: Investing

The average rate banks are paying for CDs went down for the first time this cycle in the first two weeks of December, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Talent Management Software Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis, [2030] | With CAGR of 12.5%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Talent Management Software Market size is projected to reach USD 20.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Talent Management Software Market size is projected to reach USD 20.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period.

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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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This 'free lunch' stock trade into year-end has typically netted a 10% return

CNBC: Investing

A baker's dozen stocks are trading near their 52-week lows but could be due for a rebound soon, said the Stock Trader's Almanac's Jeffrey Hirsch.

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Platinum Equity-backed Hop Lun buys swimwear company Rainbow West Apparel

PE Hub

Based in Hong Kong, Hop Lun is a designer and maker of undergarments and swimwear. The post Platinum Equity-backed Hop Lun buys swimwear company Rainbow West Apparel appeared first on PE Hub.

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Income investor Jenny Harrington reveals her ‘bones of AI’ pick for 2024

CNBC: Investing

The Gilman Hill Asset Management CEO believes Cisco offers a way to invest in the "bones of AI" because it makes essential networking hardware.

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A Dream Come True: My Journey to Africa as a Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer

Cisco: M&A

I had this longtime dream of volunteering in Africa and working with sea turtles. This year, I had the chance to fulfill my dream because of this incredible 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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This is MoffettNathanson's top telecommunications stock for 2024

CNBC: Investing

This telecommunications company looks poised for wireless growth in the new year after a rocky 2023, according to MoffettNathanson.

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Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach: Rate cuts in 2024 may break the transaction logjam and spur activity

PE Hub

'Much like covid variants, 2023’s challenges will evolve and expand as we head into 2024, and some might even abate.' The post Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach: Rate cuts in 2024 may break the transaction logjam and spur activity appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wall Street sees these beaten-down stocks making a comeback in 2024

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro looked for quality stocks with low debt that the Street thinks could see a turnaround in the new year.

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Fengate buys heat and power facility Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities

PE Hub

The firm acquired ownership of the facility under its strategic operating partnership with Ironclad Energy. The post Fengate buys heat and power facility Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Tuesday's analyst calls: Solar upgrades, Jefferies highlights pet stock with big upside

CNBC: Investing

Early analyst calls on Tuesday included upgrades to two solar names and a pet stock getting a buy rating from Jefferies.

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El problema de la deuda es inmenso. Y el sistema económico para solucionarlo es obsoleto

The New York Times: Banking

El Fondo Monetario Internacional y el Banco Mundial necesitan actualizarse para responder a las necesidades actuales de las naciones, según los expertos.

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H.I.G. to acquire ZimVie’s spine business

PE Hub

According to terms of the deal, ZimVie will receive $375 million in total consideration. The post H.I.G. to acquire ZimVie’s spine business appeared first on PE Hub.

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A bet that this monster rally is stalling out and this sector will start to suffer first

CNBC: Investing

The broad monster rally which started in November has shown no signs of stalling yet, but it will eventually.

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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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Turning Rock backs pet services provider Best Friends Pet Care

PE Hub

Existing shareholders also participated in the new round of capital. The post Turning Rock backs pet services provider Best Friends Pet Care appeared first on PE Hub.

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These are some of Wall Street's favorite technology stocks for 2024

CNBC: Investing

Analysts are offering up their best technology picks for the new year as 2023 comes to a close.

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Carlyle and Insight Partners to invest in enterprise software firm Exiger

PE Hub

The company’s management, founders, and existing investor Carrick Capital Partners will reinvest equity as part of this transaction. The post Carlyle and Insight Partners to invest in enterprise software firm Exiger appeared first on PE Hub.

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Reflections from Cisco Live Melbourne: Innovation, Sustainability, and Connections

Cisco: M&A

As I reflect on the whirlwind of excitement and innovation that was Cisco Live Melbourne, I am inspired by the sheer passion and engagement that filled every corner of the event.

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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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BPOC-backed Atlas Clinical Research scoops up therapeutic research facility Suncoast

PE Hub

Atlas Clinical Research is a clinical site network. The post BPOC-backed Atlas Clinical Research scoops up therapeutic research facility Suncoast appeared first on PE Hub.

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Best education system in the world

Global Banking & Finance

Best education system in the world The quest for the best education system in the world is a topic of global interest and significance. As nations strive to provide quality education that prepares their citizens for the challenges of the future, different countries have implemented diverse approaches to achieve excellence.

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CPP Investments pours additional £300m into Octopus Energy

PE Hub

Octopus Energy Group is a British renewable energy group specializing in sustainable energy. The post CPP Investments pours additional £300m into Octopus Energy appeared first on PE Hub.