Fri.Feb 09, 2024

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Notion acquires privacy-focused productivity platform Skiff

TechCrunch: M&A

Notion launched its new calendar based on Cron last month, but its productivity suit can soon have more privacy-focused offerings. The company announced today that it has acquired Skiff, a platform that offers end-to-end encrypted file storage, docs, calendar events and email. Skiff was started in 2020 by Andrew Milich and Jason Ginsberg. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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02-09-2024 Newsletter: Intention to Lateral?

OfficeHours

Intention to Lateral? How To Navigate Multiple Offers and Move ASAP Coming from a non-target school, investment banking jobs were coveted roles that were few and far between. Fortunate enough to be one of the “lucky ones”, I landed my first banking role at an MM shop on the Restructuring team. Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity.

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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

TechCrunch: M&A

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services. The new owners have ambitious plans for the streamer, including an international expansion, tripling its on-demand content library and becoming an AI-native streamer with advanced […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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FinCEN Issues Beneficial Ownership Information “Access Rule”

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 21, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published its final rule setting forth the circumstances under which beneficial ownership information reported to FinCEN pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) may be disclosed to authorized recipients, and how that information must be protected (the “Access Rule”).

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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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R&W Insurance: Claims Still Common With Established Targets and Sophisticated Buyers

Deal Lawyers

Euclid Transactional recently released the results of its first study of R&W claims. The study covered claims received from July 2016 through June 2023. “With 5,089 policies placed, 1,040 claims received, and 97 payments made,” Euclid believes “this is the largest data set used in an RWI claims study produced by an underwriter to date.

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Vanguard launches two new ETFs to hit this sweet spot of tax-free fixed income

CNBC: Investing

These intermediate-term focused offerings give investors a way to add duration to their portfolios, and they could see price appreciation when rates come down.

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Global merger control trends

JD Supra: Mergers

Global merger control enforcement has become more interventionist across Europe, the US, Middle East and Australia, with antitrust regulators increasingly inclined to scrutinize and challenge mergers. Against the backdrop of continuing international divergence and growing jurisdictional uncertainty, regulators are turning their attention to below-threshold mergers and novel theories of harm.

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New York Community Bancorp insiders step in to buy falling shares of the regional bank

CNBC: Investing

According to securities filings compiled by Verity Data, seven insiders at the troubled bank have bought NYCB shares this week.

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Sellers Should Beware of Closing Conditions Requiring Representations and Warranties to be "Accurate in All Respects"

JD Supra: Mergers

In HControl Holdings v. Antin Infrastructure Partners, a Delaware court recently held that the buyer could terminate without closing its agreement to acquire a target company for $250 million. Due to a $215,000 ownership related claim by an ex-employee, the seller could not satisfy a closing condition that the seller’s fundamental representations and warranties remained “accurate in all respects” at the closing.

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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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Gauging the risk of contagion from NYCB and commercial real estate woes

CNBC: Investing

Many investors and analysts see NYCB's issues as 'idiosyncratic,' but high interests could reveal more problems.

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2023 Delaware Corporate and Commercial Case Law Year in Review

JD Supra: Mergers

This top ten list summarizes significant decisions of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Delaware Court of Chancery over the past calendar year. Our criteria for selection are that the decision either meaningfully changed Delaware law or provided clarity or guidance on issues relevant to corporate and commercial transactions or litigation in Delaware.

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Cisco and Megaport Simplify Cloud Networking with Pay-As-You-Go Model

Cisco: M&A

In the ever-evolving world of digital connectivity, Cisco continues to pave the way with innovative solutions not just centered around technological advances, but also around how those advances can… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Chancery Awards Mootness Fee Applying Recently Adopted Standard

JD Supra: Mergers

Assad v. Botha, et al., C.A. No. 2022-0691-LWW (Del. Ch. Oct. 30, 2023) - Here, Vice Chancellor Will awarded a $100,000 mootness fee for “material—and unremarkable—disclosures” following the recently heightened mootness fee standard announced in Anderson v. Magellan Health, Inc. (analyzed here), authored by Chancellor McCormick.

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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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These stocks, including Lululemon, are breaking down even as the S&P approaches 5,000

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro searched the S&P 500 for stocks that fell below their 50-day moving averages in the past five days and that remain below that level.

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Super Bowl Broadcast Is a Crossroads for CBS Sports

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The storied network is facing a wave of change, including new leadership, the possible sale of its parent company and the continued challenge of streaming.

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Taylor Swift will lead to more betting on the Super Bowl, with one sportsbook benefiting in particular, analyst says

CNBC: Investing

Taylor Swift's presence at Sunday's game could boost ESPN Bet, which has a larger number of female users, says Bank of America.

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Grovecourt Capital-backed Premier Radiology snaps up medtech company NationalRad

PE Hub

Based in Miami, Premier Radiology Services is a provider of teleradiology services. The post Grovecourt Capital-backed Premier Radiology snaps up medtech company NationalRad 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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S&P 500 could rise to 5,300 after hitting latest milestone, says UBS wealth head

CNBC: Investing

The broad-based index was trading above the 5,000 level on Friday.

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CID Capital-backed Georgia Metals buys manufacturer Watson Metals

PE Hub

Georgia Metals is a distributor of metal roofing and other related metal building products and accessories. The post CID Capital-backed Georgia Metals buys manufacturer Watson Metals appeared first on PE Hub.

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Honoring Cisco Designated VIPs at Cisco Live Amsterdam 2024

Cisco: M&A

Every Cisco Live, we have the opportunity to meet our esteemed Cisco Designated VIPs in person.

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Camber Partners-backed Beamer acquires software Userflow

PE Hub

The deal was valued at more than $60 million. The post Camber Partners-backed Beamer acquires software Userflow appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Here are stocks reporting earnings next week that have the wind at their back

CNBC: Investing

These stocks have earnings momentum ahead of quarterly results next week.

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Knox Lane-backed Spectrum Science buys clinical trial recruitment firm Continuum Clinical

PE Hub

The seller was Blue Chip Worldwide. The post Knox Lane-backed Spectrum Science buys clinical trial recruitment firm Continuum Clinical appeared first on PE Hub.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Premier Grease Recycling & Services LLC And Texas Feed Fat Co., Inc.

Benchmark International

Premier Grease Recycling & Services LLC is a waste oil and removal company headquartered in Abilene, Texas. The company provides recycling services to their clients, supplemental container system installation, and repairs at client facilities.

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FIX Trading Community set to establish digital assets-focused standards

The TRADE

As the evolution of digital assets as a distinct class continues to accelerate, the FIX Trading Community is set to establish specific standards for the area, focusing on three core pillars: interoperability, regulation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) application. Vince Turcotte “We are entering a new era, marked by the emergence of new asset classes enriching traditional ones.

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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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Fluence CEO says energy storage leader has record backlog that will push it to profitability this year

CNBC: Investing

CEO Julian Nebreda said Fluence is preparing for "hypergrowth" as wind and solar play a growing role in the U.S. power grid.

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Fireside Friday with Brown Brothers Harriman’s… Brendan Burke

The TRADE

What are the costs associated with opening a North American FX trading desk? It’s a good question, the baseline costs associated with opening a North American desk, or a desk anywhere, includes hiring two traders minimum. One trader for full-time responsibilities, and a backup for BCP (Business Continuity Planning) purposes or holidays, etc. Each trader will need a terminal depending on the trading platform being used, which carries a considerable cost.

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Nexans enhances portfolio in Europe with an agreement to acquire iconic La Triveneta Cavi

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

_PRESS RELEASE_ Nexans has taken a significant leap forward in its electrification strategy by signing an agreement to acquire the iconic Italian company.