Tue.Feb 13, 2024

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AI-powered Estonian QA startup Klaus acquired by Zendesk

TechCrunch: M&A

Klaus — an Estonian-born startup which emerged in 2019 to aid customer services agents — has been acquired by global customer services platform Zendesk for an undisclosed amount. Last year Zendesk also acquired Tymeshift, a workforce management tool, to fold into its product. It would be remiss of us not to mention that the downturn […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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[Audio] The Informed Board Podcast | CEO Succession Planning on a Clear Day

JD Supra: Mergers

Succession planning for senior management should be an annual process, managed by the board. Our panel discusses best practices, including how to develop multiple and next-level candidates, how to keep internal candidates incentivized, and how appointing an executive chairman for a fixed term can help a new CEO transition into the role. The Informed Board podcast is a companion to our quarterly Informed Board newsletter.

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Activism: Director Can’t Share Confidential Information with Activist Hedge Fund

Deal Lawyers

In a recent letter ruling in Icahn Partners LP v. deSouza, (Del. Ch.; 1/24), the Chancery Court held that an activist nominee was not permitted to share privileged and confidential information received in his capacity as a director with the hedge fund that nominated him.

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[Video] Navigating Reps and Warranties Insurance in 2024: Smooth Sailing or Rough Seas Ahead?

JD Supra: Mergers

Explore the landscape of the M&A Market and its impact on RWI with Woodruff Sawyer’s Emily Maier and Yelena Dunaevsky in this video. They examine both the broader trends and finer nuances shaping the Reps & Warranties marketplace. From the dynamics of larger deals to the increasing prevalence of minority investments and earn-outs, the video sheds light on a diverse range of deals that have captured the attention of underwriters as well as the outlook for premium and retention rates.

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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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Why Reparations For Slavery Are Long Overdue

The New York Times: Banking

Federal reparations would help redress both the grievances of American history and the racial inequities that still define the present.

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Refunds Guide: Why Do Refunds Take Time to Reach Customers?

Razorpay

Click Here to Track Refund Status or Contact Razorpay Support Your amount will be refunded to you in 1000002345 days – Every business ever. Has this ever happened to you while making an online purchase? You returned an item, and the money was promised to be credited to your account within 5-10 working days, or Your transaction was not completed but money was still deducted from your account You would expect that the refund would reflect instantly in your account, or want online refund sta

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Delaware Court of Chancery Questions Enforceability of Con Ed Provisions

JD Supra: Mergers

So-called Con Ed provisions emerged as M&A practitioners’ response to Consolidated Edison, Inc. v. Northeast Utilities, a 2005 case in which the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that stockholder plaintiffs did not have standing as third-party beneficiaries to sue for breach of a merger agreement due to a blanket prohibition on third-party beneficiaries in the merger agreement.

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The charts show the S&P 500 is at a very critical juncture. How to protect your portfolio

CNBC: Investing

The stock market is at such a critical juncture here, and following this morning's hot CPI print, the reaction to this data will likely determine the market trend over the next three-to-five months.

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

Cisco: M&A

Being yourself is something that, for me, is key to being successful. One of the things that I love the most about working at Cisco is that I can be my true self.

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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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Long cash and short tech: The ultimate contrarian trades as investors turn the most bullish in 2 years

CNBC: Investing

Investor sentiment has turned so bullish that Bank of America's Michael Hartnett thinks it's time to consider a few contrarian trades.

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Valor Equity Partners-backed RIND Snacks buys granola products provider Small Batch Organics

PE Hub

RIND is a sustainable snack brand. The post Valor Equity Partners-backed RIND Snacks buys granola products provider Small Batch Organics appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here’s what bitcoin’s chart says about its next moves after it breached $50,000 this week

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin broke through $50,000 to start the week, although a stubbornly high inflation reading has pulled it lower since.

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Bain Capital Real Estate and Cherry Tree Capital form real estate JV

PE Hub

The JV will seek to invest several hundred million dollars of gross capital over the next several years. The post Bain Capital Real Estate and Cherry Tree Capital form real estate JV appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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DoubleLine's Jeff Gundlach warns that stocks are as 'overvalued' as early 2022

CNBC: Investing

The prior bull market for stocks peaked about two years ago, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high on Jan. 3, 2022.

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Vimly Benefit Solutions inks investment from Rubicon Technology Partners

PE Hub

The investment will accelerate growth through go-to-market expansion, product innovation, and the pursuit of acquisition opportunities. The post Vimly Benefit Solutions inks investment from Rubicon Technology Partners appeared first on PE Hub.

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These are the stocks hedge funds are betting the most against with S&P 500 at this lofty level

CNBC: Investing

Investors hiked up their short bets on several energy and electric vehicle-related names during the last two weeks of January.

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Tecum Capital invests in Five Point Dental Specialists

PE Hub

Tecum, alongside Hilltop Opportunity Partners, provided capital to support the growth of the Five Point led by Casla Partners, the founders, and the management team. The post Tecum Capital invests in Five Point Dental Specialists 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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Playing the sell-off: A bearish trade on an over-extended Nasdaq stock

CNBC: Investing

The Nasdaq's rally so far this year may have created unsustainable valuations for many technology stocks, raising the possibility of a near-term correction.

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Don’t Understand RADIUS and TACACS+? Cisco has You Covered

Cisco: M&A

It happens to everybody. You purchase a new bit of technology, and there are features and functionalities that you just aren’t aware of.

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Whole Earth Brands Signs Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Affiliates of Sababa Holdings FREE, LLC

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Whole Earth Brands shareholders to receive $4.875 per share in an all-cash transaction Represents a 56% premium over the Company’s share price at market.

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Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

Cisco: M&A

I’m on the heels of another incredible week of Cisco events—this time with our customers and partners at Cisco Live EMEA.

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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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Sixth Street invests in broadband provider Blue Stream Fiber

PE Hub

GI Partners will continue to hold a majority stake in Blue Stream. The post Sixth Street invests in broadband provider Blue Stream Fiber appeared first on PE Hub.

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Tuesday's analyst calls: Big Nvidia price target increase, pharma giant gets an upgrade

CNBC: Investing

A tech giant and a major pharmaceutical company were among the biggest analyst calls Tuesday.

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PE-backed Hub International acquires Mitchell Sandham

PE Hub

Based in Oakville, Ontario, Mitchell Sandham provides commercial and personal insurance as well as employee benefits services. The post PE-backed Hub International acquires Mitchell Sandham appeared first on PE Hub.

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Subscriber Edge

Cisco: M&A

This is Part I of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide.

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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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CD&R acquires snacks provider Shearer’s Foods

PE Hub

The seller was Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. The post CD&R acquires snacks provider Shearer’s Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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High yields on savings are coming down. Here’s where you can still get 5% on cash

CNBC: Investing

Yields are coming down on deposit products, but a few places will still reward savers.

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Yellow Wood hopes to leverage brand loyalty to grow ChapStick

PE Hub

Yellow Wood acquired Suave Brands from Unilever in 2023. In January, the firm announced ChapStick as Suave's first add-on deal under the PE firm's ownership. The post Yellow Wood hopes to leverage brand loyalty to grow ChapStick appeared first on PE Hub.

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