JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
On February 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued an administrative complaint and authorized a lawsuit in federal court to block Kroger Company’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. The acquisition would be the largest supermarket merger in United States history.
H. Friedman Search
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We are back on track with sharing insights into the public finance and bond counsel recruiting world. I want to share a part of an interview that just occurred when a new firm reached out to us to recruit for them. After the typical questions of who we are, how we work, and what makes our firm so unique; we received the following request, “We want to understand the main driver that compels high-quality candidates to switch jobs and what triggers them to do so.
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JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) took effect in July 2023. It aims to regulate subsidies granted by non-EU countries to ensure that they do not distort competition in the EU internal market. For dealmakers, it is already having a major impact. The new mandatory suspensory M&A notification obligation – up and running since October – has significantly increased the regulatory burden for deals with an EU nexus.
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Written by a Top OfficeHours Female IB/PE Coach Access ALL OfficeHours Platforms for $29 each TODAY ONLY! (First 50 Purchases Only!) Navigating market slowdowns can feel like finding your way through a dense fog where uncertainty prevails, and the path forward is anything but clear. For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar.
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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?
JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Overall filing volume increased slightly in 2023 to 215 filings from 208 in 2022. The number of “core” filings—those excluding M&A filings—also increased slightly. The size of core filings when measured by Maximum Dollar Loss (MDL) rose 27%, but when measured by Disclosure Dollar Loss (DDL) fell 46%.1.
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JD Supra: Mergers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This quarter, Delaware courts issued several notable opinions in unique contexts. For example, in a rare reversal, the Delaware Supreme Court rejected the Court of Chancery’s use of “judicial notice” of another court’s ruling to grant a motion to dismiss Caremark claims. In another case, the Court of Chancery rejected an attempt to apply a lower standard for pleading Caremark claims against officers, affirming that Caremark claims (against both directors and officers) require alleging.
The TRADE
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The London Stock Exchange (LSEG) saw overall growth across its key businesses in 2023, with considerable improvement across data and analytics, capital markets, and in particular, post-trade. David Schwimmer The data and analytics offering saw a 7.3% year-on-year increase, while capital markets saw a 6.1% rise year-on-year as compared to 2022. However, post-trade saw a double digit increase of 17.4%, driven in large part by the acquisition-minded strategy of the exchange over the last few years.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
It was a strong start to the new year with an incredible week in Amsterdam, where the gloomy weather was a stark contrast to the excitement and energy of the 16,000 people who came together to talk… Read more on Cisco Blogs
The TRADE
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
What is the current state of play in Peru when it comes to market data and electronic pricing? During the last few years, there has been a notable increase in financial institutions and corporates in Peru accessing offshore liquidity through electronic platforms, with transparency and high liquidity for G10 currencies some of the main drivers that promoted an increase in market activity.
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The New York Times: Banking
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The lender said its earnings were far weaker than it had earlier stated, and it disclosed the discovery of “material weaknesses” in its internal controls.
Align Business Advisory Services
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Lower-Middle Market: What Is It—and Why You Should Care? If you are an owner of a business with annual gross revenue in the range of $10 million up to $200 million, guess what: your business falls squarely into the lower-middle market for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Whether you’re a sole owner, partner, investor, or. Read More » The post The Lower-Middle Market: What Is It—and Why You Should Care?
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In the bustling world of retail, the customer experience reigns supreme. Retailers are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The merger is backed by a $75 million investment from backers that include private equity firm SC Holdings, D.C. Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis and PPA Tour owners Tom Dundon and the Pardoe Family. The post Professional pickleball organizations PPA Tour and MLP complete merger appeared first on PE Hub.
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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.
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Recent bidding battles for sub-£1bn firms such as Wincanton and Currys suggest London has an undervaluation problem Get ready to see more flotations later this year, said David Schwimmer, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Group on Thursday. Good: it would mark a change from the droughts of 2022 and 2023 that have caused much agonising over the health of the London stock market.
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
ATLANTA and INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ:STER), a provider of background screening and identity services.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Biotechnology stocks have recently shown renewed strength, and improving momentum may just push these names toward the top of the leaderboard.
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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 29, 2024
Avant Insurance is a brokerage specializing in both personal and commercial lines. The post MDP-backed Navacord snaps up Avant Insurance appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Let's review the set-up on Target into the numbers and a lower cost way using options to get long the name.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This is the second blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation climate grantees working in the Amazon and South America region.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Viking Holdings submitted a draft registration statement with the SEC relating to its proposed initial public offering.
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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.
Deal Lawyers
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Yesterday, in Sjunde AP-fonden v. Activision Blizzard, Inc., (Del. Ch.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Private credit is gaining in popularity as investors seek out alternative investments with attractive dividends.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The tedious task of logging Continuing Education (CE) credits can be a frustrating speed bump in the certification journey.
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Some hedge funds bet against a handful of health-care and auto stocks in the first half of February.
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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 29, 2024
Bluepeak was acquired by GI Data Infrastructure in 2021. The post Ares Management invests in fiber broadband provider Bluepeak appeared first on PE Hub.
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaunchPad Home Group (“LaunchPad”), the nation’s premier provider of home inspection and residential services, proudly announces its acquisition of AJF Inspections (“AJF”), a distinguished home inspection brand serving the greater Phoenix, AZ market.
PE Hub
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Based in Houston, Trauber will lead the firm’s global efforts in this space. The post Moelis appoints Trauber as chairman and global head of energy and clean technology appeared first on PE Hub.
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