JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
We interview Professor Stuart C. Gilson of the Harvard Business School to gain his insights on how firms create value. Professor Gilson is an expert on valuation, credit and financial statement analysis, and corporate transactions. He has developed several Harvard Business School case studies for teaching MBAs and executives.
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
I was in the gym amidst the grunts and clangs and couldn’t help but notice the parade of Herculean torsos and ‘guns’ seemingly anchored by the daintiest of legs. It’s the sort of body form that’s become almost a gym uniform, blending into the backdrop of barbells and dumbbells. As someone bestowed with the affectionate moniker ‘Lucky Legs’ at school (“Lucky they don’t break”), I have an eagle eye for such disparities.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Minister of Finance recently introduced Bill C-56 to implement certain proposals announced by the Prime Minister designed to lower prices and “make life more affordable” for Canadians. The bill provides details of the proposed amendments to the Competition Act (Act) noted in our bulletin of September 19, 2023. These amendments relate to new market study powers, repeal of the efficiencies defence for mergers and additional powers to address a broader set of agreements that negatively affect.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Two designers from New Zealand built a wildly popular social network for movie buffs. Now, they’re cashing in (and sticking around for the sequel).
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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
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has focused on the potential harm that loyalty discounts and bundled prices could cause to competitors and their access to customers. A vendor offers a bundled discount when it offers to sell two or more products for a lower price than it charges for those same items sold separately. Traditionally, such discount programs have been viewed as procompetitive because they often result in lower prices and concerns that overenforcement might chill companies
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
In recent remarks, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (PADAG) Marshall Miller of the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will soon announce new voluntary self-disclosure guidance specifically tailored to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Banks hold enormous amounts of real estate debt, and regulators are nervous. But a fast-moving crisis is unlikely because the government has extensive control of the system.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Corporates and deal teams should pay careful attention to drafting non-competes and other restrictive arrangements as UK, EU, and US regulators step up enforcement. Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are placing greater focus on non-compete and no-poach clauses, clamping down on restrictive covenants which are common in employment agreements and market practice in M&A deals.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission greenlit what the Pershing Square CEO has called a SPARC — a special purpose acquisition rights company.
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.
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
On September 25, 2023, the European Commission (EC) blocked the proposed acquisition by Booking Holdings, Inc. of Flugo Group Holdings AB (eTraveli). This is the EC’s first prohibition of a transaction this year and its first-ever prohibition based solely on concerns regarding “conglomerate effects” identified by the EC—i.e., anticompetitive effects based neither on a horizontal overlap nor a vertical relationship between the merging parties.
The TRADE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The wait is finally over. The TRADE is delighted to reveal the shortlisted nominees for this year’s coveted Buy-Side Awards, in partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange. This year’s categories have been updated slightly, and for the first time the Buy-Side Awards will celebrate a Hedge Fund Trading Desk of the Year alongside the Long Only category. The TRADE’s other renowned awards categories returning to the stage include Trader of the Year, Multi-Asset Trading Desk of the Year, Fixed Income Trading
JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Selling your veterinary practice can be financially, legally, and emotionally complicated. And, while selling to an associate certainly has its benefits, there are still plenty of complications you need to be prepared for. Before you sell your practice to an employee, take the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the most overbought and oversold names in the S&P 500 based on their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.
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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 New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
An heir to an oil fortune, he built his own empire with TCW Group and was an influential California donor, including to his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Analysts on Wall Street largely see Nike's latest quarterly results as better than expected and think the company is poised to turn around.
Cisco: M&A
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
When I look at the evolution of network security and how IT and security practitioners have protected the network for the last 30 years, I can’t help but notice how traditional network security e… Read more on Cisco Blogs
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Analyst Keith Horowitz upgraded the stock to a buy rating. His price target of $42 implies 23.7% upside from Thursday's close.
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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.
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed more slowly, after cutting out food and fuel prices for a sense of the underlying trend.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The firm called the brewer a "relatively defensive stock for the current environment.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
CEM is a controlled environment testing, validation, certification, and calibration service provider. The post LLCP-backed TSS bags Controlled Environment Management appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Analyst Alexander Perry reiterated his buy rating on the stock and a price target of $22 per share.
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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.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Worldwide Home Care division, based in Irvine, California, provides in-home care services. The post Halifax agrees to buy Sodexo’s Worldwide Home Care division appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Loop Capital upgraded Burger King's parent company Restaurant Brands International to buy.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Platinum Equity's deal with The Cook & Boardman Group; Halifax Group's deal for the Worldwide Home Care division of Sodexo; Technical Safety Services' deal for Controlled Environment Management; and a look at seven PE backed deals focusing on fixing roads. The post Platinum Equity to acquire door distributor; Halifax Group bets on home care; 7 deals target road maintenance appeared first on PE Hub.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Apple shares may have more downside potential before an upward trend, according to Morgan Stanley.
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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.
Growth Business
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
By Praseeda Nair on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The heart of a venture capital fund’s strategy is to feed investors’ capital into high-growth, early-stage companies with the potential to expand rapidly and deliver high returns. However, a company’s ability to deliver the kind of growth that generates outsized returns usually has a risk profile to match.
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Potentially higher interest rates could dampen bitcoin’s upside in the fourth quarter.
PE Hub
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Q-Free is a Trondheim, Norway-based provider of transportation system services. The post Guardian’s GSIM agrees to acquire majority interest in Q-Free appeared first on PE Hub.
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