Tue.May 16, 2023

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Confirmed: IBM acquires Polar Security for $60M to automate cloud data management

TechCrunch: M&A

Update : IBM has now confirmed the news and said Polar will be integrated into its Guardium unit (itself based on an acquisition from way back in 2009 ). No price disclosed. Original article below. Cyber startups continue to get scooped up by bigger tech players looking to bolt on newer and better technology to address an ever-growing array of security vulnerabilities among themselves and their customers.

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10 Concepts We Can Learn About M&A and Growth Via Acquisition From How2Exit's Interview With Marty Fahncke

How2Exit

10 Concepts We Can Learn About M&A and Growth Via Acquisition From How2Exit's Interview With Marty Fahncke - Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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The Rise of Hedge Funds: Exploring Their Impact on Financial Markets

OfficeHours

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. According to a report by Hedge Fund Research, Inc., as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 trillion in assets globally. There have been various estimates of the percentage of equity volume that is controlled by hedge funds.

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Buyer Beware: Follow Seller’s Participation Right, or Else!

Deal Lawyers

We recently blogged about the importance of both detailed diligence on a target’s compliance and addressing post-acquisition regulatory issues promptly and properly. In the wake of such a post-acquisition regulatory development, the opinion in LPPAS Representative, LLC v. ATH Holding Company, LLC, (Del. Ch.; 5/23) may have an impact on how buyers deal with regulators.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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U.S. Sues to Block Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Takeover of Horizon Therapeutics

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission said the deal would enable Amgen to “entrench” the monopoly positions of two Horizon drugs that lack competition.

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Why a Management Team Should Always Be Talking About M&A

TKO Miller

As an M&A professional, I am often met with the stigma from others that I can only be useful to a business owner when they are looking to sell a business; that a relationship with me is come-and-go as needed, call me when the time is right.

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How to Conduct Effective M&A Cybersecurity Due Diligence

Devensoft

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are surefire ways of helping companies grow in size and leapfrog their rivals. However, while they are significant investments that promise game-changing returns, neglecting M&A cybersecurity can present serious risks. This is especially true in today’s digital era, where cyberattacks have become more frequent and sophisticated.

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Resurgence of Hostile Bids Provides Insurgents Fodder

The Deal

Last month, Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK), a Canadian coal and base metals company, canceled a meeting to vote on a breakup of the company, a move that materialized after it received an unsolicited $42.5 billion hostile bid from Glencore plc. The British thermal coal giant is hoping that the withdrawn meeting will bolster its unsolicited bid, which Teck rejected as “opportunistic.

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Is the bank crisis over or is more fallout ahead?

Barkclays

The recent banking turmoil has exposed a longer-term challenge for the sector: the very nature of systemic risk is changing as runs on deposits become easier. Depositors can access their money quickly and easily through advanced digital tools, and social media platforms allow for influence and opinion to spread broadly at pace. In episode 54 of The Flip Side, Global Head of Research Jeff Meli and Senior Credit Analyst covering financial institutions Peter Troisi look back at the root causes of t

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Deal Diary: TPG Turns to Weil on Angelo Gordon Deal

The Deal

TPG Inc. (TPG) tapped Brian Parness and Harvey M. Eisenberg of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as lead transaction counsel on an agreement to buy Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP for $2.7 billion in cash and stock announced Monday, May 15. Eisenberg, Parness and Weil’s Michael B. Hickey and Alexander D. Lynch advised TPG on its $1.1 billion IPO last year, which was led by JPMorgan Securities LLC; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Morgan Stanley; and TPG Capital BD LLC.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Cohesion and regional development Overview 2023

European Investment Bank

This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s contribution for cohesion and regional development. It details the Bank’s activities in the sector and highlights key projects. The stories, videos and case studies, illustrate how the Bank’s financing and advice help countries, regions and cities.

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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors and Preserve Attorney-Client Privilege in the Boardroom: A Word of Caution for Boards Navigating Potential Disputes Among Directors or With Funds They Manage

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

The boardroom frequently presents attorney-client privilege and work product protection issues. The Delaware Court of Chancery’s recent decision in Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund III, LP v. FairXchange, LLC , C.A. No. 2022-0344-JTL (Del. Ch. March 9, 2023), provides a reminder of the importance of vigilance in considering when and how to limit a director’s access to privileged materials in circumstances where directors’ interests may diverge – particularly where directors manage, or are affilia

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EIB Group activity in the Western Balkans 2022

European Investment Bank

In 2022, the Bank created EIB Global, a new investment arm dedicated to countries and regions beyond the European Union. Under the new organisational structure, the Bank streamlined its activities in the Western Balkans, continuing to initiate projects that respond to infrastructural needs and challenges arising from the global energy, food and climate crises.

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