Wed.Oct 11, 2023

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AMD acquires Nod.ai to bolsters its AI software ecosystem

TechCrunch: M&A

AMD yesterday acquired Nod.ai, an open source AI software provider, as the chipmaker looks to bolster its efforts to build an ecosystem of AI development tools, libraries and models around its hardware. The acquisition is expected to close this quarter, CNBC reports. AMD didn’t disclose the details of the transaction.

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Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards, 10th edition

JD Supra: Mergers

Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our substantial cross-border M&A experience to offer guidance on both the legal framework and practical aspects of Canadian mergers and acquisitions, including critical tax and regulatory considerations. Please see full Guide below for more information.

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UK regulator launches investigation into $19B Vodafone/Three mobile merger

TechCrunch: M&A

When Vodafone and Hutchison-owned Three in the U.K. announced their plan to merge in a non-cash deal to create a $19 billion mega mobile operator in June of this year, we noted that it would likely face a sizeable regulatory hurdle.

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DOJ Announces New Mergers and Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy for Voluntary Self-Disclosures

JD Supra: Mergers

On Oct. 4, 2023, in remarks delivered to the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ 22nd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy. Under that policy, the DOJ will presumptively not prosecute acquirers that self-disclose and remediate wrongful activities discovered in arm’s-length merger transactions.

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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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10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking? From Analyst to VP

OfficeHours

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. You can now listen to their talks on our Spotify channel, “ Overheard on OfficeHours. ” These webinars are packed with useful information and insights from the best in finance. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job.

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Navigating the Challenges of Business Succession and Maximizing Value with Laurie Barkman

How2Exit

b' Navigating the Challenges of Business Succession and Maximizing Value with Laurie Barkman - Watch Here rn rn 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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Understanding Proposed Changes to Noncompete Agreements

JD Supra: Mergers

Noncompete agreements are under siege, facing attacks on the state and federal fronts. This is vividly illustrated by what's happening within the Federal Trade Commission and the New York State Legislature. In the transactional context, employers should educate them- selves about the proposed changes and plan accordingly.

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Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions: The Art of Creating Value with Steven Kuhn

How2Exit

b' Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions: The Art of Creating Value with Steven Kuhn - Watch Here rn rn rn 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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DOJ Announces Safe Harbor For Companies That Self-Disclose Misconduct Discovered During M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced a Department of Justice-wide safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions. During her remarks at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ 22nd Annual Compliance and Ethics Institute, the Deputy Attorney General said that the Safe Harbor provides companies with the presumption that the DOJ will decline criminal prosecution when they voluntarily self-disclose.

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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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Poison Pills: Trip Wire vs. Last Look Redemption Mechanisms

Deal Lawyers

In a recent post for the CLS Blue Sky Blog, S&C’s Olivier Baum and Harvard Prof Guhan Subramanian discussed data on redemption mechanisms in shareholder rights plans based on 130 poison pills adopted by US companies from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023 (excluding NOL pills).

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Two Non-Profit Health System Mergers Under Review by Minnesota Attorney General

JD Supra: Mergers

Minnesota recently passed a state law providing the Minnesota Attorney General additional authority to determine whether mergers of health systems are in the public interest and enjoin or unwind deals found not to be in the public interest or which would limit competition. Using this authority, the Minnesota Attorney General announced on October 3, 2023, that he is reviewing two pending health system mergers, which currently have closing windows projected in early 2024.

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Exxon Acquires Pioneer Natural Resources for $60 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in 1999, is a bet that U.S. energy policy will not move against fossil fuels in a major way.

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First base for your gen AI journey? Could be efficiency

Accenture Capital Markets

In my previous blog in this short series on generative AI in capital markets, I gave my perspective on why gen AI is so game-changing for our industry. From the highest level, using gen AI to drive efficiencies could help firms to respond to some of the bigger global macroeconomic challenges currently confronting the industry—not least inflationary and economic headwinds as these shifts may also demand firms to undertake cost transformation programs as part of what Accenture calls Total Enterpri

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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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Cboe Global Markets appoints new head of derivatives

The TRADE

Cboe Global Markets has appointed Catherine Clay as global head of derivatives as part of new senior leadership changes made by the firm to support growth strategies. Clay previously served as global head of data and access solutions and digital and will now oversee Cboe’s global derivatives business. This will include futures and options markets in the US and Europe, alongside globally traded proprietary products including S&P 500 Index option and VIX franchises.

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Bank of America sees risks for employers as insurance coverage of weight loss drugs grows

CNBC: Investing

The eye-popping predictions for weight loss drug sales hinge on insurance coverage of the pricey treatments, and momentum seems to be building on that front.

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Octaura enhances syndicated loan trading platform with the integration of list and RFQ protocols

The TRADE

Octaura Holdings has integrated list and request for quote (RFQ) protocols to its existing syndicated loan trading platform. According to the firm, the new protocols will provide clients with faster trade execution and enhanced price transparency with straight-through processing, alongside streamlining trading workflows for dealers and buy-side investors.

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How One Tiny Island Nation Is Replacing Fossil Fuels With Renewable Power

The New York Times: Banking

Countries like the Maldives want to move away from fossil fuels but have been stymied by the high cost of solar projects.

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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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Ether to soar to $8,000 in 3 years and eventually may hit $35,000, predicts Standard Chartered

CNBC: Investing

The price of ether could rocket 5x as soon as 2026 as ethereum reclaims its dominance in crypto's smart contracts space.

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Sagard Private Equity Canada invests in growth of Norbec

PE Hub

Norbec is a Boucherville, Quebec-based manufacturer of insulated metal panels and walk-in coolers and freezers. The post Sagard Private Equity Canada invests in growth of Norbec appeared first on PE Hub.

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What's behind Exxon's mega-merger and the stocks that could be next

CNBC: Investing

Here's how Exxon Mobil's deal for Pioneer changes the outlook for investors and the landscape of U.S. oil production.

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From LSD to I.P.O., Birkenstock Bets Big on Its Global Empire

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Once the symbol of the counterculture, lately the darlings of the fashion world, Birkenstock went public in New York.

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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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Capstreet-backed TradePending snaps up marketing agency Fixed Ops Digital

PE Hub

TradePending is a sales enablement and consumer experience software platform for car dealerships. The post Capstreet-backed TradePending snaps up marketing agency Fixed Ops Digital appeared first on PE Hub.

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Cisco Black Belt Partner Listening Program: Pioneering Success through Partner Engagement

Cisco: M&A

The Cisco Black Belt Partner Listening Program is a testament to Cisco Black Belt Academy’s unwavering commitment to partner experience and satisfaction.

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Ronin Equity seeks add-ons after merging six companies to craft Lotus

PE Hub

Ronin formed Lotus Beverage Alliance in April when the PE firm merged six craft beverage equipment providers. The post Ronin Equity seeks add-ons after merging six companies to craft Lotus appeared first on PE Hub.

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This airplane maker can rally more than 40%, UBS says

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank initiated the stock with a buy rating accompanied by a $275 per share price target.

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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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Ronin brews up craft beverage equipment platform; new shop Citation Capital invests in smart snacking

PE Hub

Citation Capital is backing snacking firm Cibo Vita. The post Ronin brews up craft beverage equipment platform; new shop Citation Capital invests in smart snacking appeared first on PE Hub.

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Analysts say these stocks have the most upside from here — including one solar name expected to double

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street is trying to shake off a myriad of headwinds, and analysts see certain stocks rallying from here.

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TA and OceanSound to invest in Kinective

PE Hub

This transaction will enable Kinective to bolster product innovation and increase investment in sales and support resources. The post TA and OceanSound to invest in Kinective appeared first on PE Hub.