Wed.Jun 25, 2025

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Beating the hackers: US cybersecurity dealmaking hits back against rising attacks - Policymakers have renewed their focus on closing gaps in the nation’s defenses, creating fertile ground for M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

The persistence and evolution of cybercrime across the US is reshaping M&A in the cybersecurity sector. Driven by escalating threats, increasing costs and liability to businesses, and a growing and more defined regulatory framework, the cybersecurity market is witnessing a flurry of dealmaking activity, with 2025 already outpacing last year.

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An Investor Took on Hong Kong Tycoons Faces a Tougher Foe

The New York Times: Banking

David Webb spent decades exposing shady financial dealings. But doctors say he has months to live, and he hasn’t found anyone willing to carry on his mission.

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Delaware Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Counterparty Aiding and Abetting Liability in M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

The Delaware Supreme Court’s June 17, 2025 decision in In re Columbia Pipeline Group Merger Litigation reversed a $199 million damages award against TC Energy for aiding and abetting breaches by fiduciaries of Columbia Pipeline Group relating to TC Energy’s acquisition of Columbia Pipeline. The Court held that a buyer cannot be held secondarily liable for a seller-side breach of fiduciary duty unless the buyer had actual knowledge both of the breach and that its own conduct was wrongful.

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Morgan Stanley says Chewy's entry into new pet market could drive up shares as much as 70%

CNBC: Investing

The most optimistic bull case relies on Chewy's clinic business adding "another growth vector to an already compelling customer growth and margin story.

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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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Minority report: Minority stakes spike in US and Europe for sponsors and strategics alike

JD Supra: Mergers

In an M&A market characterized by buyer caution and narrowing liquidity pathways for sellers, flexible minority stakes transactions are proving a valuable option for dealmakers in the US and Europe - In an M&A market that has been buffeted by macroeconomic dislocation, higher capital costs and investor caution, strategic minority stakes transactions are increasingly keeping deal activity flowing.

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This chip stock that’s been hotter than Nvidia is set to report earnings. Here’s what analysts expect

CNBC: Investing

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Primary win by pro-rent freeze Mamdani knocks shares of Flagstar bank on NYC market exposure

CNBC: Investing

A rent freeze could lower the value of Flagstar's multi-family housing loans, though the extent of the potential impact is unclear.

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Buy-Side M&A Playbook: Drafting Definitive Agreements - The Road to Closing

JD Supra: Mergers

This article is part of Fenwick's "Buy-Side M&A Playbook" series, published as part of the Silicon Valley Defense Group's Industry Collaboration Toolkit.

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Wells Fargo hikes Microsoft price target, says AI business could reach $100 billion in revenue

CNBC: Investing

It's still early days for Microsoft's artificial intelligence business, according to Wells Fargo.

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DOJ Issues First-Ever Declination Under Corporate Disclosure M&A Policy

JD Supra: Mergers

On June 16, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) announced that it declined to charge private equity firm White Deer Management LLC (“White Deer”) and its affiliates after the company voluntarily disclosed potential export-related violations involving the former executive of a company it acquired, Texas-based Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC (“Unicat”).

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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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MergersCorp Launches Specialized Advisory Service for FINMA-Regulated Divestitures in Switzerland

MergersCorp M&A International

MergersCorp, a distinguished global advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking and cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), today announced the launch of its highly specialized advisory service dedicated to the divestiture of businesses regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). This new offering provides unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to owners navigating the complex landscape of selling FINMA-regulated entities.

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UK merger control to see faster reviews and clarified jurisdictional tests

JD Supra: Mergers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its mergers guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) and its mergers notice template.

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FINBOURNE integrates with Anthropic’s Claude to provide AI agent offering

The TRADE

Cloud-native data and investment management platform, FINBOURNE Technology has integrated with AI safety and research company Anthropic in a push to bring AI agent offerings to financial operations. Tom McHugh The partnership leverages Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude, and combines its Model Context Protocol (MCP) with FINBOURNE’s APIs to securely allow AI agents to access live investment data, automate workflows and take real-time action across complex financial situations.

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025 # 4

JD Supra: Mergers

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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This Morningstar ‘outstanding’ portfolio manager nominee once served in Iraq. Here’s his winning investment strategy

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan's Richard Figuly is one of three managers nominated by Morningstar for its 2025 outstanding fixed income portfolio manager award.

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Delaware Law Alert: Chancery Court Applies Conditional Probability to Calculate Damages in Earnout Dispute

JD Supra: Mergers

A recent Delaware Chancery Court opinion offers a significant example of how courts may apply complex probability analysis to determine the amount of damages in an earnout dispute. The case arose from Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s 2018 acquisition of Syntimmune, Inc. Our previous Legal Update analyzed in depth the Chancery Court’s September 2024 opinion (the “Liability Opinion”), in which the Court concluded, among other things, that the buyer had failed to use commercially reasonable efforts.

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Marex and NatWest unveil new cross margining solution

The TRADE

Marex and NatWest are set to deliver a cooperative margin offsetting agreement aimed at benefitting FX clients. Terry Hollingsworth Specifically, the new service means that clients who access FX futures through Marex, and FX prime brokerage services through NatWest’s markets business will receive margin relief. Marcus Butt, global head of prime services, NatWest, said: “We are delighted to team-up with Marex to deliver this innovative new service.

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An I-9 Compliance Checklist for Businesses Engaged in Mergers & Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

In the fast-paced world of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and private equity transactions, the excitement of growth can overshadow critical compliance details. However, unaddressed I-9 compliance issues in any M&A deal may lead to civil penalties, government inquiries, and workforce disruptions. Therefore, businesses acquiring U.S. operations or workforce segments must assess employment eligibility records, mitigating any risks in the pre-closing process to ensure a smooth transaction.

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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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JPMorgan upgrades this restaurant chain, sees stronger global unit growth and cash flow

CNBC: Investing

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Delaware Clarifies Stockholders’ Rights to Inspect Corporate Books and Records

JD Supra: Mergers

Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) was recently amended by Delaware Senate Bill 21 to reflect the Delaware legislature’s efforts to continue to provide a business-friendly environment and preserve investor protection.

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Jefferies US equity sales trader joins Stifel

The TRADE

US investment bank Stifel has appointed Sarrah Chaker as a sales trader covering US markets to European clients, The TRADE can reveal. In her new position, Chaker will be based out of Paris, where she will report to Seema Arora, Stifel’s managing director and head of execution services for EMEA. Arora joined the firm in October 2024 , as revealed by The TRADE at the time.

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Delaware Supreme Court Applies Business Judgment Rule, Dismisses Stockholder Claims Arising from TripAdvisor’s Nevada Reincorporation

JD Supra: Mergers

On an interlocutory appeal from a decision denying a motion to dismiss, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed, holding that stockholder challenges to TripAdvisor’s decision to reincorporate in Nevada were governed by the business judgment rule. See Maffei v. Palkon, __ A.3d __, 2025 WL 384054 (Del. Feb. 4, 2024). Originally published in the ABA’s Business Law Today.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Neinor secures €225mn with record €1.2bn demand to fund the AEDAS Tender Offer acquisition

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

It has successfully executed an accelerated bookbuild (ABB) with over €1.2bn of demand and c.6x oversubscribed Neinor Homes sets a new benchmark in the.

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European Commission Approves Liberty Media’s Acquisition of MotoGP

JD Supra: Mergers

On 23 June, the European Commission (“Commission”), following a Phase II investigation, unconditionally approved the acquisition by Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) of Dorna Sports, S.L. (“Dorna”) (Case M.11539, Liberty Media/Dorna Sports). The acquisition brings together Liberty Media’s Formula 1 business with Dorna’s motorcycle racing business, MotoGP, a combination which was abandoned back in 2006 in light of the Commission’s concerns at the time that it would lead to market power.

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Coinbase is the 'most misunderstood' crypto stock and can rally nearly 50%, Bernstein says

CNBC: Investing

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Key Considerations Relating to “Superior Proposals” in Canada

JD Supra: Mergers

The Canadian public mergers & acquisitions (M&A) market saw a relative rarity in the first quarter of 2025 — an alleged “superior proposal” made by an alternative bidder during the interim period of an already announced negotiated transaction. While “superior proposals” remain rare in Canada, such proposals tend to receive significant publicity and can quickly turn contentious among the various parties involved.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 ended Wednesday near the flatline, but the broad market index remains in striking distance of its record. Here's what CNBC is watching Thursday.

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The TRADE’s Q2 Magazine: Now available online!

The TRADE

If there’s anything The TRADE has learned over the last five years, it’s that we’re only ever a stone’s throw away from the next event that will send the market into hyperactivity. The macroeconomic climate is turbulent to say the least, and the sentiment across the markets seems to be ‘don’t sweat the small stuff too much’, as there’s bigger fish to fry.

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 Notice of compulsory acquisition and request for delisting

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Company announcement no. 23 Notice of compulsory acquisition and request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares from Nasdaq Copenhagen.

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Aquis Exchange executive director joins investment manager Qube

The TRADE

Max Wildenberg has joined quantitative and systematic investment manager, Qube Research & Technologies. His new role covers business development, European equities and futures. Wildenberg joins the firm after more than three years at Aquis Exchange, where he most recently served as an executive director from February 2025 to June 2025. He has also held senior associate and business development executive positions at the firm.

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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?