AI innovation and disruption in M&A
PE Hub
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Within the broad field of AI, there is a crucial distinction between traditional AI and generative AI. The post AI innovation and disruption in M&A appeared first on PE Hub.
PE Hub
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Within the broad field of AI, there is a crucial distinction between traditional AI and generative AI. The post AI innovation and disruption in M&A appeared first on PE Hub.
TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 12, 2023
After a prolonged antitrust tussle, Microsoft’s near-two-year attempt to buy gaming giant Activision is finally happening, after the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted a restructured proposal that addresses the CMA’s concerns about Microsoft dominating the cloud gaming market. The crux of Microsoft’s concession to get the deal over the line lies squarely in […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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CNBC: Investing
OCTOBER 7, 2023
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO believes volatility shouldn't matter to those who view their equity stakes as small pieces of businesses.
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In an unprecedented move, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) sued U.S. Anesthesia Providers, Inc. (“USAP”) and its private equity sponsor, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“Welsh Carson”) alleging an anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas through a series of systematic roll-ups; price setting arrangements; and a market allocation agreement to dominate the anesthesia market in Texas.
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H. Friedman Search
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Firm Transitions We’re all talking about it! Why not explore the topic more thoroughly and what it really means to the public finance industry in general? If we must be to the point, it means very little. What’s the topic exactly? Firms are in transition again. Now, there are no knee-jerk reactions by other firms discussing their exit from the industry.
How2Exit
OCTOBER 29, 2023
b' E155: OG Of SearchFunds, Created and Teaches ETA for Stanford GSB Shares ETA Success - 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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TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Atlassian announced this morning that it is acquiring video messaging service Loom for $975 million, the same company that had a $1.53 billion valuation in May 2021 when it announced a $130 million Series C. That was when companies were still thinking about all work being cloud-based and the future looked oh so bright. As […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Beyond M&A
OCTOBER 3, 2023
We are well into the year, so it’s time for the (retrospective) Tech Tends of 2023. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the tech landscape is unlike any other year. We share our unique vantage point in tech due diligence offers. It’s a big change from last year, when tech firms struggled to find people and afford them. A New Pace in Deal Negotiation Gone are the days when due diligence was a whirlwind of activity crammed into a fortnight.
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Today's Founders Shares podcast episode presents a unique perspective that I'm sure will resonate with many of you. We typically delve into the stories of seasoned entrepreneurs and their businesses. However, this time, we're flipping the script. In this episode, we're going to embark on a journey with someone who's at the starting line, someone who's young, and full of potential, but hasn't yet launched a full-fledged business.
H. Friedman Search
OCTOBER 5, 2023
A holding pattern could become a real nuisance, especially if you are flying in an airplane and expect to land at a certain time. You’re now late and everything that you had planned for the day is completely off schedule. It’s the same when you are expecting to be moving forward in the interview process and there is no movement whatsoever. Is there anything you can do to push the process forward?
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.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers.
CNBC: Investing
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Citi notched its estimate for incretin drug sales to $71 billion by 2035, up from its prior estimate of $55 billion. That view seems conservative. Here's why.
TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 24, 2023
WordPress.com and Tumblr owner Automattic is adding another company to its portfolio with today’s news that it has acquired the all-in-one messaging app Texts.com for $50 million. The app brings all your messaging apps together in a single dashboard, including iMessage, Slack, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Messenger, LinkedIn, Signal, Discord and X, with plans for more […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Beyond M&A
OCTOBER 2, 2023
I wrote an article a few weeks ago on the Patterns of Due Diligence , which was prompted by a discussion with another DD provider on the ‘common issues’ we see. In addition, I listened to a Podcast where one of the large Due Diligence providers stated there was a ‘ pattern in DD ‘ My thinking was, ‘ If there’s a pattern, aren’t people wasting time and money, and can’t we identify those patterns before a firm goes into a sale or investment process?
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
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The Department of Justice announced for the first time a new safe harbor policy that will apply to mergers and acquisitions in cases where an acquiring company with an effective compliance program uncovers misconduct during the M&A process and discloses it in a timely manner.
H. Friedman Search
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Questions start coming in this time every year regarding the timing to make a move. With bonus season looming right around the corner, candidates ask me, “Can I still make a move this year?” The answer of course depends on where you want to move. This blog is going to explore the exit strategy that is appropriate as we round the end of 2023. However, this year the question is more complicated than usual with the unforeseen exit of a major player in our public finance space.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.
CNBC: Investing
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Michael Burry, best known for calling the subprime mortgage crisis, added a new notch in his belt by predicting the latest market correction.
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TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 5, 2023
AI-powered parking platform Metropolis today announced that it raised $1.7 billion to acquire SP Plus, a provider of parking facility management services, in a combination of equity and debt.
The New York Times: Banking
OCTOBER 16, 2023
After relying on a borrow-to-build model for decades, Beijing must make difficult choices about the country’s housing market and economic future.
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory announcements, recap key enforcement actions, and preview upcoming deadlines and events. We also include links to our articles, blogs, and webinars with more analysis in these areas.
Accenture Capital Markets
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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.
CNBC: Investing
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The "bond vigilantes are coming back" as investors continue to sell amid the prospect of a growing fiscal deficit, according to UBS Asset Management's Kevin Zhao.
TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Block, the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech company previously known as Square, has acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. The company declined to share deal terms. Hifi founder and CEO Damian Manning announced the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday. The company also updated its website, which states that it’s joining Block to “further our shared purpose […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
The New York Times: Banking
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The FTX founder’s uphill court battle starts Tuesday, after he has come to symbolize everything that went wrong with the cryptocurrency industry.
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JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In the world of radiation oncology, precision is paramount. Every millimeter matters when it comes to treating cancer patients with radiation therapy. But what happens when the very technology designed to save lives becomes a source of potential errors and inefficiency? Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of radiation oncology and the critical role technology plays in patient care.
Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Datasite recently published a survey of more than 500 global dealmakers on how generative AI is impacting the M&A process. In our latest Deal Lawyers Download Podcast, Doug Cullen, Datasite’s Chief Product & Strategy Officer, joined me to discuss the survey.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The agency said Mr. Musk was subpoenaed to testify last month about his purchases of Twitter’s stock last year, but he failed to appear.
Global Banking & Finance
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – A global central bank test lab has designed a prototype bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer picture on how, when and where the cryptocurrency is used.
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