Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 25, 2025

Increased capital gains taxes can have a far-reaching impact on the business landscape, with ripple effects extending to various sectors, including private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This blog post will explore how a hike in capital gains taxes can influence the strategies and decisions of PE/VC firms, ultimately affecting the M&A market.

Private Equity

H. Friedman Search

APRIL 17, 2025

Fear is the number one emotional impact that holds everyone back from doing something they know they want to do. Once they get over the initial fear and do the thing, then they are so happy they conquered their fear. Its time to explore how fear relates to your career path and the fear of leaving your current space or position. What Is Fear? Fear has been analyzed as false evidence appearing real by many professional speakers and medical professionals.

IT

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 16, 2025

Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant, is in talks to be acquired by OpenAI for about $3 billion, Bloomberg reported.

IT

CNBC: Investing

APRIL 26, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY Amazon and Nvidia told a room of oil and gas executives this week that all options are on the table to power artificial intelligence

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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?

Business

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 17, 2025

In a merger control environment that has been steadily evolving over the past several years, M&A parties can less and less rely solely on traditional notification thresholds to assess filing obligations and antitrust risk. While the Illumina/Grail judgment limited the European Commission's ability to review below-threshold deals, the European Commission has made clear most recently through statements by the new Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera that such transactions remain very much.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 21, 2025

A two-year program that rotates between classroom instruction and hands-on apprenticeships in local shops is setting up new technicians for success. The 2024 student body in Contra Costa College’s Collision Engineering program. In 2020, Missouri-based Enterprise Mobility and Ranken Technical College in St. Louis joined forces to develop a new model to effectively train and support aspiring collision repair technicians.

Engineering

The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

Single-stock trading and program trading in US equities are becoming increasingly interlinked, as advances in algorithmic trading blur the lines between the two. This overlapping distinction has been attributed to the rise of electronic execution for program trades and the increasingly sophisticated algorithms for single-stock trading, which represent a greater shift towards e-trading.

Equities

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 29, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for driving growth and creating business value. However, to ensure that M&A deals are successful, measuring their return on investment (ROI) is essential. In this blog post, we will discuss some critical metrics and KPIs that can be used to assess the ROI of M&A deals. Pre-Deal Analysis Before embarking on an M&A transaction, it is essential to establish clear expectations and benchmarks for success.

M&A

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 29, 2025

The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists.

IT

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 29, 2025

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released its decision in Project Freeway Inc. v ABC Technologies Inc. (2025 ONSC 1048), addressing whether certain post-closing transactions triggered the acceleration of an earn-out under a share purchase agreement (SPA). The Court's interpretation of the SPA, including the earn-out acceleration clause and the meaning of the word "material", provides important guidance for businesses negotiating and enforcing earn-out provisions.

Negotiation

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.

Bank

Razorpay

APRIL 29, 2025

Hostinger is a well-known name in the website-building space, it provides businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to establish and manage their online presence. From a website builder and domain registration to AI-powered design tools, Hostinger offers an integrated platform to simplify the process of going online.It makes going online fast, simple, and accessible for businesses, eliminating the need for technical expertise.

Business

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of: What Privacy, Security, and Compliance Documentation Will Acquirers Expect? For software startups handling significant volumes of user data, privacy and security compliance is no longer a back-office concern its a core value driver in M&A. Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit or simply fielding inbound interest, acquirers will scrutinize your data governance posture with the same rigor they apply to financials or IP ownership.

Securities

The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

ION has enhanced its XTP Risk JANUS solution through the use of AI to optimise pre-trade risk management and balance speed and accuracy in pre-trade validation. XTP Risk Janus is an intraday solution for pre-trade to post-trade risk management. The new development has been created by LIST, an ION company, and integrates the XTP Risk Janus and its Margin Engine often used in cleared derivatives trading, to improve the accuracy of CMEs SPAN2 Approximation algorithm, launched in 2023.

Risk Management

Woodside Capital Partners

APRIL 21, 2025

Leading Amidst Uncertainty April 2025 By Kelly Porter, Lead Managing Partner, Woodside Capital Partners WCP is a Silicon Valley-based investment bank – M&A advisory, capital raising; 120+. The post Leading Amidst Uncertainty first appeared on Woodside Capital Partners. The post Leading Amidst Uncertainty appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.

Capital Raising

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.

Finance

Solganick & Co.

APRIL 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the Cybersecurity sector. The following summarizes the report: Solganick Cybersecurity M&A Update – Q1 2025 In Q1 2025, M&A transaction activity for cybersecurity companies declined compared to the previous quarter, although it increased compared to the same period last year.

M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 22, 2025

When a private company is being sold, it is necessary for its minority shareholders to be mindful of protecting their own individual interests when diverging from the controlling shareholders interests. Because the controlling shareholder of a private company that is being sold often takes the lead in managing legal counsel, the interests of minority shareholders are not always adequately protected.

M&A

Cisco: M&A

APRIL 16, 2025

A key enabler of a future-proofed workplace is a strong backbone for access networks. Deploying multigigabit switches with enough power to support a range of devices allows organizations to scale to meet future demands like AI and Wi-Fi 7, while simplifying the deployment of cameras, sensors, and other workplace technology with a single Ethernet cable.

Business

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

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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.

IT

The TRADE

APRIL 17, 2025

Prime broker Hidden Roads subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC has been granted approval by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer. Hidden Roads new status as a FINRA-member will allow the firm to offer new and existing institutional clients with services in fixed income assets, including regulatory-compliant prime brokerage, clearing and financing.

Broker

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Deal Allows VERBs MARKET.live To Democratize Social Commerce, Offering Brands and Merchants An AI Powered Omnichannel Livestream Shopping Experience With Full Control Over Audience, Content, And Conversions Deal Allows VERBs MARKET.

Acquisitions

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 16, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau switched sides and backed a federal lawsuit by banks and business groups seeking to eliminate a fee cap the bureau set last year.

Bank

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 25, 2025

Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. The drop in March deal count pushed Q1 deal count to the lowest quarterly level since the onset of the pandemic in Q2 2020. Deal value was up considerably in the quarter as there was an increase the number of $1Bn+ deals.

Private Equity

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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.

Manufacturing

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 16, 2025

If youve been breathing oxygen over the past few weeks, youve now seen approximately 523,861 articles about the trade war, the tariffpocalypse, and how random tweets now move trillions in market value each day. So I thought I would add one more feature so you can say youve read 523,862 articles about the topic. This is a follow-up to my 2024 Election article , where I predicted that the Trump administration would be much less business friendly than hyperventilating influencers had forecast.

Valuation

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

The TRADE

APRIL 16, 2025

The European Commission is tabling the implementation of a more US-centric market structure with regards to how orders are routed, in one of a range of suggestions aimed at improving the integration and efficiency of EU capital markets. Tabled as part of a consultation paper launched on 15 April, the European watchdog has asked participants how effective they believe the order protection rule is for guaranteeing the best price for clients/investor protection, speed of execution, level of executi

Consulting

Razorpay

APRIL 29, 2025

Hostinger is a well-known name in the website-building space, it provides businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to establish and manage their online presence. From a website builder and domain registration to AI-powered design tools, Hostinger offers an integrated platform to simplify the process of going online.It makes going online fast, simple, and accessible for businesses, eliminating the need for technical expertise.

Business

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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.

Healthcare

Cisco: M&A

APRIL 16, 2025

Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.

Management

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 25, 2025

Theres a tongue-in-cheek joke within the legal industry that transactional lawyers create the problems, and the litigators get paid to clean them up. Its a cautionary reminder to transactional lawyers: if the dealmaking process is not precise (or well-documented), then the risk of post-closing litigation is increased. In this second installment of PilieroMazzas blog series, Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, we explore how a company acquiring another company can.

Business

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

WARREN, N.J., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tevogen Bio (Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. or Company) (Nasdaq: TVGN ), today announced it has entered into an agreement with CD 8 Technology Services LLC (CD8) for the development and/or acquisition of a turn-key facility that is intended to support both in-house pre-clinical research and GMP cell therapy production capabilities.

Acquisitions

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of: Unassigned IP from Early Contractors: A Hidden Risk in M&A Due Diligence In the early days of a startup, speed often trumps structure. Founders focus on building product, acquiring users, and iterating fast. Legal formalitieslike intellectual property (IP) assignment agreementscan fall by the wayside. But when it comes time to sell your software company or raise institutional capital, those early oversights can become material liabilities.

M&A

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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?

Management