April, 2025

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The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

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.

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What’s Fear Got To Do With It?

H. Friedman Search

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.

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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week

TechCrunch: M&A

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

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Amazon and Nvidia say all options are on the table to power AI including fossil fuels

CNBC: Investing

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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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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Think you are below the radar? EU competition authorities expand scrutiny of below-threshold M&A deals

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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Discover Why LAN Upgrades Are Crucial for Business Growth

Cisco: M&A

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.

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Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.

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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

TechCrunch: M&A

When news broke that OpenAI was in talks to acquire AI coding company Windsurf for $3 billion, one of the first questions on the mind of anyone following the space was likely: Why not buy Cursor creator Anysphere instead?

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Morgan Stanley says humanoid robots will be a $5 trillion market by 2050. How to play it

CNBC: Investing

"With enthusiastic backing from enterprises, investors and governments, the humanoid space is evolving rapidly," analysts said.

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U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - April 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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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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Cisco Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Cisco: M&A

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.

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Hidden Road receives FINRA broker-dealer approval

The TRADE

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.

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Scott Bessent Accuses IMF and World Bank of ‘Mission Creep’

The New York Times: Banking

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.

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Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf

TechCrunch: M&A

Anysphere, maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, is growing so quickly that its not in the market to be sold, even to OpenAI, a source close to the company tells TechCrunch. Its been a hot target.

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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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Americans are getting flashbacks to 2008 as tariffs stoke recession fears

CNBC: Investing

'It's the old poors teaching the new poors,' said one content creator.

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ONSC Denies Claim for Acceleration of Earn-Out Payment

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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StoneX to Acquire R.J. O’Brien, Creating a Market Leader in Global Derivatives

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

StoneX-RJO Acquisition Agreement Press Release.

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European Commission exploring US-style order protection rule among other market reforms

The TRADE

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

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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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U.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech companys monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

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Carbon removal startup Holocene bought by oil and gas giant Occidental

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal was executed through Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

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Next stop for gold is $4,000, says JPMorgan

CNBC: Investing

"Tariff-driven recession and stagflation risks are forecasted to continue to supercharge gold's structural bull run," analyst Gregory Shearer said.

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q1 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than the number of deals reported in the same period last year. However, deal volume steadied in February and March as market participants adjusted their strategies to align with a shifting enforcement and economic landscape.

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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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DGCL Amendments: Constitutional Challenge to SB 21 Filed

Deal Lawyers

I recently blogged about the possibility of constitutional challenges to Delaware’s SB 21. That possibility became a reality last week with the filing of a complaint in a case captioned Plumbers & Fitters Local 295 Pension Fund v. DropBox.

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Fusion Fuel Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire British Fuel Distribution Company

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) ("Fusion Fuel" or the "Company"), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering and advisory solutions, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 100% of a privately held British fuel distribution company (the Target).

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Collision Engineering Program Takes Unique Approach to Training, Placing New Techs

Focus Investment Banking

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.

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Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe

TechCrunch: M&A

Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash. The acquisition opens up the European market to Lyft for the first time. The company has only operated in the U.S.

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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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Morgan Stanley issues warning: Expect to be 'fooled many more times' on tariffs

CNBC: Investing

"Investors should prepare to be fooled many more times. Hold your convictions loosely and keep your stops tight," the firm's strategists said.

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Bridging the M&A Gap: Independent Counsel and Minority Shareholder Protection

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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Algo advances create overlap between US equities’ single-stock and program trading

The TRADE

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.

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The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Dispatch, a right-of-center political news and commentary start-up, plans to keep the legal news website available at no cost. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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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?