August, 2022

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Selling a Business During Lawsuit

Sun Acquisitions

Can you sell your business during a lawsuit? While it is certainly not impossible, it’s going to be an uphill battle trying to convince your buyers otherwise. In this post, we take a look at the issues you need to address if you’re facing litigation but are still intent on going ahead with the sale. Issue #1 Disclosure of litigation details to your buyers.

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The four most important aspects of software due diligence audits

Synopsys: M&A

Understanding the key aspects of software due diligence audits will help you know what to look for in a trusted M&A partner. The post The four most important aspects of software due diligence audits appeared first on Application Security Blog.

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Drinks With The Deal: Cooley’s Ian Nussbaum Talks Case Law

Cooley M&A

“Ian Nussbaum was a case law junkie from the start of law school, a habit that continues to shape his practice as an M&A lawyer, he said on the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast. Nussbaum, a partner at Cooley LLP in New York, reads deeply in the work produced by the Delaware Court of Chancery, and, he said, ‘Each case is like a mini-course on whatever the issue is, and you get a refresher’ on the topic.” Listen here.

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Live-Online / Nov 2022

M&A Leadership Council

Event Dates: 2022-11-15T09:00:00-06:00 to 2022-11-15T12:30:00-06:00 2022-11-16T09:00:00-06:00 to 2022-11-16T12:30:00-06:00 2022-11-17T09:00:00-06:00 to 2022-11-17T12:30:00-06:00 Location: Online. Register Now. The Art of M&A® Integration: Essentials for Success in a Virtual Environment. -->. Course Summary. Based on and adapted from our premier three-day in-person workshops, this Live-Online training session will help you and your organization lead, plan, launch and execute a successful sell-sid

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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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The Deep Dive Podcast: RIAs and the M&A Experience

SDR Ventures

SDR Ventures’ Principal, Geoff Eliason , recently went on The Deep Dive podcast hosted by the RIA Channel to discuss the benefits of wealth advisors and investment bankers working side-by-side to better serve the needs of business owners. The podcast was hosted by Jay Hummel, Co-Founder of The Wealth Advisor Growth Network. The post The Deep Dive Podcast: RIAs and the M&A Experience appeared first on SDR Ventures.

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Sun Acquisitions Announces Three Successful Buy-Side Campaign Client Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the closing of three Buy-Side campaigns in the last two months including an industrial pumps distributor, specialty electronics distributor, and a waste management firm. Sun Acquisitions’ clients were both private and publicly held companies which acquired domestic and international targets. Larry Sanderman, Managing Director, led all these Buy-Side campaigns which produced numerous leads for our clients.

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Indemnity Baskets

What's Market

Goulston & Storrs M&A attorney Dan Avery is a nationally recognized expert on M&A deal point trends. In partnership with Bloomberg Law, Dan has developed a series of 25 articles looking at these trends, on a topic-by-topic basis, providing practical insight into where these trends are heading, and the relevant implications for M&A deal professionals Market Trends: What You Need to Know As shown in the American Bar Association's Private Target Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Poi

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismisses Stockholder Challenge To Certificate Of Incorporation Amendment Prolonging Voting Control By CEO/Chairman

Shearman & Sterling

On April 11, 2022, Vice Chancellor Paul A. Fiorvanti of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a stockholder challenge to an amendment of the certificate of incorporation of The Trade Desk, Inc. (the "Company"). According to the complaint, the amendment effectively extended the voting control of the Company's co-founder, Chairman, and CEO (the "CEO") by extending the duration of a dual-class stock structure.

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Online / Oct 2022 - NOW OPEN

M&A Leadership Council

Event Dates: 2022-10-25T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-25T12:30:00-05:00 2022-10-26T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-26T12:30:00-05:00 2022-10-27T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-27T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Summary. No matter how compelling the deal strategy or synergies, M&A success is heavily dependent on your ability to execute well amidst complexity.

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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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M&A Roundtable Takeaways: Preparing for a Transaction

SDR Ventures

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by Axial, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss common questions and concerns of business owners looking to complete a transaction process. The questions and discussion framework were provided by a curated group of business owners and operators participating in a variety of industries including Media, IT, Technology, Industrials, Biomedical and Events & Catering.

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How To Pick the Right Partner for M&A

Align Business Advisory Services

Selecting the right buyer enables you to complete your exit confidently and successfully. This means snagging an acquirer that’s set to close the deal and take your legacy to the next level. But picking a merger and acquisition (M&A) partner isn’t as simple as saying yes to the party offering the best price. You’re essentially. Read More » The post How To Pick the Right Partner for M&A appeared first on Align BA.

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Navigating the Due Diligence Process for Artificial Intelligence Transactions

Deal Law Wire

In recent years, an increasing number of companies have started to employ artificial intelligence (“ AI ”) technologies in the development of their products and in their day-to-day business. This shift to utilizing AI can be very advantageous given its far-reaching potential impact; however, with fast-paced growth comes complex questions, novel issues and increased uncertainty.

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How M&A Advisors Can Expand Or Sell Your Business

Lake Country Advisors

If you’ve ever pondered, “is it time to sell my business in Wisconsin ?”, it’s crucial to seek assistance from an esteemed business brokerage firm. You’ve invested a tremendous amount of time, energy, and resources on building your company – it’s only right that you get maximum compensation for it. To sell your business higher than market value, you need an experienced Wisconsin M&A advisor to help you navigate this time-consuming process.

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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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Q2 2022 Equiteq Deal Round-Up

Equiteq

Read a list of deals our global teams advised and completed in Q2 2022 including Pexlify being sold to the Dentsu Group.

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Online / Oct 2022

M&A Leadership Council

Event Dates: 2022-10-04T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-04T12:30:00-05:00 2022-10-05T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-05T12:30:00-05:00 2022-10-06T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-10-06T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Summary. Based on and adapted from our premier three-day on-site workshops, this ONLINE seminar will help you and your HR organization plan, launch, and execute successfully across the M&A lifecycle.

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Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market

SDR Ventures

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. The roundtable consisted of 40+ professionals from the Rocky Mountain Region. Advisory Panel Members: – Private Equity Investors – Investment Bankers – M&A Accounting Professionals – M&A Legal Firms To watch GF Data’s full coverage of the roundtable even

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismisses Stockholder Challenge To Certificate Of Incorporation Amendment Prolonging Voting Control By CEO/Chairman

Shearman & Sterling

On April 11, 2022, Vice Chancellor Paul A. Fiorvanti of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a stockholder challenge to an amendment of the certificate of incorporation of The Trade Desk, Inc. (the "Company"). According to the complaint, the amendment effectively extended the voting control of the Company's co-founder, Chairman, and CEO (the "CEO") by extending the duration of a dual-class stock structure.

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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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Separate Escrows for Purchase Price Adjustments

What's Market

Goulston & Storrs M&A attorney Dan Avery is a nationally recognized expert on M&A deal point trends. In partnership with Bloomberg Law, Dan has developed a series of 25 articles looking at these trends, on a topic-by-topic basis, providing practical insight into where these trends are heading, and the relevant implications for M&A deal professionals.

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Europe’s mass affluent market—a tough but rewarding nut to crack

Accenture Capital Markets

European wealth management firms are being presented with a rare opportunity: the next wave of evolution and growth of the mass affluent market. While this could offer significant potential growth for these firms, realizing it will not be a simple matter. Clients are looking today for solutions that address rising inflation, their growing interest in sustainability, and their need to self-provide for retirement.

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Equiteq Events September 2022 | Meet the team

Equiteq

After two years, in-person events are back. Connect with Equiteq at Dreamforce and FORWARD 5 this September 2022.

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How Common are Postmerger Divestitures of Acquired Company Units?

M&A Leadership Council

Fundamentals of M&A: An Excerpt from The Art of M&A Book Series. By Alexandra Reed Lajoux, Board of M&A Standards/Founding Principal at CapEx . How Common are Postmerger Divestitures of Acquired Company Units? . It depends on how long a timeline for divestiture you are considering. Few companies divest units immediately following an acquisition (unless they are compelled to do so by antitrust regulators), but many companies divest them eventually.

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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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3 Key Considerations Before Selling Your Business

SDR Ventures

After serving middle-market business owners for nearly two decades, SDR understands the immense complexity and abundance of considerations that are coupled with an M&A transaction. We find that many of our clients at the beginning of an engagement are simply thinking of the dollar amount that will hit their bank account on the day of closing. What business owners often fail to account for is the outlying considerations within the broader M&A landscape as well as their near and short-term

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Indemnity Escrows

What's Market

Goulston & Storrs M&A attorney Dan Avery is a nationally recognized expert on M&A deal point trends. In partnership with Bloomberg Law, Dan has developed a series of 25 articles looking at these trends, on a topic-by-topic basis, providing practical insight into where these trends are heading, and the relevant implications for M&A deal professionals.

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The Pre-investment Roll Up: How Selling Several Companies At Once Can Increase Multiples

SDR Ventures

Article Overview Over the last 18 months, the SDR Ventures Team has taken a page out of the Private Equity playbook and successfully deployed a unique sell-side strategy to generate premium valuations for its clients. The strategy, which SDR labels the Pre-investment Roll Up (PIRU), creates value through consolidation by marketing two or more companies as a single investment.