TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 2, 2023
Mozilla announced today that it has acquired Fakespot , a startup that offers a website and browser extension that helps users identify fake or unreliable reviews. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fakespot’s offerings can be used to spot fake reviews listed on various online marketplaces including Amazon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and more.
Midaxo
MAY 5, 2023
Introduction The landscape of M&A is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. The traditional approach of large, one-off deals is giving way to smaller, more frequent programmatic ones that involve more flexibility and agility. Similarly, the reliance on advisory-led deals is decreasing, with more companies opting for own-sourced deals that offer greater control and cost-efficiency.
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H. Friedman Search
MAY 4, 2023
The following blog will differ from most other formats that you have gotten used to. With the advent of Chat GPT – I am making this disclaimer: these are the thoughts and words of Harlan Friedman, and they only reflect what I as a Senior Recruiter in the space of public finance have seen over the first ninety-odd days of 2023. Other respected individuals in this space may see otherwise; however, I wanted to share my personal reflections, not an AI-generated commentary on the public finance world
How2Exit
MAY 2, 2023
13 Concepts We Can Learn About Winning and Losing in Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/Scott Duke: Watch Here 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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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?
TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 3, 2023
The U.K.’s competition authority is adding Adobe’s proposed $20 billion bid for digital design rival Figma to its ever-growing to-do list. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed today that it’s launching an initial “phase 1” merger inquiry, with the relevant stakeholders given a two-week period to provide comment.
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Benchmark International
MAY 3, 2023
Several elements play into a successful merger or acquisition, from finance to sales and from operations to HR. Leading up to a transaction, it’s not uncommon for business owners to focus more on these elements and not the area of marketing as an important part of their M&A strategy.
How2Exit
MAY 1, 2023
13 Concepts We Can Learn About Small Business and Entrepreneurship on How2Exit's Interview W/ Malcolm Peace: Watch Here 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.
TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 3, 2023
Databricks today announced that it has acquired Okera, a data governance platform with a focus on AI. The two companies did not disclose the purchase price. According to Crunchbase, Okera previously raised just under $30 million. Investors include Felicis, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cyber Mentor Fund, ClearSky and Emergent Ventures. Data governance was already a hot topic, but the recent focus on AI has highlighted some of the shortcomings of the previous approach to it, Databricks notes in toda
Beyond M&A
APRIL 30, 2023
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a crucial component for businesses seeking growth and innovation in the ever-evolving world of technology. Over the past few years, I have conducted Tech Due Diligence projects on scaling firms and have noticed a recurring pattern. These companies often face challenges in incorporating AI into their products and services.
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The Harvard Law School Forum
MAY 2, 2023
Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism by Lucian A.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 1, 2023
The resolution of First Republic Bank came after a frantic night of deal making by government officials and executives at the country’s biggest bank.
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
MAY 1, 2023
US banking titan to buy ‘all deposits and substantially all assets’ of failed bank in deal brokered by regulators JP Morgan is to acquire most of the failed California bank First Republic, in a takeover brokered by regulators as the US races to contain a series of banking failures that has echoes of the 2008 global financial crisis. After weekend talks to prevent a further escalation of the US banking crisis, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) confirmed that First Republic had coll
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 3, 2023
When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). It’s not a likely interview topic, and it goes against my normal advice to focus on the core concepts , learn them very well, and skip the bells and whistles. But people who aim for investment banking roles are very much into those bells and whistles, so questions about the DDM and other “exotic” methodologies began rolling in.
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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.
The Harvard Law School Forum
MAY 3, 2023
Posted by Igor Kirman, Victor Goldfeld and Elina Tetelbaum, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Igor Kirman , Victor Goldfeld , and Elina Tetelbaum are partners at Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 4, 2023
Hired to help with a capital raise, Goldman Sachs advised SVB to make a move that provoked a public panic and ended with the smaller bank collapsing.
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
MAY 3, 2023
In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here As is now tradition, an enormous piece of gaming news landed right after last week’s Pushing Buttons went out to readers: Microsoft’s huge $70bn purchase of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush owner Activision Blizzard, a deal that has been in the works since January last
Wizenius
MAY 4, 2023
What is a Term Sheet? As a finance student, you'll likely come across the term "term sheet" when studying investment banking and finance. But what exactly is a term sheet, and what does it include? In investment banking, a term sheet is a non-binding document that outlines the basic terms and conditions of an investment or financing deal between two parties.
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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.
Focus Investment Banking
MAY 5, 2023
The Q1 Automotive Aftermarket report provides commentary by sector within the industry, a case study to illustrate the ROI provided a tire specialist and repair center, relevant industry articles, podcast, blogs, past transactions and current deals in the market. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
MAY 2, 2023
The largest bank is also the only one whose stability hasn’t been questioned. Its C.E.O. makes sure of that.
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
MAY 4, 2023
As a business owner, you probably envision selling your company eventually and enjoying the fruits of your labor. What you probably do not envision is turning down an unsolicited offer to buy the business. After all, shouldn’t you accept the proverbial bird in the hand? Not necessarily. The Trouble with Unsolicited Offers Unsolicited offers are common for businesses on a strong growth trajectory, with lower risk profiles or recurring revenue models that allow investors to project their re
EthosData Virtual Data Room
MAY 4, 2023
Are you looking for a virtual data room (VDR ) provider for your M&A transaction, but feeling overwhelmed by the numerous options available? You're not alone in navigating the numerous options available. In our earlier sections , we have already discussed the most common mistakes that people make when choosing a data room provider. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a list of key questions to ask when comparing VDR providers.
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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.
The Deal
MAY 4, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements is one aspect of a broader focus on noncompetes, James A. Kennedy II, an M&A partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, said on this week’s Drinks With The Deal podcast. The trend is apparent in several recent decisions in which the Delaware Court of Chancery has been skeptical of noncompetes, Jim Kennedy said.
Tyton Partners
MAY 4, 2023
Certainly, there’s lots to discuss in the education deal environment as we close the first third of the year. And, speaking of discussions, how many did you cram in during the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego last month?! Assuming you could find a place to sit (or in some cases, simply stand) it was a target-rich environment limited only by one’s stamina for conversation.
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
MAY 4, 2023
Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. Jacob lost his mother at a young age, just after his father opened his small optometry practice in Boca Raton. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family.
Benchmark International
MAY 4, 2023
Benchmark International is proud to have been honored with two new M&A Atlas Awards from the Global M&A Network : Industrial Services Deal of the Year as sell-side advisor for the sale of ARC Abatement to West Fork IP , an affiliate of Fernandez Holdings Consumer Services Deal of the Year as sell-side advisor for the sale of Classic Emporium, LLC, to Champion Xpress Car Wash
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Sidley Shareholder Litigation
MAY 3, 2023
Just as a $700 million damages award and its accompanying sharp criticism of legal opinions garner headlines, so does reversal of that ruling. The Delaware Supreme Court closed out 2022 with its decision in Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP v. Bandera Master Funds LP , reversing the Court of Chancery’s sizeable post-trial award on narrow contractual grounds.
TKO Miller
MAY 3, 2023
In our latest edition of the Industrial and Construction Services Newsletter, TKO Miller summarizes interesting transactions from the quarter, provides the latest valuation multiples, and opines on industry trends.
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
MAY 2, 2023
When you decide it is time to exit your business, the top question on your mind is likely to be, “How much can I sell the company for?” Most owners enter the sale process with a figure in mind. Maybe you read about a recent deal for a similar business or heard rumors about how much a colleague’s company sold for. As a proud business owner, you will assume you can sell for at least that, because you have better products, services, and people.
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