JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Are we headed for an IPO rebound in 2025? According to a recent CNBC article, a major window for the IPO market could be opening. They point to prime conditions such as markets at new highs, interest rate stabilization, a strong economy, and of course, the election is now over, and we have a better sense of the new administrations plans moving forward.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021.
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TechCrunch: M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Beyond M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2024
To some, Agent-based AI is a buzzword, to others, they are already commercialising it. Instead of discussing the technology from afar, I will describe the use of Agents by taking you through a simple use case and then referring to a strong example of usage from a firm we did Tech DD on. I have a simplistic view of the tech itself – an agent will perform a specific task it is built for, in a particular sequence, to provide a specific output.
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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?
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As the February 10, 2025, implementation deadline for the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing forms and instructions rapidly approaches, companies that are considering acquisitions or mergers, whether as a buyer or seller, should turn their attention toward preparing for the changes.
Sun Acquisitions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The global shift towards sustainability is no longer a distant dream; it’s a full-fledged economic engine driving innovation. In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This strategic collaboration isn’t just about acquiring assets; it’s about supercharging sustainable solutions and accelerating progress.
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TechCrunch: M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Jay-Zs venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners, has merged with another Black-owned investment firm, Pendulum Holdings’ investment arm Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a MarcyPen spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The newly formed MarcyPen Capital Partners has $900 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. This chapter will focus on essential considerations when conducting trade due diligence: 1. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2. the impact of foreign investment reviews triggered by.
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 18, 2024
While on-cycle PE recruiting keeps moving up, to the point where you must attend a target elementary school, middle school, and high school to be competitive, off-cycle private equity recruiting remains a viable option for everyone else. Unfortunately, theres a lot of confusion over what off-cycle means due to the changing start dates, the multiple recruiting cycles, and regional variations.
The TRADE
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Tradeweb has announced the appointments of Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon as co-heads of global markets a newly created role following significant recent global growth. Both are set to begin their roles in January 2025 and report to Billy Hult, Tradewebs chief executive. Bruni was previo usly managing director, head of Europe and Asia business at Tradeweb, w hile Dixon joins from Hollis Park Partners having founded the firm and most recently worked a s c hief investment officer.
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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.
TechCrunch: M&A
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Following an in-depth Phase II review process lasting almost 14 months from when the CMA launched its preliminary invitation to comment, on 5 December 2024, the CMA conditionally approved the combination of the parties UK businesses into a joint venture. In high-level terms, the impact of this transaction will be to reduce the number of mobile network operators (MNOs) in the UK from four to three.
The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
UK government to retain golden share in parent company of International Distribution Services Business live latest updates The sale of Royal Mails parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Ketnsk has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws. A 3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) the owner of the 508-year-old Royal Mail by Ketnsks EP Group was confirmed on Monday morning.
The TRADE
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has gone live with historical analytics powered by Snowflake, offering clients greater detail on bond securities. The new offering combines LSEGs pricing services with Yield Book analytics to create pricing information for around 2.9 million bonds with a 20 year look back period. Regulatory reporting and risk management, security valuation and portfolio analysis, research, index strategy and historical simulations – among other analytics offerings
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.
The New York Times: Banking
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trumps return to office.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of M&A Insights, where we bring together partners from across the A&O Shearman network to explore the themes shaping global dealmaking. The election of Donald Trump as President is expected to trigger an increase in M&A, with dealmakers anticipating a wave of deregulation, corporate tax cuts, and more favorable antitrust scrutiny of transactions.
TechCrunch: M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in BlackBerry’s fiscal Q4, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million […] 2024 TechCrunch.
The TRADE
DECEMBER 16, 2024
MarketAxess Axess IQ is now able to connect to UBS Bond Port, the businesses have announced, allowing users to directly route orders to the UBS Bond Port order book through one click. Erik Tham The move is set to enhance the liquidity and workflow options available to Axess IQ users. Erik Tham, head of product management, global private banking at MarketAxess, said: This collaboration between UBS and MarketAxess makes Axess IQ an even more powerful one-stop-shop.
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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.
Deal Lawyers
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Last week, the SEC announced settled enforcement proceedings against Cantor Fitzgerald for its alleged role in causing two SPACs that it controlled to make misleading statements to investors about the status of their discussions with potential acquisition targets ahead of their initial public offerings (IPOs).
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 20, 2024
M&A practitioners anticipate a Trump bump - The scale of Donald Trumps victory in the presidential election and the fact the Republicans now have full control of Congress has been greeted with optimism by U.S. dealmakers. In the wake of the election, the U.S. stock markets generally and shares in big investment banks in particular have surged, partly in anticipation of a deregulation-driven M&A boom.
European Investment Bank
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The EIB Group publishes semi-annually its Group Risk Management Disclosure report (the GRMD Report) which provides disclosures about EIB Groups exposure to risks. The GRMD Report also referred to as Pillar 3 - enhances the EIB Groups market transparency with respect to its risk profile, risk management policies and practices. The GRMD Report has been prepared in line with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR II) disclosure requirements and the related implementing technical standards, guide
The TRADE
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Kepler Cheuvreux has announced the launch of new direct market access (DMA) capabilities in the Asia-Pacific markets. Bobbie Port Following the launch, clients can execute orders using algorithms in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. Kepler said the development marked a significant step forward in its global execution strategy in an update on social media.
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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.
Sun Acquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth strategies. In the past, dealmakers relied on intuition, experience, and financial modeling to identify and assess potential targets. However, in today’s data-driven world, companies are increasingly using big data analytics to transform their M&A strategy.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 18, 2024
On December 10, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump selected Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to succeed Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The same day, he announced his nomination of Mark Meador, a partner at the antitrust firm Kressin Meador Powers, to the commissions fifth seat. Coupled with Trumps recent nomination of Gail Slater, an antitrust and economic advisor to Vice President-elect J.D.
CNBC: Investing
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.
The TRADE
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Stuart Lawrence has been appointed head of European equities trading at UBS Asset Management four and a half years after he joined the firm in June 2019. He was most recently head of UK equity trading at UBS Asset Management, having previously served as a high touch equity sales trader at Kepler Cheuvreux. London-based Lawrence has extensive experience working across both the sell- and buy-side, working across asset classes.
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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.
The New York Times: Banking
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.
JD Supra: Mergers
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Following the successful completion of a number of key private-credit transactions across the Middle East in 2024 (including the recent transaction White & Case acted on for Property Finder, named "Impact Deal of the Year" at the 2024 IFLR Awards), a number of trends in Middle East private credit transactions are now able to be observed, as "market positions" start to be established.
CNBC: Investing
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Nvidia shares slumped more than 2% on Monday, putting shares of the AI chip darling in correction territory.
How2Exit
DECEMBER 16, 2024
E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field. He is the creator of the CNSUF method, which stands for Comprehensive Negotiating Strategies Universal Framework, an advanced and universally applicable negotiation framework.
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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?
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