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Redis switches licenses, acquires Speedb to go beyond its core in-memory database

TechCrunch: M&A

Redis, the popular in-memory data store, is switching away from the open source three-clause BSD license. Instead, in a move that is clearly aimed to prevent the large cloud providers from offering free alternatives to Redis’ own hosted services, Redis will now be dual-licensed under the Redis Source Available License (RSALv2) and Server Side Public […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Anticorruption Enforcement and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Trends to Track in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

This is the seventh in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several weeks.

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When Private Equity Came for the Music Industry

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Private equity is cannibalizing the music industry by buying up old hits and pushing them back into our cultural consciousness.

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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years

The New York Times: Banking

Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive stimulus from the central bank.

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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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UK confirms in-depth antitrust probe into Three and Vodafone’s planned $19B merger

TechCrunch: M&A

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it’s launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK. The CMA says that the deal could lead to higher prices for consumers, while also impact future infrastructure investments. However, the CMA has given both parties a token five […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

To understand the litigation and regulatory risks that are coming in 2024 for private capital, it is helpful to look back briefly on recent events. Arguably, the single most important event over the last 18 months was the rapid increase in interest rates by the central banks in the United States, England, and Europe. From March 2022 to August 2023, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates at the fastest clip in more than 40 years, to break inflation that had reached the highest levels since.

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Unilever to Spin Off Ben & Jerry’s and Cut 7,500 Jobs

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to cheaper brands amid high inflation.

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App analytics firm Sensor Tower acquires rival Data.ai

TechCrunch: M&A

Sensor Tower, a leading app analytics firm, is acquiring rival Data.ai in a move that consolidates the mobile intelligence industry, creating a powerhouse that could dominate the sector and provide aggressively competitive insights into the app economy. Sensor Tower and Data.ai help businesses and developers gain insight into how mobile apps are performing — offering […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Shining a Light on “Security-Lite” March 2024 - Shining a Light on European “Security-Lite” Financings

JD Supra: Mergers

NAV facilities come in all shapes and sizes and, unlike subscription facilities, there is no standardised collateral package for these kinds of transactions. In the European market, many lenders - particularly investment banks - are focused on ensuring that they have recourse to the underlying assets of the fund via their security documents.

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Cathie Wood's Ark funds buy Reddit stock on first day of trading

CNBC: Investing

The total value of the combined stake of those funds is about $503 million, based on Reddit's closing price of $50.44 per share on Thursday.

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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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Deal Lawyers Download Podcast: Activism 2024 – Michael Levin

Deal Lawyers

In the latest Deal Lawyers Download Podcast, John is joined by Michael Levin — investor, corporate executive, and management consultant who is also well known for his websites that provide resources for investors, The Activist Investor and UniversalProxyCard.com.

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U.S. Park Service Says to Leave Your Cash at Home, but Some Object

The New York Times: Banking

Complaints have been mounting on social media, and now a group has filed a lawsuit, as the service has continued rolling out policies against accepting cash to enter federal parks.

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AIFMD II – What EU and non-EU fund managers need to know

JD Supra: Mergers

In order to harmonize the regulatory framework governing the European fund market, the European Commission has revised the existing Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive – Directive 2011/61/EU (the "AIFMD"), with the introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive II ("AIFMD II").

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What are the chances Nvidia can continue its parabolic gain? Let's look at stock market history

CNBC: Investing

A look at past stocks to gain 200% in a single year and their performance in the next year.

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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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The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.

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Boopos: Financing Subscription Businesses with Ignacio Villanueva

How2Exit

b' E195: Boopos: Financing Subscription Businesses with Ignacio Villanueva - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Ignacio Villanueva is the VP of Origination of Boopos, a finance company that specializes in providing capital for subscription-based businesses. Originally from Spain, Ignacio has a background in professional rugby and has played for the Spanish national team.

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Key Considerations for the 2024 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season Part II: Proxy Statements

JD Supra: Mergers

Each year in our Annual Memo series, White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group provides practical insights on preparing Annual Reports on Form 10-Ks, Annual Meeting Proxy Statements and, for FPIs, the Annual Report on Form 20-F. This installment of our Annual Memo will focus on key considerations for 2024 Annual Meeting Proxy Statements in three subsections: - Compensation Related Disclosure Matters - Boards of Directors and Related Governance Disclosures - Proxy Housekeeping Items.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Google, HashiCorp, Nvidia and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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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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Americans Invested Billions in Chinese Companies. Now Their Money Is Stuck.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

TikTok’s turn in geopolitical cross hairs highlights the narrowing paths to liquidity for investments in Chinese companies.

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Mike Moyer's Slicing Pie: A Fair and Logical Approach to Equity Distribution

How2Exit

b' E196: Mike Moyer's Slicing Pie: A Fair and Logical Approach to Equity Distribution - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Mike Moyer is an entrepreneur, author, and award-winning speaker. He is the author of "Slicing Pie" and "Will Work for Pie," among other books. With a background in startups and a wide range of business experiences, Mike has developed a deep understanding of equity splits and fair dealing with partners.

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Shining a Light on “Security-Lite” March 2024 - What We're Reading

JD Supra: Mergers

“Increasing allocations will come down to cash flows,” according to Bain & Co. in its recent Global Private Equity Report 2024. The practical impact of net cash flow position for buyout fund investors, reflected in DPI, will be a primary driver of fundraising in 2024.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Chipotle, MicroStrategy, CarMax, Intel and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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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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Consider This Before Rejecting a Dissident Director Nomination

Deal Lawyers

There’s been a renewed focus on advance notice bylaws in the wake of the Chancery Court’s decision in Kellner v. AIM Immunotech (Del. Ch.; 12/23) addressing a challenge to advance notice bylaw amendments.

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James D. Robinson III, Former Chief of American Express, Dies at 88

The New York Times: Banking

He led the company from 1977 to 1993 and helped transform Wall Street into a more competitive financial marketplace.

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Delaware Supreme Court Settles Forfeiture-for-Competition Question, Adopts Employee Choice Doctrine - Seventh Circuit Asks, ‘Are You Sure?’

JD Supra: Mergers

Less than two months after the Delaware Supreme Court provided the employers, investment partners and other business leaders that trust in the stability of Delaware law to protect their critical business interests with the comfort of knowing that their forfeiture-for-competition agreements (i.e., non-competes supported by post-employment equity) would remain enforceable, the Seventh Circuit has asked the Delaware Supreme Court for clarification on the scope of its decision.

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10 growth stocks to buy from an investor who caught the big rallies in Nvidia and Microsoft

CNBC: Investing

The Harbor Capital Appreciation fund holds stocks with traits of "self reinforcing" growth.

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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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UPC: Retaining Limited Broker Discretionary Authority

Deal Lawyers

This HLS blog post from the Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense Practice at Latham briefly references another funky voting issue coming out of UPC.

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Hong Kong Security Law Could Damage City’s Image as Financial Hub

The New York Times: Banking

Some firms have already moved staff out of the city since the Chinese government took a heavier hand in 2020.

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Oil & Gas Valuation: 5 Questions to Ask When Stock Is Used As Consideration

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the last several years, an acquiring company’s stock has become a more commonly used currency in upstream oil & gas merger and acquisition transactions. This trend can be attributed to its benefits, such as providing flexibility and potential upside for both the acquiring and….

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Premier American Uranium Bolsters Its Leadership in the Industry with the Acquisition of American Future Fuel and Welcomes Renowned Uranium Expert Colin Healey as CEO

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR) and American Future Fuel Corporation (“ AMPS ” or “ American Future Fuel ”) (CSE: AMPS, OTCQB: AFFCF, FWB: K14, WKN: A3DQFB) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an arm’s length definitive agreement (the “ Arrangement Agreement ”) on March 19, 2024, pursuant to which Premier American Uranium will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Amer

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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?