H. Friedman Search
APRIL 27, 2023
You would think a blanket statement like the “graying of public finance” would be a negative statement. And no matter how old you are, it’s a positive statement for the field of public finance. As the two top political leaders plan their ascent to the White House again, both contenders are going to be over eighty, whereas in most positions’ the retirement age is sixty-five or even younger.
How2Exit
APRIL 25, 2023
10 Concepts We Can Learn About Starting Business You Plan to Exit on How2Exit's Interview W/ Serial Entrepreneur And Author Jeff Wald: E115 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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Midaxo
APRIL 25, 2023
Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish. Developing an M&A playbook is typically a challenging and time-consuming task, regardless of whether it is done internally or with consultants.
TechCrunch: M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it intends to block Microsoft’s megabucks Activision acquisition, concluding that such a merger would create “…the most powerful operator” in the cloud gaming market. The CMA noted that with Microsoft’s current share of 60-70% of the U.K. cloud gaming market, acquiring Activision’s portfolio of games would “substantially weaken competition.” It added that Microsoft would also hav
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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?
The Harvard Law School Forum
APRIL 27, 2023
Posted by Dirk Jenter (London School of Economics), Thomas Schmid (Hong Kong University), and Daniel Urban (Erasmus University Rotterdam) , on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Dirk Jenter is a Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Thomas Schmid is an Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University, and Daniel Urban is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 27, 2023
Tech giant president issues stinging attack over blocking of $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard Microsoft’s president said the EU is a better place to start a business than Britain post-Brexit, as he launched a stinging attack on the UK’s decision to block a $69bn (£55bn) deal to takeover Activision Blizzard. Brad Smith said people around the world were “shocked” by the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ruling against the takeover of the Call of Duty developer, suggesting it would cau
TechCrunch: M&A
APRIL 27, 2023
Kakao Pay , the online payment service of South Korean messaging and internet giant Kakao, announced that it has acquired a stake in Siebert Financial , a brokerage firm based in New York. Kakao spent $17 million on this transaction and the company now owns a 19.9% stake in Siebert. This is just the first step as Kakao Pay plans to acquire an additional 31.1% stake in Siebert depending on shareholder and regulatory approval.
Synopsys: M&A
APRIL 28, 2023
Software due diligence is crucial in M&A, but to approach it strategically you must understand its key considerations and risks.
Financial Times - Banking
APRIL 27, 2023
Germany’s biggest bank said deal will allow it to expand advisory services in the UK
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 Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 26, 2023
Competition and Markets Authority blocks what would have been biggest acquisition in gaming history The Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard has accused the UK of being “closed for business” after the competition regulator blocked its attempted takeover by Microsoft, which would have been the largest acquisition in gaming history. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) prevented the $68.7bn (£55bn) cash purchase because of concerns it would squash the cloud gaming market, sparking fur
The Deal
APRIL 28, 2023
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. The company did not disclose the terms of the transaction for Firewalk, which is developing an original high-budget multiplayer game for Sony’s PlayStation5 console and PCs. In July, San Mateo, Calif.-based video games console developer Sony Interactive acquired Bungie Inc. for $3.6 billion.
Wizenius
APRIL 27, 2023
Anti-competition laws are regulations designed to promote fair competition in the marketplace and prevent businesses from engaging in anti-competitive practices that harm consumers and limit competition. One specific area where these laws are frequently applied is in the context of merger and acquisition transactions. When two companies merge or one company acquires another, the resulting entity may have significant market power in the relevant industry.
Benchmark International
APRIL 28, 2023
Consider putting your company on the market for several reasons. The reasons can vary based on the stage of your business's lifecycle and what your goals for the future may be. No matter your situation, it is always a good idea to step back and look at the big picture to figure out your options.
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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 Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 26, 2023
CMA surprised sector by saying deal would give Seattle firm undue power to shape cloud gaming Microsoft’s attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the development conglomerate behind games including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush Saga, has been blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog in a surprise move. The $70bn (£65bn) purchase would have been the largest in gaming history but now, unless the two companies can convince a tribunal to overturn the ban on appeal, it is dead
EthosData Virtual Data Room
APRIL 25, 2023
M&A transactions have become increasingly reliant on technology to store and manage sensitive data, making virtual datarooms (VDRs) an indispensable tool for many organizations. VDRs provide a secure way to store and share confidential information, facilitating collaboration between partners, investors, and other stakeholders. However, ensuring the security, communication, user experience, customization, and disaster recovery of virtual datarooms is crucial to avoiding common mistakes that c
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
APRIL 25, 2023
As the threat of an unprecedented default in U.S. government debt plays out over the coming months, the United States is in uncharted territory. And so are directors and management teams at corporates, whether public or private. While there have been a number of actual and threatened “government shutdowns” in recent years, and government agencies and executives have experience navigating them, a market perception of a credible default risk on U.S. debt (even short of an actual default) would b
Benchmark International
APRIL 27, 2023
Benchmark International is pleased to announce that flavoured coffee brand, Beanies, has joined forces with Greek counterparts, Cafetex, in a move it says could lead to significant turnover growth. The North East-based label, which supplies major supermarkets and retailers, says the Paiania-based firm is similarly focused and the partnership creates synergies across a range of products within both firms' markets.
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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.
Sun Acquisitions
APRIL 25, 2023
Selling a business can be overwhelming, but with proper guidance, it doesn’t have to be. Navigating the sales process can help ensure you secure the best buyer and get the most out of your sale. Here’s a step-by-step guide that will walk you through every aspect of selling a business — from finding buyers and assessing offers to closing the deal.
EthosData Virtual Data Room
APRIL 23, 2023
Data rooms are secure virtual spaces where businesses can store and share sensitive information with trusted parties such as investors and legal advisors. In today's digital age, data rooms have become increasingly important for businesses looking to protect their confidential data from cyber threats and data breaches.
TKO Miller
APRIL 25, 2023
I am going to start this post with a little know secret that every business owner should know. M&A advisors will do a lot - and I mean A LOT - of work upfront for free.
Benchmark International
APRIL 27, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), based in Santa Clara, California, was the U.S.'s 16th largest bank until it failed after a run on its deposits in March of 2023, causing it to be seized by California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), which operates under California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. The DFPI placed the bank into the receivership of the FDIC.
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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.
FineMark
APRIL 25, 2023
FineMark’s Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano, was recently interviewed by CBS News Market Watch on whether now is a good time to invest in gold.
Financial Times - Banking
APRIL 28, 2023
Investment bank’s CEO admits M&A activity has ‘really deteriorated’, forcing it to ‘take action’
Law Essentials
APRIL 23, 2023
This blog is written by Mahak Agarwal, 4th year, Institute of Law, Nirma University
Benchmark International
APRIL 27, 2023
Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Florida-based JDI Ventures, Inc (“JDI,” DBA “Peak Performance Solutions”) and The Brydon Group, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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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.
Midaxo
APRIL 24, 2023
In March 2023, the Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) held their annual San Francisco conference for corporate development and M&A. We were excited to partner with TAI as a sponsor this year to share ideas with attendees on how to elevate dealmaking using modern SaaS technologies for managing their M&A processes. The conference boasted a comprehensive program with thought-provoking panelists who shared their expert insights on the latest trends in the M&A landscape.
Financial Times - Banking
APRIL 26, 2023
UK business gains from rising interest rates and low loan losses help offset weaker showing from investment bank
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 24, 2023
We are committed to helping business owners achieve their desired exit. And we are committed enough to tell a client, “It is not the right time yet.” When working with an owner who wants to list their business with us, we are willing to recommend waiting. Why wouldn’t it be the right time to sell? There could be several reasons. That’s why we work with our sellers over the long term to identify areas where they can better maximize their business value and achieve their go
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