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What the U.S. Department of Justice’s new M&A safe harbor policy means for PE firms

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 5, 2023, Deputy Attorney General, Lisa Monaco, announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in the mergers and acquisitions context. The safe harbor policy will apply Department-wide and so will apply to antitrust, corruption, fraud, money laundering, sanctions evasion, or any other type of potentially criminal conduct.

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SentinelOne acquires Peak XV-backed PingSafe for over $100 million

TechCrunch: M&A

SentinelOne’s deal to acquire PingSafe valued the Peak XV-backed young startup at over $100 million, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in one of the strongest and fastest deals emerging from India. The New York Stock Exchange-listed AI security firm disclosed the cash and stock deal last week, but didn’t reveal the financial […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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It’s Only A Shifting Of Seats – Again!

H. Friedman Search

Welcome to 2024! I trust this will be another great year for all of us. I am wishing you a very healthy and prosperous New Year. If you’re old enough to remember Chicken Little , he was the character who said, “The Sky is falling down, the sky is falling down.” Well, that’s what many people think regarding the world of public finance; however, I am here to share that this is not the case.

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SEC approves rule changes that pave the way for bitcoin ETFs

CNBC: Investing

Funds could launch as soon as this week from issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity.

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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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Day 2 Notes from the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

JD Supra: Mergers

Sustainability of our healthcare system was an interesting topic at Day 2 of the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, expressed the concern that “[T]he status quo is an existential threat to our healthcare system.” Markovich is worried that the healthcare system is losing the public’s trust – which will make it harder to effectively fix our system – while also not delivering the quality of care and accessibility needed by our.

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Alphabet quantum spin-out Sandbox AQ acquires Good Chemistry

TechCrunch: M&A

Sandbox AQ, the AI and quantum firm spun out of Google parent company Alphabet in 2022, has acquired Good Chemistry, a Vancouver-based quantum and computational chemistry startup, for an undisclosed sum. Good Chemistry, founded by Arman Zaribafiyan in 2021 as a spin-off of quantum computing company 1QBit and backed by investors including Green Sands Equity […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The bitcoin chart is showing signs of resuming long-term trend back to $66K as ETF decision looms

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri analyzes the bitcoin chart ahead of an SEC decision on a cryptocurrency ETF.

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2024 Healthcare Private Equity Outlook & Trends

JD Supra: Mergers

W ith various headwinds resulting in down volume in 2023, buyers and sellers alike find themselves asking whether 2024 will see a rebound in deal activity. As we begin 2024, we have highlighted the issues and trends that private equity (PE) investors should consider when evaluating transactions in the healthcare sector. 1. Healthcare Continuation Funds: Strategic Considerations - With a sluggish 2023 for platform exits, an increasing number of PE funds looked to continuation funds to offer.

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Micromobility startups Tier and Dott plan to merge to find a path to profitability

TechCrunch: M&A

After years of exploding growth and massive funding rounds, it’s time for consolidation in the micromobility industry. Tier and Dott, two leading European companies in the space, have announced that they plan to merge. The transaction is expected to close within two months of today’s news. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as many free-floating […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Acquisition Entrepreneur Michael Frew on Buying and Growing SaaS Companies

How2Exit

b' E174: Acquisition Entrepreneur Michael Frew on Buying and Growing SaaS Companies - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Michael Frew is an acquisition entrepreneur with a background in engineering. He has been acquiring and running online businesses for the past eight to nine years, specializing in SaaS software. Michael enjoys working with other engineers and focuses on cloud infrastructure, engineering tools, and engineering services. rn Summary: Michael Frew shares his journey from being a

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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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The spot bitcoin ETF: Here's what happens when it starts trading

CNBC: Investing

With a spot bitcoin ETF now looking very real, attention is turning to the details.

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[Audio] Staying on Track and Giving Back with Bill Spruill

JD Supra: Mergers

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology ecosystems? How about fostering a workplace revolution or leaving an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial scene? Well, today's guest, Bill Spruil, has the answers. Welcome into the mind of a true entrepreneurial icon who sold a company for hundreds of millions and orchestrated a windfall that created 25 new millionaires in the Triangle area.

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Harness acquires Armory

TechCrunch: M&A

Software delivery platform Harness today announced that it has acquired the assets of Armory, a continuous deployment startup built on top of the open source Spinnaker project. As Harness CEO and founder Jyoti Bansal told me, the acquisition price was about $7 million in cash. In total, Armory had raised more than $82 million, including […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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What to Know About Writing Checks While Preventing Fraud

The New York Times: Banking

Should you keep a separate checking account for writing checks? Is there a specific pen you should use? We answer some reader questions.

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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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What will it cost you to buy a bitcoin ETF? Here are the cheapest and most expensive funds

CNBC: Investing

Asset managers were already cutting their fees ahead of Thursday's launches for bitcoin ETFs.

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First Major Overhaul of HSR Act Will Greatly Increase Time and Resources Required to Complete HSR Filing

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the premerger notification form and instructions, as well as the premerger notification rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act or the Act).

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SEC Settles with Private Equity Adviser for Alleged Policy Failures Related to Handling MNPI

Deal Lawyers

Late last month, the SEC announced that it settled charges against an investment adviser to private equity funds related to the firm’s failure to maintain, implement or comply with policies and procedures designed to prevent the use of MNPI and to prevent misleading communications to investors.

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Technology making up almost a quarter of banks’ overall expenditure as compliance demands mount, finds report

The TRADE

The largest investment banks globally have continually increased investment in technology over the last few years, with technology now accounting for 20% of these banks’ overall expenditure, a Coalition Greenwich report has found. The ‘corporate and investment banking: spending priorities’ report from Coalition Greenwich assessed the performance of the 12 largest corporate and investment banks (by revenue) globally since 2018, which comprised banks including: Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, JP M

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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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Bitcoin ETFs have a key difference from their stock fund counterparts

CNBC: Investing

There is some concern that using the cash-only redemption model could make the plumbing of the ETFs less efficient.

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Corporate Transparency Act Risks for Startups and Venture-Backed Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

Starting January 1, 2024, virtually all private companies will be required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCEN”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). But the CTA presents unique analytical and reporting challenges for startups and venture backed companies because of the special economic and governance rights negotiated with investors in early stage and venture funding rounds.

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More on: A Charter Amendment Fix for Con Ed Clause Enforceability Issues

Deal Lawyers

Last week, John shared a blog from Tulane Law prof Ann Lipton flagging a recent transaction where the parties contemplated a charter amendment in the merger agreement to fix the Con Ed clause enforceability issues highlighted by Chancellor McCormick’s recent decision in Crispo v. Musk.

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Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election

The New York Times: Banking

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key event looms in the backdrop: the election.

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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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One place you won't find a bitcoin ETF: Jack Bogle's Vanguard

CNBC: Investing

Vanguard said it will not launch a bitcoin ETF, even as its chief rival BlackRock debuted a fund on Thursday.

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Pushing a Balloon Into or Against the Jet Stream? Key Takeaways from the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

JD Supra: Mergers

The 42nd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference started with clear skies and overall optimism from investors. But with Jamie Dimon’s prediction of a recession in 2024 on Tuesday morning, the climate shifted to an on-again, off-again rain.

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Xos and ElectraMeccanica Announce Proposed Combination to Accelerate Xos’ Leadership Position in Manufacturing Commercial Electric Vehicles for Major U.S. Fleet Customers

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Xos and ElectraMeccanica Announce Proposed Combination to Accelerate Xos’ Leadership Position in Manufacturing Commercial Electric Vehicles.

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Leveraging a digital twin with machine learning to revitalize bridges

Cisco: M&A

As you drive across a bridge you might think of the impact it’s having on your commute, but have you ever considered the impact you’re having on the bridge itself?

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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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SEC chair gives in to a bitcoin ETF, but the hostility against cryptocurrency is still there

CNBC: Investing

The SEC has paved the way for the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, but Chair Gary Gensler isn't a fan of crypto.

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Blakes Competitive Edge™: January 2024 Update

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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Crédit Agricole head of eFX spot trading departs for Nomura’s Laser Digital

The TRADE

Zakria Hussain has left Crédit Agricole, where she was most recently global head of eFX spot trading, to join Nomura Group’s digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital as head of OTC trading. She has also previously served as executive director, eFX algorithmic analyst at Crédit Agricole. Read more: Nomura’s Laser Digital invests in ClearToken to enhance institutional engagement with digital assets Prior to that, Hussain spent three and a half years at Standard Chartered Bank, having served as a

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Killer Acquisitions & Nascent Competitors Targeted by US Antitrust Agencies

Deal Lawyers

This recent Fenwick alert looks at public statements and a myriad of actions by the FTC and DOJ targeting killer acquisitions, nascent competitors and potential competition. The alert starts with this background: A nascent competitor is a firm that has the potential to become a serious threat to an established incumbent.

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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?