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The Power of Preferred Stock: A Primer for VC, PE, and Founders

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders. Issued by corporations, preferred stock confers specific rights and privileges — often outlined in the company’s certificate of incorporation — making it distinct from common stock.

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Can I Really Get What I Want?

H. Friedman Search

I want to explore the idea that a lot of potential candidates have but don’t necessarily verbalize. “Can I really get what I want if I make a move to a new company?” The answer is yes… with one qualification being you must know what it is that you are looking for. The What & Why The most important thing that a qualified candidate searching for a new position is they must know (with certainty) what they are seeking and (almost as important) why they are entertaining looking for a new position

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

M&A 187
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The future trading desk is cloud-driven

The TRADE

Cloud was a key focus area within a panel discussion on the next stage of data integration and analysis that took place last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit (FILS), with the advancement said to have the potential to help enhance execution performance. Data has increasingly become available for trading teams, however, as discussed among other panels at the conference, it is only beneficial if clean and appropriate.

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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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Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of BHE, but the utility giant has been a weak spot for the conglomerate

CNBC: Investing

The Omaha-based conglomerate entered a deal to acquire the 8% remaining stake in Berkshire Hathaway Energy from the heirs of the late Walter Scott.

Utilities 140
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Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses

How2Exit

E247: Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Ryan Hutchins is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the field of mergers and acquisitions. With a background in finance and accounting from his time at Deloitte, Ryan has built his expertise in business valuation. He is the founder of Peak Business Valuation, a firm dedicated to providing independent third-party valuation services for SBA lenders and individuals.

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Victims of Stanford Financial’s Fraud Scheme May Soon Be Paid. Some Already Sold Their Claim.

The New York Times: Banking

Not having much insight into what may happen next in the case of a fraud orchestrated by Robert Allen Stanford, many of the victims sold the rights to any future payout.

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Goldman lowers recession odds to just 15%

CNBC: Investing

The bank's economists over the weekend lowered their recession probability to just 15%.

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The importance of human connectivity – ‘You don’t gain culture from an algo’

The TRADE

In the current tech-driven landscape, stemming from virtual interaction continuing post-pandemic, counterparty relationships are being bolstered again to increase collaboration and strengthen market resilience according to panellists at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit. Idea generation, market research and market colour are gained from sell-side institutions, which are then fed back into the buy-side, said one panellist, something which is less achievable virtually.

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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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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China Stocks Surge After Government Measures to Boost Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The government has fired up investors by encouraging banks to lend more to buyers of stock and real estate, but economists say more stimulus is needed.

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Goldman Sachs is getting more bullish about stocks, raises S&P 500 forecast to 6,000

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs thinks the stars are aligning for the stock market through year-end and beyond.

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Controlling Stockholders: A Parent’s Controller Isn’t Always a Subsidiary’s Controller

Deal Lawyers

The Match Group litigation continues to meander its way through the Delaware courts. The latest round finds us back in Chancery, where Vice Chancellor Zurn recently issued a letter decision addressing the defendants’ motion to dismiss.

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Finally, the Final HSR Rules: Key Takeaways for the New HSR Pre-Merger Notification Form

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Form and Instructions (“New HSR Rules”). While not as broad as initially proposed last year, the updates represent the most sweeping changes to the HSR Form for US premerger notification filings (“HSR Filings”) in 48 years.

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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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As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

The New York Times: Banking

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.

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Wells Fargo downgrades Amazon on slowing growth expectations, Walmart competition

CNBC: Investing

The good times for Amazon may be over for now, according to Wells Fargo.

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AGBA ADVANCES TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE TRILLER MERGER

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AGBA Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AGBA) (“AGBA” or the “Company”) and Triller Corp. (“Triller”), today announced that their merger is expected to close on Monday, October 14, 2024 subject to final Nasdaq approval.

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A New Era for Merger Filings: Final HSR Rule Imposes More Burden (But Far Less than Previously Proposed Rule)

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued the Final Rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules and propounding new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing forms and instructions.

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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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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments

The New York Times: Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

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Hedge funds do an about-face on the China trade, selling stocks in record numbers

CNBC: Investing

Hedge funds posted the largest single-day net selling of Chinese securities on Tuesday, according to Goldman Sachs' prime brokerage data.

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Laying the foundation for Industry 4.0: crafting the ultimate industrial secure segmentation blueprint

Cisco: M&A

Designing a resilient network architecture to support growth, scale, AI, security, and segmentation.

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Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadlines Approaching - What You Need to Know, Part I

JD Supra: Mergers

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires “reporting companies” to report certain beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in order to enhance corporate transparency in the United States.

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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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China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks

The New York Times: Banking

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

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'That's it?' Morgan Stanley rips Tesla robotaxi event for lack of detail

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street has been fairly hot-and-cold on Tesla stock this year — and its robotaxi unveiling on Wednesday didn't help improve investor sentiment.

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HSBC targets senior bankers in cost-cutting plan

Financial Times - Banking

New chief Georges Elhedery is working on restructuring that could save as much as $300mn

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Diving Into Delaware’s Enforcement of Specific Performance in M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Most M&A agreements include specific performance provisions that allow either party, under certain circumstances, to seek to have a court force the other party to comply with its contractual obligations. In M&A deals, a specific performance dispute often goes to the very heart of the deal – a buyer no longer wants to close the deal, and the other target/seller seeks to use the specific performance remedy to force the buyer to close the deal (or vice versa).

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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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Fosun International: The Hidden Gem Ready to Shine – Co-CEO Chen Qiyu on Unlocking True Value for Investors

Global Banking & Finance

Chinese multinational conglomerate Fosun International Limited is a global innovation-driven consumer group whose mission is “creating happier lives for families worldwide.” Since its inception in 1992, Fosun has accumulated profound technology and innovation capabilities and a significant industrial presence in more than 35 countries and regions worldwide.

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Cheap stocks to buy in the fourth quarter, according to HSBC

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street firm is highlighting some stocks that have "less demanding" valuations that investors should consider buying moving into the fourth quarter.

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Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?

The New York Times: Banking

There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.

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Heart of Healthcare Podcast: FTC Chair Lina Khan on Healthcare, Antitrust, and the Future of Competition

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent episode of the Heart of Healthcare podcast, co-hosts Michael T. Esquivel and Halle Tecco, sat down with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, who offered her perspective on the intersection of antitrust enforcement and the healthcare industry.

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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?