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Unlocking Deal Success: Introducing the Midaxo Value Tracker

Midaxo

Tracking the progress of your deals to your initiatives and KPIs increases the likelihood that they achieve their projected value. M&A transactions involve complex processes, multiple stakeholders and a significant amount of data. To navigate these challenges and maximize deal success, professionals are leveraging innovative digital technologies.

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Keeping Up With M&A Case Law – Spotlight on Recent Delaware Decisions

JD Supra: Mergers

The mergers & acquisitions market may wax and wane, but one thing in M&A is consistent from year to year: The Delaware courts issue opinions that impact M&A dealmaking. And this year is certainly no exception – Delaware courts continue to have plenty to say about M&A. While certainly not exhaustive (we were serious – the courts have been busy!

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Corsair is buying mechanical keyboard maker Drop

TechCrunch: M&A

Everyone seems to be buying a mechanical keyboard company these days. Corsair has one-upped them all by buying its own mechanical keyboard company. The Fremont, California-based peripheral maker today announced that it’s acquiring “certain assets” from Drop for an undisclosed, all-cash deal. “Drop has been acquired by Corsair,” Drop CEO Jef Holove wrote in a blog post confirming the news.

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Should Your 1st Interview Be Over Zoom?

H. Friedman Search

I would have thought by now that COVID has come under control , and the fascination with Zoom or Teams would have died down. Instead, it appears that these video conference call interviews are here to stay. A lot has been written on the tactics to apply when doing a Zoom meeting: lighting, the height of the camera, and clothes to wear. However, what I want to explore in today’s blog is the mental preparation for a Zoom-type call.

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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?

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5 Steps to a Successful Post-Merger (M&A) Integration

Midaxo

1. Execute with confidence Post-merger integration (PMI) is a fundamental stage in realizing the value of an M&A deal. It is a complex process requiring careful planning and swift action while simultaneously maintaining core business activities. A successful post-merger integration typically requires changes in a company’s business operations, people, processes, culture and structure.

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Logitech buys editing console maker Loupedeck

TechCrunch: M&A

One day after competitor Corsair announced that it acquired mechanical keyboard maker Drop, Logitech has revealed a big purchase of its own. The accessory giant just bought Loupedeck , a Helsinki-based manufacturer of consoles for creative pros. Details of the transaction have not been disclosed, but the deal comes as Logitech looks to expand its appeal to creative pros.

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Your 1st Interview: Phone, Zoom, Or In-Person?

H. Friedman Search

I would have thought by now that COVID has come under control , and the fascination with Zoom or Teams would have died down. Instead, it appears that these video conference call interviews are here to stay. A lot has been written on the tactics to apply when doing a Zoom meeting: lighting, the height of the camera, and clothes to wear. However, what I want to explore in today’s blog is the mental preparation for a Zoom-type call.

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Over 75% of prop trading firms saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022

The TRADE

More than three quarters of surveyed prop trading firms confirmed said volatility trading strategies had out-performed other markets last year, according to a new report from Acuiti. Of the respondents, 35% labelled volatility “significantly better” than other strategies, while 33% reported a “slightly better” performance. Around a third of surveyed firms which are not currently trading volatility products confirmed their intention to do so going forward.

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Negotiating with a Noob M&A Target? Go Easy on Them, says Delaware Chancery

JD Supra: Mergers

Buy-side executives in an M&A deal negotiate with their sell-side counterparts for months, plying them for information, assessing the seller’s weaknesses and pressure points, and even making informal entreaties when the parties’ standstill agreement says they shouldn’t —all to get the best deal for the acquirer. Under Delaware’s contractarian corporate regime—that would seem to be a good thing.

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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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Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab 

TechCrunch: M&A

Singapore’s ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab , the city-state’s third-largest taxi operator. The deal, Grab’s first local competitor acquisition, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023 and includes “Trans-cab’s taxi and car rental business, maintenance workshops and fuel pump operations.” Founded in 2003, Trans-cab started with a fleet of 50 taxis and trie

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Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark

Global Banking & Finance

Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark By Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish banking group Swedbank reported a bigger-than-expected rise in net profit on Tuesday on the back of higher interest income, and said its credit quality was solid as loan impairments fell sequentially in the second quarter.

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Driving Toward a Degree 2023: Awareness, Belonging, and Coordination

Tyton Partners

Driving Toward a Degree 2023: Awareness, Belonging, and Coordination This in-depth study delves into the critical aspects of student support services in higher education and highlights the need to prioritize equity with excellence for the provision of high-quality education. The study surveyed over 2,000 students and 1,700 institutional stakeholders , revealing key barriers and opportunities to better support students.

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DOJ and FTC Propose Comprehensive Overhaul of Merger Guidelines, Including Presumption against Horizontal Mergers that Result in Market Shares Above 30%

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, 2023, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (together, the Agencies) released a draft set of revised Merger Guidelines (the Revised Guidelines) to set forth the Agencies’ current view of the state of antitrust merger enforcement. The Revised Guidelines would replace the current Horizontal Merger Guidelines, which the Agencies adopted with broad bipartisan consensus in 2010, as well as the Vertical Merger Guidelines, which the Agencies.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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India’s Furlenco to sell 35% stake for $36.5 million

TechCrunch: M&A

Sheela Foam, the maker of the mattress brand Sleepwell, will be acquiring a 35% stake in furniture startup Furlenco, the publicly listed firm said Monday as it pushes for a bigger share of India’s mattress market. Sheela Foam has proposed to pay $36.5 million for the 35% stake in the Bengaluru-headquartered startup, the older firm said in a stock exchange filing.

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Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof bankrupt, administrators may sell assets

Global Banking & Finance

Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof bankrupt, administrators may sell assets AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof has been declared bankrupt and curators are researching whether it can sell assets and restructure, the company said on Tuesday. VanMoof, which raised 100 million euros ($112.

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Incline scoops up fall protection equipment provider GME Supply

PE Hub

Caleb Messer serves as CEO of GME and Beau Aero is founder and chairman. The post Incline scoops up fall protection equipment provider GME Supply appeared first on PE Hub.

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Five Things Funds need to know about the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation took effect on 12 July 2023 to much fanfare. We take a look at the top five things PE funds need to know when considering acquisitions with a European footprint. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR") is the European Commission’s attempt to level the playing field for M&A deals by creating a mechanism to screen transactions involving investors who have received financial support from non-EU countries.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

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.

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Stratasys rejects Nano Dimension acquisition offer, agrees to talk to 3D Systems

TechCrunch: M&A

Some of the biggest names in additive manufacturing are about to merge — we’re just not entirely sure who. One name we can say for certain is Stratasys — long one of the top names in 3D printing. As for with whom the company will eventually merge, there are three top candidates: Desktop Metal, 3D Systems and Nano Dimension. Stratasys’ preference has long been leading metal 3D printing firm, Desktop Metal.

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Belgium telecom provider Proximus to buy majority stake in India’s Route Mobile

Global Banking & Finance

Belgium telecom provider Proximus to buy majority stake in India’s Route Mobile BENGALURU (Reuters) – Belgian telecom service provider Proximus Group on Monday said it will buy a 57.56% stake in Route Mobile for 59.22 billion rupees ($720.53 million). Proximus will pay 1,626.

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The Five Cs: a channel hiring roadmap for the future. And it’s more human.

Cisco: M&A

It’s not news to any of us that we have a serious workforce gap in the tech world. Experts predict the global talent shortage to surpass 85 million by 2030, which translates to $8.

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FTC and DOJ Release Draft Updated Merger Guidelines for Public Review and Comment

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice released a draft update of the Merger Guidelines. The draft Guidelines describe how the agencies “review.mergers and acquisitions to determine compliance with federal antitrust laws.”.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

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.

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Here are top stock ideas from UBS to play this earnings season

CNBC: Investing

The second-quarter earnings season has kicked into high gear, and a slew of stocks have the potential to enjoy a boost on earnings surprise, according to UBS.

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CDS panel rules UBS is sole successor to Credit Suisse after merger

Global Banking & Finance

CDS panel rules UBS is sole successor to Credit Suisse after merger LONDON (Reuters) -A committee that reviews disputes in the credit default swaps (CDS) market said on Monday that UBS is the sole successor to Credit Suisse Group following the merger of the two banks.

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Investment banking for positive impact and sustainability

World Finance

Alpen Capital has built an impressive reputation for structuring unique and innovative solutions for its clients across the areas of debt, M&A and equity.

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US Antitrust Agencies Release Revised Draft Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) (each an Agency, and collectively, the Agencies) released a long-awaited draft version of revised Merger Guidelines (the Draft Guidelines), a set of public principles designed to provide information about how the Agencies may review mergers.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

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.

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Cisco and Cohesity Join Forces Again to Unlock Value of Data in Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

Cisco: M&A

Simplifying how customers purchase, deploy , and realize benefits of data protection and management Benjamin Franklin wrote that nothing is certain “except death and taxes.

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TomTom lifts 2023 forecasts after new maps help beat Q2 expectations

Global Banking & Finance

TomTom lifts 2023 forecasts after new maps help beat Q2 expectations By Augustin Turpin (Reuters) -Digital mapping specialist TomTom on Monday raised its full-year revenue and free cash flow forecasts after the roll-out of its new maps was well received by the auto industry and generated better-than-expected quarterly results.

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These stocks could be taken over in the next 12 months, Goldman speculates

CNBC: Investing

Deal activity is poised to rebound, and here are some of the potential candidates for the next wave of mergers and acquisitions, according to Goldman Sachs.