Midaxo

AUGUST 2, 2023

The most recent Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) M&A conference was held at the University of Chicago in late June and covered topics ranging from current challenges impacting complex transactions to innovative methods to improve deal performance. Corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel and private equity investors from a range of industries and regions shared first-hand experiences, best practices and guidance from their vast M&A experience.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 1, 2023

As we close the books on another quarter of deal activity here at Hutchison, it’s time to take a closer look at venture capital financing trends and themes in the innovation hubs we serve across the Southeast. Based on deals we’ve closed, and others into which we have visibility through Pitchbook and other resources, the themes for Q2 2023 in the Southeast appear to be “survive and advance” and “back to basics.”.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Observability and security platform Dynatrace today announced that it plans to acquire Rookout , a Tel Aviv-based observability startup that focuses on helping developers troubleshoot and debug their code in production. Publicly traded Dynatrace already offers a comprehensive suite of observability tools, but the addition of Rookout will allow it to expand these services with code-level observability into production environments.

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H. Friedman Search

AUGUST 3, 2023

Words can have lots of different meanings. For example, the word for “snow” has over fifty different lexicons for the Eskimo in Iceland. “Snow” does not just mean snow there; however, in the lower forty-eight, there is only one word for snow. The way you use words is critical in the interview process. Don’t you want to use the proper words during an interview?

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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?

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How2Exit

AUGUST 3, 2023

b' Mastering Due Diligence: Safeguarding Your Acquisitions rn How2Exit's Interview W/ Elliott Holland - Watch Here rn rn 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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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. Today the company announced that it has sold its Events and Session business units to RingCentral for an undisclosed sum. Events is Hopin’s event management platform for planning and producing virtual and hybrid events — arguably the core of the whole business — while Session is its toolset for managing interactive engagement d

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The New York Times: Banking

JULY 31, 2023

The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial stability.

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Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

Exciting things have been happening since we announced the two new entry-level Cisco certifications, the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity and Cisco Certified Support Technician … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 4, 2023

Save for the Commission’s decision in M.8792 (Tele2 NL/T-Mobile NL) which cleared the acquisition of Tele2 NL by T-Mobile NL without remedies, the Commission has historically blocked or accepted divestment/behavioural remedies for pure telecom to telecom mergers within Europe, primarily due to the oligopolistic nature of the national market.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Monitoring service New Relic this morning said it has agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG for $6.5 billion in cash. Shares of the company, which went public back in 2014, are up around 13.5% on the news. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get The Exchange newsletter every Saturday.

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 2, 2023

Key risks in the Fednow era By Phong Q. Rock, EVP Global Strategy & Growth, Feedzai FedNow has arrived. Aiming to modernize the existing payment infrastructure to meet the convenience and speed consumers expect, the US is finally joining a growing family of nations that have already launched their own payments systems.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Vista, California, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watkins Wellness, a leader in hot tubs and aquatic fitness systems, today announced the expansion of its portfolio of personal well-being products and entry into the sauna category as a result of the pending acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy (“Sauna360”) by Watkins Wellness’ parent company, Masco Corporation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued new draft Merger Guidelines on July 19. The draft Merger Guidelines were created with the goal "to better reflect how the agencies determine a merger's effect on competition in the modern economy and evaluate proposed mergers under the law.".

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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.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

EventMobi , an event management software provider based in Toronto, Canada, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Run The World , an Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)-backed platform for online events, for an undisclosed amount. Bob Vaez, the founder and CEO of EventMobi, said that the purchase will enable EventMobi to “double down” on delivering diverse event formats, expand its reach and “solidify [its] position as industry leaders.” In the coming months, Run The W

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 1, 2023

AML RightSource Continues to Advance AI Innovation in AML Compliance Services and Solutions Natural Language Processing and AI-Powered Capabilities Enable Comprehensive and Efficient Adverse Media Monitoring for All Types of Customer Due Diligence Cleveland, Ohio (August 1, 2023) – AML RightSource, the leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Bank Secrecy Act […]

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The TRADE

AUGUST 3, 2023

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reported positive first half results on the back of strong growth in its data and analytics and post-trade divisions. Total income grew to £4 billion, marking an 8% increase in comparison with H1 results from 2022, largely thanks to an “outstanding” 19% growth in post-trade revenues. Post-trade revenues grew to £590 million in H1 in comparison with £483 million in H1 of last year.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice recently proposed drafts of new Merger Guidelines for their review and approval of mergers and acquisitions, with the intent of responding to the realities of the modern economy.

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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.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 1, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lactalis Canada Inc. (‘Lactalis Canada’) – the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group – today announced that it has reached an agreement with Marie Morin Canada to acquire its business based in Canada*.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 30, 2023

UK banks back in political crosshairs after Farage fiasco By Sinead Cruise, Iain Withers and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -After more than a decade trying to rehabilitate their image since an era of bailouts and mis-selling scandals, Britain’s banks are once again a target for public – and political – ire.

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Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

Co-authored by Ian Robertson , Global Business Development Executive of Cloud Computing and Hector Morales , Senior Lead Technical Solutions Architect in Global Partner Organization.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 4, 2023

The recently enacted EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) grants the European Commission investigative powers on foreign subsidies that may distort competition in the EU internal market. The FSR imposes suspensory filing requirements on parties to reportable transactions, potentially leading to lengthy reviews and remedial actions on top of existing competition law and national security review processes.

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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.

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 2, 2023

While shares have surged more than 80% in 2023 amid the AI boom, the company's ongoing headwinds have analysts conflicted as to whether its rally can continue.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 31, 2023

At 40 Years Old, Arca Fondi SGR Remains Proactive in Meeting Evolving Investment Needs Milan-based asset management company Arca Fondi SGR has a rich history spanning four decades. Founded with a view to serving the typical Italian saver with a basic understanding of finance and a low-risk propensity, Arca Fondi SGR specialises in long-term investing.

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Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 1, 2023

In an era characterized by the rise of AI – assisted bad actors and the interconnectedness of business es , the threat of ransomware still looms over us like a dark cloud. Cue gloomy music.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 3, 2023

In May, we discussed two antitrust lawsuits brought against JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”) by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the District of Massachusetts. One lawsuit is focused on JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”), while the other concerns JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance (“NEA”) with American Airlines Group, Inc.

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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.

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Princeton graduate's 40-year career at Ariel Investments is marked by steady and stable performance boosted by an eye for bargains in times of turmoil.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 30, 2023

Swiss National Bank posts $15 billion loss during second quarter ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank posted a second quarter loss of 13.20 billion Swiss francs ($15.14 billion), it said on Monday, as interest rate hikes by other central banks dented the value of its massive bond holdings. The SNB lost 8.

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Cisco: M&A

AUGUST 4, 2023

Statement by Eric Wenger , Senior Director, Technology Policy, Government Affairs: CISA’s new Cybersecurity Strategic Plan lays out a clear vision for how the federal government can better secure and d… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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