Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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State Consumer Privacy Laws in M&A Deals: What to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

Data privacy and cybersecurity risks are critical components of M&A transactions due to the potential exposure for legal liability for non-compliance, as well as the financial and reputational harm and the material impact that lax or failed data privacy compliance and cybersecurity safeguards can have on an entity’s ability to conduct its operations.

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Airbnb acquires secretive firm launched by Siri co-founder

TechCrunch: M&A

Airbnb has acquired a secretive new AI startup, GamePlanner.AI, the company announced this morning. CNBC reports that the purchase price was around $200 million, a figure that TechCrunch was unable to confirm at publication time. GamePlanner was co-founded by Adam Cheyer and Siamak Hodjat. Cheyer famously helped co-launch the startup Siri, which Apple acquired and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Who Will Be Getting Hired In 2024?

H. Friedman Search

Who’s getting hired in 2024? This question makes it sound like a continuing theme as we wrap up the year. However, this is a question I am consistently getting asked. Is there going to be hiring in public finance next year? Are they going to add more positions or are we going to see fewer positions in the industry? These are all excellent questions, and the true answer is I just don’t know.

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A New Way of Corporate Development with Midaxo Cloud

Midaxo

In the ever-evolving landscape of M&A and corporate development, staying ahead of the curve is essential for sustained growth and success. The traditional methods of handling corporate development — with documents scattered in multiple locations, reporting challenges, low-risk visibility and inconsistent approaches — are no longer sufficient if a company wishes to remain competitive.

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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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Top 10 Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month, we ask: Will a new policy from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) encourage companies to self-disclose misconduct discovered during the merger and acquisition process?

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F. E. International CEO Thomas Smale Discusses Buying and Selling Companies

How2Exit

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Could digital assets help expand capital raising?

Accenture Capital Markets

At Accenture’s capital markets team, we’ve completed a research project into the future of capital raising. We discussed some of the findings at a breakfast during Sibos , and I thought, I would share some of the headlines in this blog. The results should be of interest for anyone in the industry—for both public and private markets. More so, I suspect people most interested may be small-cap issuers, many of whom currently seem to struggle to raise the capital in the way that best suits their nee

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Antitrust Issues in Renewable Energy - November 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Participants in the renewable energy industry should be aware of antitrust and competition rules because renewable energy is no longer a nascent field. Europe generated almost 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2022, and in the first half of 2023, renewable energy accounted for approximately 25% of electricity generation in the United States.

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Jim Chanos, the short seller who called Enron's fall, is converting hedge fund to a family office

CNBC: Investing

The veteran investor, known for his bets against Tesla and Enron, will convert his hedge fund to a family office and advisory business, CNBC has learned.

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Should Your Ex-Boss Get a Say in Your New Job? Wall Street Says Yes.

The New York Times: Banking

Legislation in New York that would outlaw noncompete agreements, a staple at big banks, has led to frenzied lobbying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to kill the effort.

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MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital

PE Hub

The deal is in connection with MAV's financial and corporate restructuring through proceedings under the CCCA. The post MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 25

JD Supra: Mergers

Exciting news from the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC! Our latest newsletter is here, and it’s packed with valuable insights for the veterinary industry. In this issue, you’ll find informative articles covering non-disclosure agreements, associate buy-ins, and crucial cybersecurity and privacy practices for veterinary clinics.

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Activist investor ValueAct has been building a stake in Disney

CNBC: Investing

ValueAct began buying Disney this summer during the Hollywood strikes and it is now one of the investor's largest positions, the Activist Spotlight has learned.

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Cisco and Our Partners: We Are Greater Together!

Cisco: M&A

Co-authored by Rodney Clark , SVP of Partnerships and Small & Medium Business Thank you to all of our Partners who joined us digitally or traveled to Miami Beach for Cisco Partner Summit 2023.

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Enlightened Hospitality Investments backs restaurant tech company Qu

PE Hub

USHG's existing backers include Cota Capital, NRD Capital and restaurant group Bobby Cox Companies. The post Enlightened Hospitality Investments backs restaurant tech company Qu appeared first on PE Hub.

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The future of competition law in Australia - the Competition Taskforce takes shape

JD Supra: Mergers

The Competition Review announced by the Australian Government on 23 August 2023 is well underway. A Competition Taskforce has been established, with the scope of the Review broad - extending beyond the current competition framework to include enquiring into and making recommendations on appropriate reforms to improve the Australian economy and the welfare of Australians, through productivity enhancing competition policy.

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Goldman Sachs says investors should go long on commodities, sees 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

Goldman recommends what it calls a 2024 deficits basket, going long on energy excluding natural gas and on industrial metals, excluding nickel and zinc.

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Cboe Digital to launch new Bitcoin and Ether futures

The TRADE

Cboe Digital is set to expand its instrument universe with new margined Bitcoin and Ether futures, due to launch next January. With this move, Cboe Digital is the first US regulated crypto native combined exchange and clearinghouse that enables spot and leveraged derivatives trading on a single platform. The launch of the new futures is supported by both traditional and crypto market participants including B2C2, BlockFills, CQG, Cumberland DRW, Jump Trading Group, Marex, StoneX Financial, Talos,

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Washington Harbour Partners picks up cybersecurity firm SIXGen

PE Hub

SIXGEN will continue to be led by the company’s founder and CEO Ethan Dietrich. The post Washington Harbour Partners picks up cybersecurity firm SIXGen appeared first on PE Hub.

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[Event] 12th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 18th - 20th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

JD Supra: Mergers

Get ready for inspiration, innovation, and new ideas! Join us in Amsterdam for the 12th annual European Compliance and Ethics Institute, 18–20 March 2024. We look forward to gathering in-person once again to share insights on the unique challenges of European compliance management. Get up to date on the latest best practices and emerging trends from industry leaders while making face-to-face connections with your peers from across Europe and around the world.

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This EV battery stock has potential double-digit gains ahead. UBS thinks it could even surge 100%

CNBC: Investing

It's the biggest stock by market capitalization in the index of largest stocks traded on the Shenzhen exchange — bigger than even BYD's local listing.

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Junior analyst’s lawsuit against top bank puts Wall Street hours on trial

Financial Times - Banking

Kate Shiber says Centerview Partners improperly fired her over sleep requirements necessitated by mental illness

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Neuberger Berman takes minority stake in environmental and health compliance software provider HSI

PE Hub

Waud Capital will retain a majority stake in HSI. The post Neuberger Berman takes minority stake in environmental and health compliance software provider HSI appeared first on PE Hub.

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ECJ’s “gun jumping” ruling reminds merging parties of the importance of EU merger control compliance

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has (mostly) confirmed the European Commission (EC)’s decision to fine Altice for implementing a transaction prior to its notification and the EC’s merger control clearance.

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An options trade that wins if Nvidia moves big on earnings in either direction

CNBC: Investing

A long NVDA straddle pays off when volatility increases and the price of the underlying moves by a significant amount, but it doesn't matter whether it's to the upside or the downside.

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Jezebel, the Oral History: ‘There Was This Riotous Sense of Fun’

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The site defined an era of feminism for millions of readers. According to its editors and writers, it was also an exhilarating place to work.

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Argyle Capital-backed The Mufflerman acquires EuroMechanic

PE Hub

Argyle Capital Partners acquired The Mufflerman in 2021 from the Brouwer family. The post Argyle Capital-backed The Mufflerman acquires EuroMechanic appeared first on PE Hub.

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October 2023 HSR Analysis: Gauging the Current Climate of Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before completing the transaction. The HSR Act establishes the FTC and DOJ Premerger Notification Program, which is designed to allow the agencies to review the proposed transaction for potential antitrust concerns.

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Goldman thinks oil is headed higher again and recommends an options trade to profit from the rebound

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank recommends buying a $71 United States Oil ETF call for April 2024 to take advantage of what it expects to be a jump in prices.

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Partner Summit 2023: Partner managed services is at the heart of transformation!

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 was last week, and I’m still feeling the excitement! We had a record number of attendees and gorgeous Miami beaches to take in (what a great new location!).

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Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs

PE Hub

Second Nature Designs is a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of home décor and gifting products. The post Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs appeared first on PE Hub.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Partnership Interests as Tax-Advantaged Currency in REIT Portfolio Transactions - November 30th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

JD Supra: Mergers

Equity REITs seeking to grow assets face a challenging interest rate environment and tepid equity capital markets for funding portfolio acquisitions. However, REITs can often remain active buyers in an opportunistic real estate market by issuing securities of the REIT’s operating partnership as consideration, which offer the benefits of diversification and tax deferral to potential sellers.

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Deutsche Bank says this electric flying vehicle stock will more than double in the next 12 months

CNBC: Investing

One electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle stock will benefit from strong cash balances, according to Deutsche Bank.

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