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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

TechCrunch: M&A

Although Snap didn’t share much about its plans for the acquisition, a spokesperson for the company told TechCrunch in an email that Snap will bring Saturn’s calendaring expertise into Snapchat in innovative ways. In addition to classes, users can share their schedules for practices, rehearsals, meetings, games, and more.

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

TechCrunch: M&A

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.” ComfortDelGro has about 60% of the market share in Singapore, with a fleet of about 8,800 taxis.

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How to Preserve Value in Small Acquisitions: Part I

Midaxo

Last month, Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners shared her insights on the acquisition and integration of smaller companies into larger ones using examples from her personal experience. And why would a big company buy small?

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SCORE: Free Mentoring and Resources for Small Business Owners with Betsy Dougert

How2Exit

Betsy is responsible for public relations, social media, alliance partnerships, and government relations at SCORE, and she is passionate about sharing the success stories of SCORE clients and the expertise of their dedicated mentors. rn SCORE is an official resource partner of the U.S.

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05-29-2023 Newsletter: 1.2k/20k IB Analysts Make it to PE Associates, even less to VP…

OfficeHours

Engage in group discussions, simulations, and workshops, collaborating with fellow professionals. Share ideas, discuss investment strategies, and expand your network within an inclusive community of like-minded individuals. Boost confidence in tackling complex scenarios. Are you starting in PE this fall?

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EU and UK regulators reveal updated plans for bond tape frameworks

The TRADE

The preparatory phase could include a public consultation and stakeholder workshops in a bid to adhere to principles of transparency and equal treatment, said ESMA. The preparation of technical standards and procedures is expected to follow throughout the year.

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Strategies for Integrating Corporate Cultures Post-Merger

Sun Acquisitions

Develop a Shared Vision and Values Creating a shared vision and values for the merged entity is vital for aligning employees and building a cohesive culture. Defining shared values, expectations, and performance metrics helps employees understand how their roles contribute to the overall success of the merged organization.