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The merger landscape in the United States is shifting once again. After a period marked by stricter antitrust enforcement and skepticism toward merger transactions, recent developments suggest a renewed openness to structural remedies, such as divestitures, to resolve competitive concerns. This evolution in enforcement strategy may signal not only greater regulatory flexibility but also a potential resurgence in corporate dealmaking, including, in some cases, hostile takeovers.
A Shift in the Last 6–12 Months M&A Technology Integrations are changing fast , playbooks are out and thinking on your feet is in. In the past few months, we’ve noticed a pattern: smaller firms being acquired by strategic buyers are arriving at the table with increasingly complex back-office environments. What used to be a relatively straightforward CRM-to-Accounts Payable flow has morphed into a tangled web of integrations, automations, and AI-driven tools.
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Navigating the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has long been a key consideration for inbound investors to the U.S. But at the start of 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced to limit certain outbound investments and transactions by domestic entities. With the new rules having been in effect for six months, we explore their impact on deal structuring.
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Navigating the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has long been a key consideration for inbound investors to the U.S. But at the start of 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced to limit certain outbound investments and transactions by domestic entities. With the new rules having been in effect for six months, we explore their impact on deal structuring.
Malik's bullish thesis is driven by the uptick in sovereign AI demand, which refers to nations' efforts to produce and control their own AI infrastructure.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting opportunities to unlock growth, drive innovation, and enhance market competitiveness. Far from being disruptive, a well-managed merger or acquisition can create a more vital, dynamic organization capable of delivering excellent value to customers, employees, and stakeholders. The key lies in seamless integration—bringing together the strengths of both entities to maximize potential while preserving the unique qualities that made each successful.
Jupiter is set to acquire the entirety of asset manager CCLA Investment Management for a consideration of £100 million. The deal will be funded entirely from existing balance sheet cash resources. Matthew Beesley The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is currently expected to complete before the end of the calendar year. The move is motivated by strategic, cultural and financial perspectives and “delivering progress against multiple objectives,” according to Jupiter.
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When you run multiple due diligence projects at once, patterns start to emerge. One of the clearest is energy. Some teams come in hot — sharp, switched on, ready to go. Others? It’s less pulling teeth, more dragging a piano uphill in flip-flops. You can’t help but compare them — it’s like sports day for management teams. And while we’re not handing out medals, we are quietly noting who’s going to be a dream to work with post-deal… and who might be a problem. 🟢 The Energetic Team: Responds
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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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Citadel Securities has named Scott Rubner the firm’s new head of equity and equity derivatives strategy. Rubner will be based out of Miami in his new role and joins the firm after almost ten years at Goldman Sachs, where he most recently worked as a managing director, covering global equity macro, emerging markets, equity derivatives and tactical flow of funds.
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In the frenetic world of finance, few instruments have sparked as much debate, and perhaps as much misunderstanding, as the Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC. Often maligned as speculative vehicles or the exclusive domain of Wall Street titans, SPACs have, in recent years, fallen out of public favor and seen a significant slowdown in activity.
Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group. Our healthcare services clients (e.g., physician groups, dental practices, behavioral health) are highly sought after, and multiple buyers often bid competitively against one another to win the deal.
Delta Capita has launched its new technology platform, Elaris OTC, in a bid to enhance post-trade processes for OTC derivatives. The solution, which is powered by blockchain platform operator, Fragmos Chain, is set to reduce operational costs and risk by allowing OTC derivatives trades and lifecycle events to be automatically matched between market participants.
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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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