June, 2025

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Landmark European Commission Cartel Fines on No-poaching Agreements and Minority Shareholdings

JD Supra: Mergers

European Commission ("EC") issues its first fining decision for a no-poach agreement, and also sanctions for the first time the exchange of sensitive information between a company and its competing, non-controlling minority shareholder.

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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

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What’s next for AI in M&A? Poll results reveal the gaps—and opportunities

Midaxo

As part of our recent webinar, AI in M&A: What’s Working, What’s Next , we polled participants to get a pulse on how deal professionals are currently using AI, and where they see the greatest opportunities ahead. The responses offer a revealing snapshot of an industry in transition: full of interest, but still early in execution. Current reality: limited systematic AI use Across the buy-side M&A practitioners in attendance, 46 % said they are not yet using AI systematically in their dea

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All Businesses Are Loosely Functioning Disasters

Beyond M&A

“All businesses are loosely functioning disasters.” – Brent Beshore I've had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain at 10,000+ businesses. Some observations: 1) All businesses are loosely functioning disasters. 2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed,… [link] — Brent Beshore (@BrentBeshore) January 19, 2024 If you’ve ever built, scaled, or even just survived running a business, this quote probab

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Bank of America says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

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Premier American Uranium to Acquire Nuclear Fuels, Creating One of America's Largest Pure-Play Uranium Explorers

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (PUR or Premier American Uranium) (TSXV: PUR, OTCQB: PAUIF) and Nuclear Fuels Inc. (NF or Nuclear Fuels) (CSE: NF, OTCQX: NFUNF) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an arms length definitive agreement (the Arrangement Agreement ) dated June 4, 2025, pursuant to which Premier American Uranium has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Nuclear Fuels (the NF Shares ) by way of a

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Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

TechCrunch: M&A

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The power of an essential M&A suite in the palm of your hand: Midaxo’s mobile app 

Midaxo

Staying connected to your deals, pipeline, and team is a major advantage in M&A’s fast-paced environment. That’s why the Midaxo mobile app is an indispensable tool for dealmakers on the move. Whether you’re traveling, meeting prospects in the field, or preparing for a last-minute boardroom presentation, Midaxo brings the full functionality of leading M&A software right to your pocket.

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Fiduciary Duties: Del. Chancery Addresses Exculpation Defense on Remand

Deal Lawyers

In two decisions last spring, the Supreme Court overruled Chancery Court decisions that had dismissed challenges to transactions on the basis that MFW‘s conditions were met.

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Top Wall Street analysts believe in the potential of these stocks despite macro woes

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks, including Nvidia and Salesforce, favored by Wall Street's top pros.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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World Bank Ends Its Ban on Funding Nuclear Power Projects

The New York Times: Banking

The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.

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Doing Deals in the EU: Pitfalls in European M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

When analyzing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union and related pitfalls that may arise, strategic and institutional investors should remember that, while the EU legal framework is harmonized in several fields, M&A transactions and contractual relationships in general are still very much driven by the local rules applicable in the relevant EU country.

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Callum on Building Trust, Board Power, and the Agglomeration Exit Strategy for Entrepreneurs

How2Exit

E283: Callum on Building Trust, Board Power, and the Agglomeration Exit Strategy for Entrepreneurs - Watch Here About the Guest: Andy Seeley Andy is the CEO and co-founder of Creatively Disruptive—a “revenue growth agency” that helps small businesses scale sustainably. His background is as varied as it is inspiring: from rugby coach to pizza delivery driver to sales manager at CarMax, to eventually buying and selling his own businesses.

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How FSG transformed diligence into their competitive edge with Midaxo

Midaxo

When Christian Fulmino stepped in as Head of Corporate Development and M&A at Fiduciary Services Group (FSG)—a forward-thinking retirement services firm—he was tasked with a bold mission: to supercharge the company’s inorganic growth. Before his arrival, FSG’s completed just one or two deals annually, typically those introduced by investment bankers.

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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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Chancery Addresses Preferred v. Common Conflict in Sale Transaction

Deal Lawyers

Deals where preferred stockholders come out whole while common stockholders end up with peanuts often end up with the common stockholders crying foul. Wei v. Levinson,(Del. Ch.; 6/25), is the latest example of that kind of case to make its way to the Chancery Court. The case arose out of Amazon’s $1.

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Wells Fargo upgrades this cloud security giant, sees upside of 28% ahead

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Virtu Financial partners with Limina to enhance buy-side workflows

The TRADE

Virtu Financial has collaborated with cloud-native investment management solution provider, Limina to enhance buy-side workflows. The collaboration is based around Virtu’s TradeOPS platform, which automates post-trade workflows, and combines Limina’s cloud-native order and portfolio management system (O/PMS) to provide buy-side clients with access to a fully integrated front-to-back workflow.

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Strategic Signals: May 2025 HSR Filings Reveal Steady M&A Amid Market Shifts

JD Supra: Mergers

Through May 2025, corporate deal activity in the United States demonstrates remarkable resilience despite mounting economic pressures. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024 through May 2025) have totaled 1,362 transactions, with 148 filings reported in May alone. This reveals a transactional landscape characterized by measured corporate behavior and strategic recalibration.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Tell Me About a Recent Deal: Full Guide and Example

Mergers and Inquisitions

The “tell me about a recent deal” question in finance interviews is designed to test your genuine interest in the industry. Anyone can copy/paste a “story” based on one of our templates , and plenty of candidates are good at memorizing the technical questions. But it’s much harder to “fake” your way into a solid deal discussion, especially in an in-person setting.

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Where legacy meets leadership: how Columbia Forest Products powers growth through purposeful M&A 

Midaxo

A legacy of integrity, a future built on values Thoughtful leadership. Sustainability at the core. Exceptional products. Unshakable integrity. A true sense of family. These aren’t just words at Columbia Forest Products —they’re the foundation of how the company operates, innovates, and grows. As the largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer and hardwood plywood in North America, Columbia’s values don’t just define their culture—they guide every decision, including how they acquire and integrate ne

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Del. Chancery Grants Motion to Certify Questions of Constitutionality of SB 21

Deal Lawyers

Shortly after SB 21 was signed into law, John blogged about the possibility of constitutional challenges to the legislation — which soon thereafter became reality.

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Best Stocks: An 'AI wolf in sheep's clothing' with a great entry point for investors

CNBC: Investing

Josh and Sean find a Best Stock in an unusual place.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The film and television giant will turn its cable networks, including CNN and TNT, into one company and its streaming and studios business into another.

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SuperReturn International 2025: Four Key Takeaways

JD Supra: Mergers

Ropes & Gray attended the SuperReturn International conference in Berlin last week, which attracted over 5,500 decision makers from the private markets industry who came together to share their outlook for 2025 and beyond. Four key themes dominated the conversation: A renewed focus on Europe; Strong private equity appetite for founder and family-led deals; The central role of AI; and The critical importance of operational excellence in creating Alpha.

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Cybersecurity Face-Off: CISA and DoD’s Zero Trust Frameworks Explained and Compared

Cisco: M&A

Discover how the CISA and DoD Zero Trust frameworks differ, and gain key insights to navigate the complexities of implementing Zero Trust across civilian and defense sectors.

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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and a re-evaluation of global trade relationships, tariffs have re-emerged as a potent tool of economic policy. Far from being mere taxes on goods, these duties exert a profound and multifaceted influence on the landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). For businesses contemplating strategic transactions, tariffs introduce a complex web of financial, operational, and legal considerations that can fundamentally alter deal viability, va

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Poundland sold for £1 with dozens of store closures expected

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Buyer Gordon Brothers will invest up to £80m in discount retail chain to try to turn business around The discount retail chain Poundland is expected to close dozens of its stores after it was sold to the investment company Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which has more than 800 outlets in the UK and employs about 16,000 people, was put up for sale by its owners , Pepco Group, in March as a result of “challenging trading conditions”.

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Wells Fargo says Tesla shares to drop 60% with sales trending 'meaningfully weaker'

CNBC: Investing

Shares in Elon Musk's electrical vehicle manufacturer have lost nearly 10% in June.

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Big Tech Is Losing in Court

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The courts are starting to rein in Big Tech.

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Takeaways from SuperReturn 2025: Navigating Private Market Fundraising with Purpose and Innovation

JD Supra: Mergers

The 2025 SuperReturn conference in Berlin last week once again solidified its position as a cornerstone event for the global private markets community, offering a vital platform for insights, networking, and a palpable sense of industry evolution. Organisers continue to expand the event (including outside of the Intercontinental Hotel to neighbouring hotels, shops, bars and restaurants), reflecting the dynamic shifts within the sector.

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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?