Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Act Thresholds and Filing Fee Schedule

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The thresholds are revised annually based on changes in U.S. gross national product. The FTC also issued its annual revision of the HSR filing fee schedule.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jun Frank on Shareholder Proposal and Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

We recently posted the latestUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jun Frank, who serves as Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory for ISS-Corporate. We spoke with Jun about trends in shareholder proposals and activism.

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Mining & metals 2025: Poised on the chessboard of geopolitics

JD Supra: Mergers

Geopolitics, which dominated mining & metals sentiment in 2024, promises to further fragment markets in 2025. To understand the market landscape, White & Case conducted its ninth annual survey of industry participants. Geopolitics remains the overwhelming factor affecting the mining & metals sector, evolving from a market with key "drivers" to one of disordered fragmentation.

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The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum ready' directive

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.

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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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2025 Updates to US Merger Filing Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorate Exemptions

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 10, 2025, increased reporting thresholds for transactions. Annually, the FTC reviews and adjusts the premerger notification reporting thresholds for reporting acquisitions of voting securities, assets, or noncorporate interests (each a Transaction) under the Section 7A of the Clayton Act, as amended (commonly referred to as the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act)) if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase since.

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Wells Fargo sticks by negative Tesla view, sees shares plunging nearly 70%

CNBC: Investing

Tesla faces weak fundamentals despite hype over the company's robotaxi, according to a Wells Fargo analyst.

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DoubleLine’s Gundlach says the Fed looks like Mr. Magoo, focuses too much on 'short-termism'

CNBC: Investing

"CPI month-over-month change has got the Fed zig-zagging," Gundlach said.

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra: Mergers

Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices.

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Morgan Stanley upgrades this commercial real estate stock, sees nearly 30% upside ahead

CNBC: Investing

The bank upgraded the commercial real estate services stock to overweight from equal weight.

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Revitalizing Retail: What Saks Global Means for the Luxury Market and the Future of Department Stores

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 23, 2024, Hudsons Bay Company, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, completed its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, the parent company of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, for $2.7 billion following years of on-and-off negotiations.

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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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Bloomberg launches gen AI summarisation tool for news

The TRADE

Bloomberg has made available AI-Powered News Summaries to enable Bloomberg Terminal users to speedily digest key takeaways and to remain informed. The development follows the launch of AI-Powered Earnings Call Summaries, which came as part of Bloombergs goal to reimagine the Bloomberg Terminal for the age of AI. Users of AI-Powered News Summaries will be provided with three bullet points at the top of Bloomberg News content on the Terminal, which are generated through generative AI technology.

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FTC Announces 2025 Thresholds for HSR Act Filings and Interlocking Directorates Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday increased jurisdictional thresholds for (1) notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule, and (3) the interlocking directorate thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.

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Novobanco further extends 20-year partnership with Nasdaq Calypsoto include front-office and risk functions

The TRADE

Novobanco and Nasdaq have expanded their technology partnership, wherein Novobanco will expand its use of Nasdaqs Calypso platform to support the banks entire capital market operations. The Portuguese independent domestic bank has used Nasdaqs solution to conduct back-office processing for nearly 20 years, with the latest move set to see the bank incorporate its risk and front-office functionality to fully integrate the technology underpinning its treasury function.

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ISS and Glass Lewis Announce Compensation-Related Updates For 2025 Proxy Season

JD Supra: Mergers

Recently, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) released updates to its voting policies for 2025, including new and updated responses to its Compensation Policies FAQs and new Value-Adjusted Burn Rate Benchmarks (based on company size and industry) in its Equity Compensation Plans FAQs. These updates follow the off-cycle update that ISS announced for its Compensation Policies FAQs this past October, which we reported on here.

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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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Here’s what Wall Street is saying after the latest consumer inflation report

CNBC: Investing

That's two-for-two for investors looking for inflation data supportive of rate cuts later this year.

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Massachusetts: New Year, New Law — Governor Signs “An Act enhancing the market review process” (House Bill No. 5159)

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 8, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed into law H.B. 5159,an Act enhancing the market review process. This new law promises sweeping reform to reshape how health care businesses operate and grow.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, SoFi, Planet Fitness, Microsoft, Oracle & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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FTC Revises Merger Filing Fees and Jurisdictional Thresholds for HSR Act and Corporate Interlocks

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced revised jurisdictional thresholds and a revised filing fee schedule under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). Also on January 10, the FTC announced revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act (Corporate Interlock Statute). By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

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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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Deutsche Bank upgrades this real estate stock due to strong demand for data centers

CNBC: Investing

The firm upgraded the data center real estate investment trust to buy from hold.

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M&A Antitrust Update: 2025 Brings New HSR Thresholds, a Challenge to the HSR Rules, and a Gun-Jumping Violation

JD Supra: Mergers

The initial days of 2025 ushered in a trifecta of significant antitrust updates for dealmakers. First, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its annual adjustment to the monetary thresholds that apply to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures per the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act), increasing the size-of-transaction threshold from $119.5 million to $126.4 million.

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Schroders trading teams integrate Propellant analytics into Virtu EMS

The TRADE

Schroders trading teams have integrated analytics offerings from Propellant via Virtu in a bid to further enhance their trading strategies. Gregg Dalley Specifically, Schroders is leveraging Propellant’s fixed-income transparency data through Virtus global multi-asset execution management system (EMS), Triton Valor. Gregg Dalley, global head of multi-asset trading at Schroders, said: We are excited to collaborate with Propellant and Virtu on this project and believe this will strengthen

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Client Alert: FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 10, 2025, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved new premerger notification thresholds and revised filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). These new thresholds will apply to all transactions that close on or after the effective date of the notice, which is 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, and are expected to take effect on or after February 12, 2025.

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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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Goldman says these stocks could be taken over as M&A surges this year

CNBC: Investing

This new trading year could bring a boom in mergers and acquisitions, and some stocks may be poised to benefit.

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FTC secures record USD5.68 million gun-jumping penalty

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a record USD5.68m civil penalty to settle alleged pre-merger coordination in violation of the HSR Act. This settlement is the largest dollar penalty that has ever been imposed by the U.S. agencies for a gun-jumping violation.

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GROUPE PARTOUCHE : Acquisition d’un immeuble au pied de l’Arc de Triomphe destiné à accueillir son club de jeux parisien et son siège social

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition dun immeuble au pied de lArc de Triomphedestiné à accueillir son club de jeux parisien et son siège social Paris, le 15 janvier 2025, à 18h.

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Smart, Hybrid Workspaces Go Far Beyond Productivity

Cisco: M&A

Discover how EnOcean and Mecho revolutionize workspaces with smart building technology at Ciscos PENN 1 location, enhancing sustainability, wellness, and digital integration for a future-ready hybrid office environment

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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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ThoughtExchange Acquires Sparrow Connected, Solidifying Leadership in Engagement and Communications

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ThoughtExchange, a market leader in survey and engagement solutions for K-12 education, acquires Sparrow Connected.

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Efficiency and Trust in IT Solutions: Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP Solutions, and Expert Care National Services

Cisco: M&A

Learn how Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP-integrated AI solutions, and Expert Care National Services can transform your IT landscape by streamlining management, enhancing security, and achieving significant cost savings, all while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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ESOP Market Outlook for 2025: A Promising Year for Formation and Growth

PCE

Employee ownership is set to thrive in 2025, with bipartisan support and growing national attention. Businesses are positioned to capitalize on a period of economic growth, making it an ideal time to establish or grow an ESOP. Changes in fiscal policies could further benefit employee ownership by creating opportunities to maximize valuations. Additionally, strong capital availability will make 2025 a supportive environment for ESOPs looking to raise funds for expansion.

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco: M&A

Cisco AI Defense is a single, end-to-end solution that helps your organization understand and mitigate risk on both the user and application levels.

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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?