M&A

Five9 Shareholders Scotch $14B Sale to Zoom
Technology

Five9 Shareholders Scotch $14B Sale to Zoom

The deal would have been Zoom's biggest move yet to expand beyond its core videoconferencing business.
By Matthew Heller | October 1, 2021
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CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals
Mergers & Acquisitions

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Merging with a special-purpose acquisition company is now a hazardous way to raise capital and go public.
By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2021
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GE Buys BK Medical in $1.4B Ultrasound Bet
M&A

GE Buys BK Medical in $1.4B Ultrasound Bet

The acquisition will enable GE Healthcare to expand its ultrasound business "beyond diagnostics into surgical and therapeutic interventions."
By Matthew Heller | September 23, 2021
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U.S. Bancorp to Buy MFUG Union Unit for $8B
M&A

U.S. Bancorp to Buy MFUG Union Unit for $8B

“The acquisition of MUFG Union Bank underscores our commitment to strengthen and grow our business on the West Coast."
By Matthew Heller | September 22, 2021
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FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers
Risk & Compliance

FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers

The report found that 616 deals of more than $1 million flew "under the radar" of antitrust reporting requirements between 2010 and 2019.
By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2021
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Intuit to Buy Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp for $12B
M&A

Intuit to Buy Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp for $12B

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of next year and lift Intuit’s fiscal 2022 earnings.
By Lauren Muskett | September 14, 2021
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Mastercard to Buy CipherTrace in Crypto Bet
M&A

Mastercard to Buy CipherTrace in Crypto Bet

CipherTrace's blockchain analytics tools will be combined with Mastercard's cybersecurity solutions to help businesses identify crypto risks.
By Matthew Heller | September 9, 2021
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Workday Buys Zimit to Add Price Quote Solution
Technology

Workday Buys Zimit to Add Price Quote Solution

“Bringing Zimit into the Workday community is a natural fit and aligns with our mutual goal to automate complex finance processes.”
By Matthew Heller | September 8, 2021
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Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence
M&A

Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence

Perhaps no other due diligence topic is more important than understanding the attractiveness of a target’s end-market and its competitive landscape.
By Vincent Ryan | August 31, 2021
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Help Employees Thrive During Disruption
M&A

Help Employees Thrive During Disruption

When employees feel they have no control over their futures or fear what comes next, productivity, innovation, and collaboration stall.
By Vanessa Akhtar and Laurin Parthemos | August 30, 2021
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CFOs: Prepare for Changes in Global Tax Rules
Tax

CFOs: Prepare for Changes in Global Tax Rules

Some of President Biden’s new tax proposals, if passed, will have significant ramifications. Here are the regulations to watch.
By Bill Henson | August 24, 2021
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Virgin Orbit Announces Space SPAC Deal
M&A

Virgin Orbit Announces Space SPAC Deal

The startup expects its SPAC merger with NextGen Acquisition Corp. to raise up to $483 million in new capital for its satellite-launching business.
By Matthew Heller | August 23, 2021
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Topps SPAC Merger Dies After Loss of MLB Deal
M&A

Topps SPAC Merger Dies After Loss of MLB Deal

With MLB's decision not to renew its baseball card deal, there are “significant questions about how [Topps] will chart a path forward."
By Matthew Heller | August 20, 2021
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U.K. Grocer Morrisons Accepts Bid From CD&R
M&A

U.K. Grocer Morrisons Accepts Bid From CD&R

Clayton Dubilier & Rice's $9.5 billion offer for the No. 4 U.K. grocery chain tops a bid from rival private equity group Fortress Investment Group.
By Matthew Heller | August 20, 2021
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Adidas Sells Reebok to Authentic Brands
M&A

Adidas Sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Adidas restored Reebok to profitability but "was far less successful in building a brand that was able to capture the hearts and minds of consumers."
By Matthew Heller | August 12, 2021
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