Mergers & Acquisitions

Cantor Fitzgerald Bolsters Technology Vertical with Two Senior Hires in Investment Banking and Research

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor"), a leading global financial services firm, today announced the appointments of Cole Bader as Global Head of Technology Investment Banking and C.J. Muse as Senior Managing Director, Semiconductor Analyst. These appointments mark a significant expansion for Cantor in the technology space. Mr. Bader will report directly to Sage Kelly, Global Head of Investment Banking. Mr. Muse will report directly to David Siffringer, Global Head of Equity Research.

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  • Muse joins as Senior Managing Director, Semiconductor Research Analyst
    NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor"), a leading global financial services firm, today announced the appointments of Cole Bader as Global Head of Technology Investment Banking and C.J.
  • Mr. Bader will report directly to Sage Kelly, Global Head of Investment Banking.
  • Sage Kelly, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Investment Banking, commented on today's announcement, "Cole's extensive experience and proven leadership in the technology investment banking space will strengthen our capabilities and deliver enhanced value to our clients.
  • Mr. Bader's arrival at Cantor is part of a broader initiative, bringing together over 30 technology investment banking professionals to Cantor to develop a newly active industry vertical with a diverse product offering.

Bundy Group Ends 2023 with Remarkable Growth, Poised for Continued Success in 2024

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The 2023 calendar year was an outstanding period of success for Bundy Group, which included numerous client transactions, the expansion of the Bundy Group leadership team, and the company's continued growth in key industries and speaking engagements.

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  • The 2023 calendar year was an outstanding period of success for Bundy Group, which included numerous client transactions, the expansion of the Bundy Group leadership team, and the company's continued growth in key industries and speaking engagements.
  • This year, Bundy Group successfully delivered closed transactions at an average value premium of 50% on behalf of its clients in a challenging macroeconomic and Mergers & Acquisitions environment.
  • The 2023 transactions involved sales to both strategic parties and financial sponsor groups, highlighting Bundy Group's range of buyer and investor relationships.
  • "For nearly every engagement in 2023, Bundy Group was selected after the clients interviewed multiple investment banks," said Clint Bundy, Managing Director of Bundy Group.

Finch AI Names Mark Goldman to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RESTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the addition of Mark Goldman to the company's board of directors.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the addition of Mark Goldman to the company's board of directors.
  • "Mark is widely recognized for his keen eye in identifying high-potential companies and his long track record of guiding and nurturing their growth," said Finch AI CEO and Chairman Steve Baldwin.
  • "His business partnerships and technology relationships will immediately benefit Finch AI and will enhance our success during this pivotal period of growth."
  • Goldman is a Managing Director at global investment bank Houlihan Lokey serving as co-head of its Financial Sponsors Coverage Group, a member of the firm's Management Committee.

New Staffing and Recruiting Podcast Launches: The Staffing Buzz Network, an Ultra-Staff EDGE Original Podcast

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This month Automated Business Designs, developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing and Recruiting Software, launched The Staffing Buzz Network, an Ultra-Staff EDGE Original Podcast. The Staffing Buzz Network will dive into the latest staffing industry trends and news to help staffing professionals stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights they can apply to their staffing business.

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  • Tune in to The Staffing Buzz Network to catch the latest staffing industry trends and news.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This month Automated Business Designs, developers of Ultra- Staff EDGE Staffing and Recruiting Software , launched The Staffing Buzz Network , an Ultra-Staff EDGE Original Podcast.
  • The Staffing Buzz Network will dive into the latest staffing industry trends and news to help staffing professionals stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights they can apply to their staffing business.
  • Bob Pettke, Chief Sales Officer with Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing and recruiting software and host of The Staffing Buzz Network brings 15 plus years of staffing experience to the show.

Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software Names Chief Technology Officer and Chief Sales Officer

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automated Business Designs, developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software, has named Sebastian Brukalo as Chief Technology Officer and Bob Pettke as Chief Sales Officer. Both Sebastian and Bob bring decades of high-level experience to Ultra-Staff EDGE's growing team and the staffing industry at large.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automated Business Designs, developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software, has named Sebastian Brukalo as Chief Technology Officer and Bob Pettke as Chief Sales Officer.
  • In addition to having staffing experience, Bob was a former Ultra-Staff EDGE user and attests much of his recent success in staffing to the staffing software solution.
  • As Chief Sales Officer, Bob works closely with the Ultra-Staff EDGE executive team to help staffing companies streamline and grow their business through the latest staffing technology.
  • "We are ecstatic to welcome them both and know they will be instrumental in the development of Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing software."

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Jeri Harman on building a strategic partnership

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Jeri Harman, Founder & Chair of Avante Capital Partners and member of EWA, on entering into a strategic partnership with Pacific Current Group. Avante is a woman and minority-owned private investment firm and Pacific Current Group Limited is a boutique investment firm specializing in partnering with best-in-class asset managers through strategic minority stake investments.

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  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Jeri Harman, Founder & Chair of Avante Capital Partners and member of EWA, on building a strategic partnership.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) congratulates Jeri Harman, Founder & Chair of Avante Capital Partners and member of EWA, on entering into a strategic partnership with Pacific Current Group.
  • "We are thrilled for Jeri and her partners in successfully building a strategic partnership that will further the mission and longevity of their organization," said Larraine Segil, Chair & CEO of EWA.
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed.

The Halifax Group Promotes Molly Fitzpatrick to Principal

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), a middle market private equity firm that partners with management to invest in market-leading companies, announced today that it has promoted Molly Fitzpatrick to Principal from Vice President.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), a middle market private equity firm that partners with management to invest in market-leading companies, announced today that it has promoted Molly Fitzpatrick to Principal from Vice President.
  • Ms. Fitzpatrick recently co-led the firm's pending investment in the Worldwide Home Care division of Sodexo, including its home care subsidiaries in eight countries, which Halifax announced in late September.
  • Ms. Fitzpatrick first joined Halifax in 2011 as an Associate, taking time off to earn her M.B.A. at Harvard Business School, graduating in 2015.
  • "Molly has become an indispensable member of the Halifax team, providing astute leadership on all aspects of our business, from investment thesis and strategy development to execution," said Chris Cathcart, Halifax Managing Partner.

Environics Analytics Expands Partnership with Snowflake to Enhance Data Collaboration for Clients

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

This extension will provide EA clients with even more flexibility and options for data collaboration in the Snowflake Data Cloud.

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  • This extension will provide EA clients with even more flexibility and options for data collaboration in the Snowflake Data Cloud.
  • Clients can also set access controls to all or part of their data within Snowflake, making it ready-to-query from within the EAVault with no data onboarding or data movement required.
  • Snowflake Marketplace is powered by Snowflake’s ground-breaking cross-cloud technology, Snowgrid , allowing companies direct access to raw data products and the ability to leverage data, data services, and applications quickly, securely and cost-effectively.
  • To learn more about Snowflake Marketplace and how to discover, evaluate, and purchase the data, data services, and applications needed to innovate for business, click here.

Sidus Space Announces Appointment of Leonardo Riera to Board Chair and Promotion of Jared Novick to Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, today announced the appointment of Leonardo Riera to the position of Chair of the Board of Directors and the promotion of Jared Novick to the role of Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).

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  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, today announced the appointment of Leonardo Riera to the position of Chair of the Board of Directors and the promotion of Jared Novick to the role of Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).
  • Mr. Riera, currently a Director of Sidus, was appointed as Chair of the Board, effective Thursday, September 14, 2023.
  • It is expected that Mr. Riera will deploy his significant Board experience to manage governance and related matters.
  • Mr. Riera brings more than 35 years of experience in investment banking and fund management to Sidus.

PROMINENT M&A AND PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS JOIN LATHAM & WATKINS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NEW YORK

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Brian Mangino and Amber Banks have joined the firm's Washington, D.C. and New York offices, respectively, as partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice. Both partners bring substantial experience advising private equity firms and public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions. 

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  • Brian Mangino and Amber Banks bring substantial experience representing private equity firms and public and private companies on sophisticated M&A transactions.
  • WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Brian Mangino and Amber Banks have joined the firm's Washington, D.C. and New York offices, respectively, as partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice.
  • Both partners bring substantial experience advising private equity firms and public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions.
  • Banks represents major corporations and private equity firms on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions, including joint ventures, private equity and growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.