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Sports M&A looks to score big from World Cup frenzy – Dealspeak North America

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By Tom Cane, Atholl Simpson Verified, Carlos Martinez
| Mergermarket Verified
The stage is set. Three and a half years since the last soccer World Cup, the greatest sporting show on earth is back. Kicking off Thursday in Mexico City, the expanded tournament features 48 nations, 104 games and 16 host cities across North America, culminating at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 19 July, where immortality awaits. The World Cup will draw the eyes of the world to North America at a time of unprecedented investment across the sporting ecosystem.
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AI-driven uncertainty reframes healthcare IT M&A

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By Rebecca Wenzel Verified, Bhavna Kaul, Atholl Simpson Verified
| Mergermarket Verified
AI-driven uncertainty is reshaping healthcare IT (HCIT) dealmaking as buyers tread with caution and rethink valuations across the sector. While the sector remains fundamentally healthy, dealmakers say AI is increasingly impacting pricing, diligence and transaction structures. Against that backdrop, some exits are being postponed, amid an increasing focus on how much of today’s functionality could ultimately be dislodged by AI.
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iCapital monitored by advisors as possible IPO candidate - sources

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By Cristiano Dalla Bona Verified, Atholl Simpson Verified, Rachel Stone Verified, Carlos Martinez
| Mergermarket Verified
iCapital, a global fintech platform serving the wealth management industry, is being eyed by advisors as a possible initial public offering candidate as the company explores strategic options, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The company has been considering potential avenues, with an IPO seen by the market as its most likely plan, said two of the sources.
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North American Asset Management Trendspotter: Deal volume hits near four-year high

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By Atholl Simpson Verified, Carlos Martinez
| Mergermarket Verified
North American asset management M&A activity hit its highest level in deal volume in almost four years in the first half, according to Mergermarket data. The value of disclosed deals hit over USD 22bn in 1H24, up 16% from the same period in 2023, according to Mergermarket data. This is the highest half-year deal volume registered since 2H20’s record-breaking figure of USD 32.3bn, which remains the largest H1 deal volume recorded this century, according to Mergermarket data.
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‘Huge increase’ in LatAm demand for private markets

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By Atholl Simpson Verified
| citywireamplify.com
Latin America has seen quite the shift in sentiment over the past couple of years, and not just in its politics. While national elections have led to left-wing governments taking control in Chile, Peru and Colombia (with Brazil possibly next), Latin America’s high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) investors have been turning their attention to a new asset class (for them): alternatives.
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US firm launches Ucits platform in expansion push

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By Atholl Simpson Verified
| citywireglobal.com
US group Pramerica Investment Management is expanding its business as part of a rebranding operation which will see it launch a new range of Ucits fund. The $947 billion asset management business of Newark-headquartered insurer Prudential Financial will be renamed PGIM from January 4 2016 and will launch a new Ucits platform to expand the availability of its current fund range.
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