M&A wrap: Amazon; Walmart; Ikea; Bed, Bath & Beyond; SAP; Veritas; Athenahealth

Richman will focus on building relationships with tech companies, financial sponsors and strategic investors across artificial intelligence, robotics, compute, quantum and other tech sectors.

Too many founders build their buyer lists around familiar names. Expanding the search beyond industry peers can lead to stronger valuations, better terms, and more competitive sale processes.

The Reinsdorf family remains the controlling owner of the Bulls, and the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families will continue to control the United Center.