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Reporting Portfolio Emissions By Asset Managers

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Patricia Volhard, John Young, and Ulysses Smith, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Patricia Volhard is a Partner, John Young is a Counsel, and Ulysses Smith is an ESG Senior Advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Volhard, Mr. Young, Mr. Smith, and Alfie Scott.

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White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors

Financial Times M&A

Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from Chinas ByteDance

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Building Trust in Private Market Valuations: The Role of International Valuation Standards

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Valuing Private Markets: Can We Get It Right? Private markets are expanding. As of 2024, private capital assets under management have surged to over $14 trillion globally, tripling over the past decade. Private credit alone now exceeds $2 trillion globally , according to the International Monetary Fund. But with growth comes scrutiny. Regulators, including the U.S.

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Comment on Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

[link] The bill requires a claimant to bring an action against a real estate appraiser or individual performing a real estate appraisal practice (appraiser) within 5 years after the date the appraisal report is completed and transmitted to a client. The 5-year limitation does not apply to an action against an appraiser if the action is brought by: A consumer who is an original party to the residential mortgage loan or residential real estate transaction for which the appraiser completed an appra

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Rocket Acquires Mr. Cooper Just Weeks After Buying Redfin, 'Brings Together The Homeownership Experience At Scale'

Benzinga

Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE: RKT ) announced on Monday it will acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP ) in an all-stock transaction for $9.4 billion in equity value. The move comes on the heels of Rocket's $1.75 billion acquisition of online real estate broker Redfin Corp. (NASDAQ: RDFN ). The Details: The acquisition of Mr. Cooper adds seven million clients and 150 million annual interactions to Rocket's analytics, enabling improved AI-powered automation and personalized services

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Net Asset Method of Valuation of Shares: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide

RNC

Why Accurate Share Valuation Matters? Determining the true value of a company’s shares is crucial for investors, business owners, and stakeholders alike. Accurate share valuation methods empower informed decision-making, whether its for mergers, acquisitions, investments, or even strategic business planning. A miscalculated valuation can lead to financial loss and missed growth opportunities.

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Restricted: How export controls are reshaping markets

Mckinsey and Company

The growing number of export restrictions is disrupting companies market strategies and tangling their supply chains. Heres how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade.

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Roofing Company Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Gathering accurate valuation multiples is an important step in determining the value of a roofing company. However, it is important to note that determining multiples can be very complicated. If you are looking for reliable roofing valuation multiples, consider receiving a business valuation. During a professional business valuation, an expert calculates the current value of your roofing company.

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Changing Tastes: CPG Developments to Watch 

Class VI Partner

Our Take on the Trends on Display at Expo West By Alex Woolford At Class VI, we watch for lasting shifts in consumer preferences because they help us understand the true value of our clients’ businesses in this space. That’s why I recently attended the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim with a few colleagues.

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Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings, A TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH) Subsidiary, Announces Strategic Acquisition of Manifest Technologies Group Assets to Enhance AI-Powered Financial Solutions

Benzinga

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings ("MSGH" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH ) focused on innovative technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Manifest Technologies Group, a company specializing in the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the accounts receivable (AR) and debt recovery industry.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Musk’s merger suffers from serious grade inflation

Financial Times M&A

The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrows

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The McKinsey Crossword: Same Difference | No. 226

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Plumbing Business Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Gathering valuation multiples is a fundamental step in calculating a plumbing businesss value. While it is easy to find rough averages online, determining accurate and reliable multiples is complicated. As such, it is ideal to obtain a professional business valuation to determine plumbing business valuation multiples. The valuation process also provides business owners with a thorough understanding of their plumbing businesss strengths and weaknesses.

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QuantumScape, SPAC Brass Settle Merger Suit For $8.75M

Law 360 M&A

QuantumScape Corp., its directors and officersand the special-purpose acquisition company that took the lithium-metal battery maker public agreed to an $8.75 million settlement resolving a stockholder derivative suit that alleged the SPAC's brass breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the go-public merger, a Wednesday stipulation states.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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FB Financial to Expand in Alabama and Georgia by Merger With Southern States

Benzinga

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ANNISTON, Ala., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE: FBK ), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ: SSBK ), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial.

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Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout

Financial Times M&A

Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industry

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Comment on Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Oh bummer, lost again. I’m just glad that somewhere, people are still reading. Niall, what else did you take away from that post besides various free writing grammatical errors?

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Author Talks: Face your fear of public speaking

Mckinsey and Company

Are you tired of public speaking stumbles? From tech troubles to memory blanks, common pitfalls can derail even the best speech. Learn how to deliver confident, top-notch presentationswithout the ums and ahs.

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Cango Selling China Biz For $352M In Bitcoin Mining Push

Law 360 M&A

Cango Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to sell its existing business in China to Ursalpha Digital Ltd. for roughly $352 million in cash, as the company looks to transition from its Chinese automotive roots to focus on its growing international cryptocurrency operations.

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UPDATE - CPP Announces Acquisition of Ramona Park in Los Angeles County

Benzinga

BALDWIN PARK, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Ramona Park, an affordable housing complex in Baldwin Park, Calif. This is CPP's fourth project in the Los Angeles area in the past year.

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Tariffs hit Wall Street — hard

Financial Times M&A

Plus, market volatility snags a debt refinancing by Vista Equity Partners and start-up Plaid suffers a big valuation drop

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Comment on Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

Jail time was off the table, but the real estate agent still faced a hefty fine for impersonating an appraiser.

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Building resilience for global leadership: The path forward for India’s chemicals industry

Mckinsey and Company

An outperformer despite global uncertainties and change, Indias chemicals industry could rise above headwinds and sustain performance by pursuing resilience and growth.

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Endeavor-Silver Lake Deal Sparks Over $1B In Appraisal Suits

Law 360 M&A

A growing number of investors in recently taken-private sports and entertainment giant Endeavor Group Holdings have sued in Delaware's Court of Chancery for a post-deal appraisal of more than $1 billion in stock based on the deal price as of Wednesday, challenging the $27.50 per share paid by private equity firm Silver Lake.

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Brookfield Infrastructure Announces the Acquisition of Colonial Enterprises

Benzinga

BROOKFIELD, News, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. ("BIP") (NYSE: BIP , TSX: BIP ) and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield Infrastructure") reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the world-class midstream asset portfolio Colonial Enterprises ("Colonial"), which includes the Colonial Pipeline, for an enterprise value of approximately $9 billion or 9x EBITDA.

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Rocket to buy Mr Cooper in $9.4bn deal to create US mortgage giant

Financial Times M&A

Combined group will service a loan book worth more than $2.

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Comment on Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to niall a joyce. If you are a Realtor, I should remind you of your ethics which you just violated on a public forum. I have not (yet) wasted my valuable time to look you up. But anyone can, and report if warranted. If you are not a Realtor, or even if you are, clearly you are lacking knowledge of how appraising works.

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Trade, tech, and geopolitics: Asia in 2025

Mckinsey and Company

In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements.

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Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge

NYT M&A

The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.

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Check Point Software Emerges as a Leader in Attack Surface Management After Acquiring Cyberint, According to Latest GigaOm Radar Report

Benzinga

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP ), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has emerged as a leading player in Attack Surface Management (ASM) with its acquisition of Cyberint, as highlighted in the recent GigaOm Radar report. Cyberint, recognized as a top performer in the Maturity/Platform Play quadrant, now brings its ASM expertise to Check Point's External Risk Management solution.

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Commodity traders snap up assets and tighten grip on global supply chains

Financial Times M&A

Trafigura, Vitol, Gunvor and Mercuria in major expansion drive as they deploy windfall profits from energy crisis

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Comment on Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser by niall a joyce

Appraisers Blog

After reading the above post, I can understand why the profession is dying: Appraisers are mostly idiots. The above post is replete with grammatical and syntax errors. Niall A.

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Private capital: The key to boosting European competitiveness

Mckinsey and Company

Private capital can become the engine transforming Europes economic landscapeif it invests at least 100 billion more every year. Heres how it can take the lead.

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Radius Health Stockholders Sue Ex-CEO After $890M Co. Sale

Law 360 M&A

Stockholders of global biopharmaceutical venture Radius Health Inc. sued the company's former CEO G. Kelly Martin late Thursday in Delaware's Court of Chancery, alleging breaches of fiduciary dutyrelated to the company's purportedly undervalued, $890 million sale in August 2022.

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