Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Posted by Brad Goldberg, Alessandra Murata, and Michael Mencher, Cooley LLP, on Friday, January 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Brad Goldberg and Alessandra Murata are Partners, and Michael Mencher is a Special Counsel, at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. The recent homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a spotlight on executive security and has prompted many companies to reassess how they are protecting their top executives.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 13, 2025

Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

US regulator says Tesla chief underpaid by at least $150mn by not timely disclosing 5% stake in social media group

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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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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to generally uphold a federal law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company over national security concerns or face a nationwide ban, despite the justices expressing some concerns about the law's effect on American users' First Amendment rights.

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BV Specialists

JANUARY 13, 2025

Divorce can be a complex process, especially when one or both individuals involved own a small business. Accurately valuing these companies is crucial in dividing marital assets fairly and ensuring both parties receive equitable treatment. There are some important considerations for appraising a business during a divorce: Engage with an Experienced, Credentialed Valuation Expert Business valuation is a specialized field.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, January 17, 2025 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of January 10-16, 2025 FinCEN Suspends Reporting Requirements as Circuits Grapple With Corporate Transparency Acts Constitutionality Posted by Shay Dvoretzky, Parker Rider-Longmaid, and Amy E.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

Scorpions drug candidate inhibits a mutation that is a major driver of breast, gynaecological and head and neck cancers

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery called off their Venu joint live sports streaming venture Friday, just days after ESPN parent company The Walt Disney Co. used the acquisition of a majority stake in streaming startup FuboTV Inc. to nix Fubo's challenge to Venu on the courthouse steps.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 10, 2025

CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.

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Machen McChesney

JANUARY 14, 2025

When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One area to focus on is Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs the treatment of gains and losses from the sale or exchange of certain business property.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 11, 2025

Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024

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Equity 110

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Jones Day-led freight and rail equipment provider Wabtec Corp. saidTuesday it has agreed toacquire Evident's inspection technologies division for $1.78 billion.

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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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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Appraisal 86

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 13, 2025

Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of Hitachi, shares insights on reshaping corporate governance and preparing for the CEO role and discusses how these efforts support Hitachis long-term global vision.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 123

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 13, 2025

Investor has big ambitions for Texas-based property holding company

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 13, 2025

Are you looking to buy a fast-food restaurant ? If so, obtaining a fast-food restaurant valuation should be one of your first steps. The fast-food industry is one of the strongest industries in the country. Purchasing a fast-food restaurant is a great way to capitalize on this booming restaurant economy. A valuation for buying a fast-food restaurant will guide you through buying a restaurant and making sound decisions throughout the process.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 14, 2025

Exploring the implications of a new demographic reality brought on by falling fertility and increasing longevity.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 17, 2025

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 15, 2025

French firm closes $30bn vehicle to buy up unwanted holdings in funds from investors seeking to cash out

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

For the last four decades, I have spent the first week of each year collecting and analyzing data on publicly traded companies and sharing what I find with anyone who is interested. It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

In reply to Josh Tucker. I have no intention to change from a 6 page form to a 20 plus page form. Expect a fee charge increase for the extended more hours to complete the new form. 99 % of my work is Non Lender Estates, Divorce and Legal work.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 10, 2025

Serial entrepreneur Ren Lacerte talks about BILLs quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 17, 2025

In the US, men’s and women’s clothing stores are lucrative businesses. According to IBIS World , in 2024, the clothing store industry generated about $94 billion in revenue. It can be exciting to invest in a popular industry. Nonetheless, when buying a business, understanding its fair market value is key. If you want to learn the value of a clothing store you are buying, it is best to receive a business valuation.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Lawsuit follows lengthy settlement talks between justice department and the private equity group

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Trout CPA

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trout CPA is excited to welcome Robert Firely, CPA, CGMA , as a Partner, effective January 6, 2025.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

In reply to Chuck Minzenberger, SRA.

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Appraisal 85

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 10, 2025

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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Technology 104

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 10, 2025

The food manufacturing industry feeds billions of people daily and fuels global economies. Businesses in this industry produce, package, and distribute food products to downstream markets. As such, running a food manufacturer can be very lucrative. If you are looking to buy , grow , or sell a food manufacturing business , the first step is to receive a business valuation.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

Two people were killed in September shootings at headquarters of retailer co-founded by countrys richest woman

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 17, 2025

Skincare product company Crown Laboratories Inc. has offered to raise its all-cash bid to buy healthcare biotech company RevanceTherapeutics Inc. from$3.10 per share to $3.65 per share as it seeks to beat out a surprise bid from a Revance shareholder, according to a securities filing on Friday.

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