Financial Times M&A

APRIL 2, 2025

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

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 4, 2025

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter, and G. Michael Weiksner, DragonGC, on Friday, April 4, 2025 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder, and G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr.

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IVSC

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

[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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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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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 28, 2025

Billionaire entrepreneur says social media platform and AI group will share data and computational power

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NYT M&A

MARCH 28, 2025

Mr. Musk said the deal valued xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up, at $80 billion, and X at $30 billion.

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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Scott Mashuda

MARCH 31, 2025

How Do I Sell My Business? For business owners in the lower middle market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity represents a convergence of business readiness, personal timing and market conditions. Maximizing value in M&A requires sophisticated expertise beyond operational knowledge. And more often, it demands strategic enhancement of systems and processes while creating competitive tension among qualified buyers.

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NYT M&A

MARCH 28, 2025

Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank.

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Class VI Partner

MARCH 31, 2025

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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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

Corporate Finance

Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 3, 2025

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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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 28, 2025

First official response by Beijing adds to uncertainty over geopolitically sensitive transaction

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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

APRIL 2, 2025

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 2, 2025

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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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 1, 2025

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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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 31, 2025

The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrows

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

In reply to Midwest appraiser. We have appraisal organizations now? Wow. Where do I sign up and who will supply me with my fresh tablet material to scribe upon?

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Redpath

MARCH 28, 2025

Find the right construction finance leader: 3 essential interview questions to identify candidates with industry expertise, breadth of experience, and technology fluency.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 2, 2025

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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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 28, 2025

Station and airport outlets will continue to trade under 233-year-old brand

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

In reply to Eric Kretz. I have actually, all private work, but still. In the MBS, no it does not matter. It does in court when you have opposing council hiring one with and one without. Similarly, there are clients that want green certified appraiser to complete work on green units – it does make a difference to those that are looking specifically for that.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 2, 2025

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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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 2, 2025

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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Benzinga

APRIL 3, 2025

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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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 31, 2025

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

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 1, 2025

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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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 28, 2025

Uncertainty about geopolitics and trade now loom equally large as perceived economic disruptions, and surveyed executives express more caution about future conditions and company performance.

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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 2, 2025

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

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