Trending Articles

article thumbnail

Who Are the Real Winners Under UPC?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Antoinette Giblin, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Antoinette Giblin is Editorial Manager at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Ms. Giblin, and Josh Black. While many had predicted that the introduction of the universal proxy card (UPC) would mean a boon for activists, after two years the evidence is more nuanced, with activists often appearing to face an even higher bar in order to win support fo

article thumbnail

Rocket Lab Expands Its Space Arsenal: Eyes Laser Tech Boost With Mynaric Buyout

Benzinga

On Tuesday, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB ) inked a non-binding term sheet with certain lenders to acquire a controlling stake in Mynaric AG. Upon execution of a definitive agreement, Rocket Lab would acquire 100% of Mynaric for an initial $75 million, payable in cash or Rocket Lab stock. An additional earn-out of up to $75 million, also in cash or stock, is tied to future revenue targets.

Equity 69
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Statement by Acting Chair Uyeda on Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Saturday, March 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

article thumbnail

DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

NYT M&A

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Valuation Multiples for a Law Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Law firms provide critical legal services to support individuals and businesses through complex legal matters. As a result of strong, consistent demand for legal services, this industry generates billions each year. With the right approach, running a law firm is an exceptional business model. If you plan to buy , grow , or sell a law firm , a business valuation is vital.

article thumbnail

Do You Need An Audit, Review or Compilation?

Gross Mendelsohn

When it comes to financial reporting, nonprofits and for-profit businesses often face a range of requirements and expectations depending on their size, activities and the specific regulations they are subject to. When running a nonprofit or business, its important to have accurate financial statements that reflect the true state of your organization.

52

More Trending

article thumbnail

Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic

NYT M&A

The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artificial intelligence company, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times.

Start-ups 115
article thumbnail

Powering productivity: Operations insights for 2025

Mckinsey and Company

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the future of operations in 2025 is promising. Companies that lean into tech, cross-functional collaboration, and curiosity can power up productivity.

114
114
article thumbnail

Why the Value of Your Family Business Matters

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

In last week’s edition of the Family Business Director, we reviewed six valuation principles for family business directors to keep in mind when developing valuation estimates. As family business directors, it is important to understand not just the “how” of maintaining an accurate estimate of the value of your family business but also the “why.

52
article thumbnail

U.S. Shareholder Activism Review 2024 and a Look Toward 2025

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dan Burch, Bob Marese, and Jillian DeMarco, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Dan Burch is the Chairman & CEO, Bob Marese is the President, and Jillian DeMarco is the Vice President, at MacKenzie Partners, Inc. This post is based on a MacKenzie Partners memorandum by Mr. Burch, Mr. Marese, Ms. DeMarco, and Laurie Connell.

167
167
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

‘Not for the faint of heart’: Private equity’s last retail barbarian

Financial Times M&A

Sycamore Partners $24bn buyout of Walgreens Boots follows a playbook few now dare to use

107
107
article thumbnail

Why Financial Reporting is Essential for Business Success

RNC

Financial reporting is the foundation of any successful business, providing a clear and accurate picture of a companys financial health. It plays a crucial role in business valuation , helping stakeholders assess the true worth of an organization. With growing regulatory requirements, maintaining financial transparency is no longer optionalits a necessity for long-term sustainability.

article thumbnail

European automotive industry: What it takes to regain competitiveness

Mckinsey and Company

Europes automotive industry has been a cornerstone of the regions economy, but disruptions have challenged its leadership. How can the European industry restore its competitive edge?

104
104
article thumbnail

Why Your Family Business’s Value Matters

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

In last week’s edition of the Family Business Director, we reviewed six valuation principles for family business directors to keep in mind when developing valuation estimates. As family business directors, it is important to understand not just the “how” of maintaining an accurate estimate of the value of your family business but also the “why.

52
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Letter on Delaware Senate Bill 21

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Jeffrey P. Mahoney is General Counsel at the Council of Institutional Investors. This post is based on a recent CII letter. The Council of Institutional Investors (CII or Council) writes to respectfully express our opposition to the enactment of Delaware Senate Bill 21 in its current form (SB 21). [1] CII is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of U.S. public, corporate and union employee bene

article thumbnail

KPMG to merge dozens of partnerships in overhaul of global structure

Financial Times M&A

Consolidation of subscale operations comes as Big Four firms re-examine operating model

105
105
article thumbnail

Is Your Curriculum Vitae (Resume) Accurate?

BVR

There is a lot of material where an inadvertent inaccuracy might exist or there might be an omission. Any such inaccuracies could lead to your not being allowed to testify. Is your resume up to date?

100
100
article thumbnail

Amid Del. Corporate Law Overhaul Push, Texas Turns Up Heat

Law 360 M&A

As Delaware lawmakers advance changes to the state's general corporation law aimed in part at stopping companies from moving their corporate charters they are facing increased pressure from their counterparts in Texas, where legislation appears to be on a fast dash in an attempt to convince more businesses to make it their legal home.

98
article thumbnail

How to Understand Your Mineral Interests

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Because of the popularity of this post, we revisit it this week. Originally published in 2019, this post is as a guide for mineral owners who are seeking to learn more about what they own. As we’ve discussed, there are plenty of factors to consider when determining the value of mineral interests.

52
article thumbnail

Obtaining a Food Manufacturing Equipment Appraisal

Peak Business Valuation

Efficient and well-maintained food manufacturing equipment is critical for ensuring safety and compliance in any food production business. Frequent use can wear down equipment, creating unsafe conditions for employees and consumers. As machinery ages, business owners must decide to repair , buy, or sell their equipment. Before making these decisions , it is essential to understand the equipments value.

article thumbnail

Asda and Morrisons struggle under weight of private equity ownership

Financial Times M&A

Several years after debt-fuelled takeovers the supermarket chains are grappling with high interest payments and shrinking sales

Equity 102
article thumbnail

The Future of News Looks Niche

NYT M&A

The media entrepreneur Jessica Lessin chats with DealBook about the news landscape and her latest media bet.

article thumbnail

PEF Advisors Acquires Prairie View Apartments in Vancouver, WA

Benzinga

VANCOUVER, Wash., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preservation Equity Fund Advisors, LLC (PEF Advisors), a real estate private equity group focused on preserving existing affordable housing in high-cost markets, announced their recent acquisition of Prairie View Apartments, a 284-unit apartment community in Vancouver, WA, a suburb located 25 minutes north of Portland, OR.

Equity 45
article thumbnail

Value Driver Series: Financial Drivers of Valuations

IT Valuations

April 17, 2025 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM CST Multiples are not applied to an EBITDA number. They’re actually derived. That is why companies with similar revenue and EBITDA numbers can be valued significantly different by potential investors and buyers. Our valuations at iTValuations examine 24 company-specific risk factors that go into the valuation process.

EBITDA 52
article thumbnail

Comment on Fastapp AMC Alleged Violations of AIR by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

The Fastapp case confirms what appraisers have been saying all along, that if you want high-volume AMC work, you have to be a number hitter.

article thumbnail

Blackstone ditches Hipgnosis brand and renames $3bn music business ‘Recognition’

Financial Times M&A

Investment group with rights to songs by Shakira will be fundamentally different under unified structure

95
article thumbnail

Business Valuation for Buying a Lumber & Building Materials Store: A Step-by-Step Guide

Equilest

Want to dive deeper into Business Valuation for Buying a Lumber & Building Materials Store? Read more ? Looking for an AI-powered business valuation tool? Get accurate, data-driven valuations with Equitest today! Introduction Investing in a lumber and building materials store can be a lucrative opportunity, but understanding its true value is crucial before making a purchase.

article thumbnail

Orderly Integrates Story to Enhance Liquidity on World's First IP Blockchain

Benzinga

SINGAPORE, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orderly, the permissionless liquidity layer, has integrated its omnichain trading infrastructure with Story, a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed to tokenize intellectual property into programmable digital assets. As a result, developers building applications on Story can access deep liquidity on demand.

article thumbnail

Value Driver Series: Growth and Marketing Drivers of Value

IT Valuations

May 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM CST Multiples are not applied to an EBITDA number. They’re actually derived. That is why companies with similar revenue and EBITDA numbers can be valued significantly different by potential investors and buyers. Our valuations at iTValuations examine 24 company-specific risk factors that go into the valuation process.

article thumbnail

Water resilience: Closing the funding gap for utilities

Mckinsey and Company

State and local leaders are well positioned to help water and wastewater utilities solve challenges in financial health, infrastructure resilience, economic development, and lives and livelihoods.

86
article thumbnail

Walgreens executive looks to reassure Boots staff after Sycamore deal

Financial Times M&A

Ornella Barra calls take-private deal a strategic milestone for UK pharmacy chain

92
article thumbnail

How nonprofits can protect their donor information from cyberattacks

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) There are several best practices that nonprofits can embrace to enhance their cybersecurity. The post How nonprofits can protect their donor information from cyberattacks first appeared on LaPorte.

82
article thumbnail

Avail Infrastructure Solutions Announces Sale of Electrical Products Group ("EPG")

Benzinga

SUWANEE, Ga., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avail Infrastructure Solutions ("Avail"), a Fernweh Group ("Fernweh") portfolio Company, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Electrical Products Group ("EPG") business unit to nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT ) ("nVent"), for an Enterprise Value of $975 million, subject to customary adjustments.

article thumbnail

Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Eric Kennedy

Appraisers Blog

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.