Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 29, 2024
Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), and Frank Partnoy (UC Berkeley School of Law), on Monday, July 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is a Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Frank Partnoy is the Adrian A. Kragen Professor of Law at the University of California Berkeley School of Law. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Indiana Law Journal.
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
The Nordic financial sector is witnessing unprecedented bank-sector consolidation and fintech partnership-building activity. The surge in collaborative deals between traditional banks and fintech disrupters is helping finance houses develop deeper competence in next-generation digital and artificial intelligence offerings across core areas such as risk management, data analytics, robo-advisors, portfolio management, and fraud detection and prevention.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 29, 2024
Posted by Michael Eisenband, FTI Consulting, on Monday, July 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Eisenband is Global Co-Leader of Corporate Finance & Restructuring at FTI Consulting. This post is based on his FTI Consulting memorandum. Special-purpose acquisition companies, better known as SPACs (also referred to as “blank check companies”), which have continued to unravel practically en masse while carving out their place in the lore of investing manias.
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
CFOs are struggling to hire people with the right balance of quantitative and strategic skills in today’s increasingly tech-centric corporate environment. Adnan Bokhari knows how to balance a ledger. He’s a practicing CPA who was named CFO of JA Worldwide, a global nonprofit youth organization, about a year ago. His wife is also a CFO and a CPA. But their three kids?
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.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 29, 2024
What can diagnostics players do to foster widespread adoption of liquid biopsy for early cancer screening?
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Legal technology giant Litera announced on Monday the acquisition of FileTrail, which offers information governance and records management services to law firms and companies.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
BV Specialists
JULY 29, 2024
When potential new clients inquire about our valuation services, we are often asked how much experience we have in a particular industry. The fact is that an appraisal expert cannot focus a significant amount of time on any one industry if they want to maintain steady revenue and grow their business. There are nearly 100 major industries in which companies operate, and appraisers need to apply their skills to any or all of them to create a diverse valuation practice effectively.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
The U.S. government told the D.C. Circuit that TikTok's data collection practices and content recommendation algorithm threaten national security, in defending a federal law banning the social media platform from the United States unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
Generative AI could help the Gulf’s traditional banks wrest the competitive advantage back from challenger and neobanks. While artificial intelligence was already promising profound changes in the traditional banking business model, the latest innovation in the technology—generative AI—portends a multisensory revolution in banking services. Indeed, GenAI, with its ability to collect and interpret financial data on a vast scale, could force some of the Arabian Gulf region’s biggest banks to rethi
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
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 29, 2024
A renewed emphasis on efficient growth could allow software companies to unleash $500 billion in incremental shareholder value.
Appraisers Blog
JULY 29, 2024
The HousingWire article highlighting that only 40% of homes sold include an “accurate” appraisal is misleading and dangerous.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 29, 2024
Why is decision making so complex and time-consuming? A new framework could help you make better decisions faster and more efficiently.
Benzinga
JULY 29, 2024
Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF ) announced Monday that it wiil acquire significant assets from The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTC: CBSTF ) (FSE: 3LP). The acquisition, strategic to expanding its national footprint, includes one of Cannabist’s Virginia licenses, along with associated operations including all of Arizona operations.
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.
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
Nonbanks have eaten into traditional banks’ marketplace. Can the older banks retake lost ground by simply becoming more agile? Once upon a time, banking was simple: Take deposits, use depositors’ money to make loans, and transfer payments between clients and earn a commission. All three pillars are now under assault. Longer-term savings have migrated to wealth managers who promise much better returns over time.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Plus, Carlyle sticks with its oil and gas investments, and BlackRock’s Larry Fink takes his time finding a successor
IT Valuations
JULY 29, 2024
Welcome to our exploration of the complex world of business entity structures. If you recently attended our webinar titled “S-Corps, C-Corps, & LLCs: The Alphabet Soup of Tax Strategies,” you’re already familiar with some of the intricacies involved. For those who missed it, this blog will summarize key points and provide valuable insights into choosing the right entity type for your business.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Recent evidence suggests that even consumers with high disposable incomes are starting to feel the pinch
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
Oil-producing African countries, operating under the aegis of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), have set up an African Energy Bank (AEB) with an initial capitalization of $5 billion to help fund African energy projects that face declining investments. However, the new institution faces a tough challenge as it adjusts to the changing global oil and gas market.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Real estate and infrastructure owner CIM Group on Monday announced that it has provided financing for the formation of a $2.1 billion investment platform called Round Hill Capital Ventures, which has acquired contracts for the assets previously managed by Round Hill Capital.
IT Valuations
JULY 29, 2024
Authored by Greg Northrop, Director of Tax and Finance at ITValuations Welcome to our exploration of the complex world of business entity structures. If you recently attended our webinar titled “S-Corps, C-Corps, & LLCs: The Alphabet Soup of Tax Strategies,” you’re already familiar with some of the intricacies involved. For those who missed it, this blog will summarize key points and provide valuable insights into choosing the right entity type for your business.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Colorado-based Cablenet Wiring Products Inc., which manufactures parts for aerospace companies, has filed suit against the entity that acquired it for $15 million, claiming the buyer violated the purchase agreement by firing Cablenet's CEO without cause, despite agreeing to retain the officer for at least a year after the acquisition.
Benzinga
JULY 29, 2024
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE: HPE ) is reportedly poised to receive unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $14 billion acquisition of networking gear manufacturer Juniper Networks Inc (NYSE: JNPR ). The deal, announced in January , reflects the accelerating trend among companies to enhance and innovate their products amidst the surge in AI-driven services.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
A Tenth Circuit panel has rejected a cannabis entrepreneur's attempt to undo a $6.4 million judgment in a dispute with an ex-business partner, but it ordered a district court to revisit an enforcement order that could require the entrepreneur to violate federal drug law to pay the damages.
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
The region’s transformation has turned the six GCC states into attractive destinations for international financial institutions and FDI. Amid a global landscape characterized by sluggish growth, soaring interest rates, and inflationary pressures, the six Gulf Cooperation Council states stand out for their resilience. Growth across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain is expected to reach 3.7% this year, soundly outpacing the 2.9% global average, according to c
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Litigation linked to billionaire Elon Musk sparked several filings in Delaware's Court of Chancery last week, including a call for sanctions and hand-wringing about a proposed multibillion-dollar attorney fee. Other court activity centered on Paramount's proposed $4.5 billion stock-and-cash merger with Skydance Media, a couple of deals with Silver Lake Capital, and new cases involving digital publisher The Arena Group, airplane manufacturer Boeing Co., and 3D-imaging and digitization venture Mat
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
Financial growth, a coming generational wealth transfer, and an influx of high-net-worth individuals is solidifying the region’s appeal as a fortune hub. Already one of the wealthiest regions in the world, the Gulf Cooperation Council states are solidifying their status as a hub for global fortunes. According to Boston Consulting Group, the region’s financial wealth is expected to grow by 4.7% annually by 2027, reaching $3.5 trillion, up from $2.8 trillion in 2022.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Insurance group Enstar on Monday announced it had agreed to be bought by private equity shop Sixth Street in a $5.1 billion take-private deal crafted by Paul Weiss, Hogan Lovells, Simpson Thacher, Debevoise & Plimpton and Cleary Gottlieb.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 29, 2024
Today’s audit professionals face a variety of headwinds. Rapid regulatory change and tight competition for talent is demanding more and more accounting and audit firms adopt advanced technology to gain a competitive edge. From a workflow perspective, many auditors feel as though they are over- or under-auditing. And without the ability to roll data forward or efficiently build an audit program and tailor checklists, many firms are missing out on valuable time savings.
Peak Business Valuation
JULY 29, 2024
Are you looking for a lucrative business opportunity? Buying an apparel manufacturing business may be the best fit for you! Clothing is a basic necessity. As such, there will always be a healthy demand for apparel manufacturing businesses. But before you buy an apparel manufacturing business , it is important to understand its financial standing. Obtaining a business valuation for buying an apparel manufacturing business can provide you with all the information you need to succeed in this compet
Law 360 M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Independent insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group said Monday that it is set to purchase David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd., from Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP.
Vested
JULY 29, 2024
Are you an investor looking to support early-stage companies but the risk is weighing on your mind? The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are your ticket, offering generous tax reliefs to reduce the risk of getting involved.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Joint takeover of Argentine assets with Canada’s Lundin is latest sign of consolidation in mining sector
Reynolds Holding
JULY 29, 2024
Recently in Kellner v. AIM ImmunoTech, Inc. , the Delaware Supreme Court clarified the legal tests applicable when stockholders challenge advance notice bylaws. A key aspect of the Supreme Court’s ruling is the importance of distinguishing between a facial and an as-applied challenge to a bylaw. The court held that advance notice bylaws, like all corporate bylaws, are presumptively valid under Delaware law and will survive a facial challenge if they (1) are consistent with the company’s charter,
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