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DeepSeek Serves as a Warning About Big Tech

NYT M&A

The arrival of DeepSeek shows us the competitive weaknesses of Americas tech giants.

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Collectible cars: From niche market to growth and innovation engine

Mckinsey and Company

Collectible cars have inspired generations of enthusiasts and collectors. Their growing appeal translates into new opportunities along the entire automotive value chain.

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How to Determine the Fair Market Value of Used Equipment

Peak Business Valuation

When buying or selling used equipment , knowing its fair market value is crucial. Fair market value indicates the financial worth of equipment in the current open market. Compared to liquidation and replacement value, fair market value considers factors like the condition, age, demand, and functionality of equipment. Knowing the value of used equipment can also expedite the process of buying or selling.

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Honda takeover proposal for Nissan threatens collapse of merger talks

Financial Times M&A

U-turn suggested on plan for joint holding company as Honda pressured to take full control

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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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Accelerating decarbonization across the farming supply chain

Mckinsey and Company

Agriculture equipment manufacturer AGCO worked with McKinsey to automate decarbonization cost curve building and planning efforts using the Catalyst Zero tool.

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CORRECTION - ACNB Corporation Announces Completion of Traditions Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

Benzinga

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline on February 3, 2025 by ACNB Corporation please note that in the third paragraph of the release, the deposit amount has been corrected to $2.54 billion instead of $2.04 billion. The corrected release follows: ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB ), the parent financial holding company of ACNB Bank, a Pennsylvania state-chartered, FDIC-insured community bank, headquartered in Gettysburg, PA, announced the comp

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The Importance of Percentage-of-Completion Revenue Recognition in M&A Transactions

Redpath

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), accurate financial reporting is essential. In particular, revenue and cost recognition can significantly impact a companys valuation. For construction, and some engineering, technology, and manufacturing companies, this becomes even more critical due to the project-based nature of the work that can span multiple months or years.

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Ncontracts Experiences Another Record Year as Demand for Vendor, Compliance & Risk Management Solutions Accelerates

N Contracts

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 4, 2025 -- Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and third-party management solutions to the financial services industry, realized record growth last year amid increasing demand for its risk and compliance management software.

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Samuel Butler, Lawyer Who Helped Create Corporate Giants, Dies at 94

NYT M&A

Leading the elite Wall Street firm Cravath, he became a go-to adviser on mergers and acquisitions all the big deals that were going on in the 80s and 90s.

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Economic mobility: Making lives better now—and for the long term

Mckinsey and Company

Ryan Rippel, founding director of the Gates Foundations Economic Mobility and Opportunity Strategy, talks about helping people in poverty move up the economic ladder.

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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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KKR Raises Fuji Soft Offer In Blazing Battle With Bain

Law 360 M&A

A contentious bidding battle between KKR and Bain Capitalintensified Tuesday as the buyout firms continued their fight to take control of Japan's Fuji Soft, with KKR disclosing it has once again raised its tender offer price.

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Comment on Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

They have created the phenomenon known as data cancer which reduces an appraisal to a rubber stamp that contaminates the comps used for future

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BCG and PwC predict boost from dealmaking rebound

Financial Times M&A

Consulting bosses hope for shot in the arm from renewed energy and excitement about M&A

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Comment on Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Key Words: “WISH to make it better” If wishing is your solution to this 16 year nightmare, I suggest that you organize a huge group of appraisers and visit the Fontana di Trevi. I promise all of your dreams will come true. Just toss in the remainder of your savings.

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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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Connecting patients to healthcare: A conversation with Halodoc’s Jonathan Sudharta

Mckinsey and Company

The co-founder and CEO of an Indonesian healthtech is simplifying and enabling healthcare access in the worlds fourth most populous country.

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Comment on Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Oh no no no…I couldn’t do that. Watching you guys gin yourselves up each week and twist yourselves into micro pretzels (yet do NOTHING) is better entertainment than Seinfeld, Monty Python, and I Love Lucy combined.

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How to Determine the Fair Market Value of Used Equipment

Peak Business Valuation

When buying or selling used equipment , knowing its fair market value is crucial. Fair market value indicates the financial worth of equipment in the current open market. Compared to liquidation and replacement value, fair market value considers factors like the condition, age, demand, and functionality of equipment. Knowing the value of used equipment can also expedite the process of buying or selling.

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Comment on Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Retired Appraiser. I’m so glad you continue to haunt Appraiser Blogs with your astounding insights and mindless drivel. This place is leaps and bounds better with you here.

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Simmons & Simmons Helps BT Offload Irish Biz For €22M

Law 360 M&A

BT Group PLC said Wednesday that it will sell its Irish wholesale and enterprise subsidiary to Ireland's Speed Fibre Group for 22 million ($23 million) to help the U.K. telecommunications company to streamline its global business.

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Amundi ‘in the market’ for more deals, says chief

Financial Times M&A

Europes largest asset manager is looking at everything that would improve our growth, says Valrie Baudson

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Fortis Says $440M 3D Printing Fraud Suit Can Proceed

Law 360 M&A

Fortis Advisors LLC is urging a California federal court not to pause its $440 million fraud suit against Israeli-American 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys Ltd. as the two arbitrate related claims over allegedly miscalculated earn-out payments, saying the litigation must proceed now.

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Santander’s big, risky American dream

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Thames Water advisers make a windfall in utilitys restructuring and EQTs plan for a big hire falls through

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Sen. Mike Lee To Head Antitrust Subcommittee

Law 360 M&A

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a frequent critic of the Federal Trade Commission, will serve as chairman of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust and consumer protection issues, with Sen. Corey Booker, D-N.J., taking over the ranking member role.

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Equinor ASA: Buy-back of shares to share programmes for employees

Benzinga

Equinor ASA ((OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR ) has on 5 February 2025 engaged a third party to conduct repurchases of the company's shares to be used in the share-based incentive plans for employees and management for the period from 14 February 2025 until 15 January 2026. Shares acquired under the buy-back programme from 14 February 2025 to 15 May 2025 is based upon the authorization from the annual general meeting on 14 May 2024, registered in the Norwegian register for business enterprises.

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Liberated Brands Gets OK To Tap $25M In Ch. 11 Financing

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday agreed to give interim approval for outdoors and athletic clothing retailer Liberated Brands LLC to access $25 million of its $35 million debtor-in-possession financing.

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Vodafone chief says UK’s under-fire competition watchdog is ahead of EU

Financial Times M&A

Della Valle suggests Brussels should broaden the horizon of its own assessments to allow mergers to happen

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Del. Justices Nix Fairness Ruling In TripAdvisor Nevada Move

Law 360 M&A

Citing in part aversion to "speculative litigation," Delaware's Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a ruling that kept in play potential stockholder damage claims in connection with the proposed reincorporation in Nevada of TripAdvisor and its parent, finding that business judgment deference should govern the court challenge.

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ClubLink Acquires Deer Creek

Benzinga

KING CITY, Ontario, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClubLink Corporation ULC (subsidiary of TWC Enterprises Limited), Canada's largest owner, operator and manager of golf and country clubs, announced today that is has acquired Deer Creek, one of Canada's largest golf and event complexes, located in Ajax, Ontario, at a purchase price of $45,000,000.

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Losing A Motion To Dismiss Ruling Isn't Necessarily The End

Law 360 M&A

A recent Delaware Court of Chancery ruling, that the Manti Group had not demonstrated any conflicts of interest favoring private equity fund operator The Carlyle Group, serves as an important reminder that a decision on a pleading motion is not the end of the story, say attorneys at Sidley.

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Fengate expands retirement community portfolio with the acquisition of two new properties in British Columbia

Benzinga

TORONTO, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fengate Asset Management (Fengate') is pleased to announce the successful close of two premier seniors housing properties in Vancouver, British Columbia. The acquisition marks Fengate's and Seasons Retirement Communities' (Seasons') first venture into the British Columbia market, further growing its portfolio of retirement communities across Canada.

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McKesson Paying $850M For Top Stake In Eye Health Co.

Law 360 M&A

Irving, Texas, healthcare services company McKesson Corp. said Tuesday it had agreed to buy a controlling interest in PRISM Vision, an ophthalmologyservices provider, from private equity firm Quad-C for $850 million.

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QMMS USA, LLC Launches ENT and Allergy Associates of Pennsylvania through Strategic Partnership with Allergy and Asthma Care

Benzinga

Tarrytown, New York, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Medical Management Services USA, LLC (QMMS USA), an affiliate of ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP, is excited to announce the formation of ENT and Allergy Associates of Pennsylvania (ENTA - PA). The esteemed physicians of Allergy and Asthma Care (AAC) will be the first physicians to join the ENTA PA model, facilitating ENT and Allergy Associates' brand entry into the Pennsylvania market and continuing its commitment to provide h

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Axon Gets Cities' Antitrust Case Largely Tossed

Law 360 M&A

A New Jersey federal judge dismissed the bulk of a class action brought by local governments accusing Axon of monopolizing the Taser and body camera markets, ending claims related to the Taser market but allowing claims that Axon has maintained a monopoly in the body-worn camera market to continue on.

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Embedded Culture as a Source of Comparative Advantage

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Luigi Guiso (Einaudi Institute), Paola Sapienza (Northwestern University), and Luigi Zingales (University of Chicago), on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Editor's Note: Luigi Guiso is the AXA Professor of Household Finance at the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance, Paola Sapienza is the Donald C. Clark/HSBC Chair in Consumer Finance Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and Luigi Zingales is the Robert C.

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