Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Posted by Paul DeNicola, Barbara Berlin, and Carin Robinson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, on Monday, November 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Paul DeNicola is a Principal, Barbara Berlin is a Managing Director, and Carin Robinson is a Director at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Governance Insights Center. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Board effectiveness begins with and depends on who’s in the boardroom.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today’s so called appraisal industry reminds me of that scene in the movie Thief where the cops are beating Frank (Jimmy Caan) up trying to force him to share his money with them. His last response in that scene is truly a gem.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Companies are constantly under pressure to grow and innovate in today’s fast-paced business world. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become famous for achieving these goals. While organic growth is always an option, M&A can provide a shortcut to market expansion, giving companies a significant edge. What is M&A? M&A refers to the consolidation of companies through mergers and acquisitions.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Some years you can make a killing and other years you don’t make a cent. I had an adjustors license for years. Last time I took the FEMA flood class for CE there were about 400 adjustors there. None of them had worked in two years. Furthermore, you need a lot of money to start and survive in that business. You need to be totally self-contained, including living facilities like an RV or trailer, generator, etc.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We asked five executives what’s top of mind as they deploy funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to close the digital divide in their states.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Combination comes amid a wave of deals and will create one of the top-20 legal groups globally

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In our last post, we introduced a simple yet effective framework for developing and managing an ownership strategy. We follow up with some further thoughts on the framework as we look at the implications of the various combinations of the three points of the framework below.

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Meade & Moore

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Catch a quick preview of Kelli Bernstein’s Xcelerate CPE Learning Series session! In this brief video, Kelli highlights the latest accounting standards and updates for 2024 and beyond. Read more of the blog to gain essential insights on how to navigate regulatory changes from FASB and PCAOB—helping your business stay ahead of the curve.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

← Blog home As international trade continues to evolve, the complexities of supply chain management have become more challenging than ever. With shifting geopolitical dynamics, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, global trade specialists are tasked with staying informed and agile to manage the intricate web of international commerce.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Germany-based Evotec SE (NASDAQ: EVO ) is trading on Monday after a report that suggests the company is a takeover target. The private equity firm Triton Partners is reportedly considering acquiring Evotec, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. In an SEC filing, Evotec reported that Triton had acquired a 9.99% stake in the company via several open-market transactions.

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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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Vested

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s no secret that building a successful startup is tough. In the first year alone up to 90% of startups fail , while a staggering 70% of new businesses cease operations between years two and five.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday, Cigna Group (NYSE: CI ) said its officials are expected to participate in meetings with investors and analysts over the next several weeks. Additionally, in light of recent and persistent speculation, Cigna confirmed that it is not pursuing a combination with Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM ). “The Cigna Group remains committed to its established M&A criteria and would only consider acquisitions that are strategically aligned, financially attractive, and have a high probability to cl

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Sivers Semiconductors AB said Monday that it has paused the proposed merger of its artificial intelligence-focused subsidiary with special purpose acquisition company byNordic Acquisition Corp., because of the market conditions for small cap companies in the U.S.

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M&A Leadership Council

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Tracie Smith Senior Advisor, M&A Partners Tracie Smith is a distinguished M&A professional with over 20 years of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, and strategic planning. She is currently serving as a Senior Advisor for M&A Partners. Throughout her career, Tracie has directed over $500 million in M&A transactions and successfully led more than 15 integrations, consistently driving value creation and alignment with corporate goals.

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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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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The food distribution industry plays a vital role in keeping restaurants, grocery stores, and catering services stocked and running smoothly. As consumer demand for quality and fresh products continues to grow, food distributors are becoming more valuable. This is ideal if you want to buy , grow , or sell a food distributor. In any case, it is crucial to obtain a business valuation for a food distribution business.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The FHFA's expansion of appraisal waivers could have disastrous consequences, potentially undermining the integrity of the housing market.

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Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last week’s election results signal a definitive end to the enforcement-only philosophy that for the last four years has characterized the SEC’s posture towards the crypto industry. It’s not realistic to think Congress and regulators will now simply adopt a hands-off attitude towards this $2.5 trillion industry; debacles like FTX and Celsius prove that even if traditional securities regulation is not an appropriate fit for crypto, federal market and consumer safeguards are urgently needed.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webby-award-winning, digital-first media company, Underknown, announced today that it has completed a merger to onboard the independent creator media agency, GPOP. This strategic move brings together Underknown's innovative content expertise, and GPOP's dynamic agency capabilities, to enhance offerings and expand opportunities for both companies and their partners.

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Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The announcement by Denver-based FirstSun Capital Bancorp and Seattle-based HomeStreet, Inc. on October 29 that the Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking had asked them to withdraw their applications for approval of their pending merger illustrates the potential pitfalls of the current regulatory environment for bank M&A. As we have previously written, there is a fracture among the federal bank regulators as to the merits of bank mergers.

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Norman Marks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I am sure we have all seen situations when people on a team don’t get along. Maybe they compete with each other, vying for the boss’s favor, and in the process failing to work together. Maybe they simply don’t like each other and would like the other person to fail, or at least look bad.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Claira B. My point exactly about C&R, etc. And, oh, there’s no “seem” about it.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bishop Street Underwriters ("Bishop Street"), a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, today announced that it has acquired Ethos Specialty's Transactional Liability unit. The addition of Ethos Transactional further strengthens Bishop Street's platform and expands its suite of specialized client solutions while continuing to drive strong underwriting profitability.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

There appears to be broad consensus: the appraisal fee the AMC fee need to be separated on consumer disclosures.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ahmedabad, India, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest Technology Group is proud to announce that its Managing Director, Mr. Akash Bhavsar , has been invited to the prestigious COP29 Blue Zone to present the Global SUSTECH initiative. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today’s so called appraisal industry reminds me of that scene in the movie Thief where the cops are beating Frank (Jimmy Caan) up trying to force him to share his money with them. His last response in that scene is truly a gem.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and ROISSY-EN-FRANCE, France, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Coast Security (FCS), a Jacksonville, Florida-based world-class provider of security services delivered by highly trained professionals across North America, has been acquired by worldwide security leader ICTS Europe, a preeminent international comprehensive security solutions provider headquartered in Roissy-En-France, France, and owned by Paris-based Groupe Sofinord.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Some years you can make a killing and other years you don’t make a cent. I had an adjustors license for years. Last time I took the FEMA flood class for CE there were about 400 adjustors there. None of them had worked in two years. Furthermore, you need a lot of money to start and survive in that business. You need to be totally self-contained, including living facilities like an RV or trailer, generator, etc.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

HONG KONG, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sasken Technologies Limited (India NSE: SASKEN, BSE: 532663, "Sasken"), a leading global product engineering and digital transformation services company based in India announced today the intent to acquire hardware and software services business of Borqs Technologies, Inc. (OTC: BRQSF , "Borqs")) a global provider of embedded software and products for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plus, hedge funds fight over a financial lifeline for Thames Water and India’s once-hot IPO market loses momentum

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

BRADENTON, Fla., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG ) (together with its subsidiaries "First Watch" or the "Company"), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced it has agreed to acquire 15 of its franchise-owned restaurants, one restaurant currently under construction and corresponding development rights in North Carolina and South Carolina for an aggregate purchase price of $49 million on a cash-free,

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Claira B. My point exactly about C&R, etc. And, oh, there’s no “seem” about it.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Dave. Local vs central control. An ongoing problem. [link] Central planning never works.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In reply to Baggins. If you say so.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With the President-elect talking tariffs and tax cuts, and a completely Republican Congress to give it to him, we’re going to have inflation and deficits for a while. Mortgage rates will stay high and the mortgage / appraisal business is going to suck. The big money times during the pandemic are gone. Time to find another gig or retire.

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