Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Posted by Yann Decressin (University of Chicago), Steven N. Kaplan (University of Chicago), and Morten Sorensen (Dartmouth University), on Thursday, September 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Yann Decressin is a PhD student at the University of Chicago, Steven N. Kaplan is the Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Morten Sorensen is an Associate Professor of Finance at Dartmouth College Tuck School of B

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Finance 167

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster service efficiency using AI solutions.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Posted by June M. Hu, Brittney G. Kidwell, and Rebecca M. Rabinowitz, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 Editor's Note: June M. Hu is a Special Counsel, and Brittney G. Kidwell and Rebecca M. Rabinowitz are Associates at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Ms. Hu, Ms. Kidwell, Ms.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

McKinsey speaks to Darren Hulst, vice president of Boeing’s commercial marketing division, to discuss the latest industry trends and the outlook of aerospace 20 years into the future.

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Marketability 110

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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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Posted by Neil Whoriskey, Dean Sattler, and Scott Golenbock, Milbank LLP, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil Whoriskey , Dean Sattler , and Scott Golenbock are Partners at Milbank LLP. This post is based on a Milbank memorandum by Mr. Whoriskey, Mr. Sattler, Mr. Golenbock, and Iliana Ongun , and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

McKinsey research points to steps that start-ups can take to ensure that, as they scale, they retain high-end talent and those aspects of culture that confer competitive advantage.

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Start-ups 107

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As supply chains and operations become more complex, aerospace companies can gain an edge through greater digitalization.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to David Samnick. You’ve been given solutions. You just don’t want to hear them because they don’t align with your political views. Period. Solution and suggestion number one: get a leadership group organized before you just randomly post. “Hey I think I’ll start an Appraisal organization.”. 2) think through perhaps partnering with an existing organization rather than starting from scratch or explain why none of the multitude of existing organizations are possibly going to do what your

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Appraisal 93

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Charging has become an integral part of the electric truck. Players compete to offer end-to-end solutions, but challenges among vehicles, charging, and the grid remain to be solved at scale.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Dallas Kiedrowski on Facebook. exactly, we can see any location or view differences from the plat maps reviewed. And if the house (comp) has been totally renovated since purchase than the photo it is misleading to the reader of the report. Of course I would put that in my comments but not always are the comments read completely by the UW.

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Comps Appraisal 93

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

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Telcos hope to reignite growth by becoming more like today’s tech players. To achieve that evolution, they can close their skills gap by acting across all four dimensions of the talent challenge.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Bill Johnson. Good points Bill. You’d think with all the effort and resources they’d develop simple tools for more quality BPO and realty agent side price development. I keep seeing variety bpo’s filled out and most times say to myself; if an appraiser tried that approach the report would be immediately rejected, they’d never even get through the automated review gates.

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Appraisal 92

Trout CPA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Written by Randall Weaver, CPA Interest rates play a pivotal role in shaping the real estate investment landscape. For both seasoned investors and newcomers, understanding how fluctuating interest rates influence property values, mortgage rates, and overall investment strategies is important for making informed decisions. This article explores these dynamics and offers practical tips on how investors can navigate and adapt to changing interest rate environments.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Jenn. Ok I do disagree comment. As a member of NAMA and NAA, My course instructor in 1990 was the late George Harrison, Phd of the Lincoln Graduate Center. He was a mentor to many in the Appraisal Field. The earlier appraisal courses were accepted by the States prior to licensing and we did also have Appraisal Designations after 30 plus hours of course work.

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Appraisal 92

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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Machen McChesney

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When drafting partnership and LLC operating agreements, various tax issues must be addressed. This is also true of multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. Here are some critical issues to include in your agreement so your business remains in compliance with federal tax law.

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Compliance 78

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Bill Johnson. Hey, waddaya mean?! When I ask agents what sort of condition their listing is in, you know, new, excellent, very good, good, average, fair poor, they always tell me that it is really cute. If that’s not descriptive, I don’t know what is!

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Appraisal 92

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Signing Day Sports, Inc. (NYSE: SGN ) shares are trading higher after the company inked a binding term sheet to acquire 95-99% of Dear Cashmere Group Holding Company (OTC: DRCR ), also known as Swifty Global , in an all-equity deal. As per the deal, Signing Day Sports will issue its securities to Swifty’s controlling stockholders. Signing Day Sports will not make any cash payment in connection with the acquisition.

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Equity Finance 69

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Special note to the tech nerds working on this forms project; The appraisal grid is one big math equation, rendering the most possible aspects of property versus property comparisons in a way which allows for a mathematical expression and calculation of value. Every line item entry is it’s own mathematical element. What kind of idiot spreads a single math equation across ten different pages and forgets a net/gross total adjustments comparison line?

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Motion Picture Association has been wooing the company for years. The addition gives the group a lot more muscle.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 87

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Let’s just Always look on the bright side of life. Breaking news. A new film with raving reviews may be the answer to the question – Am I a Racist? Matt Walsh has made a film exposing the absurdities of the topic. See the film trailers and interview with Ben Shapiro and Matt Walsh online.

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Appraisal 92

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Senior figures in German government believe Italian lender took ‘stealthy’ approach to stakebuilding

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Bill Johnson. My thoughts on the new form. Well it will be implemented late in 2025 so not to upset the large amount of appraisal lending work to follow from now till Dec 2025. The lenders now have job ads for hiring staff for the next BOOM getting ready again to hire office staff and mortgage loan professionals to service the very large amount of Refinance Loans and Purchase Loans to follow with each month the mortgage interest rate drops.

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Appraisal 92

NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deal values all of Axel Springer at roughly $15 billion, with the company’s publishing assets worth about $4 billion.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Those forms make it harder for the transition to AI? Also, isn’t that why the 800 lb gorillas in the room made ANSI mandatory? If ANSI was so great why then doesn’t the VA/HUD require it and USDA is still thinking about it…lol. Last I checked only a total of two states, Kentucky/Mississippi have ANSI as mandatory for their county assessors.

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Appraisal 92

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

South Korean gaming giant Krafton's recent acquisition of Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) Tango Gameworks , known for titles like The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush, marked a significant move in the gaming sector. The deal, announced on Aug. 13, was driven more by a commitment to preserving creative talent than by financial incentives. See Also: Krafton Saves Tango Gameworks: Acquires Hi-Fi Rush IP From Xbox Commitment Over Profit “We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

More than ever, appraisers must knos their worth! Dave described something that Im.bettimg will have to fall in the $1,000 – $1,500 range fir non complex jobs. Anything with a 2nd unit will need to be tteated as the small income property it is, rather than the mythical “ADU” label that so many think excuses all permit failures, rent control, and tenant rights and their impact on value and marketability.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Descartes Systems (NASDAQ: DSGX ) recently expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Assure Assist, Inc., operating as MyCarrierPortal ("MCP"). MCP is renowned for its carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry, enabling freight brokers and shippers to manage their carrier networks efficiently. The initiative is aimed at bolstering DSGX's capabilities in fraud prevention and compliance within the trucking industry.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Bill Johnson. IF you don’t want to raise your fees, that is on you. IF they are asking for more work and time, then raise your fee. Simple as that. IF you bend just once, then they have you at whatever fee they name. You name your fee.

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Appraisal 92

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS: ATHA Energy has expanded its land package at the Angilak Project, acquiring the entire prospective Lac 50 structural corridor and an additional prospective parallel corridor. Both prospective corridors are related to the Snowbird Tectonic Zone, a deep crustal structure that extends from the Athabasca Basin, host to some of the largest and highest-grade uranium deposits globally, through to the Angikuni Basin, which hosts the Lac 50 Uranium Deposit.

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Marketability 59

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The new “form” asks if broadband is available (yes/no). What definition of broadband are we using? The FCC just updated their definition this year to be a minimum of 100mb up and 20mb down. But according to broadband.com there are 45 million Americans that do not have access to the new definition. There are many plans with 100mb+, but many limit download to a max 10-15mb with no higher download speed available.

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Appraisal 92

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Media group will be split from classifieds business

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One appraiser’s vision of the (near) future: Imagine having your own privately hosted Large Language Model (LLM) or soon-to-debut Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) model. This in-house appraisal tool will input and analyze all your photos, on-site video footage, and LiDAR measured dwelling information. Your LLM will then automatically export descriptive text and image data to the new appraisal software that’s currently being developed.

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IT Valuations

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Exploring your why and the fundamentals of fit. In this iTV Webinar, we’ll interview Arlin Sorenson and Stephanie Kinsey and discuss the early stage of the transaction journey. Whether you’re looking to make a strategic acquisition or you’re considering an exit, the stories and advice from this webinar will equip you with valuable information for the next step in your personal journey.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In reply to Mary T Thompson. It’s funny. I wasn’t sure when I would retire, thought it would be a few years. But I just hit a wall one day and said it’s time. Every report became drudgery.

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Appraisal 91