Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.
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Digital twins: The key to unlocking end-to-end supply chain growth
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.
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U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The true cost of methane abatement: A crucial step in oil and gas decarbonization
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The upstream oil and gas sector alone could cut as much as 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But this will take worldwide cooperation among industry players and capital investors.
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.
US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.
How AI enables new possibilities in chemicals
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
From molecule and materials discovery to new applications and customer acquisition, AI can create opportunities across a range of promising new use cases in chemicals.
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What is the future of wellness?
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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When it is right to take more risk rather than manage or mitigate it
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
People are quick to respond to a risk by seeking to “manage or mitigate” it. They shudder at the thought of risk. But there are times when the right thing is not only to take the identified risk (taking risk is a better way of looking at it than accepting risk) but to take more.
4 Ways for Construction Contractors to Minimize Their Chance of an IRS Audit
Gross Mendelsohn
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Thanks to a variety of industry quirks, construction companies are especially vulnerable to IRS audits. However, by avoiding some common audit triggers you can keep Uncle Sam away. Here are four ways to minimize your risk of an IRS audit.
Brian Wassell Named #1 Best Accountant
Trout CPA
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Trout CPA is pleased to announce that Partner Brian Wassell, CPA, CM&AA, CEPA has been named #1 Best Accountant by the readers of Lancaster County Magazine. Brian has won this award multiple times over the last decade and a half.
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
From the M&A Glossary: Add-backs
Exit Strategy
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Add-backs are adjustments made to a company’s financial statements to more accurately reflect its true earning potential and “normalize” its financial performance. These adjustments are typically made to the target company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to create a metric known as “Adjusted or Normalized EBITDA.
Tax Series: Top 5 Year-End Questions to Ask your CPA
IT Valuations
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Gain valuable insights to navigate year-end tax planning and set your business up for financial success in the new year. Join us as we explore the top five questions business owners should be asking their CPA’s as 2024 comes to an end. Experts from iTV will discuss federal state and tax liability, maximizing your 2024 tax deduction, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, and recent changes to tax law.
Where Do Dividends Come From?
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
For the unprepared, it is a question that can paralyze any parent: “Mommy, where do dividends come from?” Among our family business clients, the issue of shareholder liquidity is always top of mind, and is occasionally a source of confusion among shareholders, managers, and directors. In this week’s post, we attempt to bring some clarity to the question of where dividends come from.
iTCPA Series: Top 5 Year-End Questions to Ask your CPA
IT Valuations
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Gain valuable insights to navigate year-end tax planning and set your business up for financial success in the new year. Join us as we explore the top five questions business owners should be asking their CPA’s as 2024 comes to an end. Experts from iTV will discuss federal state and tax liability, maximizing your 2024 tax deduction, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, and recent changes to tax law.
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.
AI-Driven Software Co. LogicMonitor Gets $800M PE Infusion
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Software-as-a-service-based hybrid observability platform LogicMonitor on Wednesday announced that it secured an $800 million investment from a consortium of private equity investors, valuing the company at $2.4 billion.
Trout CPA Welcomes Aaron Wilson, CPA to Our Transaction Advisory Team
Trout CPA
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Trout CPA is thrilled to welcome Aaron Wilson to Trout CPA as a Transaction Advisory Services Manager. Learn more.
Conn. Trial Firm's Dissolution Is In Disarray, CEO Tells Judge
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The windup of Connecticut Trial Firm LLC is "in complete controversy" and must be submitted to arbitration, CEO Ryan McKeen has told a state Superior Court judge, saying his onetime 50-50 partner, Ryan Garza, committed "self-dealing, waste and abuse" to benefit his new firm, Claggett Sykes & Garza LLC.
Valuing a Travel Agency
Peak Business Valuation
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
With more people prioritizing travel and exploration, the demand for travel agencies is increasing. With the right approach, a travel agency can be a lucrative business opportunity. Whether you are buying , growing , or selling a travel agency , it is ideal to receive a business valuation. When valuing a travel agency, a business appraiser gathers data on your agency’s strengths, weaknesses, risks, opportunities, and growth potential.
Sidley-Guided Lifeway Rejects Second Danone Buyout
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Lifeway Foods Inc. said Wednesday that its board has rejected a Nov. 15 revised offer from Danone North America PBC to buy the remainder of Lifeway for $27 per share, or roughly $306 million.
Recursion and Exscientia, two leaders in the AI drug discovery space, have officially combined to advance the industrialization of drug discovery
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Recursion unveils post-combination technology-enabled portfolio with more than 10 clinical and preclinical programs, 10 advanced discovery programs, and more than 10 partnered programs Platform will focus on first and best-in-class drug discovery and development, demonstrating the ability to find novel insights and dramatically reduce the time and cost of discovery Recursion will host an update call today, November 20, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.
Cleary Hires Milbank Atty For Capital Markets Team
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP announced the addition of a former Milbank LLP transactional attorney to its New York office on Wednesday, saying she will be an asset for its capital markets clients.
Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group Cinven
UK Drops Probe Into Google's Investment In AI Startup
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The partnership between Google's parent Alphabet Inc. and the U.S. artificial intelligence startup Anthropic PBC does not qualify for investigation under the merger rules, Britain's antitrust authority said Wednesday at the end of the first phase of its investigation.
Berlin Packaging plans to expand its capabilities in Germany by combining with Rixius AG
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
MILAN, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier ® , announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rixius AG, a German-based supplier specialized in rigid packaging for the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food & beverage markets across the DACH and Benelux regions.
Davis Polk-Led Comcast To Spin Off NBCUniversal TV Assets
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Comcast Corp. said Wednesday it plans to spin off a suite of NBCUniversal cable television networks, including the USA Network, CNBC and MSNBC, along with additional digital assets, which generate a combined total $7 billion in annual revenues.
Apica Acquires Orson to Transform Enterprise Test Data Management
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
STOCKHOLM and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apica, the intelligent data management platform, today announced the acquisition of Orson, an innovative test data orchestration platform. This strategic acquisition strengthens Apica's position in the DevOps marketplace by combining industry-leading synthetic monitoring capabilities with advanced test data orchestration, enabling organizations to build more robust monitoring scenarios through accelerated data variety gener
US fraud charges roil Adani’s empire
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Playtika Holding Corp. Completes Strategic Acquisition of SuperPlay, Enhancing Portfolio with Hit Mobile Games Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
HERZLIYA, Israel, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK ), a mobile games pioneer and interactive entertainment leader, has completed the acquisition of SuperPlay, a mobile gaming company based in Tel Aviv, Israel and home to hit mobile games Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams. The acquisition of SuperPlay significantly strengthens and expands Playtika's portfolio by incorporating Dice Dreams, the third largest game in the highly attractive and fast-growing Coin
Largest Companies View AI as a Risk Multiplier
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Posted by Dean Kingsley, Matt Solomon, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Kristen Jaconi (USC Marshall), on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Dean Kingsley is a Principal and Matt Solomon is a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Kristen Jaconi is an Associate Professor of the Practice in Accounting and Executive Director at Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management at the USC Marshall School of Business.
Norsk Hydro: Status share buyback program
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Please see below information about transactions made under the share buyback program for Norsk Hydro ASA. Announcement date of the share buyback program: September 11, 2024 End date of the share buyback program: February 28, 2025 Overview of transactions: Date Aggregated daily volume (number of Shares) Weighted average share price per day (NOK) Total daily transaction value (NOK) 13/11/2024 580 000 64.88 37 627 442 14/11/2024 Full story available on Benzinga.
Securities Litigation and Enforcement Highlights
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Posted by Patrick Gibbs, Tijana Brien, and Brett DeJarnette, Cooley LLP, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Patrick Gibbs , Tijana Brien , and Brett DeJarnette are Partners at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. Cooley’s securities litigation + enforcement group continued to share key insights on key cases and developments in securities litigation throughout the spr
DMG Blockchain Solutions Accelerates Growth with New 5-Megawatt Hydro Miner Purchase
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSXV: DMGI ) (OTC: DMGGF ) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) ("DMG"), a leading vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, announces the expansion of its mining operations with the purchase of Bitmain hydro miners for a total of 5 megawatts of hydro mining containers.
Which Software is Best for Annual Planning?
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Introduction Strategic annual planning is a critical process for businesses to set goals, allocate resources, and align team efforts. While many companies rely on the old fallback - flipchart paper and markers - utilizing a software tool can multiply the impact of your efforts by making it easier to both record & execute the strategy to ensure accountability for achieving the goals.
StoryCatch Partners Acquires EmpiraMed
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoryCatch Partners , a Public Benefit Corporation leveraging the power of individual stories to improve mental and physical wellbeing, today announced that it has acquired Maynard, Mass.-based EmpiraMed Inc. , a digital health technology leader in the field of virtual clinical studies for real-world evidence.
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