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Why Financial Reporting is Essential for Business Success

RNC

Financial reporting is the foundation of any successful business, providing a clear and accurate picture of a companys financial health. It plays a crucial role in business valuation , helping stakeholders assess the true worth of an organization. With growing regulatory requirements, maintaining financial transparency is no longer optionalits a necessity for long-term sustainability.

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Amid Del. Corporate Law Overhaul Push, Texas Turns Up Heat

Law 360 M&A

As Delaware lawmakers advance changes to the state's general corporation law aimed in part at stopping companies from moving their corporate charters they are facing increased pressure from their counterparts in Texas, where legislation appears to be on a fast dash in an attempt to convince more businesses to make it their legal home.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Eric Kennedy

Appraisers Blog

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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CrossFit Is for Sale Again Amid Years of Shake-Ups

NYT M&A

The search for new owners comes after a tumultuous five years for the fitness company, including an athlete death and financial concerns.

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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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How banks can boost productivity through simplification at scale

Mckinsey and Company

Productivity in the banking sector has stalled. Here are the tools and techniques to achieve lasting change.

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The rise and fall of a hedge fund tycoon

Financial Times M&A

Plus, pharmacy groups famed for opioid bankruptcies join forces and the mysterious Deutsche Bank employee making more than its CEO

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Enforcement Actions Roundup: February 2025

N Contracts

Welcome to the latest Enforcement Actions Roundup, a monthly post where our regulatory experts review recent enforcement actions to explain what went wrong for the institution and how your institution can avoid similar issues.

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From pilot to profit: Scaling gen AI in aftermarket and field services

Mckinsey and Company

Generative AI (gen AI) is transforming aftermarket and field services, offering new ways to boost efficiency and enhance customer experience. Heres how to make it pay.

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Tackling Risk Management With a Proactive Approach

Machen McChesney

Risks are unavoidable in todays volatile, uncertain marketplace. However, proactive owners and executives can manage business risks more effectively with an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. A structured approach helps organizations anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and build resilience.

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Drugmaker merger turns the page on a dark chapter of US history

Financial Times M&A

Real-world pain lies behind a big win for several Wall Street vulture funds

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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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SEC's Expansion Of Confidential Filings Likely To Spur Deals

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's latest effort to expand companies' ability to confidentially file for more securities offerings during initial stages should accelerate the pace of public issuances, according to capital markets lawyers.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Mr. Cortney B Strother

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. Mr or Ms Pray Hard, We can do without the baseless “leftist” and “rightists” adjectives, OK? It belittles your argument. This is all about corporate greed.

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Founder Wants $14.7M In Logistics Developer SPAC Dispute

Law 360 M&A

The founder of a Latin America-based logistics property developer told a Florida federal court that he is owed at least $14.7 million as part of a 2024 special purpose acquisition company merger.

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Ingredients for the future: Bringing the biotech revolution to food

Mckinsey and Company

Fermented ingredients could alter the food landscape faster than once thought. However, new business models are needed for the $100 billion to $150 billion opportunity in fermented novel proteins.

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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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6 Firms Steer $6.7B Mallinckrodt, Endo Pharma Merger

Law 360 M&A

Six law firms are guiding a $6.7 billion merger between Ireland's Mallinckrodt PLC and Pennsylvania-based Endo Inc. in a deal announced Thursday that the companies said will create a global pharmaceutical industry leader with projected 2025 revenues of $3.6 billion.

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Remanufacturing 101: Reviving parts, reclaiming value

Mckinsey and Company

The remanufacturing market unlocks opportunity across sectors for higher margins, affordability, and supply chain resilience.

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StubHub, Figma Pursue IPOs, And More Deal Rumors

Law 360 M&A

StubHub and Figma are pursuing IPOs, Granicus's owners are exploring a $4 billion sale, and Eminem and deals tied to Reese Witherspoon and Eminem could be in the pipeline. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Gen AI is here—but where are its users?

Mckinsey and Company

Many companies are integrating gen AI into workflows, but too few have reached enterprise-wide adoption. Hear more about how they can change this trend.

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Mastering The Fundamentals Of Life Sciences Due Diligence

Law 360 M&A

As life sciences transactions continue to gain tremendous momentum, companies participating in these transactions must conduct effective and strategic regulatory due diligence, which involves extensive amounts of information and varies by manifold factors, says Anna Zhao at GunnerCooke.

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The Limits of Shareholder Ratification

Reynolds Holding

In a recent article, I analyze the function of shareholder ratification in corporate governance and argue that understanding this function is critical to both refining shareholder-based cleansing mechanisms and appreciating their inherent limitations. Although I focus on Corwin cleansing in the third-party M&A context, my work also bears on the ability of shareholders to cleanse conflicted controlling-shareholder transactions.

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A Close-Up Look At DOJ's Challenge To HPE-Juniper Deal

Law 360 M&A

The outcome of the Justice Department's challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise's proposed $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks will likely hinge on several key issues, including market dynamics and shares, internal documents, and questions about innovation and customer harm, say attorneys at McDermott.

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Mallinckrodt and Endo to combine after emerging from bankruptcy linked to opioid crisis

Financial Times M&A

Groups have resolved billions of dollars in claims for selling highly addictive painkillers

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BREAKING: Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Many Fired Federal Workers

Law 360 M&A

A California federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of certain probationary employees fired from six federal agencies, saying the Office of Personal Management did not have the authority to direct those terminations, making the firings "unlawful.

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Why Business Valuation Matters in Estate Settlement

Equilest

Want to ensure a seamless estate settlement process? Read our full guide on why business valuation is crucial and how to get it right Introduction When settling an estate, business valuation is a critical factor that ensures fair distribution of assets, tax compliance, and legal clarity. Without an accurate valuation, disputes may arise among heirs, leading to prolonged legal battles.

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UK Clears Keysight's £1.2B Offer For Telecoms Biz Spirent

Law 360 M&A

Britain's antitrust authority said Thursday it has allowed U.S. technology company Keysight Technologies Inc. to proceed with its planned 1.16 billion ($1.5 billion) acquisition of Spirent Communications PLC, a U.K. telecoms testing specialist.

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The Key to a Profitable Side Business: Understanding Valuation

Equilest

Uncover the secrets of accurate business valuation with our comprehensive guide to rule of thumb methods. Starting a side business is about more than just earning extra money; it's about creating a valuable asset. Whether you aim to build a business that can generate passive income or one that could eventually be sold for a significant profit, understanding business valuation principles can help guide your decisions.

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Schulte Roth Discusses SEC Guidance That Meme Coins Are Not Securities

Reynolds Holding

On Feb. 27, 2025, the SECs Division of Corporation Finance (Division) issued guidance that meme coins defined as speculative crypto assets inspired by internet memes, cultural trends, or social media phenomena do not constitute securities under federal securities laws. However, the Divisions guidance, which does not bind the Commission, was met with swift opposition from Commissioner Caroline A.

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An Early Look at Trends From Proxy Season 2025

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Joyce Chen, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, March 13, 2025 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is an Associate Editor at Equilar, Inc. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Chen. In anticipation of the 2025 proxy season, publicly traded companies are actively preparing their proxy statements (DEF 14A) for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion

NYT M&A

Scopely said it would buy Niantics video game business, which includes Pokmon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.

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The Enduring Nexus Between Value and Values

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Founding Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Steven A. Rosenblum , and Karessa L. Cain. As the ESG backlash continues to unfold, some observers have suggested that criticism of ESG applies with equal force to the notion of stakeholder governance and, relatedly, vindicates Milton Friedmans theory of

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. Pray hard said; Who cares as long as we save five dollars. Correction. The amc is earning five dollars more. Because cost savings of reduced cost appraisal services are not returned to consumers. If the amc has to make the agents and mb’s wait to earn that money, they will make them wait. Then they’ll blame the appraiser for the delays on the back end after they’ve all had to run amend extends addendums, recalculate with a new rate if they missed the lock

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NRG Energy's $560 Million Acquisition Adds 738 MW of Flexible Gas-Fired Power: Details

Benzinga

On Wednesday, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG ) disclosed that it inked definitive deal to acquire six power generation facilities from Texas-based Rockland Capital, LLC. for $560 million or $760 per kW. The company said that the purchase price is significantly below the cost of new construction. The deal will further boost NRG’s presence in the energy market.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. The fun part happens when you take the time to track down sales, find the listings, and call the listing agent, tell them all about it. If there is no confirmed order, there is no requirement for client confidentiality. One may even argue it’s the appraisers ethical obligation to share this information with the sales agents.

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Mallinckrodt, Endo Merger To Create Pharma Entity Valued At $7 Billion

Benzinga

On Thursday, Mallinckrodt plc and Endo Inc. (OTC: NDOI ) agreed to combine in a stock and cash transaction. Endo shareholders will receive $80 millionin cash and own 49.9% of the combined company. After cash consideration,Mallinckrodtshareholders will own 50.1% of the combined entity on a pro forma basis for an implied pro forma enterprise value of$6.7 billion.