Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Carmakers face problems of Chinese competition, a shrinking domestic market and the threat of tariffs

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fed Cuts Interest Rates By 25 Basis Points as Dow Tanks by More Than 1,100 Points Longest Losing Streak Since 1974!

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For all their efforts to reignite growth, telcos have yet to overcome their fundamental challenges. Doing so is still feasible, but the viable paths will require unprecedented transformation.

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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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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Here We Go: California Gov.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Value at stake provides a framework for companies to approach risks and opportunities from sustainability.

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Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Divorce can have adverse effects on a business. Additionally, your business may be the most valuable asset in your marriage. Getting an accurate business valuation for divorce will help you through the divorce process. In addition, understanding the true value of your business is essential to making decisions in your divorce proceedings. In this article, we discuss why an accurate business valuation for divorce matters and why it is important.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Though 24/7 clean power purchase agreements are gaining global momentum and could drive the deployment of storage and flexible generation assets, they require power suppliers to develop new capabilities.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Former Indiana Rep. Stephen Buyer on Wednesday urged the Second Circuit to reverse his insider trading conviction or grant him a new trial, saying federal prosecutors violated his Sixth Amendment rights and failed to prove Manhattan was the right place to be tried, which led a pair of circuit judges to voice doubt about the court's standard for establishing venue.

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Trout CPA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Trout CPA has once again been ranked #5 on the prestigious Best Places to Work in PA list in the medium-sized company category. This incredible achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, dynamic, and engaging workplace culture.

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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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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Paramount Global's $2.4 billion plan to merge with Skydance Media has gained another critic, a right-leaning nonprofit law firm that wants the Federal Communications Commission to refuse to approve the tie-up without placing conditions on Paramount's CBS.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instituting a geopolitics strategy around people can strengthen the cohesion of the organization while protecting it from risks.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A Colorado state judge wants to know whether two recent decisions blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. has mooted Attorney General Phillip J. Weiser's challenge to the transaction, according to a briefing plan approved Tuesday.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After years of outperforming the rest of the market, the chemicals industrys returns are lagging. To reverse this trend, the industry will need to rethink how it creates value.

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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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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young faces a suit alleging that its "unqualified" audit opinions for a United Arab Emirates-based oil storage leasing company enabled the company to defraud investors in its $1 billion 2019 merger with a special purpose acquisition company.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Recent trends indicate an improvement in the affordability of a four-year degree in the United States. The question is whether the trend can continue.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Attorneys at Stoel Rives assess middle-market merger and acquisition trends, and explain why many dealmakers have turned cautiously optimistic about the sector's 2025 prospects, despite potential inflation and new Federal Trade Commission rules.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In recent years, many consumer companies have delivered strong price-driven sales growth at the expense of volume. As inflation abates, they will need a more sophisticated recipe.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved tool manufacturer Hardinge Inc.'s Chapter 11 liquidation plan after the debtor settled disputes with creditors, its investment fund backer and other parties by agreeing to drop potential claims in exchange for a cash payment.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Australia'sInsignia Financialsaid Wednesday it has rejected a nonbinding Bain Capital buyout bid valued at roughly $1.7 billion, stating it does not "adequately represent fair value" for its shareholders.

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Vested

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Drag along and tag along rights control what happens to shares during a company sale and they can significantly affect a shareholder's position by directly influencing their ability to participate in (or resist) a company sale.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Danish multinational energy company Orsted on Wednesday announced plans to sell a 50% equity stake in three U.S. onshore projects to energy transition-focused investor Energy Capital Partners in a $572 million deal.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Recent trends indicate an improvement in the affordability of a four-year degree in the United States. The question is whether the trend can continue.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Delaware Court of Chancery in 2024 issued several decisions that some viewed as upending long-standing corporate practices, leading to the amendment of the Delaware General Corporation Law and debates at some Delaware corporations about potentially reincorporating to another state, say attorneys at Fried Frank.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Youre busy. Youre under pressure. But yes, you still need to carve out more time for your team. Heres whyand how the best leaders make it happen.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Alleging a "textbook case of fraud in the inducement and breach of fiduciary duty," a holding company that acquired Georgia-based Southern Trust Insurance Co. has sued the seller's principals, associates and their company in Delaware's Court of Chancery.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Younger, globally minded clients are driving a shift to offshore investments, making strategic and flexible wealth planning more critical than ever. Global Finance : How is the increased demand for offshore investments in Latin America impacting high-net-worth clients long-term strategies? Mariana Oiticica : It is increasingly vital to their long-term strategic planning.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Bain Capital is seeking to execute a tender offer for a controlling stake in Fuji Soft despite the Japanese company's decision to proceed with an alternative buyout offer from KKR, stating in a Wednesday presentation that it has"significant concerns" about a Fuji Soft special committee's independence.

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Rational apathy stands at the center of current and long-time developments and debates in corporate governance and activism. Dominance of index funds in share ownership, prevalence of proxy advisers, pass-through voting programs, trading proxy votes on an exchange, and the entire proxy system (“proxy plumbing” as the SEC calls it) all have something to do with rational apathy.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. has asked a Connecticut state court judge for permission to file a summary judgment motion in a feud with Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. over the sale of several hospitals in the state, saying Prospect's "stunning" failure to fund pensions and pay taxes resulted in property liens that breached the $435 million deal.

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (AI) creates substantial uncertainty about its impact on firm value. On one hand, AI can drive revenue growth through innovative products and precise customer targeting, while also reducing operational costs by automating tasks, optimizing supply chains, and improving production processes. On the other hand, AI comes with heightened risks, including regulatory uncertainties, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and potential operational failures.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The owner of Guardian Media Group said Wednesday it has formally signed a deal to sell The Observer to online U.K. startup Tortoise Media, in a cash and shares transaction.

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Norman Marks

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I like to be controversial and make people think. I hope this is a post that will do just that. Are you ready to set aside tradition, everything you have ever believed and done in internal auditing? Do you have a truly open mind? I hope so.

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