Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 9, 2024

Posted by Jonathan Brogaard (University of Utah), Nataliya Gerasimova (Norwegian Business School), and Maximilian Rohrer (Norwegian School of Economics), on Thursday, May 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Jonathan Brogaard is the Kendall D. Garff Chaired Professor in the Finance department at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Nataliya Gerasimova is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Norwegian Business School.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 9, 2024

Venture capital firm Ninepointfive invested in manufacturing company MakerVerse to improve supply chains and scale innovation.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 9, 2024

Posted by Jason Frankl, Brian G. Kushner, and Robert J. Kueppers, FTI Consulting, on Thursday, May 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors and Robert J. Kueppers is Senior Advisor at FTI Consulting. This post is based on a FTI Consulting memorandum by Mr. Frankl, Mr. Kushner, Mr. Kueppers, Kurt Moeller , Tom Kim, and Ryan Chiang.

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Benzinga

MAY 9, 2024

Barrick Gold ‘s (NYSE: GOLD ) CEO, Mark Bristow , believes that mergers and acquisitions do not address the impending copper shortage. In light of BHP ‘s proposed $39 billion takeover of Anglo American , Bristow advocated for mining companies to focus on discovering and developing new copper deposits rather than pursuing consolidation. "You can consolidate, but it doesn't bolster the production profile.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 9, 2024

Posted by Comptroller Brad Lander, Office of the New York City Comptroller, on Thursday, May 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Comptroller Brad Lander serves as a trustee and the custodian and investment advisor to the City’s pension funds and retirement systems. This post is based on Comptroller Lander’s recent letter to BlackRock shareholders on behalf of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

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N Contracts

MAY 9, 2024

The May 2024 Regulatory Update podcast has the latest regulatory compliance news, trends and analysis, including CFPB junk fees and several final and proposed rules

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

A Delaware Superior Court judge dismissed most insurers from a renewable energy company and its now-former CEO's action seeking coverage for an underlying investor suit over devalued shares, saying Thursday that a "no action" clause in one set of policies and a prior acts exclusion in another preclude coverage.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2024

In reply to William Turner. Privacy and appraisal in the age of AI? There is a lot out there. Today I researched Graham Leach Bliley, AI, and appraisal. GLB summary from a financial services providers perspective. Easy read. [link] FTC 2023 updated rules. What is the Bank Holding Company Act? Are we supposed to know about this? Be sure to click the top link and read the actual federal rules.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division sharpened its focus Thursday on healthcare platforms that combine doctors with insurers, data and more in what the administration's top competition official called the "alarming" accumulation of assets.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2024

I looked closely at Baggins chart, May 7, the last section, personal data about people and how loans may be based upon their personal likes and dislikes. Today I read the last couple of comments on AI looking at the photographs of the interior and thought about AI figuring out who lives in the house, and now our photos of that person’s belongings may also follow them.

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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

MAY 9, 2024

Technology-enabled professional services company Sikich LLC on Thursday announced that it has secured a $250 million minority growth investment from private equity giant Bain Capital in a transaction built by four firms.

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Redpath

MAY 9, 2024

A strong cash flow forecast that accurately predicts cash position over the desired period is mission-critical for nearly every business. Building a strong cash flow forecast model up to a few weeks or months can be straightforward with available data and a few unknowns. However, longer-term cash flow forecasts–needed for business sustainability and strategic planning–are more complex.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

The close of Exxon Mobil Corp.'s $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources shows that even the largest oil and gas deals can overcome heavy regulatory and political scrutiny, but an agreement Exxon struck with the Federal Trade Commission puts other energy companies pursuing deals on notice about their public communications.

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NYT M&A

MAY 9, 2024

If Sony and Apollo Global win the fight to buy the media company, they plan to keep the studio business and sell everything else.

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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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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2024

The chair of Spain’s third-biggest lender has turned hostile in his €12bn second attempt to buy TSB owner Sabadell

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Machen McChesney

MAY 9, 2024

Many businesses focus on selling more products and services to boost profitability. But sales volume alone doesn’t necessarily raise profits. In fact, pushing more sales through a bloated expense structure can result in lower net profits.

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Benzinga

MAY 9, 2024

Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY ) and Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE: APO ) are reportedly in discussions with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA ) to gain access to the latter’s financial records, a move that could potentially lead to a $26 billion acquisition. What Happened : Paramount Global is currently in talks to share its financial information with Sony and Apollo, who are both interested in acquiring the U.S. media company, reported Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.

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Benchmark Report

MAY 9, 2024

The global robotics market was valued at $46 billion in 2023 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% to reach $169.8 billion between 2024 and 2032.

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Vested

MAY 9, 2024

Every day, we make decisions. But while some are mundane and ultimately unimportant in the grand scale of things - pizza or sushi tonight? Others can quite literally make or break our livelihood.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2024

Foreign investment committee authorises sale after concessions on data and day-to-day control

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 9, 2024

Five building blocks can help Germany build a stronger foundation to expand private equity investment, creating value, employment, and economic growth.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2024

Dismantling Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast operations would harm the region’s aerospace industry, says UK chair

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 9, 2024

Regulators and an uncertain market are making a strong Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process response a necessity in Europe. Here’s how to manage it successfully.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2024

Italian state-controlled group acquires underwater missile and sonar business from Leonardo

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Global Finance

MAY 9, 2024

Global banking aced 2023 despite the drama of bank failures. The banking industry emerged triumphant in 2023, a year that had threatened to be catastrophic. Rapid industry intervention averted the nightmare scenario of a contagion-driven financial crisis fueled by multiple bank failures in the US and Europe. Last year’s mini-crisis of bank failures was best seen as the result of idiosyncratic management lassitude at the eventually rescued banks.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2024

Shareholder stance defies government hostility to plan that would break up national champion

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LaPorte

MAY 9, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) With the American population aging, postmortem contributions are critical opportunities for nonprofits to receive charitable contributions The post Death and taxes: Critical opportunities for nonprofits first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

A former minor league baseball player has agreed to pay more than $58,000 to resolve U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission insider trading allegations involving burger chain Jack in the Box's $575 million acquisition of its fellow chain Del Taco.

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Benzinga

MAY 9, 2024

- Adds $9-$10 million in Annual Revenue with Positive Net Income Contribution - - Acquisition more than Doubles Backlog to over $210 million - - Expands U.S. Footprint and Product Offering - SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE: AMS ) (the "Company"), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy cancer treatment systems and services, today announced the closing of its acq

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission assailed Tapestry and Capri on Wednesday for demanding more details on the market allegedly threatened by their planned $8.5 billion merger, which would pair the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade with that of Versace and Michael Kors, arguing the firms have the information they need.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MAY 9, 2024

Mercer Capital is proud to sponsor and attend the ASA Houston Chapter’s 2024 Energy Valuation Conference. The conference will be held on May 16th, 2024, at the Briar Club in Houston, Texas, and virtually online. Mercer Capital’s J. David Smith, ASA, CFA and Andrew B. Frew, ASA, ABV will be attending.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

GP-Act III Acquisition Corp., a Skadden-led special-purpose acquisition company backed by multiple private investment firms, began trading on Thursday after completing a $250 million initial public offering, marking the second SPAC listing this month in an otherwise battered market.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MAY 9, 2024

Mercer Capital is sponsoring and attending the AAML 2024 National Family Law Conference. The conference will be held April May 16-18, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mercer Capital’s Scott A. Womack, ASA, MAFF and Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF are attending. Additionally, Z. Christopher Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR will be a panelist at the AAML 2024 National Family Law Conference on May 17, 2024.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2024

Medical technology company Masimo Corp. revealed Thursday that it is willing to appoint one of the director nominees put forth by activist investment firm Politan Capital Management LP in exchange for the company dropping its proxy fight, though Politan signaled distaste with the proposed deal.

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