Thu.Jan 23, 2025

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Beyond the Financials: What's a Quality of Earnings Report?

Machen McChesney

Financial statements provide insights into a companys historical performance. But, the parties to a merger or acquisition are also interested in assessing the acquisition targets potential to generate cash flow in the future. Thats where an independent quality of earnings (QOE) report comes into play.

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Commerzbank boss refused to meet UniCredit Andrea Orcel for deal talks

Financial Times M&A

Bettina Orlopp insists on receiving written proposal from Italian lender ahead of engaging

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Jude Breaux

LaPorte

At LaPorte, our employees are more than just part of the teamtheyre the heart of everything we do. Each individual brings unique skills, experiences, and… The post Jude Breaux first appeared on LaPorte.

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Ohio, you’re my new blogging hero. Sorry to everyone else, you’ve been demoted. Read this; 2009 – fnma – Guidance For Lenders And Appraisers. [link] With the avm final rule, waivers, pdc’s, and hybrid programs, these standards are no longer applicable to the vast majority of mortgage lending origination. Distinctly opposite of the lenders internal avm use allowance, property data collectors, hybrid reporting.

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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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Monte dei Paschi launches €13bn takeover offer for Mediobanca

Financial Times M&A

Move by worlds oldest bank would shake up Italys financial sector

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. The pertinent question; Was this appraiser using the typing services and report filling services which have become so common? The companies that provide those appraisal typing services are often overseas. They know how to fill out the forms already. Some amc companies have their own internal report typing services and send the majority of order assignments to the appraisers whom subscribe to the amc typing the reports for them.

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10 Tips for Managing Third-Party AI Risk

N Contracts

The financial services industry is at an artificial intelligence (AI) inflection point. The advancement of AI technology and the third-party services (vendors) that offer them offer an array of exciting products, solutions, and other opportunities to save time and money moving forward.

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

Appraiser at center of Rocket Mortgage lawsuit has license revoked The Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers revoked the license of Maksym Mykhailyna after an investigation January 22, 2025, 2:51 pm By Brooklee Han The Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers executed a Stipulation and Final Agency Order for public censure, fines, and revocation of the license for Maksym Mykhailyna, according to an announcement in early January.

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Boosting auto sales productivity: A playbook for excellence

Mckinsey and Company

Despite investing significantly in technology, US auto retailers face productivity roadblocks and rising costs. A new playbook can help create value.

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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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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by C L

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. I have a long list of ‘comments/red flags” that come from the language – even something as simple as “legal” in reference to zoning. It’s on the URAR, for goodness sakes! It’s gone beyond rediculous.

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Fear and loathing in Davos

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Austrian property tycoon Ren Benko is arrested after his empire unravels

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Mary Thompson Thompson

Appraisers Blog

PAVE initiative had promulgated pernicious propaganda falsely maligning the integrity of Americas hardworking real estate appraisers.

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Korea Zinc Shareholder Meeting Takes a Dramatic Turn

NYT M&A

An eventful shareholder meeting provided the latest twist in the dispute between the families whose deceased patriarchs founded the company 50 years ago.

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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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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Vince Slupski. It’s hardly propaganda when everything is cited and can be fact-checked. A Google search will verify the authors claims.

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2 Firms Guide Monte Dei Paschi's €13.3B Mediobanca Bid

Law 360 M&A

Italian lender Monte dei Paschi, said to be the world's oldest bank, launched a 13.3 billion ($14 billion) takeover offer for rival Mediobanca SpA on Fridayin the latest move to consolidate Italy's banking sector.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Spencer Paul

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Deborah L Smith. AI without the hand of licensed appraiser’s is the data cancer discussed in previous posts. AI in the hands of licensed appraiser is the trend for the future. Bitcoin will go belly up. Have a super computer hack the system and one can take the bitcoin with no enforcement to get any of it back.

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Conn. Lawmakers Target Healthcare After Hospital's Ch. 11

Law 360 M&A

In the lead-up to and aftermath of California hospital operator Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.'s $1 billion bankruptcy, Connecticut lawmakers are considering new regulatory powers, promising and penning oversight bills for hospitals owned by private equity firms and real estate trusts while seeking to stabilize the state's healthcare markets.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by james

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Cassandra Vaughn. It’s gonna be a tough 12+ years for you. Just because racism has been a factor in the past and in other parts of the process (lending in particular) doesn’t mean it’s been happening with appraisals. We look at properties and numbers for the most part. Pushing programs to favor a certain skin color or gender is wrong.

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Chancery Tosses Suit Challenging $10.2B Zendesk Sale

Law 360 M&A

Rejecting stockholder claims of misstated or omitted deal terms, a Delaware vice chancellor on Wednesday dismissed a suit accusing managers of software-as-a-service venture Zendesk Inc. of taking the company private at a $10.2 billion price far below earlier offers.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by C L

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. I agree – the GSEs have crippled our profession to the point of being field inspectors, report fillers, and similar. We once had an honorable profession being the balance between realtors and lenders and could earn a decent living.

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Latham-Led Brookfield Buying Divvy Homes For $1B

Law 360 M&A

A Brookfield private real estate fund has agreed to acquire Divvy Homes' property portfolio and platform for approximately $1 billion, with an expected close in mid-February, the companies announced Wednesday.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Mark S. Davis

Appraisers Blog

The Communist Revolution in the USA has finally been slowed down, but not totally defeated. The racist true believers in the Marxist DEI cult would rather burn the USA to the ground than give up their racist agenda. I hope this public reversal of the official policy will give the many who just kept their heads down enough courage to speak up and help fight back.

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Spotless Brands' Sale Could Make Splash, And More Rumors

Law 360 M&A

Owners of Spotless Brands are seeking to sell the car-wash operator for $3 billion, while more overseas companies are preparing U.S. initial public offerings, including Chinese self-driving systems maker Inceptio Technologies and Israel-based cryptocurrency trading platform eToro. Here, Law360 breaks down the notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

PAVE initiative had promulgated pernicious propaganda falsely maligning the integrity of Americas hardworking real estate appraisers.

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PE Strategies To Manage Adjacent Portfolio Firm Conflicts

Law 360 M&A

A variety of tools can mitigate potential risk for a private equity director sitting on the board of directors of multiple companies, including the disclosure of potential conflicts in fundraising documents to help mitigate risk under the securities laws, says Michael Kendall at Goodwin.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

PAVE initiative had promulgated pernicious propaganda falsely maligning the integrity of Americas hardworking real estate appraisers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Group Of The Year: Weil

Law 360 M&A

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP clinched some of the largest deals of 2024 for big-name clients as diverse as The Home Depot, Sunoco, Cedar Fair and a consortium that includes Glencore PLC, earning the firm a spot among the2024 Law360 Mergers & Acquisitions Groups of the Year.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

PAVE initiative had promulgated pernicious propaganda falsely maligning the integrity of Americas hardworking real estate appraisers.

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Conflict Limits 1 Lawyer On Javice Team As Trial Date Slips

Law 360 M&A

A lawyer defending Charlie Javice on charges she swindled JPMorgan Chase into paying $175 million for a financial aid startup she founded will be limited in representing her, a Manhattan federal judge said Thursday, before pushing trial back a week.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Mark S. Davis

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. Well said, Baggins. Hopefully the government can get back to its purpose before it goes bankrupt (interest payments on the debt are going parabolic): “The purpose of our government is to protect our liberties, not to tell us how to think or how to live, nor to control or limit where our dollars are spent.

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Baker Botts Adds DOJ Atty Who Led Airline Merger Challenge

Law 360 M&A

The former U.S. Department of Justice antitrust attorney who led the agency's successful challenge to a proposed merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines has joined Baker Botts LLP as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Deborah L Smith

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Joseph Stachow Jr. He vowed to go all out on AI so tech will kill the house appraisal biz. How many bitcoins is this house worth. That will be the question.

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Bain Matches CC Capital's Rival Bid For Insignia Financial

Law 360 M&A

Bain Capital has submitted a revised bid of more than $1.9 billion for Australia'sInsignia Financial Ltd., matching an earlier revised offer submitted by fellow U.S. private equity firm CC Capital Partners just days ago, Insignia said Thursday.