IVSC

JANUARY 24, 2024

Latest edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published The International Valuation Standards (IVS) are globally recognised, principles-based standards that form the foundation of valuation for all assets and liabilities. Developed by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and utilised by professionals in over 100 countries, IVS play a crucial role in enhancing the quality, comparability, and transparency of valuations.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Posted by Matt Orsagh, RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt Orsagh is Co-Founder and Head of Americas at RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy and Chief Content Officer at ED4S Academy. This post is based on his RISE memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Marketability 263

Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.

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Equity Private Equity Firm Start-ups Comps 105

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Posted by Dohyun Kim, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Dohyun Kim is a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on her Skadden memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?

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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.

Marketability

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Europe is drifting away from the technology frontier … from that viewpoint, I think Europe’s business model, looking forward, is not sustainable.” A quintessential insider discusses Europe’s competitiveness.

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Technology 106

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Posted by Scott Hirst (Boston University), on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Scott Hirst is Associate Professor of Law at Boston University. This post is based on an article recently published in the Journal of Corporation Law. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Big Three Power, and Why it Matters (discussed on the Forum here ), Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence and Po

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

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Vested

JANUARY 24, 2024

Bayu Prihandito established Life Architekture to help people find their individual paths to success and happiness. We sat down with him to discuss why he felt drawn to life coaching in the first place and how to create a top-quality business culture.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced Wednesday that three former Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partners have joined the firm, two of them to launch its restructuring and insolvency practice.

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Trout CPA

JANUARY 24, 2024

Trout CPA is excited to announce that Barb Sanborn is transitioning to a new role within our firm as a Multi-State Sales & Use Tax Senior Associate.

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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

Corporate Finance

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

Given declining oil demand and the move toward low-carbon energy sources, global refining may need to adapt to ensure that it plays a role in the accelerating energy transition.

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Redpath

JANUARY 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 - The House Ways and Means Committee, by a vote of 40-3, recently approved the Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024. The tax framework would restore certain 2017 tax reform business provisions, as well as boost the child tax credit. Surprisingly, the bill overwhelmingly passed through the committee in a show of bipartisan support rarely seen in a tax-focused bill.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage is projected to play a vital role in the energy transition but requires growth in capacity and investments to realize its potential.

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The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

Move follows last-minute change in corporate structure of Barclay family’s UAE-backed consortium The government has said it intends to launch a second investigation into the Barclay family’s complex deal to transfer control of the Telegraph, after its UAE-backed consortium partner revealed a last-minute corporate structure change that has raised public interest concerns.

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Marketability 93

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.

Marketability

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

With a wide range of applications, natural gas is expected to play a pivotal role in the energy transition, with global demand expected to grow past 2030 before dropping as the energy transition progresses.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

In reply to BoB. If I had a borrower say “Don’t make me play the race card on you”, I would turn back the assignment to the lender. How can you possibly be impartial after you have been threatened?

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Appraisal 86

Benzinga

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a significant expansion of its cannabis beverage operations, Tilray Brands Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY ) has officially completed its acquisition of Truss Beverage Co. from Molson Coors Beverage Co (NYSE: TAP ). This strategic move, announced on Wednesday, cements Tilray’s dominant position in the Canadian cannabis beverage market, boosting its market share to approximately 40%.

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Marketability 86

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

While global CO2 emissions are projected to decline after 2025 across scenarios, temperatures are still likely to increase by 1.5°C before 2035, making adaptation and mitigation efforts essential.

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N Contracts

JANUARY 24, 2024

Many fintech companies expect the financial institutions and middleware BaaS aggregators they partner with to bear responsibility for compliance. But as a recent proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reminds us, fintechs can’t absolve themselves of this responsibility. They need to take ownership of compliance.

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Compliance 83

Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

In reply to DGK. The county like an insurance agency wants to make/take money but not give it back. Especially at their own going rate. Simple.

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Appraisal 89

Machen McChesney

JANUARY 24, 2024

Here are some key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 24, 2024

Oil demand growth has started to show signs of slowing, and demand is expected to begin to decline by 2030 across all scenarios.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

An Illinois federal judge granted initial approval Wednesday to a $55M settlement by NorthShore University HealthSystem, resolving a 16-year-old antitrust class action over alleged price hikes the health system instituted following a merger in 2000 with Highland Park Hospital.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

I ran into a similar situation when asked to appraise Tubby Smith’s home years ago. His wife was hostile from the first second she opened her mouth. After enduring her foul mouth for five minutes I called the lender (in front of her) and asked them to reassign the job and quadruple the fee for the next sucker. I wasn’t about to spend 3 hours inspecting that mansion while being verbally abused, much less spend a year in court with her if she disagreed with my value.

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Appraisal 68

Benzinga

JANUARY 24, 2024

Warren Buffett ‘s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK ) (NYSE: BRK ) has recently completed the acquisition of a business that rivals some of America’s largest companies like Nike Inc , Coca-Cola Co , and Netflix Inc in terms of revenue and headcount. What Happened : The famed investor’s company recently acquired the remaining 20% of Pilot Travel Centers, likely spending over $13 billion in total for the truck-stop chain, which joins a collection of subsidiaries that includes Ge

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 24, 2024

In my last post, I looked at equities in 2023, and argued that while they did well during 2023, the bounce back were uneven, with a few big winning companies and sectors, and a significant number of companies not partaking in the recovery. In this post, I look at interest rates, both in the government and corporate markets, and note that while there was little change in levels, especially at the long end of the maturity spectrum, that lack of change called into question conventional market wisdo

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Benzinga

JANUARY 24, 2024

Gold mining firm Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM ) appointed Peter Wexler as chief legal officer. What Happened : Wexler will join Newmont's headquarters in Denver. He previously served as chief legal officer at Schneider Electric (SBGSF). Over the last 15 years, his role at Schneider included overseeing legal, risk management, and compliance matters, leading a team of over 300 professionals across 32 countries.

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Compliance 59

Redpath

JANUARY 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 - The House Ways and Means Committee, by a vote of 40-3, recently approved the Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024. The tax framework would restore certain 2017 tax reform business provisions, as well as boost the child tax credit. Surprisingly, the bill overwhelmingly passed through the committee in a show of bipartisan support rarely seen in a tax-focused bill.

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Benzinga

JANUARY 24, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that change how SPACs will communicate t heir offerings to the public. What Happened: SPACs, or special-purpose acquisition companies, were a popular investment method. They proved to be a once-popular way for companies to go public but often drew the attention of regulators. Many companies that went public via SPAC trading have since delisted or gone bankrupt.

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Rhythm Systems

JANUARY 24, 2024

You had a great annual planning session. You worked hard developing your 3-year strategic plan for revenue growth and profit (scaling up) for the growth strategy next 3-5 years. You brainstormed multiple strategies that have the potential to double your business revenue in the next 3-5 years.

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Marketability 52

Avanade

JANUARY 24, 2024

The true potential for generative AI in government lies ahead – from improving citizen relations to ensuring the security of data to empowering workers with copilots to make them more efficient and effective.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

Hotel Chocolat said Thursday that its £534 million ($680 million) takeover by U.S. confectionery heavyweight Mars is now complete after the transaction was sanctioned by the High Court.

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M&A Leadership Council

JANUARY 24, 2024

Ellen Owens-Karcsay Senior Advisor, M&A Partners Ellen Owens is an experienced transformation advisor, supporting businesses and nonprofit organizations through various stages of the organizational lifecycle. This includes developing change readiness and management plans, assessing organizational capacity, supporting growth initiatives, including acquisition or merger integration, and process improvement.

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Technology 52

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 24, 2024

Minority stockholders of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores were awarded more than $18.3 million Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind Delaware Chancery Court finding that controllers of a company can owe duties of good faith and care to a company and minority stockholders.

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