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IVSC ESG Survey 2024

IVSC

Global Insights on ESG Integration in Valuation The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to present the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices IVSC Global Survey 2024. This report provides a detailed analysis of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are being considered in valuation practices across different regions and markets.

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China Consumption: Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Mckinsey and Company

While challenges remain, Chinas consumption outlook for 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, driven by resilience in key sectors and positive momentum from 2024.

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

Appraisers Blog

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

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Biodiversity credits: A guide to identify high-integrity projects

Mckinsey and Company

This paper presents a practical guide for biodiversity credit buyers, offering a structured overview of ten key integrity guardrails.

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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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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins.

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Fraud Risk Assessment: What Auditors Watch For

Machen McChesney

Auditing standards require auditors to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement due to fraud and to determine overall and specific responses to those risks. Here are some answers to questions about what auditors assess when interviewing company personnel to evaluate potential fraud risks.

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Supreme Court Decision Gives Businesses a Good Reason to Re-Visit Succession Plan

Gross Mendelsohn

A recent court decision affects business succession planning and estate taxes. Learn how this ruling impacts closely-held corporations and their buy-sell agreements.

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Director of Tax Resolution Michael Carr Earns CTRC Designation

Trout CPA

We are proud to announce that Michael Carr, CPA, CTRC , has earned the Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) designation! This achievement highlights Michaels commitment to providing expert tax resolution services and guiding clients through complex tax challenges.

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Perella Weinberg Had $47M Motive To Ax Partners, Judge Told

Law 360 M&A

Counsel for former partners of investment banking firm Perella Weinberg on Monday signaled to a New York state trial judge that the firm had a financial motive to fire them and pointed to emails calling one a "destructive influence.

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European farmers pursue sustainability, cautious about profitability

Mckinsey and Company

Concern about economic feasibility is holding back European growers from investing in innovation and new agricultural technologies, a McKinsey survey found.

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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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Zee Entertainment Hits Star India With Cricket Counterclaim

Law 360 M&A

Indian media conglomerate Zee Entertainment has challenged joint venture Star India's $940 million damages claim over broadcasting rights for international cricket matches, denying all assertions made by the JV in proceedings initiated before the London Court of International Arbitration.

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DeepSeek’s reckoning for Wall Street

Financial Times M&A

Plus, takeover talks between Switzerlands SGS and Frances Bureau Veritas fall apart, and junior lawyers pivot to private equity

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Drone Co, Media Biz And Tire Maker Announce SPAC Mergers

Law 360 M&A

Three overseas companies spanning industries from drones to fashion media and tire manufacturing announced plans on Monday to go public in the U.S. by merging with special-purpose acquisition companies in deals projected to exceed $1.1 billion in value, guided by at least eight law firms.

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Mercer Capital Expands Team in Florida

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas C. Insalaco, CFA, ASA to our team as a Senior Vice President in the Winter Park, Florida office. Tom brings over 15 years of experience in valuing businesses across various industries for multiple purposes.

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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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Twitter Investor Can't Recoup Stock Sale Loss, Musk Atty Says

Law 360 M&A

An attorney for Elon Musk and Twitter successor X Corp. argued on Monday that seller's remorse prompted a former investor in the social media giant to launch an unsupportable, pro se lawsuit in Delaware's Court of Chancery to recover losses from his premature sale of the taken-private company's stock.

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A New Approach for Business Succession Planning

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Family Business Director attended the 59th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning earlier this month. The world’s largest gathering of estate planning professionals, the Institute featured many educational sessions for the approximately 4,000 (in-person and virtual) attendees.

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Party City Inks Deal To Sell IP, Assets In 2nd Ch. 11

Law 360 M&A

Bankrupt retailer Party City has reached a stalking horse agreement to sell its brand name, other intellectual property and related operating assets to an affiliate of the pop culture merchandiser Ad Populum LLC, which owns the brand behind Chia Pet and is an owner of the entertainment complex at Elvis Presley's home Graceland.

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The risk of empowerment and local decisions

Norman Marks

Todays post has, as normal, a couple of sections. In the first, I explain the problem I encountered one that I dont think is uncommon, although perhaps not to the same extent. The second part is where I suggest how to address and maybe prevent it.

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Skadden Grows In Houston With V&E's Global M&A Co-Leader

Law 360 M&A

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP announced Monday that the former global co-head of Vinson & Elkins LLP's mergers and acquisitions and capital markets group has joined the firm in Houston, bolstering the firm's corporate and energy offerings.

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Private M&A: The Return of the “Dual-Track” Approach in Biotech Deals

John Jenkins

Cooley recently published its “2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review.

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The 7th Circ.'s Top 10 Civil Opinions Of 2024

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys at Jenner & Block examine the most significant decisions issued by the Seventh Circuit in 2024, and explain how they may affect issues related to mass arbitration, consumer fraud, class certification and more.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. [link] Agency, department and commission heads have 60 days to terminate to the maximum extent allowed by law all DEI, DEIA and environmental justice offices and positions, action plans, equity-related grants or contracts as well as end all DEI or DEIA performance requirements The memo also includes an email at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) where employees are directed to make such reports.

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Jimmie Johnson Takes Majority Stake In NASCAR Cup Team

Law 360 M&A

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has become the majority owner in the Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR Cup Series racing team, as part of a restructuring that includes a minority investment fromKnighthead Capital Management LLC, according to a Legacy MC statement Monday.

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Equity Plan Proposals: Strong Shareholder Support Continued in 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Teddy Lombardo, Linda Pappas, and Tara Tays, Pay Governance LLC, on Monday, January 27, 2025 Editor's Note: Teddy Lombardo is a Consultant, Linda Pappas is a Principal, and Tara Tays is a Partner at Pay Governance LLC.This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Key Takeaways Nearly 25% of Russell 3000 companies submitted an equity plan proposal in 2024.

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PureHealth Nabs Majority Stake In HHG In $2.3B Deal

Law 360 M&A

Middle Eastern healthcare group PureHealth Holding PJSC on Monday announced plans to buy a majority stake in Freek and Cypriot healthcare provider Hellenic Healthcare Group in a deal that values HHG at $2.3 billion.

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The Impact of Impact Investing

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jonathan Berk (Stanford) and Jules H. van Binsbergen (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, January 27, 2025 Editor's Note: Jonathan Berk is The A.P. Giannini Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Jules H. van Binsbergen is the Nippon Life Professor on Finance at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Recent Suits Show Antitrust Agencies' Focus On HSR Review

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice's suit this month against KKR for inaccurate and incomplete premerger filings, along with other recent cases, highlights the agency's increasing scrutiny of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act compliance for private equity firms, say attorneys at Willkie.

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IVSC ESG Survey 2024

IVSC

Global Insights on ESG Integration in Valuation The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to present the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices IVSC Global Survey 2024. This report provides a detailed analysis of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are being considered in valuation practices across different regions and markets.

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QXO Goes Hostile With $11B Beacon Roofing Takeover Bid

Law 360 M&A

QXO Inc. on Monday lobbed a hostile takeover bid at Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., which previously rejected its acquisition proposal, announcing plans to launch an all-cash tender offer to purchase Beacon's remaining outstanding shares in a roughly $11 billion deal.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. Covered that previously. Here. [link] And more importantly, here. The lower amount of upward price scaling in individual sub markets, in relation to the larger market aggregate and associated data trends those conclusions are based upon, has to do with crime, education, and economic opportunities among some groups within society, which are not as prevalent in others.

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'Guesswork' Dooms Class Cert. In Meta Privacy Antitrust Suit

Law 360 M&A

A California federal judge has refused to certify a class of consumers who say Meta would have to pay users for their data if it didn't lie about privacy safeguards, finding that the motion was undone by the opinions of an economist who cannot get from general economics to market reality.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. action plans, equity-related grants or contracts as well as end all DEI or DEIA performance requirements I’m interpreting this to mean the AVM final rule must be rescinded as a result. That expansion of the appraisal waiver program must be rescinded as a result. That PAREA must be rescinded as a result. That PDC allowances and associated programs must be rescinded as a result.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Group Of The Year: Skadden

Law 360 M&A

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP shepherded clients through industry-defining 2024 deals, including Mars in its $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova and Ozempic's manufacturer in its acquisition by the investment arm of Novo Nordisk Foundation, securing the firm's spot in the 2024 Law360 Mergers & Acquisitions Groups of the Year.

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Good Energy agrees near-£100m takeover by UAE-linked firm

The Guardian M&A

Esyasoft to acquire UK company, which supplies renewable power to about 245,000 households and businesses Business live latest updates A British green electricity supplier, Good Energy, has agreed a near-100m takeover by a company controlled by a member of Abu Dhabis ruling family. The retail energy company said on Monday it had agreed a deal with the Dubai-headquartered Esyasoft for a cash offer of 4.90 a share, valuing it at 99.4m.

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