Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 13, 2024

Posted by James Dow (London Business School), Jungsuk Han (Seoul National University), and Francesco Sangiorgi (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: James Dow is a Professor of Finance at London Business School, Jungsuk Han is an Associate Professor of Finance at Seoul National University, and Francesco Sangiorgi is an Associate Professor of Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sparking a new surge of growth through innovation can benefit an entire industry, but those who light the spark tend to gain the biggest rewards.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 13, 2024

Posted by Maria Cruz Melendez, Andrew M. Good, and Bora P. Rawcliffe, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Maria Cruz Melendez and Andrew M. Good are Partners and Bora P. Rawcliffe is a Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (the Program), following up on i

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Global Finance

AUGUST 13, 2024

The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

A federal judge has ruled Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. But what should the remedy be?

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

Playing Dungeons & Dragons – a tabletop role-playing game – helped pave the way for my legal career by providing me with foundational skills such as persuasion and team building, says Derrick Carman at Robins Kaplan.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to JR. Louisiana lost that case because they didn’t follow APA which a majority of appraisal boards today fail to follow and make rules without proper procedures. At that time you also had a different FTC and having spoken with Director Chopra last month this is a major issue in their radar. I am way too deep in this with information most don’t have.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

Kirkland & Ellis LLP-led private equity firm Carlyle on Tuesday agreed to acquire the kidney care unit of Baxter International Inc., represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Baker McKenzie, for $3.8 billion, Baxter said in a statement Tuesday.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Baggins. This is a waste of time and anger. It has been going on for years. The C&R movement died when the State of Louisiana went after AMCs with well documented cases of below C&R fees. And instead of going after the culprit, the DOJ/FTC filed suit against the State of Louisiana. They said the state was attempting “price fixing” This is a dead issue.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons have assailed the Federal Trade Commission's challenge to their merger, telling an Oregon federal judge that there's no need to preliminarily block the deal because the agency is pushing a "never before applied" theory that reducing head-to-head competition is illegal, which the grocery stores said is undone by the law and the companies' planned divestiture of 579 stores.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

The company is cutting staff ahead of its merger next year with the Hollywood studio Skydance.

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Global Finance

AUGUST 13, 2024

The second installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. Many of the products offered by Islamic financial institutions are comparable to Western or conventional finance even though interest and speculation are forbidden. Banks are by far the biggest players in Islamic finance—some of them are exclusively Islamic while others offer sharia-compliant products but remain mostly conventional.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

This is like a time machine and fortune teller all in one. It’s a lot to read, and i didn’t realize then my nicely formatted document would be “re-formatted” to the FED specs. Yes, I also know there’s a there that should have been a their; things happen when you may have an above average “passion” about the topic.

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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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JPAbusiness

AUGUST 13, 2024

Goodwill ­is a key component of business value, alongside factors such as working capital, and plant and equipment. Many people think of goodwill as an ‘intangible’ and therefore its value can’t be proved, but that's not necessarily the case. Goodwill value relies on being able to prove the sustainability of a business’s earnings going forward. In this blog we’re going to explain how record-keeping is a critical component of proving that sustainability, and provide some simple templates to get y

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Don Hawkins GA Lic CR. The so-called regulators have been our Achilles heel since the beginning. They were our only chance not having our independence abused by the AMCs. But it came evident immediately that all of the state boards were easily bullied by the AMC attorneys and lobby. Meanwhile REVAA set up shop in DC and started throwing their money around while the independent appraiser has been dog paddling trying not to drown in the rapids.

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Machen McChesney

AUGUST 13, 2024

According to the National Association of Background Screeners, 95% of U.S. employers use background checks when hiring employees. Background checks cannot look at medical history or genetic information, but they are legal for assessing a person's work history, education, criminal record, financial history, or social media use.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Donna Halfpenny on Facebook. I DID step up and got an email from CFPB a week ago saying in essence, “uh, we may not have received your comment, so please re-send” I spent alot of time making that comment so WTF. I do not trust these quasi-government agencies.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

CK Infrastructure, controlled by Li Ka-shing’s family, will acquire 32 generation assets from Aviva Investors

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Frustrated Appraiser. It is a case of the wolves guarding the chicken coop. Most appraisers are cowardly. Not confident. The Heritage Foundation hates Experts. Judges, presidents, congressmen, never congresswoman, neither suit the nationalist agenda to fulfill Project 2025. Just bid to everyone your high fee, take your time to do a proper job.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 13, 2024

The energy transition is a physical transformation in its early stages. What challenges lie ahead?

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Unfortunately, the good AMCs that do things right by the borrower and the appraiser struggle mightily getting work from lenders so they don’t have the volume to help appraisers actually stay afloat. I will keep my rose-colored glasses on in hopes that the ship rights itself sooner rather than later!

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Benzinga

AUGUST 13, 2024

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL ) and Nova Cannabis Inc. (TSX: NOVC ) announced on Tuesday that they have entered into an arrangement agreement under which SNDL will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Nova not already owned by SNDL, representing roughly 34.8% of Nova shares, for approximately CA$40 million ($29.1 million). “We are committed to building a consumer-centric model at scale, supported by SNDL’s robust shared service model, access to capital,

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Eric Kretz. I doubt it. I mean the just made the great decision to allow the users and producers of AVM’s (complete by AI and FNMA) are to be regulated by… themselves. I don’t have any good faith these same people will be able to make a competent decision on these matters.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

Drugmaker has benefited from its bet on developing a portfolio of cancer drugs

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Kim DeFilippis on Facebook. Kim DeFilippis unfortunately tech issues happen. You also have the Other source to send it to as well. Thank you for trying, and please keep it up!

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Benzinga

AUGUST 13, 2024

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS ) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Houston-based MOGAS Industries , a provider of severe service valves, for $290 million with a potential $15 million earnout. Founded in 1973 by V. Louis Mogas, MOGAS is a manufacturer of severe service isolation valves for industries like mining and power, with a global presence that complements Flowserve’s markets.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

As long as there are AMC’s there will be corrupt AMC’s with a very few number good ones that will be paying appraisers what is reasonable & customary… I pick & choose which AMC’s I want to accept assignments from, it’s never for their “quoted” fee, I specialize in oddball & rural properties, going where most appraiser’s don’t want to, I don’t mind driving for an assignment, my fee takes into consideration travel time as well

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The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

Damage to the smaller housebuilder’s reputation will take time to heal but a takeover deal isn’t a deal until it’s signed Bellway’s plan to buy smaller housebuilder Crest Nicholson for £720m-ish in shares was proceeding smoothly as recently as last Thursday, or so we were told. “Good progress has been made on reciprocal due diligence with a number of elements satisfactorily completed by both parties,” purred the two boards in harmony.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Banks legally can own 20% of a AMC, they own that part of their own AMC so the fox is watching the hen house. All they want to do is make the deal work, screw the appraised value they do not care just make money.

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The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 13, 2024

UK housebuilder said it did not intend to make a firm offer for its smaller rival after months of negotiations Business live – latest updates The UK housebuilder Bellway has walked away from a £720m takeover bid for its smaller rival Crest Nicholson after months of negotiations. Bellway said it “does not intend to make a firm offer for Crest Nicholson”, without giving any reasons.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

The AMC system, as originally intended to function, has become corrupted. Appraisal costs to the borrower have increased while fees to the appraisers has at best, remained stagnant and in many cases lowered. My understanding, when all this began, was the AMC meant to be an unbiased third party in the process between the lender and the appraiser. Appraisers would submit information to join the AMC panel, post their work areas, fee schedules, proper documentation etc. they become part of an assign

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Rhythm Systems

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you’ve seen this movie then you know how it ends: Significant differences in vision among the executive team, lack of alignment that leads to inconsistent prioritization of projects and resources, and inadequate communication between departments—the result: Redundant work, wasted effort, and unmet expectations.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

In reply to Frustrated Appraiser. The same proof they have had since their worthless organization was created a decade ago? The only thing that actually surprised me this time around, as they struggle to explain their existence, is that they did not provide appraisers with a list of words that could not be used.

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