Mon.Mar 17, 2025

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Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber security group Wiz for $30bn

Financial Times M&A

Search giants previous round of negotiations to purchase the group fell through last year

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Sustainable fuels

Mckinsey and Company

Spain could support the decarbonization of the transport sector by manufacturing renewable molecules and could lead as a European sustainable fuel producer.

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Pepsi taps booming gut-health market with $2bn Poppi deal

Financial Times M&A

Drinks group buys prebiotic brand initially funded by investor on Shark Tank show

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Tristan Tahmaseb Talks to the St. Louis Business Journal About the Sales of Jim’s Formal Wear

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph Featured in the St. Louis Business Journal About the Sales of Jims Formal Wear. The post Tristan Tahmaseb Talks to the St. Louis Business Journal About the Sales of Jims Formal Wear appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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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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European defence companies should make love as well as war

Financial Times M&A

The collaboration dividend will bring pay-offs

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by CL

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. I’ve had so many “cancellation” notices, I’ve lost count. AMCs are just a crooked racket, IMO. Another note is the number of agents/homeowners who state – you mean they’ve just now ordered it? It was requested 2-3 weeks ago. Puts a lot of pressure on us then – low fee plus “rush” jobs.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by CL

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. We have corrupt “gold diggers” from both sides of the political parties, but as a conservative, I hope there are fewer on the right, lol. Perhaps or perhaps not, but I have no problem with DOGE weeding them all out. I would, however, like to see some arrests or consequences – from either party. I wish they’d come to CO and clean house.

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Del. Corporate Law Rework Has Roots In 2 Academic Papers

Law 360 M&A

A proposed overhaul of Delaware's corporations law that has rocked the First State's legal world has itsorigins in two works published in 2021 and 2001, written by some of the same jurists who helped draft legislation driven by alarm over corporate charter exits and shareholder suits.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Mr. Cortney B Strother

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. Mr. or Mrs. Pray Hard, As the old saying goes winning an argument with a smart person is hard. Wining an argument with a stupid person is damn near impossible. You fit the second scenario. Peace.

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$4.4B Alteryx Sale Was Lowball Offer, Investors Tell Del. Court

Law 360 M&A

Former stockholders of cloud-based enterprise analytics platform Alteryx Inc. have challenged the venture's allegedly lowball, $4.4 billion sale in 2024 to two private equity buyers, claiming breaches of fiduciary duty in Delaware Chancery Court that include undisclosed conflicts among directors and key officers.

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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 AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Pat

Appraisers Blog

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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Yale Unit Questions Prospect Medical's Ch. 11 Sale Plan

Law 360 M&A

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is questioning whether bankrupt hospital owner Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.'s attempt to sell its three Connecticut facilities through a Texas Chapter 11 proceeding will affect Yale New Haven's rights under a $435 million asset purchase agreement covering the same properties.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Mr. Cortney B Strother

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. Mr. or Mrs. Pray Hard, As the old saying goes … winning an argument with a smart person is hard. Wining an argument with a stupid person is damn near impossible.

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RRJ Capital Leads $600M Investment In Aviation Biz Vista

Law 360 M&A

Private aviation group Vista, advised by Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday revealed that it secured a $600 million equity investment from a group of investors led by Asian investment firm RRJ Capital.

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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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Market minute: Will the economy keep on truckin”? An indicator is saying no.

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) The Dow Jones U.S. Trucking Index has declined 24% from its peak on Nov. 11 and is down 21.5% since its recent high on Feb. 18. The post Market minute: Will the economy keep on truckin? An indicator is saying no. first appeared on LaPorte.

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Wash. AG Seeks $32M In Legal Fees In Kroger Merger Case

Law 360 M&A

Washington's attorney general said the state is entitled to recover $32.4 million in legal fees for prevailing in its lawsuit opposing Kroger's $24.6 billion bid to buy Albertsons, including nearly $10 million for Munger Tolles & Olson LLP's assistance in the state court case.

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What comes next in defense tech?

Mckinsey and Company

Commercial innovation is driving rapid advancements in defense technology, but maturity and readiness vary.

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PepsiCo Buying Poppi Prebiotic Soda Brand In $1.65B Deal

Law 360 M&A

PepsiCo Inc. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.65 billion for the "better-for-you" prebiotic soda brand Poppi, as the beverage giant looks to capitalize on growing consumer interest in health and wellness.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. “Who cares about the buyer, broker, seller, etc., as long as we don’t have to pay that appraiser five dollars that we can snatch” … Is that a little better?

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Activist Investor Calls For Reconstitution Of Parkland's Board

Law 360 M&A

Activist hedge fund Engine Capital on Monday called for a comprehensive reconstitution of Calgary, Alberta-based Parkland Corp.'s board of directors, saying that the current board has overseen "meaningful underperformance" and demonstrated "zero interest" in engaging with its shareholders.

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Vestd secures ISO 27001 certification

Vested

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognised standard for information security management.

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Simpson Thacher Taps Kirkland Atty As Practice Co-Head

Law 360 M&A

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has hired a former Kirkland & Ellis LLP attorney, who is joining the firm in Washington, D.C., to co-lead its environmental practice and continue her work with the environmental issues involved in commercial transactions, the firm announced Monday.

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Making AI work for workers

Mckinsey and Company

Employees are ready for AI. How can their leaders help them unleash new levels of creativity and productivity?

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Chevron Buys 5% Of Hess With 'Confidence' In Merger Close

Law 360 M&A

Chevron Corp. disclosed Monday that it has purchased 4.99% of Hess Corp.'s outstanding common stock, a move that signals the oil giant's "continuing confidence" in completing its pending $53 billion acquisition of Hess despite ongoing arbitration challenges.

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Updating Your Advance Notice Bylaws

John Jenkins

Here’s the intro from a recent Milbank General Counsel Blog: Public companies would be well advised, on a lovely, clear day (in the Delaware sense), to update their advance notice bylaws.

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4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

Law 360 M&A

This Womens History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

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Walgreens Boots’ Pessina to almost double ownership after Sycamore takeover

Financial Times M&A

US pharmacy chains executive chair will have 30% of private company following up to $24bn take-private deal

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4 Firms Guide Up To $1.14B Sale Of PE-Backed Biotech

Law 360 M&A

Taiho Pharmaceuticals on Monday announced plans to acquire private equity-backed Swiss biotechnology company Araris Biotech for up to $1.14 billion in a deal built by four law firms.

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Indian billionaire Mittal weighs up increasing his BT stake

Financial Times M&A

Bharti founder has privately suggested he could expand his position in UK telecoms group

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Covington-Led AstraZeneca To Buy Belgian Biz For Up To $1B

Law 360 M&A

British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca PLC said Monday that it has agreed to buy cancer immunotherapy business EsoBiotec in a deal worth up to $1 billion in cash to develop its capabilities in cell therapy.

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AstraZeneca buys cell therapy biotech in up to $1bn deal

Financial Times M&A

London-listed pharmaceuticalsgroup expands investments in cancer cell therapies with EsoBiotec acquisition

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Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

Mckinsey and Company

Seamless integration of healthcare data systems has the potential to enhance experience and outcomes for patients and healthcare workers, yet ways of achieving such integration can vary significantly.

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Kirkland’s record-shattering year

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Alibabas renaissance and the faulty conventional wisdom on US listings

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Global Institutional Investor Survey 2024 Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kilian Moote and Kiran Vasantham, Georgeson LLC., on Monday, March 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Kilian Moote is the US Head of ESG Advisory and Kiran Vasantham is the Head of Investor Engagement at Georgeson LLC. This post is based on their Georgeson memorandum. Georgesons Global Institutional Investor Survey highlights some of the top priorities and strategies of institutional investors around the world.