Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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Gain transformation momentum early by optimizing working capital

Mckinsey and Company

Transformations can take a long time to show results, but if organizations optimize their working capital early on, they can demonstrate that change at pace is possible.

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Blackstone nears deal to take full control of UK railway arches

Financial Times M&A

US private equity group closes in on buyout of partners stake in 2bn portfolio

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Author Talks: How women can overcome the ‘broken rung’

Mckinsey and Company

Three McKinsey senior partners identify why women fall behind at work and how they can navigate work at every life and career stage, from entry level to motherhood to the C-suite.

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Italian bank M&A serves high drama and low premium

Financial Times M&A

The tycoons may benefit simply from setting the cat among the pigeons

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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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'Secret Plot' Drove Perella Weinberg Split, Judge Hears

Law 360 M&A

A New York state judge heard dueling claims of deception on Friday as counsel for investment banking firm Perella Weinberg and a group of former partners each accused the other of a "secret plot" that violated their partnership agreement, kicking off a trial centering on a sudden split in the firm a decade ago.

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British Land and GIC sell half of Citadel’s new City tower to Abu Dhabi’s Modon

Financial Times M&A

Deal for 2 Finsbury Avenue underlines investor confidence in top end of UK commercial property market

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BHP puts takeover plans for rival miner Anglo American on ice

Financial Times M&A

Share price moves at both companies would make a deal more expensive in the near term

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Frank Palatella

Appraisers Blog

This whole black box thing reminds me of the movie “War Games” “I think we ought to take the men out of the loop” How’d that work out, WOPR?

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Is private equity behind the surging cost of veterinary care?

Financial Times M&A

Critics of roll up strategy say consolidation has stoked price inflation but industry says other factors are at play

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

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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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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How medtech companies can create value via inventory optimization

Mckinsey and Company

With more efficient inventory management, medtechs can reduce inventory by up to 30 percentfreeing up cash and reducing write-offs.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Chuck. Thank you for participating, sincerely and respectfully as well. The constitution is a document that limits government power. We can’t have equal rights and equal opportunity, if some people are more equal than others. Same old routine. Same theories on the balance between liberty, personal rights, taxation, the government. Finally more people are paying attention to these issues while others are asking; What’s new?

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Amex GBT Faces Sept. Trial In DOJ Case Against $570M Deal

Law 360 M&A

A New York federal judge set a September trial date Friday for the U.S. Department of Justice suit challenging American Express Global Business Travel Inc.'s planned $570 million purchase of CWT Holdings LLC, rejecting company assertions of "exigencies" necessitating a decision by June.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Kevin Hescock on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

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

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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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Chancery Keeps $4.6B Cvent Sale Challenge Alive

Law 360 M&A

Most claims moved forward toward trial Friday in a Delaware Court of Chancery suit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty by the directors and CEO of cloud-based event management technology provider Cvent Holding Corp. and its controlling stockholder in a $4.6 billion take-private sale to affiliates of Blackstone Inc.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

Bank of America DENIES Debanking Practice, But X Users Bring The Proof!

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Del. Justices Reject Challenge To New Drug Prospect Drop

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Supreme Courton Friday upheld a Court of Chancery decision dismissing a Ception Therapeutics Inc. stockholder suit alleging breaches of an agreement to use commercially reasonable efforts before Cephalon Inc., which acquired Ception, and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. abandoned a new drug prospect.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Dallas Kiedrowski on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

The PAVE website is down yes, but Im very interested to see if this translates into real policy change.

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NJ Judge Rejects Bid For New Trial In Red Roof Inn Deal

Law 360 M&A

A New Jersey state judge has rejected a bid for a new trial over a deal gone wrong to purchase a Red Roof Inn, ruling two witnesses who asserted their Fifth Amendment rights outside of the jury's presence had no bearing on the jury's verdict.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to PJTC. Certainly similar to applying with an amc and receiving the first order. This meme is created special just for you PJTC. Enjoy.

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Norway's Orkla Selling Hydropower Portfolio In $545M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Norwegian industrial investment company Orkla said Friday it has agreed to sell its entire hydropower portfolio in two separate transactions that value the portfolio at NOK 6.1 billion ($544.9 million).

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions Group Of The Year: Paul Weiss

Law 360 M&A

Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP spearheaded some of the largest mergers, acquisitions and spinoffs in history throughout 2024, including Chevron's pending $60 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. and the $259 billion strategic separation of General Electric into three global companies, earning it a spot among the 2024 Law360 Mergers & Acquisitions Groups of the Year.

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

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. Ron Paul is a national treasure. Paul’s courage, wisdom, and principled approach to politics emphasizing liberty and personal responsibility started the Revolution that has led us to today. I still follow his Liberty Report and writings.

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Greenberg Traurig Health Ace Joins Polsinelli In LA

Law 360 M&A

Polsinelli PC is expanding its California team, bringing in a Greenberg Traurig LLP healthcare corporate attorney as a principal in its Los Angeles office.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Mk Kersey on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

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

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Taxation With Representation: Latham, Simpson Thacher

Law 360 M&A

In this week's Taxation With Representation, a Brookfield private real estate fund acquires Divvy Homes' property portfolio and platform, Kantar Group proposes the sale of Kantar Media, and an Ares Management-led group buys a majority of Form Technologies Inc.'s common equity.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by Ken Mullinix

Appraisers Blog

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity One Sansome Street, Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94104 Any appraiser out there that has been accused of racism by HUD can contact there HUD Main Office and file a case/compliant with them. Your area might be different in the main office in your area, AI Chat GPT the address.

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Mentorship Resolutions For The New Year

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys tend to focus on personal achievements or career milestones when they set yearly goals, but one important area often gets overlooked in this process mentoring relationships, which are some of the most effective tools for professional growth, say Kelly Galligan at Rutan & Tucker and Andra Greene at Phillips ADR.

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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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Chinese Co. Buys Stake In Amp Maker Marshall In $1.2B Deal

Law 360 M&A

Chinese private equity firm HongShan Capital Group has agreed to purchase a majority stake in the Marshall Group, in a deal that values the maker of guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets at EU1.1 billion ($1.16 billion), Marshall said Friday.

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Comment on Appraisers Freed from DEI Propaganda by PJTC

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Spencer Paul. Tongue in check. Perhaps they will resort to the Tony Soprano form of appraiser justice. For those of you who were fortunate enough to see that episode you will know what I’m talking about, lol. For those who didn’t, Google “sopranos episode appraiser”, enjoy and have a moment of lativity.?

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Confronting Asia’s new demographic reality

Mckinsey and Company

Falling birth rates have become a hot topic around the world, and nowhere are they falling faster than in advanced economies in Asia. Together with China, these economies are undergoing a demographic wave that will soon wash over other nations, write Anu Madgavkar and Gautam Kumra in Bloomberg.

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EU Approves Int'l Paper's $7.2B DS Smith Deal With Fix

Law 360 M&A

European enforcers said Friday they have approved International Paper Co.'s planned 5.8 billion ($7.2 billion) purchase of fellow packaging provider DS Smith PLC conditioned on the sale of several factories in regions where they currently overlap.

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