Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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Warning: Upgrade your personal operating model

Mckinsey and Company

Effective leaders continually adapt their priorities, roles, time, and energy practices to stay ahead of new realities. Here’s why you need to do the same.

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DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

NYT M&A

The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, October 2024

Mckinsey and Company

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Eric

Appraisers Blog

In 2044, an attorney will need an appraisal for a divorce or for an estate, and a homeowner will need an appraisal for a tax reduction. But there will be no appraisers. At least in my neck of the woods, where appraisers under 60 are the babies.

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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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What does it take to run a healthy organization? Find out with this quiz

Mckinsey and Company

The latest update of McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index offers some twists and surprises for leaders. See if you can identify the crucial drivers of a healthy organization.

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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Ian Cullen

Appraisers Blog

Mark Calabria's discussion with ARCC revealed the GSEs' agenda to reduce "appraisal friction" by eliminating the role of appraisers.

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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Lou Stewell

Appraisers Blog

Mark Calabria's discussion with ARCC revealed the GSEs' agenda to reduce "appraisal friction" by eliminating the role of appraisers.

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Private Cos. Seek Pre-IPO Share Sales Amid Liquidity Crunch

Law 360 M&A

Following a dearth of initial public offerings in recent years, more private companies are arranging secondary-share sales to help employees and early investors pare down equity stakes without waiting for a public listing, a trend capital markets attorneys expect will continue for the foreseeable future, even if IPOs rebound.

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Concierge Medicine Market is Poised to Register CAGR of 8.60% by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Concierge Medicine Market share will reach a value of USD 31.94 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Health insurance providers coerced providers into seeing more patients at a more diminished profit margin. Thus, many more patients were diagnosed and treated.

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Takeaways From Final Regulations For China Investment Ban

Law 360 M&A

​The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s final rule banning U.S. investment in emerging Chinese technology clarifies some key requirements, includes additional exceptions for covered transactions and attempts to address concerns that the rule will put U.S. businesses at a competitive disadvantage, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

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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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Duty of Loyalty: Lack of Provable Harm to Company Won’t Preclude Damages

John Jenkins

The Chancery Court recent decision in GB-SP Holdings LLC et al. v. Walker, (Del. Ch.; 11/24) provides a reminder that fiduciaries who breach their duty of loyalty may find themselves facing financial consequences even if damages to the company itself are too speculative to be proven.

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Class Attys Ask Court For 28% Of $2.2M Bowling Settlement

Law 360 M&A

Class attorneys in the now-settled legal fight over Bowl America's merger with Bowlero Corp. are requesting fees representing 28% of the proposed $2.2 million deal to end the litigation, which is nearing final approval.

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Rosacea Treatment Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 3.16 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global rosacea treatment market size will reach a value of USD 3.16 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). High illness prevalence, sophisticated formulations, and proactive government activities are some of the factors driving market expansion.

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Chinese EV Maker's European Unit Eyes $410M SPAC Merger

Law 360 M&A

Hudson Acquisition I Corp. and Aiways Automobile Europe GmbH said Friday they have inked an agreement to go public through a SPAC merger, with the electric vehicle maker achieving a $410 million pre-merger equity valuation.

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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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Agricultural Biotechnology Market to Evolve at an Impressive 8.8% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the agricultural biotechnology market size will attain a value of USD 227.77 billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 8.8% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Rapidly increasing global demand for food owing to the rising global population and emphasis on improving agricultural yield are slated to bolster agricultural biotechnology market growth over the coming years.

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Halozyme Pulls €2B Bid After Evotec Fails To Engage In Talks

Law 360 M&A

California-based biopharmaceutical company Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. on Friday said it has withdrawn its €2 billion ($2.1 billion) proposal to acquire European biotechnology company Evotec SE, saying that Evotec's board made it clear it was not interested in a potential combination.

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Behavioral Rehabilitation Market to Witness 6.9% CAGR by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Behavioral Rehabilitation Market Size will attain the value of USD 646.44 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The behavioral rehabilitation industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Behavioral problems are expected to increase, and consequently this will drive growth in the behavioral rehabilitation market.

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Honeywell Restructure Continues With $1.3B PPE Biz Sale

Law 360 M&A

Honeywell said Friday it has agreed to sell its personal protective equipment business to Protective Industrial Products Inc. for $1.325 billion in cash, as the industrial conglomerate forges ahead with a multipronged restructuring program while also facing pressure from an activist investor to split itself in two.

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Yorkshire Post owner attracts £56mn buyout bid from largest shareholder

Financial Times M&A

Media Concierge says its offer is ‘highly attractive’ at a 40% premium to Thursday’s closing price

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Avante Health Parent Cleared To Sell For $72.5M In Ch. 11

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday approved the $72.5 million sale of Jordan Health, the corporate parent of medical equipment company Avante Health, to an affiliate of Staple Street Capital after the debtor reached a settlement with unsecured creditors.

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Top Year-End Questions to Ask Your CPA - To Increase Your Company's Value

Equilest

If you want to dive deeper into actionable steps to enhance your business value and leverage expert advice from your CPA, explore our detailed guide. From tax strategies to profitability tips, this article has everything you need to make the most of your year-end planning. Outline of the Article Introduction Importance of year-end financial planning How engaging with your CPA can enhance your company’s value Key Areas to Address General Business Health What are the key financial insights f

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DirecTV Scraps Dish Merger After Bondholder Rejection

Law 360 M&A

DirecTV is abandoning a plan to purchase EchoStar's video distribution business Dish DBS, including Dish TV and Sling TV, after Dish DBS' bondholders rejected a proposed exchange debt offer that was required to seal the deal.

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Supercapacitor Market is Estimated to Develop at a Stellar 14.2% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Supercapacitor Market will attain a value of USD 1504.29 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 14.2% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Growing demand for advanced energy storage systems and rising sales of electric vehicles are projected to uplift the demand for supercapacitors across the forecast period.

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Taxation With Representation: Stradley Ronon, Davis Polk

Law 360 M&A

In this week's Taxation With Representation, Amcor PLC buys Berry Global Group Inc., AeroVironment buys BlueHalo, Robinhood Markets Inc. acquires TradePMR, and Comcast Corp. spins off a suite of NBCUniversal cable television networks.

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Telehandler Market is Estimated to Develop at a High 7.1% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Telehandler Market will attain a value of USD 12.24 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Growing investments in infrastructure development around the world and rapid industrialization are predicted to be the key market drivers for telehandler companies in the future.

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Viatris Fined £1.5M For Failing To Comply With CMA Order

Law 360 M&A

The Competition and Markets Authority said Friday that it has fined U.S. healthcare company Viatris Inc. £1.5 million ($1.9 million) for breaching an order as the regulator reviewed a deal it had inked with Theramex, a U.K. pharmaceutical business.

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Hudson Acquisition I Corp. Announces Signing of Definitive Business Combination Agreement With Aiways Europe, an Electrical Vehicle Company Focused on the Development, Sales and Consumer Solutions Supporting Bevs in the European Market

Benzinga

New York, NY and Munich, Germany, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Acquisition I Corp. (the " Company " or " HUDA ") (NASDAQ: HUDA ), and Aiways Automobile Europe GmbH (" Aiways Europe ") announced today that they have entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement (the " Business Combination Agreement "), pursuant to which, upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby (the " Business Combination "), EUROEV Holdings Limited, a newly formed British Virgin Islan

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Circus Arts Make Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.

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Electroplating Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 25.01 billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Electroplating Market will reach a value of USD 25.01 billionby 2031, with a CAGR of 4.18% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The growth of the global electroplating market can be attributed mainly to its active use in automotive and electric device manufacturing.

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Apollo Secures Another Week for £1B Bid For Auto Parts Biz

Law 360 M&A

Auto parts supplier TI Fluid Systems said Friday that both it and the U.K. mergers and acquisitions authority have given Canadian rival ABC Technologies a second extension to finalize its takeover offer of approximately £995 million ($1.3 billion).

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Outdoor Power Equipment Market to Propel Growth at USD 76.61 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Outdoor Power Equipment Market will reach a value of USD 76.61 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Residential and commercial customers use outdoor power equipment for many jobs that range from landscape care of lawns, gardens, and golf courses.

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Navigating the Economic Landscape: Why Boards Need Thoughtful Analysis

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Vanessa Mesics, Nasdaq, Inc., on Friday, November 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Vanessa Mesics is the Co-Head of the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, which is a community of board members, executives, and governance leaders dedicated to strengthening corporate governance. This post is based on her Nasdaq memorandum. In an era where data is abundant, yet often overwhelming, corporate leaders are not only challenged to gather information but to also discern its quality and relevance.

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Brett

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. also — conveniently remove docs from appraiser profiles (i.e. “missing licenses, E&O, etc.”) to effectively remove them from assignment eligibility -> and has same censoring impact (versus having to legally explain why an appraiser was ‘removed’ from a panel… i.e. for doing their job correctly, disclosing, etc. vs “not playing ball” and being blamed for a loan not closing, delaying LO payout, etc.

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25 tech and infrastructure problems to solve before we can reach net zero

Mckinsey and Company

What’s often missing from the conversation about getting to net-zero emissions is a recognition of the difficulty in transforming the complex physical assets underlying our current energy system — a system that has been optimized over centuries to deliver high performance, that is deeply embedded in the global economy, and that serves billions of people.