IVSC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction Welcome back to ValuAsia Connect, your gateway to the vibrant world of valuation in Asia! Building on the success of our previous webinars on ESG and Intangible Assets, we are thrilled to present the latest edition: ValuAsia Connect – Financial Instruments. Hosted by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), this session will explore the intricate challenges of valuing financial instruments, a key area in toda

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Kathleen Claussen (Georgetown Law), on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Kathleen Claussen is a Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. This post is based on her recent article forthcoming in the Harvard International Law Journal. A novel form of corporate regulation is on the rise. The “trade police,” as my article calls them, are the front-line bureaucrats who enforce the laws surrounding cross-border business.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Adam Aderton, Elizabeth Gray, and Kristina Littman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam Aderton , Elizabeth P. Gray , and A. Kristina Littman are Partners at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a Willkie memorandum by Mr. Aderton, Ms. Gray, Ms. Littman, Michael J. Passalacqua , and Erik Holmvik.

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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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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH ) (OTCQX: PLNH ) announced on Thursday that it's acquiring a Las Vegas-based cannabis dispensary. What Happened : The company's wholly-owned subsidiary MM Development Company, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement under which Planet 13 will acquire all assets required to operate a 3,158-square-foot Nevada dispensary.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

General Mills Inc. said Thursday that it will sell its North American yogurt business to two French dairy companies for $2.1 billion in total cash, to focus on its core brands.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

An executive of Japan-based Nippon flew to Washington, D.C., this week to push for approval of its $14.9 billion deal with US Steel, the FTC is wary of a Canadian takeover of 7-Eleven, and a former NBA player is buying a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors reported over the past week.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the past few days thanks to all of your donations and SHARING, Shane is close just about $7,000 shy but he was a lot further from that before. So thank you all and please share, share, share. We need him to WIN!

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The latest development in the ongoing Nippon Steel (OTC: NPSCY ) acquisition controversy sees the company disclosing its discussions with the United Steelworkers union. The disclosure aims to clarify what the company refers to as “public mischaracterizations” of their dialogues to date. What Happened : On Wednesday, Nippon Steel shared details of its discussions with the United Steelworkers union regarding its proposed acquisition of U.S.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Thirty five years ago, I was getting $500 for a duplex/fourplex. I’ve stopped bidding them now because I can barely squeeze out $400 with these AMC’s.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A proposed £16.5 billion ($21.7 billion) merger between Vodafone Group PLC and the telecommunications networks of Three UK could raise the cost of bills for tens of millions of mobile customers, Britain's antitrust authority warned Friday.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hey, did any of you guys ever do appraisals for AAA Appraisal Advantage out of California? They left me holding a $400 hot check two or three years ago and now appear to be in oblivion. Just wondering.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi SA said Thursday that it will pay up to €320 million ($353 million) to U.S. biotechnology group RadioMedix Inc. and French medicine developer Orano Med for an exclusive license for a radiation treatment for rare cancers.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I donated to Shane’s GoFundMe and shared it with my friends and family, confident that some of them will also contribute. They share my concern about the misleading “appraisal bias” narrative that has tarnished and affected us. It’s encouraging to see some large donations made in the past few days.

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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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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Towers Watson's latest effort to get its directors and officers insurers to fund a $75 million settlement in a shareholder suit over its merger with Willis should be tossed, the insurers told the Fourth Circuit, saying the bump-up exclusion unambiguously applies to bar coverage.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Our latest B2B Pulse Survey reveals that across all sectors and regions, market leaders continue to experiment, invest, and commit to omnichannel sales as the path to sustainable growth.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mastercard Inc. said Thursday that it plans to buy global threat intelligence company Recorded Future from software investor Insight Partners for $2.65 billion to bolster its cybersecurity offering.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A real estate company committed to reaching net zero took a more efficient—and pioneering—approach.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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N Contracts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Financial institutions need to do more to protect themselves and consumers from third-party vendor risk. It’s a common theme in stories of financial institution enforcement actions, data breaches, and service interruptions and in the I nteragency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management released in 2023.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Can technology replace human skill acquisition? The rise of new technologies and automation is compromising the real-world learning that apprenticeships provide. Here’s what you can do about it.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Exposing the inner workings of these predatory AMCs (Appraisal Management Companies) and their corrosive influence on the housing market.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher bills for tens of millions of customers

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI ) has announced a partnership with Google Cloud, owned by the parent holding company, Alphabet to enhance the existing capabilities of its cloud-based clinical inventory management system, QSight. The collaboration will combine the company's expertise in optimizing the healthcare supply chain with Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform, to tackle the modern supply chain management complexities and support the patients more effectively.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

German lender has decided to ‘put everything under review’ after Italian rival builds 9% stake

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Deploying generative AI in the enterprise requires a data-centric road map. Leaders can use a well-defined operating model to successfully scale the technology.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A activity among upstream participants in the Marcellus and Utica Shales has been sparse in recent years, with Shale Experts reporting only one transaction since November 2022.

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Leadership, Governance, and Decision-Making Frameworks By M&A Leadership Council Integration Management Office (IMO) charters and workstreams play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration of the acquired company. Here’s a breakdown of the value and benefits of both IMO charters and workstreams: Value and Benefits of IMO Charters An IMO charter serves as a guiding document that outlines the structure, objectives, and responsibilities of the Integration Management Office.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Chancery's court's decision to throw out nCino investor claims against company directors and investment firm Insight Venture Partners challenging the financial technology company's $1.2 billion acquisition of mortgage loan platform SimpleNexus.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mercer Capital is proud to be the breakfast sponsor at the 2024 Memphis Logistics Summit. Samantha L. Albert, ASA, ABV will be attending the Summit in Memphis, Tennessee on October 2-3, 2024. Samantha Albert is a vice president with Mercer Capital.

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