Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, G. Michael Weiksne, and James Palmiter, DragonGC, on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Posted by Daniel L. Luks and Justin S. Einhorn, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Daniel L. Luks is a Partner and Justin S. Einhorn is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. Key Points Aggregate global M&A deal value is up significantly in 2024 (even though deal volume is down), driven in large part by the announcement of megadeals in the U.S., and reflecting an

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Posted by Michael J. Jung (University of Delaware), on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael J. Jung is an Associate Professor of Accounting at University of Delaware. This post is based on an article forthcoming in the Journal of Corporate Finance by Professor Jung, Professor Gang Hu, Professor M.H. Franco Wong , Professor Danlei Bonnie Yu, and Professor Frank Zhang.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In reply to Pray Hard. Actually C&R is based on reasonable fee surveys aka the going current market rate. Just like per hour standards for legal representation, hiring a plumber, dealing with a general contractor. All people whom a consumer can contract with directly. The socialistic aspect befalls the appraisal community, because the consumers of the product can not contract with us directly for FRT’s and instead have to go through an middle manager whom jacks the consumer price up an

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Another one of those days where an AMC sends me a bid before the mortgage deal is cinched. So, I spend a day putting everything together (and I put a lot together prior to acceptance and inspection) then the deal is cancelled. This used to only happen maybe once a year. Now it’s a common occurrence. My inference is that I’m supposed to quickly kill myself to cinch the deal for the lender.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Senior Partner Neelesh Mundra unveils how Asia’s supply chains are transforming amid emerging trends, highlighting key considerations that empower businesses to thrive in the face of global uncertainties.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In reply to Flash. AI appraisers pay for a designation yes, but they have to work for it complete courses and other things before they are designated they do not just pay a fee and get to put letters after their name.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

ButcherJoseph & Co. is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Funk and Chris Ayala as Associates. The post ButcherJoseph Welcomes Courtney Funk and Chris Ayala as Associates appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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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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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Somewhat off topic. Never understood why regular condos and site condos do not have separate appraisal forms. It is very awkward to put a site condo on a condo form. At least in our area site condo lots function very similar to traditionally platted development lots. Both have identifiable lots. Whereas regular condos do not typically. All the land is common area for regular condos.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Good leadership is needed more than ever, yet the majority of leaders feel ill-equipped to take on their new roles. Partner Faridun Dotiwala explains why human-centric leadership could be the answer.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AMCs exploit consumers' lack of knowledge by charging exorbitant prices for appraisals while concealing the true cost from borrowers.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

First movers and fast movers are already using AI and gen AI to develop an advantage, says senior partner Shelley Stewart. He shares why he believes taking some “smart risk” is worth it.

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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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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AMCs exploit consumers' lack of knowledge by charging exorbitant prices for appraisals while concealing the true cost from borrowers.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Partner Asilah Azil explains what’s driving the energy transition in Asia, plus why more investment will be needed to reach net-zero.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

PE funds increasingly invest in add-on deals to grow faster and perform better, but how they go about executing such deals has changed.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Canadian entrepreneur has built a single shop into a 16,700-site global convenience store empire

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite low consumer confidence, pockets of growth in China’s vast consumer market remain.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Company backed by investors including Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Hellman & Friedman prepares €4.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard told a Manhattan federal jury Thursday that an Atlanta businessman tricked him into making a $7 million investment that he thought was going toward the purchase of a women's professional basketball franchise, a promise that turned out to be "a slap in the face.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mastercard (NYSE: MA ) just announced an acquisition to beef up its capabilities in cybersecurity and threat prevention. It will buy Recorded Future, the world's largest threat intelligence firm. When it comes to companies deeply embedded in the payments industry, it makes sense why Mastercard spent $2.65 billion on the company. Preventing Fraud Is Important Now More Than Ever Knowing that Mastercard is doing everything it can to protect its customers' money is essential to keeping the t

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

US oil major had planned to appoint Hess CEO as part of its $53bn takeover of his company

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rupert Murdoch's REA Group said Friday that it has tabled a fourth potential offer of £6.2 billion ($8.3 billion) for Rightmove PLC as the board of the British property business continues to refuse to engage with the publisher's real estate advertising company.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GeoStabilization employees to get $75mn of proceeds from sale of company by KKR as part of growing trend

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., demanded Wednesday that federal regulators slap New York Community Bancorp with a higher minimum capital requirement, calling out what she alleges has been lax oversight of the bank.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V ) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company inked a deal to acquire Featurespace for an undisclosed amount. Featurespace is a developer of real-time AI payments protection technology that addresses fraud and financial crime risks. This acquisition is expected to enhance Visa’s portfolio of fraud detection and risk-scoring solutions, supporting clients globally in growing and safeguarding their businesses.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A Delaware bankruptcy judge told cosmetics giant Avon Products Inc. on Thursday that it needs to give creditors more time to investigate its dealings with its Brazilian parent company before he can approve a proposed settlement of claims against the parent.

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Assessing Your Fit for the Role of Integration Management Office Lead By M&A Leadership Council In M&A, the Integration Management Office (IMO) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth, efficient integration process. The position requires strategic insight, operational knowledge, and strong leadership. But are you cut out for this role?

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines on Thursday revealed a number of developments key to a "transformational" plan meant to drive revenue growth as the airline faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, including the appointment of a new director and a $2.5 billion repurchase program.

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Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Natural accidents like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes generally have devastating impacts on affected communities. Citizens are often left with destroyed homes and tattered hopes. As such, restoration companies play a key role in areas where natural disasters wreak havoc. These businesses help the community by fixing and restoring damaged homes.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

RTX's settlement with regulators for violating defense export regulations offers valuable compliance lessons, showcasing the perils of insufficient due diligence during mergers and acquisitions transactions along with the need to ensure remediation measures are fully implemented following noncompliance, say Thad McBride and Faith Dibble at Bass Berry.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

German lender lays out standalone case as it lifts growth and profit targets

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