Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Posted by Naureen Kabir, Teneo, on Monday, October 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Naureen Kabir is a Managing Director at Teneo. This post is based on her Teneo memorandum. Election-related disinformation campaigns have become a staple of modern election cycles, both in the U.S. and globally. Whether driven by foreign influence operations or domestic political or extremist groups, disinformation efforts are now an election mainstay.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In reply to Mary T Thompson. I am hoping to hang in there 3 more yrs. I’m semi-retired now… but support adult daughter on disability so hopely can get 2-3 more. I have a 5 page addendum tailored for each appraisal. ie: wells and septic systems are typical for the area. Different style houses are often used as comparables due to the small population in this rural county.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Industry players are standing up “win rooms” to mobilize frontline sales and subsequently modernize their operating models to capture the full benefits of generative AI.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In reply to Sue Louisignau. There will be a place for every comment you have in your present reports, you just have to find where it logically fits.

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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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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Deal could be among year’s largest private equity buyouts as contact lens maker looks to split from indebted parent

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Very good article! And its no surprise Marcia Fudge is now in the lobbying game, she was doing this work all along but at least now she is not being paid by the taxpayers of Ohio. It’s pretty obvious as this now unfolds the whole ‘Appraiser Bias’ accusations and hearings that followed were/are just an effort to undermine or smear the Certified Residential Appraiser, if you discredit the truthtellers, people don’t know what to believe.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Hi Jeremy, was just talking to Mike Powers about your great blogs. So has anyone ever wondered why they changed the name from Appraisal Waiver to VALUE ACCEPTANCE? Becasue they wanted the poor borrowers to think that the home was appraised and the lender ACCEPTED the value… FRAUD! Those poor borrowers they are being led down a very dark path. Then we have borrowers providing ROV’s, Borrowers saying what they think their home is worth…TAIL WAGGING THE DOG AGAIN!

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On Monday, Hologic Inc (NASDAQ: HOLX ) agreed to acquire Gynesonics, Inc. for approximately $350 million. Gynesonics is a privately held medical device company that develops minimally invasive solutions for women’s health. California-based Gynesonics develops and sells the Sonata System, a technology intended for diagnostic intrauterine imaging and transcervical treatment of certain symptomatic uterine fibroids, including those associated with heavy menstrual bleeding.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Jeff Buettner discusses the latest economic trends, market updates, and all things M&A in Q3 2024. The post Q3 2024 Economic and M&A Middle Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Mexican fintechs eye a piece of the nearshoring pie. Mexico continues to post record numbers for many of its economic indicators. And with what is projected to be a $30 billion-$40 billion nearshoring bonanza in its sights, financial institutions of all sorts are rushing to stake their claim. The $644 billion-in-assets banking sector remains dominated by a few brick-and-mortar, multinational giants.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

[link] GSE’s over estimate their ability, capabilities, and influence. / article quote; Our hubristic faith in the god-like powers of technology and central banks / states creates an illusion that the credit cycle turning is the result of a “policy error,” when in fact it’s just the way systems function. We’ve created extremely fragile, centralized systems optimized for profit, and operated on the false premise that all systems are infinitely controllable given the

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

INVO BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVO ) shares soared Monday after the company announced it closed its merger with NAYA Biosciences. The Details: Invo BioScience said the combined company will continue to operate its fertility business as well as expand its focus to the development of clinical-stage assets in oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company expects to change its name to Naya Biosciences and trade on the Nasdaq under the “NAYA” ticker.

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Norman Marks

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Writing a novel was fun, especially as I have been told it is quite entertaining. But I am back to the more serious business of writing about internal auditing and risk management, this time it’s a book about how to audit risk management. It’s a challenge.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN ) is slated to report third-quarter 2024 results results on Oct. 17, before the opening bell. The company's quarterly revenues and earnings are expected to have declined year over year. In the last reported quarter, the bank recorded a positive earnings surprise of 7.14%. Results have reflected improvements in average loans and deposits.

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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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Exit Strategy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This October, I will celebrate my 12th year as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in Business Valuation with the American Society of Appraisers (also ASA). ASA members meet every year for an International Conference to discuss current topics and to share knowledge and best practices. I attended the most recent Conference in Portland, OR. A presentation […] The post What Does ChatGPT Think?

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Selling the news is a common trading strategy in which traders buy a stock in anticipation of expected news, then sell once the event occurs. It's a short-term strategy based on the psychology that the unknown is frequently better or worse than the known. Once traders have time to interpret the news, they find that it won't mean much for the long-term outlook for the stock.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Fact, Fannie took information from a BPO and changed it to value along with UAD terminology including condition rating. If that can happen to a BPO that was uploaded, it can happen to any appraisal that is uploaded.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Private equity firms TPG and Blackstone are joining forces in a bid to acquire eye care company Bausch + Lomb (NYSE: BLCO ), the Financial Times reported. Last month, Bausch + Lomb said it was considering a sale. The auction is part of an effort to address concerns from creditors, including Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE: APO ), over the separation from parent company, Bausch Health Companies (NYSE: BHC ).

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In reply to Mary T Thompson. I’m taking my last CE this month. I’m not even sure I’ll finish it. Won’t be doing it again for numerous reasons as are many of you. Just getting too old to tolerate this Nanny State mentality.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Governments in Latin America and the Caribbean are kick-starting infra-structure projects, hoping to join the nearshoring boom. But corruption and other hurdles persist. Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum announced three new passenger train lines in July as one of her victory promises, highlighting a potential traffic jam for the country’s nearshoring boom and a larger regional need for infrastructure investment.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE: HUBS ) recently inked a definitive agreement to acquire Cacheflow, an industry leader in B2B subscription billing management and configure, price, quote (CPQ) solution, for an undisclosed amount. Cacheflow will operate as HUBS' wholly owned subsidiary following the completion of the buyout. Cascheflow's AI native billing and subscription management solution is designed to streamline software buying and selling processes in a B2B space.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

With Brazil in the lead, Latin America is rapidly growing an innovative coterie of fintechs, filling service gaps ranging from credit to payment platforms to mobile banking. Latin America has established itself as a magnet for fintech investment. The region received $15.6 billion in investments for financial technology providers over the past 10 years, with Brazilian companies making up 66.7% of the total, according to consultant Distrito’s Fintech Report 2024.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Great article. This is exactly what’s happening today. Low interest rates caused by low Fed rate also contributed to the home price appreciation. Median HPA in last five years in US is 36%. It’s over 50% in some areas. I remember the huge HPA before the bubble burst and we had the Great Recession. When prices dumped people and the government blamed appraisers for the values.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB ) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 18 before the opening bell. Quarterly revenues are expected to have registered growth in the to-be-reported quarter, while earnings are likely to have declined on a year-over-year basis. In the last reported quarter, the bank's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Lundbeck said Monday that it has agreed to buy Longboard, a U.S. biopharmaceutical business, for $2.6 billion in cash as the Danish drug giant aims to capture a drug with "blockbuster potential" to treat a rare form of epilepsy.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In recent years, trade sanctions have become an increasingly important, and well-used foreign policy tool for governments worldwide. Companies have to navigate a vastly expanded sanctions environment, in which regulations are multiplying, international cooperation is becoming more joined, and enforcement action is intensifying. The number of sanctions measures is also growing.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Private equity firm Permira said Monday that it has successfully bought the outstanding stock of Squarespace Inc. in its proposed $7.2 billion deal to take the website builder private, amid ongoing shareholder litigation in the U.S. challenging the transaction.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Denmark-based H. Lundbeck A/S on Monday agreed to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ: LBPH ) for $60.00 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.6 billion in equity value and $2.5 billion (approximately 17 billion Danish krone) net of cash on a fully diluted basis. The M&A transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

International Paper Co. said Monday that its shareholders have "overwhelmingly" supported the planned £5.8 billion ($7.6 billion) all-share purchase of DS Smith PLC, its smaller U.K. rival, as the packaging giant eyes overseas expansion.

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Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The transportation and warehousing industry is the backbone of retail. These businesses are responsible for moving goods from manufacturers to consumers. As such, transportation and warehousing businesses are very important for our economy. If you are looking to buy , expand , or sell a transportation and warehousing company , a business valuation is an important tool.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s easy to fall in love with gen AI—but recent research suggests that realizing its value is harder than the hype. Rewired offers a playbook that can help.

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodus

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball?

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Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have become important factors in determining executive compensation as companies, investors, and regulators aim to align executives’ interests with broader societal goals. But are these metrics effective in generating incentives for executives to improve ESG performance, or are they merely symbolic, allowing companies to appear socially responsible without driving real change?

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