NYT M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 18, 2025

Reducing emissions in Tier 2 production is one of the fashion industrys most complex challenges. Six actions can help make industry players more sustainable.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Search engines announcement of its biggest acquisition contains just one financial number: the price

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NYT M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

One of Major League Baseballs biggest franchises sells 10 percent of the team to Sixth Street Partners.

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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

MARCH 18, 2025

Large fee comes amid risk that regulators could block the transaction

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N Contracts

MARCH 18, 2025

Weve all heard the saying, The show must go on. However, this saying doesnt just apply to actors and musicians its a way of life for financial institutions (FIs) striving to maintain operational resilience in an age of constant disruptions.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

Also, checkpoint #19 states Yes to Are physical deficiencies noted on page 1 of the report? If yes, are those deficiencies noted in the report with an itemized cost-to-cure and is the report completed subject to those repairs? Yet the copy of the report provided listed no subject to repairs.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Practitioners defending U.S. companies in China should take note of a Chinese Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs can file suits based on either where the alleged action, or where the result of such action, occurred which will promote civil litigation by minimizing procedural battles over forum selection, says Yang Yang at Leaqual Law Firm.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

In reply to Kenneth Mullinix. I have a case pending with my state board from a FNMA word police complaint. I think it’s frivolous, but we shall see what my state investigator thinks.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

The former head of legal compliance at Apis & Heritage Capital Partners is now Hogan Lovells' head of New York financial institutions mergers and acquisitions, the firm announced Monday as it prepares for what it expects will be a rise in M&A activity.

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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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Gergory Caruso

MARCH 18, 2025

The post Plan, Lead, Flex, Repeat appeared first on Art of Business Valuation.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

The owner of Ukrainian telecommunications operator Kyivstar on Tuesday announced plans to merge with special purpose acquisition company Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I in a deal that will take Kyivstar public at an estimated $2.2 billion valuation, guided by four law firms.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 18, 2025

When strategic resilience is embedded in risk management, disruption can become a means for growth.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP has added a partner from Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, strengthening its capital markets practice group and expanding its expertise in high-yield debt, private credit and restructuring transactions.

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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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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 18, 2025

On March 18, a group of 26 corporate law and governance professors (including the three of us) co-signed a letter that was sent to the Delaware General Assembly and called for a pragmatic resolution to the debate over Senate Bill 21 — the hotly contested proposed law that would overhaul important parts of Delaware’s law dealing with conflicted transactions and stockholder inspection rights.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Companies that dominate global supply of grain and oilseed suffer from latest downturn despite efforts to diversify

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

U.S. Steel Corp. shareholder Ancora Holdings Group on Tuesday urged the company's board to delay its upcoming 2025 annual meeting of shareholders until more information comes out about the company's blocked $14.9 billion deal with Japan's Nippon Steel Corp.

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 18, 2025

The Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) is expanding the available accommodations relating to nonpublic review of draft registration statements. Previously, such accommodations had been available only to a subset of issuers: In 2012, pursuant to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act), the SEC staff began accepting draft registration statements for nonpublic review from emerging growth companies, or EGCs.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Dealmakers around the world expected more mergers and acquisitions disputes in 2025 for the second year in a row, as financial risk management strategies that helped deals close in 2024 were viewed as potential fuel for disputes this year, according to Berkeley Research Group's sixth annual M&A Disputes Report released Tuesday.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 18, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

The U.K.'s antitrust regulator said Tuesday that it has given the green light to the 207 million ($268 million) acquisition by real estate software maker MRI Software LLC of technology business Capita One Ltd.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Plus, Warren Buffett bulks up on Japanese conglomerates and Saudi Arabia reins in its consultant spending

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Google said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Wiz for $32 billion and integrate the growing cloud security platform into Google Cloud, as the tech giant looks to become a dominant security player in the cloud computing space with the largest acquisition inked in 2025.

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Value Scope

MARCH 18, 2025

By: Brent Shockley, CFA, CVA March Madness is upon us with the first two of the First Four play in games of the NCAA mens tournament airing tonight on TruTV. Play in games three and four for the mens bracket will take place Wednesday night on TruTV. The Womens First Four will be spread across Wednesday and Thursday nights on ESPN networks. The first round of the mens bracket features 16 games on Thursday and another 16 on Friday across four networks, with the round of 32 over the weekend to det

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 18, 2025

Posted by Jennifer Arlen (NYU Law), on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Editor's Note: Jennifer Arlen is a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is based on her recent paper , and is part of the Delaware law series ;links to other posts in the series are available here. Delawares Caremark doctrine requires directors to exert oversight over legal risks and imposes personal liability for corporate traumas caused by legal violations on directors who knowingly or utterly breach th

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 18, 2025

Chicago, IL February 17, 2025 Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Delicious Unlimited, a family-owned and operated provider of early childhood catering services in Illinois, to Saturn Five, a private equity firm focused on building enduringly profitable businesses that enhance communities.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 18, 2025

Posted by Joni Jacobsen and Angela M. Liu, Dechert LLP, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Editor's Note: Joni Jacobsen and Angela M. Liu are Partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Ms. Jacobsen, Ms. Liu, Julia Markham-Cameron , Christopher J. Merken , and Harnelle C. St Cloud. Key Takeaways In this edition of Decherts Securities & Derivative Litigation Quarterly Update, we: Examine trends in federal securities class-action filings, which saw a slight uptick in 2024, w

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The Guardian M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

Alphabets acquisition of Israeli startup for $32bn follows rejection of takeover bid last summer Business live latest updates Googles owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity group Wiz for $32bn (24.7bn), the biggest acquisition it has ever made. The search giants purchase of the Israeli startup comes as Google attempts to catch its rivals Microsoft and Amazon in the competitive cloud services market.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 18, 2025

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is the Acting Chair Throughout of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 18, 2025

Chicago, IL March 12, 2025 Sun Acquisitions, a prominent mergers and acquisitions advisory group, has facilitated the transfer of ownership of EcoGuard Pest Control to Goodeill Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Pest Control Consultants. EcoGuard Pest Control, a long-standing fixture in the Chicago metropolitan region, has built a solid reputation for its broad spectrum of pest management services, catering to both homeowners and businesses.

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JPAbusiness

MARCH 18, 2025

We've published a number of blogs about how to conduct annual performance reviews for senior staff. Performance reviews are a two-way process and should be just one part of an ongoing conversation with your staff. And, for those conversations to be of value to your business, they need to be candid. Staff must feel comfortable giving you honest feedback about any aspect of the business including you!

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Benzinga

MARCH 18, 2025

Earlier this month, Sycamore Partners agreed to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA ) for $11.45 per share in cash at closing. Shareholders are also eligible to receive up to $3 in cash per share from the future monetization of Walgreens’ debt and equity interests in VillageMD, which includes the Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD businesses.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

The case and outcome was tragic squared. The judge did not understand the concept of ‘as is purchase’, as that relates to the requirements and duties imposed on the appraiser and the lender via the HUD selling guide. He obviously was not up to speed on the nuances of of mortgage insurability and minimum property standards requirements. Looks like the ladies home should never have been insured and the loan issued in the first place.

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