Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The merger talks between Japans second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the worlds auto industry.
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UniCredit lifts control of voting rights in Commerzbank to 28%
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Italian bank escalates attempt to take over German lender
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The most important part of the technology puzzle: People
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Eli Lilly and Companys chief information and digital officer explains how a medicine company rewires itself to embrace technologystarting with the CEO.
Nissan and Honda hold merger talks
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Japanese carmakers are grappling with fast-growing Chinese rivals and sluggish consumer demand for EVs
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.
How Do Auditors Verify Account Balances and Transactions?
Machen McChesney
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Audit season is just around the corner for calendar-year entities. Understanding the types of source documents your audit team might request can minimize disruptions during audit fieldwork and maximize your audits effectiveness. Here are some common sources of substantive evidence that auditors gather to help them form an opinion regarding your financial statements.
The battery chemistries powering the future of electric vehicles
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Battery chemistry for electric vehicles is evolving rapidly, leading to repercussions for the entire value chain.
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Business Valuation for Selling a Pharmacy
Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Selling a pharmacy can be one of the most important decisions in your career. Many pharmacy owners are looking to sell because of retirement or a career shift. However, before you pull the trigger, it is essential to understand the value of the pharmacy for a successful sale. A valuation for selling a pharmacy helps you see exactly what the business is worth.
A 7-Eleven Heir’s $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A battle for control of the chain shows how traditional business models embraced by family owners are clashing with a more shareholder-centric approach.
Thinking about selling your business? Here's 3 top tips
JPAbusiness
DECEMBER 17, 2024
If you are considering selling your business, answering yes to the following 3 questions is a great start: Price Is the price market-related and does it reflect the value a willing buyer, under the circumstances of the sale transaction, will perceive as fair? Facts Are the facts on the business or opportunity clear, unambiguous and relevant to the risks, issues and opportunities the risk-taking party will likely perceive in making the purchase?
Long-awaited disaster relief tax bill officially becomes law
LaPorte
DECEMBER 17, 2024
(authored by RSM US LLP) The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 (H.R. 5863) signed into law. This legislation provides long-awaited tax provisions for disaster victims. The post Long-awaited disaster relief tax bill officially becomes law first appeared on LaPorte.
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
Italy's UniCredit Increases Stake In Commerzbank To 28%
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday that it has increased its stake in German lender Commerzbank to approximately 28%, amid speculation of a controversial takeover.
The man who wants to be private capital’s kingmaker
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Plus, the relentless dominance of US asset managers in Europe, and Royal Mail officially lands in private hands
Del. Justices Won't Revive Investors' $2.4B EV SPAC Deal Suit
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Delaware Supreme Court has declined to reinstate a proposed class action in the state's Chancery Court that accused a blank-check company of withholding key information from investors ahead of its $2.4 billion go-public deal with electric-vehicle maker Canoo Holdings Ltd.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Baggins
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. The hits keep on coming. Current status of the GSE managers; tap dancing on a bubble, cigar and whiskey in hand. Central planning never works.
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.
Fuji Soft Favors KKR Offer Over Higher Bain Bid
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Fuji Soft said in a statement Tuesday that it supports a buyout tender offer from U.S. private equity firm KKR that is worth about $4.15 billion and opposes a competing, higher bid from Bain Capital.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by ohiobeasttwoonesix
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.
Northwest Bancshares Buys Peer Penns Woods In $270M Deal
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP-advised Northwest Bancshares Inc. has agreed to purchaseStevens & Lee PC-led Penns Woods Bancorp Inc.in an all-stock deal valued at roughly $270.4 million, the organizations said Tuesday.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by ohiobeasttwoonesix
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.
When US Privilege Law Applies To Docs Made Outside The US
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As globalization manifests itself in disputes over foreign-created documents, a California federal courts recent trademark decision illustrates nuances of both U.S. privilege frameworks and foreign evidentiary protections that attorneys must increasingly bear in mind, say attorneys at Hunton.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Johnny Q
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In reply to Brent Johnson. Although not the client, its typically the consumer who pays the client for the appraisal in a mortgage procurement process. While the lender wants to assess risk and the value of the collateral in its fiduciary concern, the consumer benefits and is protected by the same. One is the byproduct of the other.
T-Mobile-UScellular Link Will Help Consumers, Think Tank Says
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A free-market think tank is urging the federal government to clear the way for T-Mobile's $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular's wireless operations, saying in a new report that because the smaller UScellular poses no real competitive threat to T-Mobile, the deal could carry significant consumer benefits through increased competition.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Baggins
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. ‘Rocket Mortgage requests that the court issue an order vacating HUDs policy of holding mortgage lenders responsible for failing to correct or remediate perceived or alleged appraiser bias or discrimination in an appraisal.’ Absolutely incredible. All over a fictitious non existent premise of ‘appraisal bias’ Andre Perry from Brookings will be remembered as being one of the most destructive forces the American housing market has ever seen,
DOJ Antitrust Division Head Kanter Stepping Down Friday
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The head of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, Jonathan Kanter, announced his imminent departure Tuesday, leaving the agency after a little over three years and with a legacy of dramatically ramped-up monopolization enforcement, an extremely low tolerance for potentially problematic transactions and more aggressive criminal enforcement.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by ohiobeasttwoonesix
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Housing Bubble & Bust #1 and #2 as Seen through Employment in Mortgage Lending by Wolf Richter Dec 16, 2024 36 Comments Employment at nonbank mortgage lenders collapsed by 37% this time around, to the lowest level since 1997. Mortgage applications to purchase a home are down by 40% from the same period in 2019, and by 48% from the same week in 2021, according to the weekly Purchase Index by the MBA.
Worker Claims Merger Can't Nix Pa. Medical Pot Protection
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
An engineering company unlawfully fired a Pennsylvania worker after he tested positive for cannabis usage, even though the employer knew about the worker's medical marijuana prescription, according to a lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania state court.
The 2040 fertilizer industry: How could industry trends affect demand?
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Historically, the fertilizer market has experienced slow and steady growth; however, demand shifts could change the picture by 2040.
Quinn Emanuel, Keller Postman Want To Lead Live Nation Suit
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and Keller Postman LLC attorneys told a California federal court that they are best suited to represent proposed classes of consumers accusing Live Nation and Ticketmaster of monopolizing the ticketing services space, saying they "developed the heart" of the consumers' claims.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Brent Johnson
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In reply to Niall Joyce. Review the definition of market value… explains the ~97% of market defined transactions are supported as market defined value.
Franchise Group Can Keep Exclusive Control Of Its Ch. 11
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday denied a motion to end the plan exclusivity window and other bankruptcy rights for debtors in Franchise Group Inc.'s Chapter 11, saying possible intercompany claims don't justify relief that the debtor argued would plunge the case into chaos.
Best Practices for Financial Institutions Partnering with Fintechs
N Contracts
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Fintechs are indispensable partners in financial services. By offering innovative solutions to enhance the consumer experience, these companies have disrupted traditional models, creating opportunitiesand challengesfor banks and credit unions.
Drug Co. Investor Sues In Del. Over $140M Insider Windfall
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A pension fund investor in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc. has sued Bain Capital Investors LLC and other alleged insiders of the company in Delaware's Court of Chancery, accusing them of lining up a secondary offering in the biopharmaceutical venture before disclosure of its planned sale to AbbVie.
Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Pray Hard
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.
Why Asset-Based Loans May Suit PE Companies In 2025
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As the prospect of higher tariffs and interest rates expands the need for liquidity, private equity investors would do well to explore the timing and provisions of asset-based loans offered in the burgeoning credit-fund sector, say attorneys at McDermott.
Protecting public funds: The fight against government fraud
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Fighting fraud that targets the federal government is an opportunity worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Agencies, legislature, and the public could work together to claim some of that back.
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