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Valuing a Gift Shop

Peak Business Valuation

With continuous demand from tourists and seasonal shoppers, owning a gift shop can be a rewarding business venture. If you are considering buying , expanding , or selling a gift shop , it is crucial to receive a business valuation from a professional business appraiser. When valuing a gift shop, a business appraiser provides valuable insights into your gift shop’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Supercharging product portfolio performance with generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

When generative AI tools do the heavy lifting, companies can optimize their product portfolios faster and more effectively.

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Buffett’s Apple sales and cash pile spark intrigue over motives

Financial Times M&A

Berkshire Hathaway has investors asking questions after filling its coffers by unwinding its most profitable trade

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Key considerations for CEOs in the oil and gas sector

Mckinsey and Company

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.

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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.

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Elon Musk might be Wall Street’s great white whale

Financial Times M&A

The US election and elevation of the Tesla boss could lead to big deal fees.

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November Regulatory Update: CFPB Guidance Piles Up and Redlining Enforcement

N Contracts

It’s autumn and the leaves are falling – but they’ve got nothing on the fresh pile of paperwork from the CFPB. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is going gangbusters on redlining enforcement.

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How SPAC Regulatory Regimes in the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong Stack Up

Reynolds Holding

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have swiftly emerged as an alternative vehicle for global corporations that seek a public listing. As their name suggests, SPACs gather funds from investors through an initial public offering (IPO), with the intention of acquiring a current operating company (the “target company”) at a later stage. Following this acquisition process, the target company has the option to either merge with or be acquired by the publicly traded shell, thereby becoming l

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A Burberry takeover is not for the faint hearted

Financial Times M&A

Predators will struggle to money from the UK luxury group with revenues forecast to be down 20%

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Vito Stone

Appraisers Blog

It’s tough to see so many appraisers expressing their frustrations with the current state of the industry. With AMCs and lenders pushing for lower fees, appraisers are increasingly finding themselves pressured to sacrifice independence and accuracy in exchange for speed and cost-efficiency. It’s no surprise that so many are considering leaving the profession or transitioning into other roles.

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Olympique Lyonnais warns funding delay would put going concern status at risk

Financial Times M&A

French football club has assumed it will receive up to €40mn from owner’s sale of Crystal Palace stake

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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

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The CRO as the Navigator of the Business

Norman Marks

Michael Rasmussen and I friends both in real life and on Facebook (which is not always the case). I met him through OCEG (which I recommend as they have some excellent resources) where we were two of the first three OCEG Fellows. (The other one was Brian Barnier. I recommend following both of them.

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The starting gun has sounded on US media consolidation

Financial Times M&A

Comcast among others seeking alternatives for new and old forms of video distribution

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Capital expenditure efficiency in chemicals: An opportunity for CFOs

Mckinsey and Company

Chemical CFOs are tasked with driving shareholder returns in an era of rising costs. Answering five key questions can help balance spending with strategic initiatives and stakeholder returns.

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Apollo Gets Extension To Make £1B Offer For Auto-Parts Biz

Law 360 M&A

Auto parts supplier TI Fluid Systems said Friday that Britain's mergers and acquisitions authority has granted a company backed by private equity giant Apollo more time to make it a firm offer worth approximately £995 million ($1.3 billion).

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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.

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Friends and family investment rounds: A founder's guide

Vested

Everyone starts somewhere. And for many startups, that first injection of capital comes from people who already believe in you – your friends and family.

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Chancery Mulls Stay, Toss Of SPAC Suit Pending NJ Ruling

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys for the sponsor of a deal that took digital health equipment venture Butterfly Network public in February 2021 argued Thursday for a stay or dismissal of a Delaware Court of Chancery suit challenging the deal, citing extensive overlap with an earlier-filed federal securities action in New Jersey.

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Nexans to sell AmerCable to Mattr

Benzinga

Nexans to sell AmerCable to Mattr _PRESS RELEASE_ Nexans announces the execution of an agreement to sell AmerCable to Mattr for US$280 million, subject to regulatory clearance. With the proposed transaction Nexans continues to deliver on the implementation of its strategy to refocus as a Pure Electrification Player. Paris, France, November 8, 2024 – Nexans (NEX.FP), a leader in the global energy transition, announces today the execution of an agreement to sell AmerCable, a leading manufacturer o

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Solar Energy Co. Hits Ch. 11 With $100M In Debt, Sale Plans

Law 360 M&A

Oya Renewables, a solar energy producer with offices in Boston and Toronto, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Delaware bankruptcy court, disclosing at least $100 million in liabilities — including almost $87 million in funded debt — and plans to sell its assets, while blaming factors such as project delays and litigation for its liquidity crunch.

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SEC Acting Enforcement Chief Speaks on Past Year’s Achievements

Reynolds Holding

Good afternoon. Thank you to Bruce Carton for the invitation to speak today and for the kind introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to talk to you about the work of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. As is customary, my remarks today are in my official capacity as Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.

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Alaska Flyers Lodge Emergency 9th Circ. Bid To Halt Merger

Law 360 M&A

A group of flyers and travel agents hoping to block Alaska Airlines' $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines are asking the Ninth Circuit for an emergency halt to any further integration between the companies while they appeal a district court's dismissal of their suit, telling the judges consumers will be hurt if the merger continues.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman on Activism from Both Sides of the Table

John Jenkins

In our latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, my co-host J.T. Ho and I were joined by Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman, head of Skadden’s shareholder engagement and activism practice.

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Lynk Global Taps New Execs Amid Deal With A-Rod's SPAC

Law 360 M&A

Lynk Global Inc., the satellite-to-phone business merging with the blank-check company of former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, on Thursday revealed that it has picked a new CEO and CFO while securing capital investments from shareholders.

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To find the economy’s future growth engines, look for big ‘arenas of competition’

Mckinsey and Company

From 2005 to 2020, a relatively small number of industries—from cloud services to e-commerce to consumer internet to biopharmaceuticals–reshaped the global economy, radically changing businesses and the way we live. These transformative industries,12 in all, belong to a special category we call “arenas of competition.” They are defined by two characteristics: extraordinary growth and exceptional dynamism or shifts in market shares, which signal a new era of competition and signify that new techn

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Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers

Law 360 M&A

In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron.

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GRILLiT to Rebrand as Primior Holdings Following $30M Merger

Benzinga

Irvine, CA, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irvine, CA – Primior Holdings (GRLT) (formerly GRILLiT Inc.) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its $30 million merger with Primior Inc., a leading real estate development and advisory firm. As part of this strategic realignment, GRILLiT will rebrand as Primior Holdings Inc., signaling its shift toward a broader focus on real estate investment, emerging technologies, and diversified holdings.

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Former Delaware DOJ Attorney Joins Chancery As Magistrate

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's judiciary announced this week that a former Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP attorney who also previously worked for the state's Department of Justice has been appointed to serve as a magistrate in the Chancery Court.

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Lantronix Accelerates IoT Leadership With Strategic Acquisition of DZS's NetComm Enterprise IoT Portfolio

Benzinga

Expands Lantronix's IoT Wireless Connect Portfolio With Cutting-Edge 5G Technology Strengthens Competitive Offering, Adds New Blue-Chip Customers IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX ), a global leader in IoT compute and connectivity IoT solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd ("NetComm"), a subsidiary of DZS, Inc., all of the assets of its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) busi

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USCellular Sells Spectrum Licenses To AT&T In $1B Deal

Law 360 M&A

United States Cellular Corp. on Thursday announced that it has agreed to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to telecommunications giant AT&T for $1.018 billion, in a deal built by at least four law firms.

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TIM LAMB GROUP BROKERS SALE OF THREE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS TO THOMAS AND ASHLEY PEDEN

Benzinga

Columbus, OH, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Beford, Director of the Tim Lamb Group, is pleased to have worked with Richard Nourse on the sale of three of his dealerships located on the border of Ohio and West Virginia. The transaction included the sale of Pioneer Chevrolet and Family Ford Lincoln both in Marietta, Ohio and Pioneer Honda of Parkersburg, WV.

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Dissecting New Circuit Split Over SEC's Proxy Adviser Rule

Law 360 M&A

The Sixth Circuit recently upheld the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's partial rescission of enhanced conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for proxy voting advice businesses, creating a circuit split over broader questions concerning the standard for assessing the legality of agency actions in general, say attorneys at Cahill Gordon.

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To be a true state of opportunity, North Carolina needs to close its productivity gaps. Here is how small businesses can help.

Mckinsey and Company

More productive MSMEs would help North Carolina foster the sustainable and inclusive economy it wants to be. And it would be good for business, too, write David Pralong and Kevin Russell in Charlotte Business Journal.

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CMA Raises Concerns Over Amex GBT's $570M Buy Of Rival

Law 360 M&A

The proposed $570 million acquisition by American Express Global Business Travel Inc., a corporate travel management company, of rival CWT Holdings LLC in the U.K. could "lead to reduced choice and quality" in Britain, the antitrust watchdog has warned.

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Aptean Expands Warehouse Management Capabilities Through Acquisition of Indigo Software

Benzinga

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of Indigo Software Limited ("Indigo Software"), a provider of purpose-built warehouse management and logistics software solutions. With the acquisition of Indigo Software, Aptean adds new capabilities to its warehouse management and supply chain management offerings for manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and 3PLs.

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Controllers: Del. Chancery Refuses to Dismiss Fiduciary Duty Claims Against SPAC Sponsor

John Jenkins

Last month, in Solak v. Mountain Crest Capital, (Del. Ch.; 10/24), the Chancery Court refused to dismiss fiduciary duty claims against a SPAC sponsor and other insiders arising out of alleged misrepresentations concerning the value of the SPAC’s shares in a de-SPAC proxy statement.

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