Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The medical field is one of the most consistent industries in the country. In good times and in bad, people get sick and need medical attention. Buying and owning an urgent care business is a great way to profit from this resilient industry. If you are looking at buying an urgent care business, a valuation for buying an urgent care is a great place to start.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Modular systems and automation are revolutionizing FX risk management, enhancing visibility, agility, and adaptability. Ashley Pater , general manager of Hedge Trackers LLC, a global accounting, consulting, and software services company focused on financial risk protection, owned by platform provider GTreasury says automation is improving FX risk visibility, transforming FX risk management from a reactive task to an operational imperative.
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Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Plans pursuing bulk annuity transactions offered multimillion incentives to accelerate deals
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.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Posted by Aiyesha Dey (Harvard Business School), on Thursday, December 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Aiyesha Dey is the James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Dey, Professor Austin Starkweather , Professor Joshua White , and Professor Berk Sensoy. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted the Pay Versus Performance disclosure rule to enhance transparency and assist shareholders in ev
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Starting Jan. 1, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will levy a tax of 15% on large multinationals (MNCs) operating in the country as part of corporate tax reforms required by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD framework aims to clamp down on tax avoidance. The OECD regulations known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules or GLoBE, has seen over 135 jurisdictions agree to update elements of the international tax system.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Some have greatness thrust upon them. Syria and its well-wishers worldwide hope that acting finance minister Riad Abd El Raouf will enter those ranks in the coming months. Raouf, 49, cuts a lonely figure as the only Bashar al-Assad appointee retaining a top cabinet post after the dictators shocking ouster by Islamist rebels. With a doctorate in accounting and auditing from Frances Universite Paul Verlaine, trilingual in Arabic, French and English, Raouf returned home to teach at Damascus Univers
Benzinga
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA )is reportedly close to mergingits South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion. This strategic move aims to bolster their position in South Korea’s competitive online retail market. What Happened :The potential joint venture would combine the e-commerce assets of both companies, creating a stronger entity to challenge local competitors like Naver Corp. and Coupang Inc.
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
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Nippon Life Insurance, Japans largest private insurer, is spending $8.2 billion on global life insurance firm Resolution Life Group Holdingsmarking the largest overseas acquisition in Japans insurance industry. This move underscores Nippon Lifes ambition to bolster its global presence amid a shrinking domestic market due to Japans aging population and low-interest-rate environment.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
In reply to Baggins. the evidence locker is unbelievable…hollywood could not make up a script like that The criminals who brought you Northeast Ohio’s housing crisis: Where are they 10 years later? Lavon Ruderson Ruderson appraised properties beyond their real market value. This allowed Wilson and straw buyers to get the extra money from the loans for their own use.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
It was the year-end story that captivated many but eluded most: Willow [a quantum processor] performed a standard benchmark computation in under five minutes that would take one of todays fastest supercomputers 10 septillion (that is, 10) years a number that vastly exceeds the age of the universe, Google researchers announced in a blog post in December.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Mercer Capital’s Timothy K. Bronza, CPA, ASA is attending the 43rd Annual International Tax Conference. The conference will be held January 9-10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. With changes and developments happening in international tax every day, this conference provides the knowledge needed for multinational organizations or clients.
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.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Paul Rouse is CFO and treasurer of Thryv Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company that provides a small-business software platform to clients who seek to reach more customers, stay organized, get paid faster, and generate reviews. Rouse has an extensive career in finance and has been CFO of Dallas-based Thryv for over 10 years. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed?
Hallmark Brokers
DECEMBER 26, 2024
As the year comes to a close, its the perfect time for business owners planning to sell in 2025 to start preparing. Selling a business is a major milestone that requires careful planning and organization to maximize its value and ensure a smooth transition. At Hallmark Business Brokers, we specialize in helping business owners achieve. Read more The post End-of-Year Checklist for Business Owners Looking to Sell in 2025 appeared first on Hallmark Brokers.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Comprehensive FX management integrates tools, analytics, and AI to mitigate currency risks. A comprehensive foreign exchange (FX) exposure management strategy combines tools and techniques to identify, measure, and manage currency risks, empowering businesses to confidently navigate the complexities of the global marketplace. GTreasury is our award winner as Best TMS Provider with FX Module.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Timothy K. Bronza, CPA, ASA, Matthew R. Crow, CFA, ASA, Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Timothy R. Lee, ASA will be attending the 2025 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Orlando, Florida, during the week of January 13 – 17, 2025.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Middle East subsidiary of Delivery Hero, Talabat, raised $2 billion from an initial public offering on Dec. 10. Talabat sold more than 4.65 billion shares at AED1.60 ($0.44) per share. The sale of a 20% stake represents a market capitalization of around $10 billion. Berlin-based Delivery Hero decided to increase the size of the offering from 15% to 20%, citing robust demand.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Mercer Capital is proud to be sponsoring, exhibiting, and attending the 2025 Acquire or Be Acquired (AOBA) Conference presented by Bank Director magazine. The conference will be held January 26–28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The AOBA Conference is regarded as the financial industry’s premier M&A event for bank CEOs, boards of directors, and key leadership teams.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Egypt has achieved a historic milestone with the initial public offering (IPO) of United Bank on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This would be the first bank listing in over 25 years and the countrys first IPO since 2021. The move is a cornerstone of an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed privatization program aimed at attracting private-sector investment and bolstering economic resilience.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 26, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPRC ) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), announced that AutoMax Motors Ltd., ("AutoMax"), a leading automotive importer and distributor in Israel with which the Company has entered into an agreement and plan of merger, received its first shipment of vehicles manufactured by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Chinas banks are pumping fresh funds into stalled housing projects and cutting rates on existing mortgages. The goal is to spark a financial turnaround for the nations beleaguered real estate sector. Banks are paying a pretty price for their efforts. Policymakers are leaning on banks of all stripesfrom city commercial banks to state-owned giants such as ICBC and China Everbright Bankto stimulate a market hard-hit by falling home prices and property developer losses since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Accelerates Lantronix's Enterprise IoT Leadership Expands Its IoT Wireless Connect Portfolio With Cutting-Edge 5G Technology Strengthens Its Competitive Offering, Adds New Blue-Chip Customers IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX ), a global leader in IoT compute and connectivity IoT solutions, today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd ("NetComm"), a subsidiary of DZS Inc., for all of its enterprise Internet of
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 and the later lionization of suspect Luigi Mangione have led to corporations to reassess security and how they can protect their executives. Despite receiving death threats, Thompson had no security detail, when he was gunned down en route to an investors meeting in Manhattan. This starkly contrasts with the billions of dollars Google and Meta spend on staff security.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 26, 2024
LARKSPUR, Calif., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virt Investments ("Virt"), a multifamily real estate investment firm primarily engaged in the acquisition and management of apartment properties in the western United States, today announced it has acquired Elevate Apartments ("Elevate"), a 133-unit student apartment property in Bellingham, Washington.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has had 25 governors to date. Notably, 14 of these governors were civil servants. In recent years, governments have increasingly preferred to appoint civil servants over professional economists to lead the central bank. Sanjay Malhotra, a 56-year-old civil servant, has been appointed as the new governor of the RBI for the next three years, effective December 9, 2024.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Marcelo Flora, partner and head of Digital Platforms at BTG Pactual, discusses FX management amid elevated geopolitical tensions and the rise of the Chinese yuan. Global Finance: In a landscape where central bank decisions and carry trades significantly influence global FX markets, what unique value can a bank offer its customers? Marcelo Flora: Despite major global progress in the fight against post-pandemic inflation, we can see differences in monetary policy cycles across economies as well as
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Nvidia, the company that makes most processors used in artificial intelligence (AI), is under renewed scrutiny from the US and China. The Information reported that the US Department of Commerce asked the chipmaker to investigate how its products ended up in China despite tight export controls. Distributors like Super Micro and Dell embed Nvidias AI processors in their server products.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Last month, amid a series of mounting economic and political crises, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a martial law decreethe first in more than 40 years. Yoon claimed that it was necessary to eradicate anti-state forces and protect constitutional order. Meeting overnight in an emergency session, the National Assembly voted unanimously to revoke the measure, but on December 4, just hours after the emergency order was declared, tens of thousands of Koreans gathered outside Parliament,
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Omnicoms proposed deal to take over rival Interpublic is set to form the worlds largest advertising agency should it win regulatory approval. The agreement, announced Dec. 9, would see Interpublic shareholders receive 0.344 Omnicom shares for each share of Interpublic common stock they own. Omnicom shareholders will hold 60.6% of the potentially combined entity, and the transaction is forecast to generate substantial cost savings of $750 million.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Russias largest and most valuable state oil company, Rosneft, has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels of crude oil daily to Indias Reliance Industries, which operates the worlds largest refinery, marking the biggest India-Russia energy deal ever, valued at $13 billion per year at current prices. The supplies for the 10-year deal will begin shipping in January 2025 and there is an option to extend the agreement for another 10 years.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Capital markets have seen a dramatic rise in the valuation of digital currencies over the last couple of months. The results of the US elections have amplified the surge as President-elect Donald Trump has consistently expressed pro-crypto policies and lax regulatory framework views. Bitcoin (BTC), for example, the worlds leading alternative cryptocurrency, rose around 150% in 2024.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2024
VOL. 39 NO. 1 Our cover story this month focuses primarily on tariffs and their far-reaching consequences. It also explores the potential for a chain reaction across several global regions that could affect economic growth and inflation worldwide. Much remains uncertain regarding the size and timing of tariffs worldwide, but the early statements of the incoming US administration force some serious considerations.
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