IVSC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

IVSC has published a new Perspectives Paper on the topic of Data and Valuation , as part of our ongoing series on Intangible Assets. This paper addresses the complex nature of data valuation, emphasising its critical role as an intangible asset within the modern economy. The paper explores themes including the economic significance of data, the challenges in its valuation, the impact of data on financial reporting, and the practical considerations for valuation professionals.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Posted by Tiffany Fobes Campion, Christopher R. Drewry, and Joshua M. Dubofsky, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Tiffany F. Campion is a Senior Attorney, and Christopher R. Drewry and Joshua M. Dubofsky are Global Co-Chairs of the Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense Practice at Latham & Watkins LLP.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The huge impact of culture on M&A performance means that culture should be factored into integration planning from the start. We recommend focusing on five cultural attributes.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 113

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Posted by Daniel Chang and Rajeev Kumar, Georgeson LLC, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Daniel Chang is Senior Institutional Analyst, and Rajeev Kumar is Senior Managing Director at Georgeson LLC. This post is based on their Georgeson memorandum. In January 2024, BlackRock released its updated U.S. proxy voting guidelines, outlining its 2024 stewardship approach and expectations.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

M&A is a powerful means to create value in the chemical industry; getting it right requires tailoring execution to the sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 129

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Posted by Linda Pappas, Christine Skizas, and Olivia Wakefield, Pay Governance LLC, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Linda Pappas is Principal, Christine Skizas is a Managing Partner, and Olivia Wakefield is a Partner at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As lateral recruiting remains a key factor for law firm growth, partners considering a lateral move should be aware of a few commonly held myths — some of which contain a kernel of truth, and some of which are flat out wrong, says Dave Maurer at Major Lindsey.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Having peaked in 2021 and plummeted as the pandemic ended, deal value revived in 2023, with pharma companies pursuing growth and medtech companies chasing profitability. These trends promise to continue in 2024.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 79

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to Allen Cook. The problem is not that nobody is listening. Rather that corporate greed is the norm, not the exception. A total and complete failure of regulatory systems to protect consumers, on just about every front. Rise of the non profits. [link] Will look forward to listening and reading the content of this article.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After the 2023 spike in large deals and bank failures, the outlook for financial services M&A appears bright and active—particularly for acquirers with the skills to execute complex deals.

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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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The Guardian M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recent bidding battles for sub-£1bn firms such as Wincanton and Currys suggest London has an undervaluation problem Get ready to see more flotations later this year, said David Schwimmer, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Group on Thursday. Good: it would mark a change from the droughts of 2022 and 2023 that have caused much agonising over the health of the London stock market.

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Marketability 93

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Over the past two years, delays have plagued 30 percent of major acquisitions. To avoid destroying value, momentum, and morale, dealmakers need a plan that anticipates likely delays and prepares for contingencies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 90

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I’ve known the AMC’s were crooks the minute they were granted immunity from the appraisal as the appraiser signs it but does not own it. Now I’m seeing bidding on appraisals is a real joke! I asked a AMC what is the bottom dollar and was told as low as $250 for a appraisal I was getting paid $600 on in less then 2 years of COVID-19.

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Appraisal 85

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Several trends are creating a new imperative for strong portfolio management of businesses. Companies need six capabilities to build and manage a winning portfolio, using M&A strategically.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 85

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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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to Krystal K. I do understand that, at times, competency can be a problem when someone has a complaint, but in my experience with the general public, agents, loan officers, and other non-appraisers, many many have no idea what we do or what the process entails. I’ve had people get upset because I stayed within their neighborhood/subdivision, with plenty of sales, and they preferred I go to higher priced neighborhoods… They said, “Of course there are plenty of sales!

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Buffeted by economic trends, consumer goods companies have diversified their M&A strategies, with winners balancing growth and margin expansion. Success ahead requires integration tailored to each deal’s thesis.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 76

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

When it comes to measuring, viewing, stating facts I know about a property; I trust me before anyone else. I don’t trust Realtors to correctly measure and report (they use to but now rely on the assessors), assessors (they don’t measure either), blue prints – many areas that shouldn’t be counted are. If you all go along with this, you’d be opening yourself up for a lawsuit and/or complaint.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With technology, media, and telecommunication companies poised for a potential resurgence in M&A, players seeking growth need precise, focused M&A strategies that are aligned with their corporate goals.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to Howard Wettreich. Just follow the lobbyists to your state representatives and see what kind of money we are up against. I’m that’s what it is all about, money. They have it in a very organized manor with representation. We do not. This is why it’s much harder to get things to be right with our laws and institutions. The people that make the law may or may not ask the right questions, but they definitely don’t ask the right people.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After several tumultuous years for M&A, powerful forces are transforming the industry and shaping five new investment priorities for 2024 and beyond. Capitalizing on those priorities requires action, now.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Russell give us a break, he spent too much time, calling up people and asking for their hearsay opinions on unverified data. Use the raw data you have and stop relying on unattributed opinions that are rarely based in fact, but based on peoples memories. That is not what we get paid to do. Take the raw data analyze it and don’t take third-party hearsay, bad habit!

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N Contracts

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Credit union exams are basically open-book tests. Examiners tell you exactly what they’ll be looking for and what they want to see.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to jaydee. I’ve been saying the same thing for years. One has to wonder how someone can actually pass the appraisal exam for certification yet not have the common sense to understand they are destroying their very livelihood. How they can’t see that is so frustrating. Well, I’ll be long gone by the time it catches up with them and then they will have no assignments as they will have driven themselves out of business.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recent legal victories by the real estate practice at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, such as confirming SL Green Realty Corp.'s $185 million arbitral award against Chinese conglomerate HNA Group and keeping the Hotel Chelsea's suit over a revoked building permit alive, earned the team a spot among Law360's 2023 Real Estate Groups of the Year.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Would the Property Data Collectors then be held to the ANSI standard of measurements which Fannie requires of the Appraiser’s actually measuring a property? Seems very interesting that Fannie changed the rules to meet their narrative!

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Appraisal 79

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Multinationals continue to look for opportunities in the region’s fast-growing countries with less geopolitical risk.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 74

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Everyone has been complaining about AMC’s for the last 20+years. What’s changed? NOTHING. WHY? We’re our own worst enemy. STOP working for the AMC’s like they did in Hawaii. The AMC’s buckled and started paying a decent fee. We don’t, won’t why? Because there are offices/appraisers who think: Let them stop working for them, I’ll get all their business for $300 a pop or less.

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Appraisal 79

Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Swiss-based Finders, specialist in executive searches for middle and top management, has been acquired by Wicresoft, the leading advisory, solutions, and operations firm.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to Howard Wettreich. The AMC’s are doing what they were designed to do; manage the appraisal profession…we as appraisers do not like it but are powerless to do anything about it. Do you think for one minute if Mr Cuomo or someone like him wanted to start a “plumbers management company”, or PMC, or “electricians management company”, or EMC it would ever fly?

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Appraisal 79

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Kevin Hart has guided Green Check Verified through a year of remarkable growth. The founder and CEO established the company as a leader in banking solutions for the cannabis industry. With over 8,800 businesses now using its platform, Green Check Verified has seen a 131% increase in its user base, alongside a boost in sales to more than $6 billion. Since launching in 2017, total deposits have reached over $9 billion.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ok Dave, not on a high horse. I never told you or anyone else what to do or how to do it. I simply shared what I do and why. Take from it whatever you please or not. I never attacked your ability or told you or anyone else that you were doing anything wrong. I do not apologize for how I run my business. However, I do apologize for offending you or anyone else for whatever reason.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL ) almost used Siri for its now-abandoned electric vehicle (EV) project. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant also once considered a deal with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ). That’s according to a New York Times story highlighting the hardships the Apple EV team went through over the years, before ultimately pulling the plug on the entire initiative.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to Dave. I have always used the ANSI standards on every subject I have inspected for over 20 years. Again, I am talking about data that I did not create first hand. Also, I have always taken pictures of all exterior sides, roof, exterior buildings and structures, crawl, attic, every interior room except closets unless I see something strange.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

British broadcaster ITV said Friday that it has sold its entire 50% stake in an overseas streaming service, BritBox International, to its joint venture partner BBC Studios for £255 million ($322 million) as it aims to concentrate on its U.K. operations and reward shareholders.

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