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Business Valuation for Selling a Dental Practice

Peak Business Valuation

The dental industry is very popular because of its consistent demand. As of 2024, the dental industry’s revenue is about $190 billion according to IBIS World. Many buyers want a piece of the pie because of this. If you are considering selling a dental practice , you will want to know its value beforehand. A valuation for selling a dental practice has the power to make both the seller and the buyer more informed.

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The Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Is Being Contested

NYT M&A

A hearing is scheduled for Monday to review the auction process, which is being contested by a losing bidder associated with Alex Jones, the Infowars founder.

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AeroVironment Strikes $4.1 Billion Deal To Acquire BlueHalo, Expanding Defense Tech Horizons

Benzinga

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV ) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company inked into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. As per the deal, AeroVironment will issue approximately 18.5 million shares of AV common stock to BlueHalo. The acquisition is projected to form a diversified Defense Tech company with a complementary portfolio in Uncrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions, Counter UAS, Space Technologies, Electroni

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The McKinsey Crossword: Back Pooch | No. 207

Mckinsey and Company

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 you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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Self-Employment Tax: A Refresher on How It Works

Machen McChesney

If you own a growing, unincorporated small business, you may be concerned about high self-employment (SE) tax bills. The SE tax is how Social Security and Medicare taxes are collected from self-employed individuals like you.

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What works—and doesn’t—in performance management

Mckinsey and Company

New research reveals what employees find fair, what motivates them to perform, and where many organizations go wrong when it comes to feedback, compensation, and annual ratings and reviews.

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Author Talks: Why birds of a feather flock together

Mckinsey and Company

A behavioral scientist reveals how our tribal instincts can be harnessed to boost performance, mend fractured relationships, and even spark widespread cultural shifts.

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Why Every Mortgage Lender Should Address Redlining Risk Now

N Contracts

From supervisory priorities and speeches to enforcement actions, regulatory agencies are cracking down on fair lending enforcement in 2024. That spells bad news for mortgage lenders failing to address redlining risk proactively.

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Observer staff set to strike over planned Tortoise sale

Financial Times M&A

More than nine in 10 UK-based union members at Guardian Media Group back the case for industrial action

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Comment on FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Chase Pursley

Appraisers Blog

The FHFA's expansion of appraisal waivers could have disastrous consequences, potentially undermining the integrity of the housing market.

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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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When you'll need a business plan (and why they matter today)

Vested

Ah, the humble business plan. Far from being an outdated formality, it remains one of the most powerful tools in a founder's arsenal – when used right.

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Investors Get Further Extension For £253M Payments Co. Bid

Law 360 M&A

The mergers and acquisitions watchdog has given a group of investment companies further time to make a firm £253 million ($320 million) offer for Equals Group, the payments technology business said Wednesday.

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SEC Acting Enforcement Chief Speaks on Protecting Investors and Promoting Compliance

Reynolds Holding

I’d like to take the opportunity today to reflect on some of the goals and intentions that then-Director Gurbir Grewal and I, as his deputy, discussed when we assumed leadership of this remarkable Division three-plus years ago, and what I hope to see for the Division and its dedicated personnel going forward. As is customary, my remarks are in my official capacity as Acting Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioner

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Finnish Sports Co. Fights NHL Agent's Bid To Ax $1.2M Suit

Law 360 M&A

A Finnish sports talent corporation has slammed an NHL agent's bid in Massachusetts federal court to toss its lawsuit over $1.2 million in arbitration awards, saying he has systemically used shell companies to dodge collection of the judgments against him.

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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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White & Case Discusses SEC 2025 Priorities: AI, Cybersecurity, and Crypto

Reynolds Holding

On October 21, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Examinations (“Examination Division”) announced its 2025 Examination Priorities (“Report”). Investment advisers and broker-dealers should ensure that policies, procedures and surveillance efforts related to these priorities address concerns outlined in the Report. The Examination Division conducts inspections of entities registered with the SEC, including investment advisers and broker-dealers.

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Alaska Airlines Fights Emergency 9th Circ. Bid To Halt Merger

Law 360 M&A

Alaska Airlines has urged the Ninth Circuit not to grant an emergency motion blocking its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, saying the request was filed by flyers and travel agents "without an emergency" after they waited for four months to try to enjoin the airlines from merging.

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Bioremediation Market to Reach USD 31.91 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Bioremediation Market Share will reach a value of USD 31.91 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 9.93% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Throughout the projection period, the increasing levels of human wrongdoing-induced environmental contamination and pollution are expected to chiefly augment the demand for bioremediation.

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Conn. Firm CEO's Wife Dropped From Ex-Partner's Suit

Law 360 M&A

Connecticut lawyer Andrew P. Garza on Tuesday dropped attorney Allison M. McKeen, the wife of his former 50-50 law firm partner Ryan C. McKeen, from a lawsuit surrounding the breakup of Connecticut Trial Firm LLC, a high-dollar firm where all three once worked together.

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CORRECTION - DT Midstream Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Strategic Midwest FERC-Regulated Natural Gas Pipelines

Benzinga

In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by DT Midstream, Inc. (NYSE: DTM ), please note that in the "Conference Call" paragraph of the release, the call time should be 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT) on Wednesday, November 20, rather than 8:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. CT) as previously stated. The corrected release follows: DT Midstream Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Strategic Midwest FERC-Regulated Natural Gas Pipelines Three regulated natural gas transmission pipelines w

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DOJ Effort To Force Google Chrome Sale Draws Criticism

Law 360 M&A

Google's regulatory chief and at least one trade group are blasting a reported push from the U.S. Department of Justice to seek expansive remedies and potentially force a sale of Google Chrome in an ongoing court battle with the tech giant.

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TowerBrook and CD&R Complete Acquisition of R1 RCM

Benzinga

MURRAY, Utah, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R1 RCM Inc. ("R1"), a leader in automating revenue management for healthcare providers, today announced that investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners ("TowerBrook") and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") have completed their previously announced acquisition of R1. On August 1, 2024, TowerBrook, CD&R and R1 announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which all outstanding shares of R1 commo

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Cravath-Led Robinhood To Acquire TradePMR In $300M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Stock trading app Robinhood Markets Inc., advised by Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, on Tuesday announced plans to buy registered investment adviser-focused custodial and portfolio management platform TradePMR in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $300 million.

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Methanex Announces Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes

Benzinga

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX ) (NASDAQ: MEOH ) ("Methanex") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Methanex US Operations Inc., has launched an offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the "notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

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Simpson Thacher-Led Blackstone Makes $8B Jersey Mike's Deal

Law 360 M&A

Private equity giant Blackstone said Tuesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Jersey Mike's Subs in a deal that values the fast-casual submarine sandwich outlet at about $8 billion, including debt, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Bioprocess Validation Market to Witness 9.10% CAGR by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Bioprocess Validation Market size will attain the value of USD 900.48 Million by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.10% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The bioprocess validation market trends are increasing regulatory requirements, increasing biological requirements and advancement in biomanufacturing technology.

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Crowell & Moring's NY Antitrust Head Joins King & Spalding

Law 360 M&A

King & Spalding LLP has hired the former leader of Crowell & Moring LLP's New York antitrust practice, saying Tuesday that he will strengthen the firm's business litigation bench.

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Intravenous Solutions Market to Surpass USD 23.96 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Intravenous Solutions Market share will reach a value of USD 23.96 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The intravenous solutions market growth is expected to be driven by the increasing elderly population and the rising levels of malnutrition in this population.

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PE Firm Sells Defense Tech Co. BlueHalo In $4.1B Deal

Law 360 M&A

AeroVironment, a drone manufacturer advised by Latham & Watkins LLP, announced Tuesday it plans to buy BlueHalo, a private equity-owned defense firm represented by Goodwin Procter LLP, in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.1 billion that the companies said will make a more diversified leader in various areas of defense technology.

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E-Prescribing Market Size to Surpass USD 13.93 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global E-Prescribing Market Share will reach a value of USD 13.93 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 23.40% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Favorable government legislation and the rising adoption of electronic prescription for controlled substances, or EPSC, are the factors driving the e-prescribing market growth.

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Cigna In-House Atty Joins Akerman In Chicago

Law 360 M&A

Akerman LLP announced Tuesday that an experienced technology and transactions attorney who most recently was in-house counsel with health insurer Cigna had joined the firm's Chicago office as a corporate partner.

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Pyrogen Testing Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 4.10 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global pyrogen testing market size will reach a value of USD 4.10 Billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 13.4% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Growing demand for pyrogen testing products in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries is one of the key factors driving the expansion of the market.

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Alex Jones Seeks To Stop The Onion From Buying Infowars

Law 360 M&A

Right-wing media fabulist Alex Jones asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to stop the sale of his Infowars website to satirical news publisher The Onion, arguing that the winning bid violated the court's bidding procedures order.

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Lesaka to acquire prepaid electricity submetering and payments business Recharger, expanding alternative payments offering

Benzinga

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSAK , JSE: LSK)) ("Lesaka" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Recharger (Pty) Ltd ("Recharger"), a South African prepaid electricity submetering and payments business.

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Longtime White & Case Structured Finance Atty Joins Latham

Law 360 M&A

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that a longtime White & Case LLP structured finance attorney joined the firm's New York office as a partner, which the firm said helps address increased demand from clients in the private equity and credit spaces.

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