December, 2024

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Survey on Valuation Practices Shaping Development Bank Projects and Investments

IVSC

Complete the Survey The post Survey on Valuation Practices Shaping Development Bank Projects and Investments appeared first on International Valuation Standards Council.

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Defence industry set for deal surge as companies look to expand in AI and space

Financial Times M&A

Large contractors expected to use growing cash piles to invest in high-growth areas

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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings

NYT M&A

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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Author Talks: Tony Blair on leadership essentials

Mckinsey and Company

What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.

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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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Labor Rights: Engagement Trends and Shareholder Proposals

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Steven Hyland, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Monday, December 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Steven Hyland is an ESG Engagement Manager at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis memorandum by Dr. Hyland, Shane Carroll, and Stephanie Radcliffe. As societies worldwide grapple with inequality, exploitation, and worker safety concerns, various stakeholders have increasingly engaged with companies on issues from workforce diversity and alleged labor rights violations to a range of

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Factors to Consider When Valuing a Bitcoin Mining Business

BV Specialists

Bitcoin mining businesses have gained popularity due to the rise of cryptocurrencies and, therefore, operate in a volatile, tech-driven environment, which will create unique challenges for a certified appraisal professional. The value of a mining operation largely depends on its hardware equipment. High-performance ASIC miners are critical for efficiency and profitability.

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IRS Issues New “Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service” (Circular 230) ALERT!

BVR

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published (Federal Register December 26, 2024) new proposed regulations on Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service. Of particular interest to the Business Valuation community is Paragraph L (link here). Entitled Appraiser Standards.

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Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

NYT M&A

The Federal Trade Commission notched a victory in its efforts against the supermarket merger, which it sought to block over concerns about harm to shoppers and workers.

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AI for IT modernization: Faster, cheaper, better

Mckinsey and Company

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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Preparing your 2024 Form 20-F

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Connie I. Milonakis, Reuven B. Young, andMaxim Van de moortel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, on Saturday, December 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Connie I. Milonakis and Reuven B. Young are Partners and Maxim Van de moortel is a Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. This post is based on their Davis Polk memorandum. This client update highlights key considerations for the preparation of your 2024 annual report on Form 20-F.

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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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Why It’s Always a Good Time to Value Your Business

BV Specialists

When was the last time you thought about the value of your small business? If youre like many owners, the answer might be not recently or even never. Yet knowing the value of your business isnt just for when youre planning to sell. There are many reasons why now is a good time to get your small business appraised. A small business valuation gives you a clear picture of where your company stands financially.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by RBean

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Bill Johnson. Like I said my situation is different. So, are others. Regardless what any of us think or say. Bottom line people are going to do what is best for them.

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IRS Issues New “Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service” (Circular 230) ALERT!

BVR

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published (Federal Register December 26, 2024) new proposed regulations on Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service. Of particular interest to the Business Valuation community is Paragraph L (link here). Entitled Appraiser Standards.

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Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

NYT M&A

Japans second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and Chinas BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

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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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Toward security in sustainable battery raw material supply

Mckinsey and Company

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

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Silicon Valley and S&P 100: A Comparison of 2024 Proxy Season Results

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David A. Bell and Wendy Grasso, Fenwick & West LLP, on Friday, December 13, 2024 Editor's Note: David A. Bell is a Partner and Co-Chair of Corporate Governance, and Wendy Grasso is a Corporate Governance Counsel, at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on their Fenwick memorandum. In the 2024 proxy season, 149 of the technology and life sciences companies included in the Fenwick Bloomberg Law Silicon Valley 150 List (SV 150) and all of the companies in Standard & Poors (

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Honda and Nissan set to unveil details of merger talks

Financial Times M&A

Plans centre on combining both Japanese carmakers under holding company by 2026 as industry consolidates

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Maria. I have 668 appraisers in my county and within a few hours away there are a few thousand more. Some appraisal markets are a single county (as in my case / 3.5 million), where other appraisal markets might be multiple states. Seek the truth.

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Cannabis Co. Proper Brands Purchased As Part Of $397M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Missouri cannabis operator Proper Brands, advised by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, on Thursday announced plans to merge with medical cannabis company Vireo Growth Inc., advised by Dorsey & Whitney LLP, as part of a series of all-stock transactions totaling $397 million.

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Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant

NYT M&A

If they combine, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world.

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Investing in the future of tech: Lessons from winning companies

Mckinsey and Company

Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.

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Weekly Roundup: December 6-12, 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, December 13, 2024 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of December 6-12, 2024 The ISSB Puts Portfolio Materiality on the Table Posted by Frederick Alexander, The Shareholder Commons, on Friday, December 6, 2024 Tags: Disclosure , GHG , ISSB , Sustainability What Companies Can Do to Protect against Cyberattacks Posted by Jenness E.

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Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals

Financial Times M&A

Sales and listings of Chinese companies by worlds biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Home Stretch

Appraisers Blog

In reply to MC. And maybe thats the reason they are always trying to find alternatives to appraisers. when we start demanding fees that frankly I dont think were worth we are forcing the industry to seek alternative less costly methods. I still say $2k for an appraisal is price gouging and $4k is bs.

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BREAKING: 7 Firms Build Nordstrom's $6.25B Go-Private Deal

Law 360 M&A

Members of the Nordstrom family, including CEO Erik Nordstrom, and Mexican omnichannel retailer and shareholder El Puerto de Liverpool on Monday unveiled plans to take Nordstrom Inc. private in a $6.25 billion all-cash deal that was built by seven law firms.

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BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million

NYT M&A

The sale, to a group that includes the shows host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.

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Young Global Leaders on Davos 2025

Mckinsey and Company

The World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics.

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Explore Outsourced Accounting Services for Your Real Estate Business

LaPorte

LaPortes outsourced accounting services may be just the thing your business needs to thrive. The real estate industry is complex for a handful of reasons:… The post Explore Outsourced Accounting Services for Your Real Estate Business first appeared on LaPorte.

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Private equity payouts fell 50% short in 2024

Financial Times M&A

Value of investments cashed out lingers well below historic average for third consecutive year

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Page

Appraisers Blog

Its a Great Time to Leave the Appraisal Profession. I can hear the chorus of my fellow appraisers rising up in disagreement with me.

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Worker Claims Merger Can't Nix Pa. Medical Pot Protection

Law 360 M&A

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.

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Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

NYT M&A

The merger talks between Japans second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the worlds auto industry.

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McKinsey Global Institute: 2024 in charts

Mckinsey and Company

Here are some of the McKinsey Global Institutes favorite data visualizations from 2024.

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Explore Outsourced Accounting Services for Your Real Estate Business

LaPorte

LaPortes outsourced accounting services may be just the thing your business needs to thrive. The real estate industry is complex for a handful of reasons:… The post Explore Outsourced Accounting Services for Your Real Estate Business first appeared on LaPorte.

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