September, 2020

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Middle Market Private Equity M&A Activity – Q2 2020

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Click to Download: Middle Market Private Equity M&A Activity – Q2 2020 Executive Summary Transaction Volume Shrinks Only 31 transactions were reported in Q2 2020, bringing the total reported transactions in 2020 to 113. Size Premium Size became an even greater pricing consideration for the middle market as transaction multiple variances widened for acquisition targets above and below $50 million.

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Women in the Workplace 2020

Mckinsey and Company

In a year marked by crisis and uncertainty, corporate America is at a crossroads. The choices companies make today will have consequences on gender equality for decades to come.

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Are you Stuck in Neutral?

Quantive

As people have settled into (my new, least-favorite phrase) the “New Normal,” one of the trends that I’m seeing is companies and management setting things on cruise control. The reasons vary, ranging from “I’m just happy we survived” to focusing on new roles as home-schooling teachers. There’s also a sense that growth and new initiatives […].

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More Board Games – Why Honesty is a Long Term Strategy

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 6 minutes Would you be happy if your financial advisor found an error in your account activity that resulted in you gaining $30,000? I would imagine most of us would be happy about that. If you would … More Board Games – Why Honesty is a Long Term Strategy Read More ».

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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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Cash-Flow Forecasting remains KING

Simply Treasury

“If you have to forecast, forecast often” (Edgar R. Fieldler). Need for reliable forecasts. Nobody could deny the importance of having accurate and reliable Cash-Flow Forecasts (CFF). Often, we heard “ cash is king”. However, knowing if you will get cash and how much is even more important. Treasury management is “anticipation”. Managing cash is easier than forecasting cash.

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Investment Funds Beware: Proposed HSR Amendments Would Increase Reporting Obligations

Cooley M&A

The US Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice announced proposed changes to the rules governing Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings that, if implemented, would significantly increase the number of transactions that must be reported to the antitrust agencies – primarily by private equity, venture capital and other investment funds – as well as greatly expand the amount of information included in those filings.

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TENTH EDITION OF WEBINAR

Law Essentials M&A

Topic: Legal Analysis of the Recent Barbaric Attacks on Animals (Elephant, Cow & Jackal).

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Upcoming “State of M&A” Webinar

Quantive

BLUF: We have an upcoming webinar on the current State of M&A. Please shoot us a note if you have topics in mind you’d like us to cover… I’ll just go ahead and skip all the trite pleasantries about how we are in the “new normal” and get right to it: are you curious what […].

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Board Games – Why Whistleblowers Remain Silent

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 3 minutes As children, we are told that honesty is the best policy. We are also told that Being honest is an admirable trait It reduces stress and increases our self esteem Honesty builds trust Trust is … Board Games – Why Whistleblowers Remain Silent Read More ».

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Everybody Wants To Be The Big Dog

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 3 minutes When I was a kid, we called people our dog as a term of endearment. Yeah I know, a strange slang term. But hear me out. Your “Road Dog” was the person that you went … Everybody Wants To Be The Big Dog Read More ».

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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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Boards Must Do Better – The Undermining of Internal Audit

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 4 minutes I want you to think back to that one friend who was always honest with you. You know the one. While you were prancing around showing off that new dress or suit, they quietly told … Boards Must Do Better – The Undermining of Internal Audit Read More ».

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That Time I was a Terrible Trusted Advisor

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 4 minutes It started in 2005. I was the director of Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Controls Assurance for a financial institution. As a budding banking professional, I had climbed the ranks and could foresee a future in … That Time I was a Terrible Trusted Advisor Read More ».

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Pandemic-Related Deal Litigation Highlights Buyer Leverage in Transactions Requiring Debt Financing

Cooley M&A

In a May blog post we discussed several initial observations regarding the dozens of M&A transactions that were signed prior to March 2020 and that were in jeopardy as a result of COVID-19. Since that post, the Delaware Chancery Court has had the opportunity to consider some preliminary issues relating to certain of those jeopardized transactions involving private equity-backed buyers.

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Drinks with the Deal: Cooley’s Jamie Leigh

Cooley M&A

Jamie Leigh, partner and co-chair of the M&A practice group, discusses advising tech and life sciences companies, her work for Mirror on its agreement to sell to Lululemon and how she’s staying sane in the pandemic on this installment of Drinks With The Deal, a podcast series hosted by David Marcus. Listen here. Contributors. Jamie Leigh.

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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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ESG A Valuation Framework

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Click to Download: ESG A Valuation Framework. Overview. It started sometime last year, during the fourth quarter. The morning business show Squawk Box began to mention “ESG” on a daily basis. Sometimes it was one of the hosts, sometimes it was a guest. Then. there were two inflection points that marked a higher level of discourse.