NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Posted by Jason Halper, Peter Marshall, and Sara Brauerman, Vinson & Elkins LLP, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Jason Halper , Peter Marshall , and Sara Brauerman are Partners at Vinson & Elkins LLP. This post is based on a Vinson & Elkins memorandum by Mr. Halper, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Brauerman, and Anna Boos,and is part of the Delaware law series ;links to other posts in the series are available here.

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The Guardian M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Experts say potential buyer would want only about 250 of those outlets, raising prospect of significant job losses At least half of WH Smiths 500 high street stores could be closed by any new owner, industry experts say, raising the prospect of sweeping job losses at the ailing retailer. Predictions for the eventual size of the chain, which employs about 5,000 people in its high street shops, range from no more than 250 stores.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The working model is far less important than the work environment leaders create. Five core practices can help organizations implement a policy that best fits their culture.

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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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NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-ups plan to change its nonprofit status.

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Start-ups Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Jonathan, your post highlights an incredibly important and often overlooked issue in today’s real estate market: the proliferation of appraisal waivers and the resulting data cancer thats infecting property valuations. I wholeheartedly agree that allowing inflated sales prices, which aren’t adequately reviewed by a licensed appraiser, to become the basis for future comps is a dangerous and unsustainable practice.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While innovation is critical to all companies growth, the most successful organizations use it to both expand their lead within their industries and disrupt new ones, even in uncertain times.

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Corporate Finance Finance 141

NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Tucker Carlson, Nancy Grace, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan are among the clients of Red Seat Ventures, which now joins Rupert Murdochs empire.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Delawares regime governing controlling shareholders relies on the courts ability to police conflicted transactions under the stringent entire fairness standard of review. In theory, judicial review under this standard allows judges to distinguish between fair transactions and those that are the product of value-reducing self-dealing. However, this framework depends on courts’ competence in determining transaction fairness, a task that often requires complex financial valuation.

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Peak Business Valuation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

People and businesses are constantly on the move, and softening economic conditions will only increase this movement. Buying a moving company is a great way to capitalize on this thriving industry. If you are looking to buy a moving company, you should start with a moving company valuation. A professional valuation for buying a moving company will help you understand the fair market value of a moving company.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Exploring how innovative solutions could help alleviate the housing crisis and improve economic mobility for all.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Oh great, another day, another junk fee! Because nothing says “we appreciate you” like slapping appraisers with a new $19.99 monthly charge for the privilege of using a platform they didnt even choose in the first place. Its like being forced into a gym membershipexcept instead of getting fit, you just get poorer. Appraisers are understandably fuming.

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Appraisal 56

NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Bret Taylor, the chairman of OpenAIs board, said the artificial intelligence company was not for sale. Mr. Musk and other investors had offered $97.4 billion earlier this week.

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Start-ups Mergers & Acquisitions 112

Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Bid complicates CEO Sam Altmans plans to turn artificial intelligence group into for-profit company

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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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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Certain characteristicsincluding optimism, continuous learning, and stewardshipare especially critical for leaders to thrive in todays volatile business environment. Heres how to develop tomorrows leaders.

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Corporate Finance Finance 125

Machen McChesney

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Businesses in certain industries employ service workers who receive tips as a large part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels, and salons. Compliance with federal and state tax regulations is vital if your business has employees who receive tips.

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Compliance 92

ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blog home The Thomson Reuters 2025 Corporate Tax Department Technology Report offers the latest research on how corporate tax departments are incorporating new technologies into their operations, as well as the many challenges tax departments face in adopting new technological systems and processes. Historically, corporate tax functions have been slow to embrace new tax technologies, due primarily to budget constraints, inadequate technical infrastructure, a lack of tech-savvy personnel , and c

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Technology Start-ups Compliance 84

Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a time of evolving competition and customer demands, B2B sales leaders can consider a range of technology innovations to help fuel success.

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LaPorte

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

(authored by RSM US LLP) Estate taxes are due 9 months after death. Does your estate plan leave your family with enough cash to pay them? We can help you plan now. The post Estate Planning Q&A: Plan for estate tax and GSTT liquidity first appeared on LaPorte.

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NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

La propuesta es el ltimo y quiz el ms audaz de los ataques de Musk a una organizacin que ayud a crear hace casi 10 aos.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 76

Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Century-old company is in preliminary talks to put itself on the market, which would take it private

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Marketability 99

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

AI has the potential to fundamentally transform the development of software products, increasing the pace of the process and the quality of the final output.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Mint House , a premium residential hospitality operator offering long and short-term accommodations, announced its acquisition of Locale, a leading player in the residential hospitality industry. This deal marks a pivotal moment for Mint House, driving operational scale and solidifying its position within the industry as the preferred choice for travelers seeking high-quality accommodations and multifamily owners to maximize building profitabilit

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NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The ongoing operatic rivalry between the billionaire and OpenAI chief Sam Altman remains a major subtext

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Demand is strong. Capturing it will require wealth managers to tackle the impending shortage of advisors.

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Banking 115

Machen McChesney

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Across industries, the last year has been challenging for U.S. companies. Uncertainty around the election, steep inflation, and high interest rates have introduced instability and financial pressures that have taken their toll on the business landscape.

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NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The company answered the billionaires offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 66

Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

New York-based group makes shows for conservative influencers such as Bill OReilly and Megyn Kelly

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized defense frontier by scaling technology, from AI to quantum computing.

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Technology 111

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Join me in this class action lawsuit and help take a stand against HUD and the wrongful persecution of appraisers.

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Appraisal 61

Trout CPA

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Trout CPA is thrilled to welcome four accounting interns for Spring 2025. Throughout their internship, they will gain invaluable experience and insights while working alongside our seasoned professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their future careers.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Nissan had bristled at proposal to turn it into a Honda subsidiary

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