Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Average AMC appraisal fee to the appraiser: AMCs are taking far more of the borrower-paid fee this year than they did last year. Appraisers, I recently sent out a message asking appraisers to send me three data points comparing borrower-paid appraisal cost, and average AMC paid assignment fees in October, November 2021 and the same months in 2022 – for SFR assignments.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Posted by Anita B. Bandy, Raquel Fox, and Andrew Hanson, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Friday, December 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Anita B. Bandy and Raquel Fox and are partners and Andrew Hanson is associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Bandy, Ms. Fox, Ms. Hanson, and Leo W.
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IVSC
DECEMBER 29, 2022
IVS General Standards Improvement Project. In 2023 the IVSC will launch a public consultation on proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). In addition to proposed updates to the asset-specific standards covering Tangible Assets, Business and Intangibles, and Financial Instruments, the consultation will also outline a series of fundamental changes to the General Standards (Now IVS 100 to IVS 106), which are applicable to all valuations, regardless of asset type and valuati
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 26, 2022
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.
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.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc (NASDAQ: HSII ) has agreed to acquire Atreus , an interim management solutions provider in Germany. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Atreus generated annual revenue of approximately. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Barbara Berlin, and Joseph Nocera, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Monday, December 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader and Barbara Berlin is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Joseph Nocera is a Partner in Cyber, Risk and Regulatory Marketing at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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N Contracts
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Sometimes smart people do stupid things. When there is money to be made, they can get caught up in the excitement of opportunity (and dare I say, greed) and close their eyes to the potential for risk.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The chances of Toshiba Corp's (OTC: TOSYY ) preferred bidder securing letters of commitment from banks are unlikely by year-end as disputes over lending terms persist after months of negotiations. A consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc explored bank financing totaling ¥1.4 trillion ($10.6 billion) to take Toshiba private. However, negotiations have stalled over covenants and collateral, Bloomberg reports.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, David Stainback, and Brian Schwartz, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Thursday, December 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader at the Governance Insights Center, David Stainback is a Territory Crisis Leader, and Brain Schwartz is a Partner in Cyber, Risk & Regulatory, at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum.
Rhythm Systems
DECEMBER 26, 2022
One of the many things I get to do in my role here at Rhythm Systems is work with our CEO Patrick Thean to coordinate and run our monthly management team meetings. This monthly meeting is a key component for our leadership team's success; it gets us all aligned, it reinforces and enhances our company culture, it engages and re-focuses our leaders, and it is a great way for us to learn together each month.
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
National Law Review M&A
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Kostis Hatzitaskos Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Administrative & Regulatory Mergers & Acquisitions
Benzinga
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Social Life Network, Inc. (OTCPK:WDLF) a technology business incubator (TBI) that holds a 15% stake in each of the companies that participate in its TBI program, has announced that one of its TBI companies operating in the legalized cannabis industry, WeedLife, Inc. has executed a letter of intent to acquire Saving Grace Oil, Inc , a CBD company. “The business model of roll-up mergers by our TBI companies is meant to rapidly increase their bottom-line revenues, while leveraging their socia
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Posted by Matthew C. Solomon, Robin Bergen, Tom Bednar, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Robin Bergen and Matthew C. Solomon are partners and Tom Bednar is counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Ms. Bergen, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Bednar, Alexander Janghorbani , Meghan Leibold , and Nora Vallerini.
Rhythm Systems
DECEMBER 28, 2022
It can be intimidating to sit down to a blank slate and begin working on your company’s first official KPI dashboard ! Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of technology and software companies doing just that - beginning their KPI journey in Rhythm. So how do you get started? First, it’s helpful to think of your business in terms of 4 key areas: Employees, Customers, Processes and Revenue.
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.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 29, 2022
M&A suffers record decline in second half of 2022 as interest rate rises hit financing
Benzinga
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) on December 23, 2022, it closed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Franchise Global Health Inc. (TSXV:FGH). “We view this acquisition as transformational as Flora pursues its strategic growth plan to lead the global market for cannabis and its derivatives,” stated Luis Merchan , chairman and CEO of Flora.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 24, 2022
Posted by Donald R. Crawshaw, Eric M. Diamond, and Sarah P. Payne, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, December 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Eric Diamond , Donald Crawshaw , and Sarah P. Payne are partners at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Diamond, Mr. Crawshaw, Ms. Payne, and Marc Treviño.
Norman Marks
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Let me share a story (based on a real event) that you are watching on multiple monitors. On the first screen, management of the company’s largest oil refinery are planning a major capital project to build a new processing unit. One of the refinery’s existing units produces not only highly valuable jet fuel, diesel, and […].
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Chief commercial officer Luke Miels looking at targets worth up to $2.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Infineon Technologies AG (OTC: IFNNF ) (OTC: IFNNY ) looks to spend several billion euros on the right takeover target as it hunted for acquisitions, CEO Jochen Hanebeck said in a newspaper interview. Infineon constantly looks for suitable companies in the range of up to a few billion (euros), Reuters Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, December 30, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of December 23-29, 2022. ISS Issues Benchmark Policy Updates for 2023. Posted by Cydney S. Posner, Cooley LLP, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Tags: Corporate governance , ESG , ISS , Proxy voting , SEC , Sustainability.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Companies are facing an ever-increasing burden of corporate tax compliance and the pace of complexities shows no sign of slowing. Helping companies ensure compliance by outsourcing for business processes represents a growth opportunity for today’s tax and accounting firms. . “ We ’ re seeing that trend accelerating in the present day really because of all the headwinds that corporations are currently facing, whether that be staffing related or inflationary challenges.
Benchmark Report
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market was valued at $93.5 billion last year and is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.1% between 2022 and 2030. AI is proving to be a transformative factor in today’s digital era and is being applied in every area possible, from self-driving cars to life-saving medical equipment.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 30, 2022
GSK plc (NYSE: GSK ) chief commercial officer Luke Miels says the company is looking at M&A targets that are under-appreciated worth $1 billion-$2.5 billion and avoid getting into a 'bidding war.' Luke added that GSK is looking to acquire or partner with biotechs' hiding in plain sight' to expand its pipeline. Earlier this year, GSK acquired Sierra Oncology for $55 per share in cash, representing an approximate total equity value of $1.9 billion (£1.5.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 28, 2022
American Equity’s chief executive battles to keep annuity provider independent as acquirers circle
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Mergers and acquisitions activity plunged in the second half of 2022, but there are signs that it could pick up again next year.
Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Unlike many other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a detrimental effect on the counseling center industry. Despite the economic downturn, this industry has seen growth in the past five years, according to IBIS World. This is because there is increasing demand for mental health treatment. Whether you are buying, growing, or selling a counseling center, it is important to understand the fair market value.
Hallmark Brokers
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Do you want to start a new business and need financial assistance to get things moving? Perhaps you already own a successful enterprise, but would like more money for an expansion project. Regardless of your business purposes, there are multiple ways to obtain financing, including loans from the Small Business Association (SBA). If you’re ready. Read more.
Rhythm Systems
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Excited. Ready. Anxious. Eager. Let’s go! Worried. Tired. Stressed. Done. Overwhelmed. At the end of a meeting, we usually recommend closing with an exercise where everyone in the room shares one word on how they are feeling leaving the meeting. When you get to the end of your next Quarterly Planning Session , you don’t want to hear the second set of closing remarks.
Financial Analyst Insider
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Are you thinking of taking out a loan to get your dream business idea off the ground? You’re in luck! Besides 1West, Giggle Finance, and. The post All You Need to Know About Business Loans appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 29, 2022
MONTRÉAL, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex Inc. ("Boralex" or the "Company") (TSX: BLX ), a leader in renewable energy, today announced it has completed the acquisition of EDF Renewables North America's ("EDF Renewables") interest in five operating wind farms with a total installed capacity of 894 megawatts (MW), located in Texas and New Mexico.
Redpath
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Construction has been a strong sector of the economy for a while now. Will the good times last? That's impossible to know and, with uncertainty around inflation rates and interest rates right now, it's better to be ready than sorry. This blog covers three things every construction company can focus on to ensure they'll be in a better position to either ride out a recession or survive through a smaller economic downturn.
Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The metalworking machinery manufacturing industry primarily includes businesses that manufacture power-operated tools for finishing or shaping metal parts. These products are then used to manufacture other machines. Within the United States, there are nearly 6,000 metalworking machinery manufacturers. They generate over $35 billion in revenue. With recent economic events including the inflation reduction act, metalworking machinery manufacturers are expected to benefit.
Financial Analyst Insider
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Administering Cisco Contact Center Enterprise Course is precisely for you! If you are in the IT field and are interested in expanding your understanding of. The post Network Engineers Need This Cisco CCEA 500-442 Guide for 2023 appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.
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