Trout CPA
MARCH 29, 2023
Written by Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA , Managing Director of Trout CPA’s Transaction Advisory Services When it comes to selling your business in a merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction, getting the best valuation possible is likely your top priority. But how can you ensure that you're maximizing your business's value in the eyes of potential buyers?
JPAbusiness
MARCH 28, 2023
Our clients often seek a business valuation in response to a 'significant event’, for example retirement or restructuring, a financing requirement, purchase offer and so on. We continue to offer these event-based valuation services, and always will. But as I explain in this video , clients are increasingly treating their businesses as an investment and seeking our valuation services to ensure they are receiving the optimum return for that investment , both while running the business and also pot
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Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 27, 2023
The space sector is at an inflection point similar to what commercial air travel experienced after World War II and the internet saw in the 1990s. Is your company ready to capture the opportunity?
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 26, 2023
Posted by Maureen Bujno and Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte & Touche LLP, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Maureen Bujno is a Managing Director, and Kristen Sullivan is a Partner and leads Sustainability and ESG at Deloitte & Touche LLP. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
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.
NYT M&A
MARCH 26, 2023
The billionaire bought the social media company for $44 billion in October and took it private.
Appraisers Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending purposes is nothing more than wanton recklessness that could have serious repercussions in the future. The truth of the matter is that appraisals are an essential part of any mortgage transaction and should not be taken lightly or eliminated without due consideration.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 27, 2023
Posted by Lucian A. Bebchuk (Harvard Law School) , on Monday, March 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Self-Fulfilling Credit Market Freezes by Lucian Bebchuk and Itay Goldstein.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 29, 2023
Shares in Atos plummet after plane maker bows to demand from hedge fund boss to end interest in Evidian
Global Finance
MARCH 30, 2023
With rising interest rates, out-of-control inflation and declining government support, 2023 marks the return of bankruptcies.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 29, 2023
The risk and ambiguity inherent in innovation can make employees shy away from it. Creating an innovation culture where risk-taking is embraced must start at the top.
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
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 25, 2023
Posted by Pat Tucker and Garrett Muzikowski, FTI Consulting, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Pat Tucker is a Senior Managing Director and Garrett Muzikowski is a Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Social Responsibility Resolutions (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.
Benzinga
MARCH 25, 2023
Activist fund Elliott Management is reportedly pursuing ailing movie theater chain Cineworld Group plc (OTC: CNNWQ ) (OTC: CNWGQ ). Paul Singer-owned Elliott is looking to buy Cineworld’s operations in eastern Europe and Israel, Sky News reported on Saturday. The fund was contemplating a bid for the whole of the U.K.-based. Full story available on Benzinga.
Benchmark Report
MARCH 29, 2023
In M&A transactions, many sellers often think the hard work is over as soon as they have found the right buyer and gotten the offer of their dreams. Experienced dealmakers recognize this as the start of the hard work in the process rather than the finish line. After an agreed-upon offer, there is a full due diligence process wherein the purchaser will review the entire historical performance, tracking, and operations of the business to be bought, which in and of itself can be a monumental ta
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 30, 2023
Direct losses from operational-risk failures are mounting, and in today’s volatile economic environment, consequent losses in share price are many times greater.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 29, 2023
Posted by Pierre Chaigneau (Queens University), Alex Edmans (London Business School), and Daniel Gottlieb (London School of Economics and Political Science) , on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Pierre Chaigneau is Associate Professor & Commerce ’77 Fellow of Finance at Queen’s University, Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance, Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School, and Daniel Gottlieb is a Professor of Managerial Economics and Strat
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 31, 2023
Move expected to attract private equity interest as Germany seeks to boosts its military capacity
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2023
Last week, while the U.S. pummeled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew over its ties to China , ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming quietly flew to Arkansas to meet with the CEO of Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT ). However, the topic of discussion between Yimimg and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon remains undisclosed, New York Post reports. Two years ago , Walmart had been in talks to partner with Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL ) to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations under pressure.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 27, 2023
Agile is a way of working that seeks to harness the inevitability of change, rather than resist it.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 28, 2023
Posted by Brian Tayan (Stanford University), on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Brian Tayan is a researcher with the Corporate Governance Research Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Business. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Tayan, Andrew Baker, David Larcker , and Derek Zaba. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing w
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 31, 2023
Digging into the deal doldrums
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2023
Specialty distribution company Distribution Solutions Group Inc (NASDAQ: DSGR ) has agreed to acquire HIS Company Inc (Hisco), a specialty products distributor. Hisco, an employee-owned company, operates in 38 locations across North America. DSG has agreed to pay $269.1 million at closing, with a potential additional earn-out payment of up to $12.6 million, subject to Hisco achieving certain performance targets.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 31, 2023
With bold, decisive action, the US higher education sector could expand its impact, deliver on its promise of more-equitable outcomes, and improve the nation’s economic competitiveness.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 31, 2023
Posted by Victoria Gaytan and Hilary Novik-Sandberg, BlackRock, Inc., on Friday, March 31, 2023 Editor's Note: Victoria Gaytan and Hilary Novik-Sandberg are Vice Presidents at BlackRock Investment Stewardship. This post is based on their BlackRock memorandum. Our Engagement Priorities BlackRock Investment Stewardship’s (BIS) Engagement Priorities [1] reflect the five themes on which we most frequently engage [2] companies, where they are relevant, as these can be a source of material business ri
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 31, 2023
Media group received disappointing offers near $1bn for catalogue of film soundtracks including ‘Batman’
Global Finance
MARCH 30, 2023
Tenaris CFO Alicia Mondolo spoke with Global Finance about the changing role of the CFO.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 29, 2023
As CIOs report shifts in software spending, investors may want to refocus their efforts on growing opportunities in cybersecurity, data and analytics, and automation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 28, 2023
Posted by Ryan Colucci, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Ryan Colucci is a Principal at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on his CAP memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Growth of Executive Pay by Lucian Bebchuk, and Yaniv Grinstein; Paying for Long-Term Performance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, and Jesse Fried; The CEO Pay Slice (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Beb
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 30, 2023
Family group supplied its first amps to young musicians such as guitarist Pete Townshend
Benzinga
MARCH 29, 2023
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC ) is reportedly in the crosshairs of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ), as the e-commerce giant has long-coveted a theater chain to bolster the prestige of its movies. According to one analyst, it's looking at the wrong company. "Amazon does not need 10,000 screens to enter the theater business," Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese says.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 27, 2023
By focusing on growth, resilience, and sustainability, dairy processors have an opportunity to leverage momentum and engage consumers and customers with a unified story.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 30, 2023
Posted by Caroline San Martin and Bram Houtenbos, Wellington Management, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Carolina San Martin is the Director of ESG Research, and Bram Houtenbos is a Governance Policy and Proxy Voting Manager at Wellington Management. This post is based on their Wellington memorandum. Following our annual review of Wellington’s Global Proxy Voting Guidelines, we have made a few notable changes.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 30, 2023
Criteria for disqualification expanded to include issues such as fraud and tax evasion
Benzinga
MARCH 29, 2023
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a classic means of scaling and restructuring businesses. The result of such moves is often a dramatic shift in the overall market situation and the amounts involved in such deals are often truly astronomical. Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) paid more than $180 billion for its archrival Mannesmann AG in 1999, American Online (NYSE: AOL ) acquired Time Warner for $165 billion in 2000, and Dow Inc.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 30, 2023
Despite a challenging landscape, China remains one of the most attractive markets in the world for multinational companies that can strike a balance between global and local.
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