Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

article thumbnail

Multiple Lines of Business—Let Me Count the Ways

BVR

Recently, I read an article from McKinsey titled “How CEOs Are Turning Corporate Venture Building Into Outsize Growth." While the article and survey are about what the title indicates, it reminded me of a broader valuation issue: What do I do when a business I am valuing has multiple lines of business?

100
100
article thumbnail

The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy

NYT M&A

The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Harnessing AI to reshape consumer experiences in healthcare

Mckinsey and Company

AI-powered solutions can unlock insights from previously inaccessible data and enable consumer engagement and personalization at an unprecedented scale, in turn lifting healthcare business outcomes.

141
141
article thumbnail

The Onion to acquire Infowars out of bankruptcy

Financial Times M&A

Satirical website wins auction for media business controlled by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

111
111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What Is Scaling in Business, and How Is It Different from Growth?

Lighter Capital

Two of entrepreneurs’ favorite topics are growing and scaling a business. The words are thrown around a lot, and the enthusiasm with which they’re used often exceeds the accuracy. Many people use these words interchangeably to describe a company that gets bigger, gobbles up more market share, and makes more and more money. But there’s a crucial difference between growing and scaling in business terms, and it’s important to speak precisely about kind of growth you have in mind and to convey what&

B2B 98
article thumbnail

Elliott Reveals $5B Honeywell Holding, Calls For Change

Law 360 M&A

Elliott Investment Management LP said Tuesday it has amassed a $5 billion stake in Honeywell International Inc. as the firm pushed the industrial conglomerate to separate itself into two independent companies.

98

More Trending

article thumbnail

Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Financial Times M&A

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

Finance 112
article thumbnail

Comment on FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

The FHFA's expansion of appraisal waivers could have disastrous consequences, potentially undermining the integrity of the housing market.

article thumbnail

From Flights to Meals: A Guide to Business Travel Tax Deductions

Machen McChesney

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors, and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings.

article thumbnail

What are AI guardrails?

Mckinsey and Company

AI guardrails help ensure that an organization’s AI tools, and their application in the business, reflect the organization’s standards, policies, and values.

139
139
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Trump’s potential antitrust enforcers may keep Big Tech in their sights

Financial Times M&A

Contenders for prime slots include a top aide to JD Vance and former Department of Justice lawyers

111
111
article thumbnail

Comment on The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Claira B. My point exactly about C&R, etc. And, oh, there’s no “seem” about it.

article thumbnail

The Amount You and Your Employees Can Save for Retirement Is Going Up Slightly in 2025

Machen McChesney

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year? In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. With inflation easing, the amounts aren’t increasing as much as in recent years.

82
article thumbnail

Improving organizational health in the public sector: Achieving tangible impact

Mckinsey and Company

Governments often face more constraints in meeting their objectives than most private sector companies do. Adopting practices that enhance organizational health can help.

135
135
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Just Eat Takeaway sells Grubhub at steep loss

Financial Times M&A

Amsterdam-based food delivery giant offloads unit to Wonder for $650mn after buying it for $7.

110
110
article thumbnail

Comment on The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

There appears to be broad consensus: the appraisal fee the AMC fee need to be separated on consumer disclosures.

article thumbnail

Tapestry and Capri End Plans for ‘Accessible Luxury’ Merger

NYT M&A

Tapestry, the owner of Coach, said it would abandon its $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, the parent company of Michael Kors, after the Federal Trade Commission successfully sued to stop the transaction.

article thumbnail

Robert Chatwani on product-led sales, a new growth frontier

Mckinsey and Company

Robert Chatwani, president of growth at Docusign, discusses how to drive sustainable revenue growth and brand love through product-led sales.

article thumbnail

AI frenzy allows old school US telcos to dodge death

Financial Times M&A

Big Tech deals may have thrown a lifeline to regional telecoms company Lumen and its moribund peers

110
110
article thumbnail

Comment on The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Today’s so called appraisal industry reminds me of that scene in the movie Thief where the cops are beating Frank (Jimmy Caan) up trying to force him to share his money with them. His last response in that scene is truly a gem.

article thumbnail

John Malone Reorders Media Empire as C.E.O. Exits

NYT M&A

Liberty Media, which owns stakes in Formula 1 and Live Nation, is spinning off some of its assets in a corporate restructuring.

article thumbnail

Delivering the strategy: The COO agenda

Mckinsey and Company

In recent discussions, COOs reflect on the need for an often-missing defined agenda that reflects the role’s unique responsibilities. Here’s how to start.

122
122
article thumbnail

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund buys stake in US software company

Financial Times M&A

Deal with Thoma Bravo to invest in Qlik shows growing role of Middle East investors

108
108
article thumbnail

Comment on FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Spencer Paul

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Flash. Per USPAP, just don’t misrepresent your roles in the transaction (s), you can not be all three at the same time because the. You would assuredly misrepresent yourself at some point and that would be a state boards field day and case study for years to come.

article thumbnail

The IRS Announces Inflation Changes for 2025

Machen McChesney

The following is not a comprehensive list of all changes but a summary of key adjustments that will affect a wide range of taxpayers:

74
article thumbnail

Elevating the risk function in insurance: Building a strategic advantage

Mckinsey and Company

Today’s rapidly developing risk landscape demands a new, more nimble approach for insurance companies to assess and respond to risks, a function inherently in their DNA.

119
119
article thumbnail

Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake

Financial Times M&A

US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businesses

102
102
article thumbnail

Comment on FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Dave. Local vs central control. An ongoing problem. [link] Central planning never works.

article thumbnail

The Onion gana la puja para comprar Infowars, el sitio de Alex Jones

NYT M&A

El sitio de noticias satíricas pretende convertir Infowars en una parodia de sí mismo. Pero el tribunal que supervisa la quiebra suspendió la venta a la espera de una audiencia la próxima semana.

article thumbnail

Drawing a BEAD: US states ramp up plans to expand broadband access

Mckinsey and Company

We asked five executives what’s top of mind as they deploy funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to close the digital divide in their states.

Equity 114
article thumbnail

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Financial Times M&A

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

102
102
article thumbnail

Comment on The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Today’s so called appraisal industry reminds me of that scene in the movie Thief where the cops are beating Frank (Jimmy Caan) up trying to force him to share his money with them. His last response in that scene is truly a gem.

article thumbnail

Strategies to Overcome a Low Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

Obtaining a business valuation is an important step to success whether you are buying , growing , or selling a business. As part of a business valuation, a valuation expert uses proven methods to determine the true value of a company. This information allows you to make strategic decisions to maximize the value of your business. However, it is not uncommon for a business appraisal to come back lower than expected.

article thumbnail

The CEO’s essential checklist: Questions every chief executive should be able to answer

Mckinsey and Company

Most great CEOs rely on a set of guiding mindsets. This checklist helps them turn mindsets into practices that can steer their companies to great heights.