Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

To snatch her from Lilly, Pichai offered three big incentives: a close to $10 million signing bonus, an equity grant of $13 million, and future annual bonuses that could skyrocket to 200% of her base salary. The post Incoming Alphabet CFO Knows The ABCs Of Innovation appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Finance 105

Finance Equity Marketability Corporate Finance 105

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

But a private equity firm’s tactics had a hand in Red Lobster’s demise, too. The post It Wasn’t Just Shrimp That Killed Red Lobster appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. When Thai Union was a 49% stakeholder, it muscled out rival shrimp suppliers and inked an expensive—and more exclusive—deal for itself.

Finance 105

Finance Equity Marketability Corporate Finance 105

Global Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

Several of the domestic companies looking to IPO this year are global private-equity backed where early investors are looking to cash out. In the second half of 2023 the Indian equity market crossed the $4 trillion mark and is currently valued at $4.9 As of June 14, 136 companies had successful IPOs in India, raising $6.3

Marketability 105

Marketability Equity Start-ups Banking 105

Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Direct lenders can offer attractive rates with little or no equity dilution of the business, enabling companies to “make acquisitions, refinance bank lenders, consolidate [their] shareholder base, and invest in growth.” The post Alternative Financing Comes Of Age appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Finance 124

Finance Banking Equity Technology 124

Global Finance

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Benchmark tech analyst Cody Acree argues that a private equity firm like Apollo is a better fit for struggling Intel. The post Intel In Crosshairs Of Apollo, Qualcomm appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. Who benefits from Intel’s resurgence other than a core investor?” Both deals involved hefty breakup fees.

Private Equity Firm 93

Private Equity Firm Finance Market Capitalization Marketability 93

Global Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Private equity firms are eager to exit their investments, sensing this market momentum.” The post US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. This dynamic, combined with strong stock market performance, has many companies considering IPOs to take advantage of current momentum.

Marketability 115

Marketability Private Equity Firm Finance Equity 115

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 28, 2022

In the magazine: CFOs offer their advice on what you need to look out for in the new era of inflation; Private equity compensation survey findings; The future of ESG-linked loans; What CFOs can learn from chipmakers; Plus much more….

Equity 52

Equity 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Private equity firms seek operational opportunities. While the NFL is opening up to private equity investment, there are stringent rules in the NBA and the NHL around owning minority stakes. GF: So, where else in the sports ecosystem can private equity firms find opportunity? GF: Can private equity compete with nation-states?

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Private Equity Firm Equity Start-ups Finance 94

Global Finance

MAY 22, 2024

Venture capital and private equity (VC/PE) flows in most regions have slowed as central banks raised interest rates to combat inflation. The post Southeast Asia Sees Venture Capital Drought appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The region’s financial center, Singapore, has expanded as global capital flees competing Hong Kong.

Finance 108

Finance Technology Marketability Banking 108

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 13, 2024

The government has set out rules that would prevent foreign states from owning British newspapers and other print media, a move that could block the takeover of The Daily Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator news magazine by RedBird IMI, an Abu Dhabi-backed private equity firm.

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm Equity 52

Global Finance

JUNE 7, 2024

Global Finance magazine held our Best Investment Banks and Sustainable Finance awards ceremony on the evening of April 30th at the iconic Gherkin Building in London. 11 Chapel Hill Denham’s Lanre Buluro , Managing Director Capital Markets (left) and Richard Rothwell , Director (right) collecting the Best Equity Bank in Africa award for 2024.

Finance 64

Finance Banking Equity Marketability 64

Global Finance

JULY 23, 2024

Significantly, Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara said the bank will either pass on the proceeds from its sales of equity holdings to investors as dividends or invest them in growth-directed activities, and Sumitomo Mitsui aims to reduce the market value of its equity holdings to less than 20% of the value of its consolidated net assets.

Price to Book 111

Price to Book Banking Dividends Equity 111

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The target agrees to “merge” with the SPAC, taking its cash in exchange for an agreed slice of equity, generally a minority stake that keeps incumbent management in place. The post SPACs Try For A Comeback appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The jury is still out.”

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Marketability Finance Banking Equity 104

Global Finance

AUGUST 16, 2024

Anglo’s valuation upside no longer looks compelling on a standalone basis,” JP Morgan’s equity research team concluded, suggesting it may still be a takeover target. The post Anglo American’s Big Restructuring Aims To Refocus Mining Giant appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The restructuring itself is a complicated affair.

Banking 105

Banking Equity Finance Marketability 105

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2023, QIA funds team invested in Ariel Alternatives’ private equity fund Project Black supporting middle-market minority-owned businesses throughout America. The post Factsheet: QIA’s Key Investments appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Finance 98

Finance Technology Equity Marketability 98

IVSC

JUNE 12, 2023

Srividya has advised several global and Asian alternative investment funds including sovereign wealth funds, private equity, private credit and venture capital investors as well as clients across a variety of sectors such as technology, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer products, energy & resources etc.

Risk-free Rate 130

Risk-free Rate Intangible Assets Appraisal Business Valuation 130

Global Finance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Conversations with exchanges and broker-dealers in Europe and Africa” about potentially bringing equity-linked products, i.e., American Depositary Receipts and exchange-traded funds, from those regions to the US markets via GIX are taking place, he explained. We’re still in the early stages of those discussions.”

Marketability 119

Marketability Total Shareholder Return Finance Corporate Finance 119

Global Finance

JULY 30, 2024

Earlier this year, Chicago-based Grant Thornton recently sold a stake in the firm to private equity fund New Mountain Capital to invest more quickly in technology and personnel. Sensing opportunities for consolidation, private equity (PE) firms have purchased shares in five of the top 26 US accounting firms in recent years.

Accounting Firms 52

Accounting Firms Finance Equity Technology 52

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

Equity trades will now be settled on the same day they are made. Digitization is the main driver of the rapid strides in Indian equities and derivatives infrastructure,” says Vishal Aunchalia, a former executive at India’s National Stock Exchange, who consulted on the settlement projects. “A

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Start-ups Beta Banking Finance 52

Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2024

The firm also achieved a 3.85% return on equity and a solid net margin of 26.39%, each above the industry average. The post Charles Schwab Preps For New CFO appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. Morgan, predicted in a note.

Treasury 59

Treasury Finance Banking Equity 59

Global Finance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Of this total, $930 billion is invested in equities while the remainder is allocated to debt and hybrid instruments. Currently, FPI equity holdings account for 16.4% The post Investors’ Holdings Of Indian Stocks Top $1 Trillion appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. of India’s total market capitalization.

Market Capitalization 52

Market Capitalization Equity Banking Marketability 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

BNY posted significant growth by offering centralized reporting, allowing clients to monitor and manage their portfolios seamlessly, and offering diverse investment solutions including fixed-income, equity, and multisector strategies. The post Worlds Best Private Banks 2025: US Regional appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability Technology Finance 52

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Founded in 2017, it is India’s first E2W maker, the first Indian automaker in two decades to establish itself successfully, and now the biggest debut this year in the Indian equity markets. The post Ola Electric’s Shares Surge appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Market Capitalization 52

Market Capitalization Finance Marketability Equity 52

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Banks that integrate and scale GenAI could see a 22% to 30% improvement in productivity over the next three years, Accenture estimated in a February report on AI in banking, and up to 600 basis points in revenue growth, and 300 basis points in return on equity.

Banking 124

Banking Finance Technology Compliance 124

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 1, 2022

Power and Utilities Investment Banking Definition: In power/utilities IB, bankers advise companies that produce, transmit, and distribute electricity, natural gas, and water on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. For example, let’s say the company’s Rate Base is $1,000, as in the Lazard example above.

Banking 98

Banking Equity Book Value Capital Structure 98

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Higher interest rates have given banks some relief over the past few years, increasing their net interest income while hampering competitors—particularly fintech startups dependent on equity financing. Equity investors value Visa at 29 times earnings and 13 times book value, according to Bloomberg.

Banking 104

Banking Start-ups Technology Marketability 104

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

The post The Talent Tussle: Labor Shortage Hits CPAs and CFOs Alike appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. “There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.

Start-ups 105

Start-ups Finance Corporate Finance Compliance 105

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Performance data are also drawn from industry sources, including Scorpio Partnerships annual Global Private Banking Benchmark and Asian Private Banker magazines regional league tables. Because metrics are rarely public in this sensitive corner of finance, we incorporate perspective from analysts and consultants.

Banking 98

Banking Technology Finance Marketability 98

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

BOI-registered companies enjoy enhanced capital allowance, reduced or zero corporate income tax rates, 100% foreign equity and earnings repatriation and other advantages. The post Sri Lanka: Recovery Takes Hold appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. billion GDP growth (2023): 4.5% Inflation: (April 2024): 1.5%

Banking 105

Banking Start-ups Marketability Finance 105

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Local capital markets are still very dominated by the equity story,” he says, “and I believe more can be done to develop fixed income and credit markets and to provide local actors with more options to fuel the growth.” The post GCC: A Magnet For Global Capital appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 96

Banking Finance Start-ups Marketability 96

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Investments should comprise all asset classes, including alternative investments with superior returns along the dimensions of private equity, venture capital, and real estate,” says QNB’s Al-Sada. The post Wealth Management Opportunities In The GCC Surge appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 95

Banking Finance Technology Marketability 95

Private Funds CFO

MARCH 31, 2022

To kick off our list, we examine talent management, data lakes, cyber-readiness, LP portals, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Equity 52

Equity 52

Benzinga

MAY 1, 2023

In 2021, First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine's Best Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain based on unit growth. There are more than 470 First Watch restaurants in 29 states and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world's largest private-equity firms.

Private Equity Firm 40

Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 40

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Soler: For us, growth will come mainly through three levers: our advisory services, the big bets we have been working on over the past few years, and our investments in equity funds. The post Different Than The Rest: Q&A With BBVA’s Javier Rodríguez Soler appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Banking 52

Banking Finance Technology Equity 52

Global Finance

MAY 8, 2024

in shareholder equity, and 28.4% The post World’s Best Banks 2024—Central America appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. Amid high political challenges, the bank increased its market share in the country to 29.2% in total assets, 29.1% in total net loans, 27.6% in total deposits, 23.6% in net income.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability Finance Equity 52

Appraiser Newsroom

MAY 1, 2024

Michael’s clients include large multinational corporations, mid-/small-cap companies and private equity firms across a broad spectrum of industries, including advertising, aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, education services, industrial products, magazine and book publishing, media, oil and gas services, software and technology.

Intangible Assets 52

Intangible Assets Fair Market Value Compliance Private Equity Firm 52

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

GF: Are you seeing more mergers and acquisitions involving self-funded public companies and private equity firms? Eventually, private equity will lead coming out of this. We’re in a relatively stable environment, and it provides an opportunity for private equity firms to step back into the deal arena.

Private Equity Firm 59

Private Equity Firm Start-ups Finance Equity 59