Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 4, 2025

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Saturday, January 4, 2025 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is the Head of Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Mr. Tonello, Nathalie Risse , and Anuj Saush. As sustainability becomes a business imperative, companies face growing pressure to determine the return on investment (ROI) of their sustainability efforts, a critical factor in gaining stakeholder trust and ensur

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Dividends Corporate Finance Finance 319

NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 7, 2025

Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bucharest could mirror Spains recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja

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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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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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Private Equity Firm Marketability Technology Equity 105

Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Together, they recently published The M&A Failure Trap: Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Fail, and How the Few Succeed (Wiley).

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Finance Start-ups Technology Corporate Finance 107

BV Specialists

JANUARY 13, 2025

Divorce can be a complex process, especially when one or both individuals involved own a small business. Accurately valuing these companies is crucial in dividing marital assets fairly and ensuring both parties receive equitable treatment. There are some important considerations for appraising a business during a divorce: Engage with an Experienced, Credentialed Valuation Expert Business valuation is a specialized field.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Jones Day-led freight and rail equipment provider Wabtec Corp. saidTuesday it has agreed toacquire Evident's inspection technologies division for $1.78 billion.

Technology 98

Technology 98

BVR

JANUARY 8, 2025

In a last ditch effort to revive its covenant not to compete ban, the Lina Kahn-led FTC is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a federal district court ruling that halted the FTC ban.

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Machen McChesney

JANUARY 14, 2025

When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One area to focus on is Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs the treatment of gains and losses from the sale or exchange of certain business property.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 18, 2025

Posted by Paul Davies and Betty Huber, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Saturday, January 18, 2025 Editor's Note: Paul Davies and Betty Huber are Partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Davies, Ms. Huber, Michael Green , and David Little. Through the course of 2024, the development of the ESG and sustainability landscape was dynamic.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 17, 2025

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

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Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 114

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 6, 2025

Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 18, 2025

German lender under pressure to cut costs and boost returns after approach from UniCredit

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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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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 20, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often viewed through a financial lens, focused on revenue growth, cost synergies, and market share expansion. While these are undoubtedly important, a less-discussed yet equally compelling benefit of M&A is its potential to ignite innovation. By bringing together diverse teams, ideas, and resources, mergers can create a powerful catalyst for creativity and disruption.

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Technology Marketability 94

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 13, 2025

Are you looking to buy a fast-food restaurant ? If so, obtaining a fast-food restaurant valuation should be one of your first steps. The fast-food industry is one of the strongest industries in the country. Purchasing a fast-food restaurant is a great way to capitalize on this booming restaurant economy. A valuation for buying a fast-food restaurant will guide you through buying a restaurant and making sound decisions throughout the process.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 19, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Appraisal 98

Gross Mendelsohn

JANUARY 21, 2025

The manufacturing industry has forever been transformed by the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0. The question becomes, as more manufacturers have begun to embrace and implement new and emerging Industry 4.0 technologies, how can manufacturers retain their competitive edge?

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Technology 59

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to generally uphold a federal law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company over national security concerns or face a nationwide ban, despite the justices expressing some concerns about the law's effect on American users' First Amendment rights.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

For the last four decades, I have spent the first week of each year collecting and analyzing data on publicly traded companies and sharing what I find with anyone who is interested. It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them.

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Vested

JANUARY 3, 2025

Drawing on decades of branding expertise, Firestarter empowers startups and scaleups to craft bold, authentic brands that unlock their potential and set them apart in a competitive world.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Posted by Jedrzej Bialkowski (University of Canterbury), Laura T. Starks (The University of Texas at Austin), and Moritz Wagner (University of Canterbury), on Monday, January 20, 2025 Editor's Note: Jedrzej Bialkowski is a Professor of Finance at University of Canterbury, Laura T. Starks is a Professor of Finance at The University of Texas at Austin, and Moritz Wagner is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at University of Canterbury.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 76

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 13, 2025

Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.

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Marketability 137

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

US regulator says Tesla chief underpaid by at least $150mn by not timely disclosing 5% stake in social media group

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RNC

JANUARY 19, 2025

Investing in the share market frequently resembles navigating a puzzle. Valuation of Shares Problems can mislead even the most seasoned investors, leading to costly mistakes. Consider a situation in which an investor invests their money in a company after being seduced by a successful tech stock, only to see its value fall as a result of a miscalculated intrinsic value.

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 4, 2025

Are you looking to sell an urgent care ? The medical field is one of the strongest industries in the country. Selling an urgent care at the right time is a great way to profit from this industry and your work. If selling an urgent care interests you, an urgent care valuation is the perfect place to start. A valuation for selling an urgent care helps you understand the fair market value of an urgent care and how to increase its value.

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Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Marketability 52

Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 18, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Appraisal 98

Trout CPA

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trout CPA is excited to welcome Robert Firely, CPA, CGMA , as a Partner, effective January 6, 2025.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

GettyImages Holdings Inc. and Shutterstock said Tuesday they have agreed to merge into a visual content company that would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, retaining the GettyImages name.

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Enterprise Value 98

Redpath

JANUARY 3, 2025

IRS increases business mileage rate to 70 per mile for 2025. Learn about new rates for business, medical, and charitable driving, plus key changes for employers.

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N Contracts

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which will require businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), is stalled for now due to a nationwide injunction but that doesnt mean financial institutions can forget about it.

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Compliance 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Posted by Brad Goldberg, Alessandra Murata, and Michael Mencher, Cooley LLP, on Friday, January 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Brad Goldberg and Alessandra Murata are Partners, and Michael Mencher is a Special Counsel, at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. The recent homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a spotlight on executive security and has prompted many companies to reassess how they are protecting their top executives.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 119