Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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Author Talks: Turning uncertainty into opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

A former McKinsey consultant-turned-academic explains how embracing uncertainty and exercising sound judgment can lead to better business decisions and drive innovation.

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Shell’s efforts to sell stake in Rosneft co-owned refinery suffers fresh setback

Financial Times M&A

Anglo-Dutch groups latest plan to offload its interest in an important German oil refinery collapses

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The case for human-centered AI

Mckinsey and Company

Maximizing generative AIs promise while minimizing its misuse requires an inclusive approach that puts humans first.

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Business Valuation for Selling a Consulting Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to sell a consulting firm? If so, a business valuation for selling a consulting firm is a must-have. A consulting firm valuation will help you understand the value of a consulting firm as well as opportunities for improvement. Whether you are looking to sell now or sometime in the future, obtaining a consulting firm valuation is a critical step.

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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.

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The Data-Driven Deal: How Big Data is Transforming M&A Strategy

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth strategies. In the past, dealmakers relied on intuition, experience, and financial modeling to identify and assess potential targets. However, in today’s data-driven world, companies are increasingly using big data analytics to transform their M&A strategy.

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Japan’s Nippon makes last-ditch appeal to clinch $15bn US Steel deal

Financial Times M&A

Washington will soon rule on tie-up that will have sweeping implications for Americas rustbelt

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A Lookback On 2024's Major Securities Litigation Moments

Law 360 M&A

The private securities litigation bar experienced a busy 2024, with meaningful and significant rulings in almost all of the nation's leading courts, and corporations, investors, government agencies and executives fighting over pay packages, disclosures, class certifications and mergers.

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Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Angela Evans

Appraisers Blog

Hybrid Appraisals, Appraisal Waivers & Appraisal Management Companies are the new Con. Public protection is being dismissed for profit.

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Proskauer Beats DQ Bid In NJ Hospital Antitrust Fight

Law 360 M&A

A New Jersey federal judge refused to disqualify Proskauer Rose LLP from defending healthcare network RWJBarnabas Health Inc. in an antitrust lawsuit brought by competitor CarePoint Health Management Associates LLC, saying the present case wasn't substantially related to work the law firm previously did for CarePoint.

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What Is a Strategic Buyer? How they add value to your business sale 

Class VI Partner

Key insights Understanding different buyer types is crucial when you’re planning to sell your business. Strategic buyers are one option that’s often attractive to entrepreneurs because they can bring substantial benefits to a sale.

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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

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Holland & Knight Adds Litigator From Quarles & Brady

Law 360 M&A

Holland & Knight LLP has hired a partner from Quarles & Brady LLP who has experience handling patent litigation and cross-border deals as well as navigating China's legal system.

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Scaling a niche start-up into a necessary one: Insights from Arbol

Mckinsey and Company

The CEO and co-founder of Arbol discusses how the insurtech fills gaps in insurance coverage with parametric solutions powered by AI while drawing from a diverse array of expertise.

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Biggest Washington Decisions Of 2024

Law 360 M&A

Washington courts in 2024 saw a state judge permanently block Kroger's planned $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons, just about an hour after an Oregon federal judge reached a similar decision, leading the deal to collapse.

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Antitrust: HSR & the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead”

John Jenkins

The recent changes to the HSR form create a new document custodian known as the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead” and this excerpt from the transcript of a recent Ropes & Gray podcast notes that the requirement to produce so-called “4C documents” extends to documents prepared by or for this new custodian: The new rule requires […]

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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.

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Judge Found Door Market Won't Change Without Factory Sale

Law 360 M&A

A Virginia federal court has rejected Jeld-Wen Inc.'s bid to overturn a landmark order forcing it to sell a door skin factory after finding the $115 million price is fair considering the circumstances and that its rival's plan to open its own factory will not restore competition.

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Azuria Water Solutions Announces Acquisition of Pipe Pros LLC

Benzinga

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azuria Water Solutions , the leader in technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of Pipe Pros LLC, a premier sewer, sanitation, and storm utility contractor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pipe Pros will now operate as part of Insituform , an Azuria company. Pipe Pros was founded in 2017.

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Fuji Soft Founder, Bain Band Together On 'Not' Hostile Bid

Law 360 M&A

Bain Capital and Fuji Soft's founder said Friday they are joining forces on a plan to snap up a 50.1% stake in the Japanese IT company and take it private, as a bidding war with Bain rival KKR kicks into high gear.

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Proactive measures to address the corporate tax talent crisis

ThomsonReuters

Blog home Is your tax team struggling to retain top talent? Is this affecting your departments’ ability to stay ahead of evolving tax requirements and keep pace with emerging technologies? If so, your organization is not alone. Our recent Corporate Tax Report survey revealed significant talent shortages within tax departments over the past year, expanding upon the rippling organizational effects.

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BREAKING: Split Del. Jury Clears Qualcomm In Arm Ltd. Chip Fight

Law 360 M&A

A federal jury in Delaware jury rejected on Friday semiconductor design and licensing giant Arm Ltd. Inc. claims that Qualcomm Inc. breached Arm's chip architecture licensing and trademark rights, but was declared hung on matching claims against Nuvia Inc.

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Expert advocates 1099 reporting automation to ease compliance burden

ThomsonReuters

As the information return tax filing season approaches, businesses encounter the complex challenges of 1099 reporting. IRS data reveals that for the tax year 2022, over 72.3 million Forms 1099-NEC and more than 43.8 million Forms 1099-MISC were filed. This represents a significant increase of nearly 30 million form submissions compared to a decade ago, when Form 1099-MISC was also used for non-employee compensation reporting.

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Kirkland Steers CCC Intelligent On $730M AI Insurance Deal

Law 360 M&A

Chicago-based insurance industry platform CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. said Friday it has agreed to acquire EvolutionIQ Inc., an AI-powered claims management platform, for $730 million, in a deal steered by Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Lowenstein Sandler LLP, respectively.

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What Is the Makeup of the Car Parc?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Each quarter, Experian releases an Automotive Market Trends report. This report includes vehicle registration data from each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, vehicle manufacturers, and captive finance companies. This week, we summarize the data from the Q3 2024 report and add insights for our dealership audience. The makeup of vehicles in operation (“VIO”) in the U.S.

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Nvidia Gets European Union's Nod For $700M Run:ai Buyout

Law 360 M&A

The European Commission said Friday it has approved Nvidia Corp.'s reported $700 million bid for Israeli workload management software startup Run:ai Labs Ltd., after concluding the planned buyout will not hinder competition.

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Climate-related Disclosures by U.S.-based and Other Companies: Stats from the New IFRS Foundation Progress Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Littenberg, Marc Rotter, and Peter Witschi, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Friday, December 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Littenberg is a Partner, Marc Rotter is a Counsel, and Peter Witschi is an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP. This post is based on their Ropes & Gray memorandum. The IFRS Foundation has published its 2024 progress report on corporate climate-related disclosures.

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Capital Markets Attorneys Ready For Reset After Bumpy 2024

Law 360 M&A

Capital markets activity initial public offerings especially posted a hesitant recovery in 2024, marginally increasing over prior-year levels before pausing altogether during a heated presidential election and postponing attorneys' hopes for a stronger rebound until 2025.

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Nvidia Secures EU Approval For Run:ai Deal, US Probes China Export Breach

Benzinga

The European Commission granted unconditional approval Thursday for Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ) to acquire Run:ai Labs Ltd , an Israel-based provider of GPU orchestration software. The decision under the EU Merger Regulation concluded the acquisition would not raise competition concerns within the European Economic Area. Nvidia, a U.S.-based leader in GPU technology for data centers, gaming and automotive applications, aims to integrate Run: ai’s software into its ecosystem.

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Fixing Up Cars Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

From problem-solving to patience and adaptability to organization, the skills developed working under the hood of a car directly translate to being a more effective lawyer, says Christopher Mdeway at Kaufman Dolowich.

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Probe Gold to Acquire Adjacent Property to its Monique Gold Deposit in Val-d'Or, Quebec; Extends Strike Potential by 750 metres

Benzinga

Highlights: Strategic Acquisition : the Property ties on to the eastern boundary of the current Monique Deposit and hosts an extra 750 metres of potential strike extension. The Monique resource currently has 3.56Mozs M&I and 0.68Mozs inferred delineated over 2,500 metres of strike length. Additional High-Grade Gold Zones: The property hosts the high-grade Bermont andAdelemont gold zones, which have seen limited drilling and remain open for expansion laterally and at depth.

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Watershed NCAA, UFC Settlements Highlight 2024's 2nd Half

Law 360 M&A

The second half of 2024 saw the sunset of several yearslong lawsuits that will significantly impact the world of sports, including the settlement of the NCAA's name, image and likeness antitrust litigation and the closing of the UFC's legal battle with current and former fighters. Here, Law360 explores the top sports and betting moments from the second half of 2024.

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The Top Internal Audit Articles of 2024

Internal Audit 360

L ast year in this very same article, I wrote about what I called, “a palpable concern for the future among internal auditors.” As 2023 was ending and 2024 was beginning, uncertainty and angst ruled the day. We were still shaking off the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine were either new or escalating, artificial intelligence was fairly fresh on the scene and fraught with both promise and peril, and the U.S. economy was teetering on the

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UK Finds $35B Software Deal Could Harm Supply Of Chips

Law 360 M&A

The Competition and Markets Authority warned on Friday that the$35 billion acquisition bySynopsys Inc.of another software firm, Ansys Inc., could harm competition for semiconductor chips in the U.K., forcing consumers paying higher prices for laptops, smartphones and televisions.

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Current M&A Activity in SaaS: What to Expect in 2025 

Class VI Partner

Key insights The software as a service (SaaS) industry is set to see some shifts in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over the next year. But many trends will be a continuation of 2024’s steady uptick in M&A. Current SaaS deal activity reveals both challenges and opportunities for business owners, especially those considering an exit in the near future.

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Trump Transfers $4B Equity Stake In Media Startup To Trust

Law 360 M&A

President-elect Donald Trump has transferred control over his estimated $4 billion stake in the company that owns his social media platform to a revocable trust held by his son, according to regulatory flings.

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Why Is Cancer-Focused Aadi Bioscience Stock Trading Higher On Friday?

Benzinga

On Thursday, Aadi Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: AADI ) entered into an exclusive license agreement for the development and global commercialization of a three-asset portfolio of preclinical antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), in collaboration with WuXi Biologics and Hangzhou DAC Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Per the terms of the license agreement, Aadi is granted exclusive rights to certain patents and know-how pertaining to three preclinical ADC programs leveraging Hangzhou DAC’s CPT113 linker payload