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Sovereign Ratings, Default Risk and Markets: The Moody's Downgrade Aftermath!

Musings on Markets

I was on a family vacation in August 2011 when I received an email from a journalist asking me what I thought about the S&P ratings downgrade for the US. Since I stay blissfully unaware of most news stories and things related to markets when I am on the beach, I had to look up what he was talking about, and it was S&P's decision to downgrade the United States , which had always enjoyed AAA, the highest sovereign rating that can be granted to a country, to AA+, reflecting their concerns a

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Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

NYT M&A

Private equity firms like Blackstone are using their clients money to buy and build data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.

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Comment on UAD 3.6: The Appraisal Industry’s Shiny New Straightjacket by Kazys Skirpa

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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Season-End Summary of Challenges under Rule 14a-8

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter, and Markus Hartmann, DragonGC, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder, and Markus Hartmann is Chief Legal Development Officer at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Palmiter, Mr.

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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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KKR drops out of Thames Water rescue deal

Financial Times M&A

Move throws future of Britains largest water utility into doubt

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A Company Valuation Provides You with More Than Just a Number!

A Neumann & Associates

Have you ever looked forward to going out to a restaurant, only to be seated at a dirty table and placed your arm in someone elses pancake syrup? It always makes you wonder what the kitchen looks like, given that this is how the owner cares for the part of the business that customers actually see. This can be a sign, from the customer’s perspective, that the business may not be well-run, is not the kind of company you want to patronize, is not the kind of company you want to work for and i

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Comment on UAD 3.6: The Appraisal Industry’s Shiny New Straightjacket by Russell

Appraisers Blog

I have been in this profession for over two decades. I am not worried about it at all. I have seen a lot and have gone thru a lot. I choose to be optimistic and not pessimistic. I believe and stand on this “YESHUA looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. This is how I have lived my life and for me it has not failed.

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Court Finds Up-C Reorganization Claim Derivative

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Shannon Eagan, Patrick Gibbs, and Sarah Lightdale, Cooley LLP, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Shannon Eagan , Patrick Gibbs , and Sarah Lightdale are Partners at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Ms. Eagan, Mr. Gibbs, Ms. Lightdale, and Bingxin Wu and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Bidders for BP’s Castrol weigh offers below expected $8bn valuation

Financial Times M&A

Chinas Citic shows interest in sale that is core plank of FTSE 100 groups push to raise $20bn

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Medical Practice Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking for medical practice valuation multiples ? These multiples can provide the basis for a primary care practice valuation. Whether you are preparing to buy, sell, or secure financing for a medical practice, an accurate valuation will help. In this article, we discuss some of the most common multiples used within the market approach. Understanding these financial ratios can help increase the value of a primary care practice.

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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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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References

Law 360 M&A

As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

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Data in the age of AI: A conversation with Mark Birkhead of JPMorganChase

Mckinsey and Company

Mark Birkhead, chief data officer at JPMorganChase, shares how his team is leveraging AI to extract strategic value from the banks massive data estateall while meeting strict data governance standards.

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What Newly Amended DGCL §144 Says (and Does Not Say) about Controlling Stockholder Transactions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Marcel Kahan (New York University School of Law) and Edward Rock (New York University School of Law), on Thursday, June 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Marcel Kahan is the George T. Lowy Professor of Law and Edward B. Rock is the Martin Lipton Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Abu Dhabi minerals company buys DR Congo tin mine stake from Denham arm

Financial Times M&A

IRHs deal in war-torn region shows Gulf states appetite to gain a stronghold in critical minerals

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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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Romania: New President Promises Moderate Course

Global Finance

Dan, a 55-year-old mathematician with a sober, low-key demeanor and a reputation for competence, had underper- formed in round one; but his commitment to the EU, NATO, and supporting Ukraine convinced doubters. Voters were also put off by Simions pro-Russian viewsRomania has a history of antagonism with Russiaand his endorsement by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn, who argues that Transylvania, incorporated into Romania by the 1920 Treaty of Trianon, should revert to Budapest.

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National Grid Completes $1.7B Sale of Green Biz To Brookfield

Law 360 M&A

Energy network National Grid PLC said Friday that it has completed the sale of its renewables business to a Canadian firm, Brookfield Asset Management, and its institutional partners in a deal worth an estimated $1.74 billion.

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Author Talks: Are your employees happy at work?

Mckinsey and Company

A workplace well-being expert explores how employee satisfaction drives company performanceand makes the case for why investing in it is not just good business, but a societal imperative.

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Managing Pillar Two data using ONESOURCE Tax Provision and Orbitax GMT

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: Pillar Two introduces unprecedented complexity, requiring sophisticated technology software. Orbitax Global Minimum Tax (Orbitax GMT) automates data collection and validation, reducing manual entry errors while ensuring regulatory compliance. Early technology adoption, staff training, and continuous monitoring of regulatory changes are essential for successful Pillar Two implementation.

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Thames Water faces weeks of uncertainty as watchdog reviews £4bn creditor plan

Financial Times M&A

Senior bondholders propose injecting equity to match KKRs defunct bid but plan needs approval from Ofwat and courts

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Paul Brody, EY: How Blockchain Is Transforming Global Commerce

Global Finance

Global Finance: If we look at what people are transacting on blockchains today, its not primarily bitcoin but stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value over time. Does this surprise you? Paul Brody: The ability of people to pay each other in dollars is hugely valuable. And to give you a sense of how big stable- coin dollars have become, last month the ethereum blockchain ecosystem did $2 trillion in stablecoin payments, over 99% of which were in US dollars.

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Aura Minerals Agrees to Acquire the Mineração Serra Grande Gold Mine in Goiás, Brazil

Benzinga

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA , OTCQX: ORAAF ) ("Aura" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Aura, AngloGold Ashanti plc ("AngloGold") and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aura have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") pursuant to which Aura's wholly owned subsidiary will acquire from AngloGold all of the issued and outstanding securities of Minerao Serra Grande S.A.

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The opportunity to innovate in senior housing

Mckinsey and Company

The senior-housing industry has huge potential. Sam OGorman examines three approaches that could make senior housing more appealing, expand its reach, and enable better and more affordable care.

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The $74 million dollar question

ISA

6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM The Wall Street Journal article regarding a $74 million dollar charitable donation showcases the need for highly trained experts when it comes to personal property. Not only do appraisers in this area need to know their subject matter backwards and forwards, the IRS also has st ringent requirements for determining who is an acceptable appraiser.

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Barbarians flee the floodgates

Financial Times M&A

Plus, how private equitys big three diverged and quant fund titan Cliff Asness on how hes embraced AI

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Morocco: Boom In Data Centers

Global Finance

The North African kingdom has adapted quickly to the digital age. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development published a roadmap listing digital infrastructure as a priority. Since then, incentives have been put in place for the sector, including tax cuts and exemptions in the National Charter of Investment. The desire for data sovereignty has also contributed to the boom in data centers.

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WSP acquires specialist healthcare and life sciences consulting firm Lexica

Benzinga

MONTREAL, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP ) ("WSP" or the "Corporation"), one of the world's leading professional services firms, announces the acquisition of Lexica, a UK-based consulting firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences. Lexica adds 90 UK-based experts to WSP's Planning, Property and Advisory business in the region, forming a new Healthcare and Life Sciences Advisory team.

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Drew Ungerman on patient-centric care, leadership, and technology

Mckinsey and Company

McKinseys Drew Ungerman discusses how healthcare leaders can improve patient care and use technology in a way that complements clinicians work and enhances care delivery.

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Comment on UAD 3.6: The Appraisal Industry’s Shiny New Straightjacket by Frank Palatella

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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Transform your CPA firm: Easy implementation with UltraTax CS

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Addressing the technology gap in CPA firms Key strategies for UltraTax CS implementation The hidden costs of not changing Are you ready to transform your CPA firm with UltraTax CS? With the ability to automate compliance tasks, streamline workflows, and improve client service, the benefits of adopting advanced tax preparation software are clear.

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Paul Brody, EY: How Blockchain Is Transforming Global Commerce

Global Finance

Global Finance: If we look at what people are transacting on blockchains today, its not primarily bitcoin but stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value over time. Does this surprise you? Paul Brody: The ability of people to pay each other in dollars is hugely valuable. And to give you a sense of how big stable- coin dollars have become, last month the ethereum blockchain ecosystem did $2 trillion in stablecoin payments, over 99% of which were in US dollars.

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Entertainment Partners to Acquire CASHét Strengthening End-to-End Production Finance Offerings

Benzinga

BURBANK, Calif., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entertainment Partners (EP), a global leader in entertainment production payroll, finance and management solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CASHt Entertainment, LLC (CASHt), a leading provider of digital payment solutions for the entertainment industry. The acquisition strengthens EP's commitment to innovation and empowers productions worldwide to operate with greater speed, accuracy and confiden

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When can AI make good decisions? The rise of AI corporate citizens

Mckinsey and Company

As agentic AI begins to influence decisions at scale, forward-looking organizations need to reimagine governance, trust, and operating modelsor risk falling behind.

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Comment on UAD 3.6: The Appraisal Industry’s Shiny New Straightjacket by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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What next for Thames Water?

Financial Times M&A

UKs largest utility at risk of nationalisation after KKR walked away from 4bn rescue deal

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