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Corporate Balance in the Face of Accelerating Technological Change

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, June 13, 2025 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Founding Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Kevin S. Schwartz , and David M. Adlerstein. The imperative to adapt to changing technological landscapes is a permanent fact of business life.

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FTC May Impose Political Bias Rule on Omnicom and Interpublic Merger

NYT M&A

The Federal Trade Commission is considering restrictions on Omnicom and Interpublic to prevent the combined company from refusing to place ads on platforms for political reasons.

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Register to join a public (virtual) meeting of the IVSC’s Standards boards – June 2025

IVSC

Register for IVSC Public Meeting - June 2025 Name (Required) First Last Organisation Country Role / Job Title Which board would you like to register for? (Required) Tangible Assets Board - Tues 10th @2pm (Prague, CEST) Financial Instruments Board - Tues 10th @3pm (Prague, CEST) Business Valuation Board - Wed 11th @10:30pm (Prague, CEST) Standards Review Board - Fri 13th @2pm (Prague, CEST) Register to attend a public (virtual) meeting of the IVSC's standards boards as they meet in Prague.

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Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies

NYT M&A

The film and television giant will turn its cable networks, including CNN and TNT, into one company and its streaming and studios business into another.

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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 Innovators 2025: Middle East

Global Finance

Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in Middle East| ARAB BANK Acabes, Arab Bank’s in-house development factory, enabled the bank to launch an updated version of its Reflect banking app in 2024. Reflect benefits from a host of new digital features, including multicurrency subaccounts for deposits, savings, and payments. Customers can also use Salary Transfer and instant transfer features with these currencies.

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Comment on FOIA, AI, & the Appraiser’s Defense: A Blueprint for Fighting Back by Desiree Mehbod

Appraisers Blog

Ken, I really admire how you’ve leveraged AI to push back against bureaucratic overreach. Your persistence, especially in navigating FOIA & citing federal statutes, sets an important example for other appraisers facing similar pressures. That said, one caution I’d offer, from one peer to another: if you’re using 3rd-party AI tools like ChatGPT to process appraisal content, just be cautious about what’s being shared.

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A Time to Pivot: Four Ways US M&A Leaders Are Adapting to 2025 Conditions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam Reilly and Barry Winer, Deloitte LLP, on Thursday, June 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Adam Reilly is a National Managing Partner, and Barry Winer is a Head of Research at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. In an era of geopolitical change coupled with potential economic and regulatory policy shifts, the mergers and acquisitions landscape is set to be particularly challenging for the foreseeable future while also providing new opportunities.

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Reimagining AI’s Role In Finance

Global Finance

You wouldn’t think that the quipu—an abacuslike system of knotted cords used by the Incas for record keeping—would have much application to the breakneck adoption of artificial intelligence among financial institutions (FIs). But a Colombian financial-services company nurtured by Bancolombia Ventures harkens to that system. Quipu deploys AI-powered analyses of alternative data to determine the creditworthiness of microbusinesses.

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Consulting Firm Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to understand the value of your consulting firm? Using the right valuation multiples can help. Accurate consulting firm valuation multiples are also insightful when buying, selling, or securing financing for a consulting firm. A professional business appraiser can help determine the correct multiples and highlight opportunities to increase value.

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Skadden Guiding Brown & Brown On $9.8B Accession Buy

Law 360 M&A

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP is advising Brown & Brown Inc. on a nearly $10 billion agreement to purchase Accession Risk Management Group Inc., the companies disclosed in a joint statement Tuesday.

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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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CEO Pay Study

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Sunday, June 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on his Equilar memorandum. The corner offices of corporate America are home to some of the most influential executives in business today, notably chief executive officers (CEOs). The CEO’s position is the most pivotal for any corporation, driving strategy and financial growth, particularly during periods of uncertainty and transition.

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A Guide to Better Business Resiliency through BCM | Ncontracts

N Contracts

With constant change, emerging risks, and ongoing regulatory updates, financial institutions (FIs) must stay prepared for anything. Maintaining business resiliency starts with a solid foundation in business continuity.

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Crane Company to Acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation from Baker Hughes Company

Business Wire M&A

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How to Benchmark Startup Revenue and EBITDA Projections

Equidam

Financial projections form the backbone of startup valuation. While qualitative methods like our Scorecard and Checklist approaches provide valuable insights by comparing startups against peer averages, they can only take you so far. Venture capital is fundamentally about identifying and funding outliers—companies that will vastly outperform the average.

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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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Chris Mercer Will Be a Panelist on AICPA Webinar

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Christopher Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR will be presenting an AICPA webinar with Serena Morones, CPA, ASA, ABV, CFE of Morones Analytics on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2pm CDT. Their session is titled “The Future of the Valuation Profession” and will discuss how firm owners and practice group leaders can adapt to the future. Chris Mercer is the Chairman of Mercer Capital.

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2025 Shareholder Proposal Season: A First Glimpse at Key No-Action Request Results

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Elizabeth A. Ising, Ronald O. Mueller, and Geoffrey Walter, Gibson Dunn, on Saturday, June 14, 2025 Editor's Note: Elizabeth A. Ising , Ronald O. Mueller , and Geoffrey Walter are partners at Gibson Dunn. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Ising, Mr. Mueller, Mr. Walter, Lori Zyskowski , and Maggie Valachovic. Introduction After last year’s resurgence in both the submission rate and success rate of no-action requests for Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals, the 2025 proxy season

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Business Valuation for Selling a Coffee Shop

Peak Business Valuation

A well-run coffee shop offers both personal satisfaction and strong financial rewards. With demand for coffee shops on the rise, now may be an ideal time to sell. A business valuation for selling a coffee shop helps owners sell with confidence and get a fair price. Peak Business Valuation has valued thousands of companies in preparation for sale, including coffee shop valuations.

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How to Sell Your Sign Manufacturing Business for a Premium

Sun Acquisitions

Building a great sign manufacturing business requires years of dedication and savvy decision-making. Yet creating a consistently profitable business is only step one. To be completely successful, you have to exhibit the same determined preparation and analytical thinking when it’s time to exit. The reality is buyers are going to work every angle possible to get better terms.

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MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding £500m Telegraph deal

The Guardian M&A

Exclusive: Cross-party group including peers warns of risk of ‘potential Chinese state influence’ in private equity firm A cross-party group of MPs and peers has called on ministers to investigate how a US private equity company is funding its £500m takeover of the Telegraph. In a letter sent to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, last week, the MPs said there was a risk of “potential Chinese state influence” in RedBird Capital.

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7 secrets to creating a great team culture

JPAbusiness

A good team or business culture is hard to codify or document, but you can definitely feel it. The infographic below features my top 7 tips for developing a great culture within your team. And a quick note: even if you're not the 'designated leader' in your team, you can still influence its culture. You simply need to practise these seven actions, in your own way and in your role, to help build a positive culture.

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Tariffs and Transparency: Navigating Investor Expectations on Executive Pay Changes

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sydney Carlock and Martha Carter, Teneo, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Sydney Carlock is a Managing Director, and Martha Carter is the Vice Chairman & Head of Governance and Sustainability at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carlock, Ms. Carter, Matt Filosa , Sean Quinn , and Diana Lee. The U.S. “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2, 2025, introducing broad global tariffs, followed by pauses, adjustments and international agreements, has sparke

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Simplifying Litigation Business Valuations for Legal Cases

Peak Business Valuation

Businesses often get entangled in lawsuits. This can be a stressful time for business owners. During this litigation period, obtaining a business valuation is key. A litigation business valuation provides business owners with key information to support their legal case. This article explains simplifying litigation business valuations and discusses how they are used during legal disputes.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Court of Chancery showed new resistance to suits alleging corporate weaponizing of advance notice bylaws, and a new report highlighted the high fees that attorneys are cashing in on in Delaware courts compared to the federal court system. Several new suits were also filed concerning allegedly under- or overvalued sales and acquisitions being pushed through.

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Poundland sold for £1 with dozens of store closures expected

The Guardian M&A

Buyer Gordon Brothers will invest up to £80m in discount retail chain to try to turn business around The discount retail chain Poundland is expected to close dozens of its stores after it was sold to the investment company Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which has more than 800 outlets in the UK and employs about 16,000 people, was put up for sale by its owners , Pepco Group, in March as a result of “challenging trading conditions”.

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Herringbone Digital Acquires Hennessey Digital, Expanding Platform into Legal Marketing Vertical

Business Wire M&A

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Hunt Partners-backed Herringbone Digital, a digital marketing platform partnering with best-in-class local digital marketing agencies, service providers, and tech-enabled solutions, today announced the acquisition of Hennessey Digital, a leading digital marketing agency serving law firms nationwide.

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Corporate Actions as Moral Issues

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Zwetelina Iliewa (University of Bonn), Elisabeth Kempf (Harvard Business School), and Oliver G. Spalt (University of Mannheim), on Monday, June 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Zwetelina Iliewa is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn, Elisabeth Kempf is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and Oliver G.

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Auto Parts Wholesale Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Valuation multiples are commonly used to estimate the value of an auto parts wholesale business. When working with auto parts wholesale valuation multiples, it is vital to ensure your figures are accurate and applicable. This requires a comprehensive assessment of various factors. As such, it is beneficial to receive an auto parts wholesale business valuation.

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DOJ's KKR Suit Turning M&A 'Into A Trap,' PE Group Says

Law 360 M&A

A private equity trade group is seeking to back KKR's bid to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit seeking fines that could top $650 million for allegedly hiding key documentation and entire transactions from merger notification, arguing that enforcers are trying to create a brand new requirement for "perfect" filings.

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The IRS Recently Announced 2026 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts

Machen McChesney

The IRS recently released the 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Employees will be able to save a modest amount more in their HSAs next year.

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Instrumentum Accelerates Growth With Multiple Acquisitions, Increasing National Presence

Business Wire M&A

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Instrumentum, the emerging leader in surgical instrument sterilization services, announced the acquisitions of Sterile Processing Express (SPDx) based in Phoenix, Arizona, and Sterile Processing Services of America (SPSA), with facilities in Long Beach and Modesto, California.

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The Costs of Weakening Shareholder Primacy: Evidence from a U.S. Quasi-Natural Experiment

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Bennett (Tulane University), René M. Stulz (Ohio State University), and Zexi Wang (Lancaster University), on Thursday, June 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Benjamin Bennett is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, René M. Stulz is the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, and Zexi Wang is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Lancaster Univers

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Business Valuation for Buying a Financial Advisory Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Financial advisory firms provide essential services, helping business owners manage money, plan for retirement, and invest wisely. As a principal resource for a variety of individuals, financial advising is growing in popularity. If you are looking to purchase a financial advisory firm, it is beneficial to obtain a business valuation first. By receiving a valuation for buying a financial advisory firm, you can learn how to succeed in this industry.

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Becoming CEO—just in time for a global crisis: David Gitlin

Mckinsey and Company

Carrier Global Corporation Chair and CEO David Gitlin talks about how going through a spin-off, a pandemic, and a major repositioning in his first years at the helm have shaped him and his company.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Speaks on Emerging Trends in Asset Management

Reynolds Holding

Thank you, Natasha [Vij Greiner]. Good morning and welcome to the Third Annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management. Before I begin, I must remind you that my views are my own as a Commissioner and not necessarily those of the SEC or my fellow Commissioners. Today’s four panels take us on a tour from the beginning of the ’40 Acts up to the most recent developments in asset management, and on to the developments likely to come in the near future.

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