Benchmark Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dublin-based Real Regulatory by private equity-backed tranScrip. Real Regulatory is a consultancy firm specialising in European regulatory affairs, quality systems and compliance for products including medicines, medical devices, and drug device combinations.

Private Equity Firm 98

Private Equity Firm Equity Compliance 98

Benzinga

JULY 12, 2022

HOUSTON, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharps Compliance Corp. About Sharps Compliance Corp. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Sharps Compliance (NASDAQ: SMED ) is a leading business-to-business services provider to the healthcare, long-term care and retail pharmacy markets. Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Compliance 40

Compliance Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 40

Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you search for “how to start a private equity firm” online, you’ll find results that range from useless to tangentially useful to occasional nuggets of real wisdom. Starting a private equity firm is a bad decision for ~95% of people who work in the finance industry. How Does It Work?

Private Equity Firm 59

Private Equity Firm Equity Start-ups Marketability 59

ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

This is due, in part, to a growing number of private equity firms entering the accounting market. As Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, explained, private equity firms perceive accounting firms as being low risk, high reward. The post What attracts investors to accounting firms?

Accounting Firms 59

Accounting Firms Private Equity Firm Technology Equity 59

Appraiser Newsroom

MAY 1, 2024

By Judd Schneider, CFA and Michael Rigby, CFA In the complex world of multinational corporations, the preparation of legal entity valuations is a critical aspect of strategic decision-making and compliance. Looking for a deeper dive into this specialty?

Intangible Assets 52

Intangible Assets Fair Market Value Compliance Private Equity Firm 52

Reynolds Holding

MAY 14, 2024

Moreover, board observers are crucial in managing compliance with regulations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). In addition, board observers help ensure compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), particularly for VC and private equity firms managing investments from pension plans.

Private Equity Firm 72

Private Equity Firm Compliance Equity 72

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The acquisition was made in partnership with Clearhaven Partners ("Clearhaven"), a US-based private equity firm that focuses on software and technology, following its 2021 investment in Wowza. DENVER and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Private Equity Firm 40

Private Equity Firm Compliance Equity Technology 40

Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Private equity was viewed as a “lightly regulated” industry for a long time. Only wealthy individuals and institutions could invest, so governments cared less about PE firms than commercial banks and brokerages. You can read all ~660 pages of the new “Private Fund Rule,” but the SEC’s summary is more than enough.

Equity 95

Equity Finance Private Equity Firm Banking 95

Appraiser Newsroom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Editor’s Note: ASA’s role as sponsor of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) plays a critical role in meeting the Society’s mission to foster public trust of our members and the appraisal profession through compliance with the highest levels of ethical and professional standards.

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Compliance Private Equity Firm Banking 52

Shephard Mullin M&A

JUNE 2, 2021

And with private equity firms sitting on a large amount of cash that needs to be deployed and strong corporate balance sheets for strategic buyers, 2021 looks like it should be a banner year for food & beverage M&A. Compliance with FDA and regulatory requirements.

Compliance 52

Compliance Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 52

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These experts will help you navigate negotiations, draft contracts, ensure legal compliance, and maximize the value of your deal. Depending on your industry, you may approach competitors, strategic investors, private equity firms, or individual buyers.

Private Equity Firm 59

Private Equity Firm Fair Market Value Compliance Appraisal 59

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.). Saying that you work in “the front office” of a technology company or a marketing firm makes little sense – or, at least, it means something different from the definitions in this article.

Banking 94

Banking Treasury Start-ups Finance 94

Reynolds Holding

MAY 15, 2024

Indeed, academic research has “long stressed the crucial role that tone at the top, set by leadership, plays in influencing firm culture and how it is ultimately reflected in the actions and behaviors of [auditors].” [6] Senior partners in firm leadership across all service lines must lead by example, through their actions.

Accounting Firms 45

Accounting Firms Compliance Private Equity Firm Marketability 45

IBG Business

JANUARY 31, 2023

Pending litigation Pre-litigation disputes Entity structure Government compliance Tax returns Payroll records and reports (1099s, W-2s, etc.) Company- and industry-specific issues (federal, state, local) Regulatory compliance (e.g.,

Start-ups 52

Start-ups EBITDA Private Equity Firm Compliance 52

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 23, 2024

The Activision decision also addressed a challenge to the corporation’s compliance with the requirement of Section 251(c) to provide stockholders with notice of the merger. The court, however, did not elaborate on the requirements under the “essentially complete” standard, leaving that for future court determinations.

Private Equity Firm 45

Private Equity Firm Marketability Compliance Equity 45

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 23, 2024

After a decades-long history of alleged “reckless” and “unsound” practices, including the opening of millions of fake accounts, federal regulators imposed punitive consent orders on Wells Fargo, requiring a compliance and corporate oversight overhaul.

Banking 59

Banking Private Equity Firm Alpha Compliance 59

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2023

Specifically, the material within the filings failed to disclose that loan collateral was not originated in compliance with company guidelines, as well as a failure to assess borrowers’ credit worthiness. Shareholders were represented by Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll. Granite Construction. The only top U.S.

Banking 81

Banking Private Equity Firm Marketability Compliance 81

Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Key takeaways: Valuation is critical in M&A for determining fair prices, negotiation, securing financing, and regulatory compliance. These multiples are applied to target company’s latest financials such as revenue, earnings and book value of equity to arrive at an estimate of enterprise value or equity value.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Weighted Average Cost of Capital Comparable Company Analysis 52

Reynolds Holding

MAY 22, 2022

This is particularly the case where the concert party is wide, for instance if the bidder is a private equity firm or part of a financial services group. B. Restrictions on acquisitions of interests in shares by a mandatory bidder at the end of the offer timetable.

Private Equity Firm 45

Private Equity Firm Compliance Equity Marketability 45

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

million civil penalty to resolve charges that it misled investors about its anti-money laundering compliance program and failed to disclose risks posed by the program’s significant deficiencies; and Vale S.A., a mining company and one of the largest iron ore producers in the world, to pay $55.9 Prime Group agreed to pay a $6.5

Marketability 45

Marketability Finance Private Equity Firm Compliance 45

Cooley M&A

MAY 21, 2021

The application of the prevention doctrine in this context is noteworthy and raises some interesting (albeit unanswered) questions as it relates to the remedy regime that has become commonplace in deals with private equity buyers. Transaction Background: Not Selling Like Hotcakes.

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing Finance Equity Private Equity Firm 40

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 8, 2023

regional banks will likely bear the brunt of regulatory “reforms,” facing more scrutiny during normal examinations and perhaps an increased compliance burden if the regulatory requirements applicable to large institutions are applied to regional banks. Several forces could converge to produce more consolidation in the U.S. banking industry.

Banking 40

Banking Equity Private Equity Firm Marketability 40

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 18, 2023

In the UnitedHealth-Change Healthcare case, the government raised both horizontal and vertical concerns and objected to the parties’ proposed divestiture to a private equity firm as a remedy to address an alleged horizontal competitive overlap for health insurance claims editing. The court ruled against the DOJ on both theories.

Equity 53

Equity Marketability Private Equity Firm Compliance 53

Burch & Co.

JULY 7, 2016

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article written by Norm Champ, An Iniquitous Raid on Private Equity, on June 28 th , 2016, [link] , discussing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) enforcement action against the private equity firm, Blackstreet. Burch & Company and Private Equity.

Equity 40

Equity Compliance Private Equity Firm Marketability 40

Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The final version of the Act appears to adopt a narrow approach to the regulation of most general purpose AI systems – focusing on their compliance with copyright law and ensuring that they are not used to create illegal content. Private equity firms may consider conducting a similar survey with their portfolio companies.

Compliance 45

Compliance Private Equity Firm Start-ups Technology 45

ThomsonReuters

JUNE 7, 2021

Reporting on your performance in relation to these ESG metrics can help you better manage your risks—through proactive compliance and enhanced disclosures tailored to your business—and address threats before they crop up. This heightened scrutiny isn’t likely to let up anytime soon. 1) New administration and ESG.

Compliance 98

Compliance Start-ups Private Equity Firm Finance 98

Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 29, 2022

In particular, they are seeking more government-friendly Second Request timing agreements, which require the merging parties give the agencies substantial time to evaluate a merger following compliance with a Second Request. For many years, the agencies have required parties to agree to a longer post-compliance waiting period (e.g.,

Compliance 45

Compliance Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 45