Financial Times M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Opportunity for expansion comes as big investors reassess allocations to US and the buyout sector

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Valutico

MAY 28, 2025

Valutico | June 3 2025 Were thrilled to begin rolling out a suite of powerful new features designed to take your valuation process to the next level. As these enhancements roll out over the coming weeks, youll start to see improvements in flexibility, collaboration, and controlstreamlining your workflow and delivering more customized insights. Were releasing them in stages to ensure a smooth experience, so if you dont see them just yet, theyll be with you very soon.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Plus, pension funds demand Elon Musk works 40-hour weeks at Tesla and Elliotts not-so-hostile activist campaign

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 28, 2025

Posted by Miriam Capelli, Adele Farag, and Scott Smith, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Editor's Note: Miriam Capelli , Adele Farag , and Scott Smith are Consultants at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Ms. Capelli, Ms. Farag, Mr. Smith, Peter Pickus, Elizabeth Burn, and Sharon Tan.

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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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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

U.S. Anesthesia Partners told a Houston judge that a patient leading a proposed class action accusing it of monopolizing the Texas anesthesia market doesn't have a valid claim because his insurance company chose how much he paid for services.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 28, 2025

Posted by David Schrder (Copenhagen Business School), and Steen Thomsen (Copenhagen Business School), on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Editor's Note: David Schrder is a Research Assistant at Copenhagen Business School and Steen Thomsen is a Professor of Enterprise Foundations at Copenhagen Business School. This post is based on their recent paper. We respond to the recent contribution by Ofer Eldar and Mark rberg, Is It Really About Purpose?

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Global Finance

MAY 28, 2025

This surge fueled by competitive pressure and promises of enhanced customer insights has institutions like Bank of America allocating $4 billion to AI and other new tech initiatives. While early adopters report efficiency gains and cost reductions, the sector faces a pivotal challenge: The average expected ROI timeline of two years reflects both optimism and pressure to demonstrate quick wins.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2025

The head of the global water and hygiene company says that businesses can help solve the global water crisis if they engineer water circularity into their processes.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

MAY 28, 2025

St. Louis-based ButcherJoseph & Co. was the financial adviser to ERW Site Solutions on a sale to its employees. The post Rick Hennessey Featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for the Sale of ERW Site Solutions to Its Employees appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2025

The fraud and financial-crime prevention companys machine-learning approach uses adaptive behavioral analytics to identify and root out improper payments.

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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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Reynolds Holding

MAY 28, 2025

The private credit market has undergone a remarkable expansion, with assets under management (AUM) growing from approximately $42 billion in 2000 to over $1.7 trillion by 2023. [1] Like many transformative asset classes, private credit appears to be following a familiar arc. An initial exclusive deal stage, where capital is deployed through private, tailored transactions that are often negotiated on a one-on-one or limited syndicate basis.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 28, 2025

Private credit has become a hot area lately, and weve received many frantic questions about what to expect in interviews and case studies. Previous articles on direct lending , mezzanine funds , corporate banking , DCM , and LevFin have covered parts of this topic, but I wanted to consolidate everything here and explain some of the nuances. If you already know the industry and what to expect in the recruiting process, feel free to skip to the private credit interview questions and answers.

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 28, 2025

In a prior post , I explored whether Texas could challenge Delawares century-long dominance in corporate law. The Texas Legislature has since provided a compelling answer. On May 14, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), a transformative overhaul of the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC), following its passage with supermajorities in both legislative chambers. 1 Paired with the Texas Business Court, operational since September 2024, SB 29 positions Texas as a formidable

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that software companies Synopsys and Ansys will be required to divest certain assets, including Synopsys' optical software tools and Ansys' power consumption analysis tool, in order to move forward with their planned $35 billion merger.

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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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Benzinga

MAY 28, 2025

Valterra Platinum (OTCPK: AGPPF) made its trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange today, officially separating from Anglo American (OTCQX: AAUKF ). The company, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is now a standalone entity and the world's largest platinum miner by value. "Part of our DNA is upholding those high standards and exemplifying who we are as a PGM producer," CEO Craig Miller said at the launch, per Reuters.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

e.l.f. Beauty announced Wednesday that it has signed a deal to acquire Hailey Bieber's skincare and makeup company, Rhode, for around $1 billion, with law firmsLatham & Watkins LLP, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP advising the various parties.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2025

Public sector organizations that are challenged to do more with less can learn from 12 interventions that have had a transformative impact on government productivity around the world.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Delaware's highest court on Wednesday declined to revive a derivative suit accusing Raytheon Technologies Corp. directors of wrongly allowing a special committee to change an employee pension plan without stockholder approval, citing no support for alleged bylaw breaches or need for a stockholder vote.

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LaPorte

MAY 28, 2025

At LaPorte, our employees are more than just part of the teamtheyre the heart of everything we do. Each individual brings unique skills, experiences, and… The post Kyle Hubbard first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Fintech company Acrisure said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Heartland Payroll Solutions, the payroll and human capital management unit of Global Payments Inc., for $1.1 billion in cash, with three law firms providing legal counsel to Acrisure.

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Benzinga

MAY 28, 2025

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI ), on Tuesday, inked a deal to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries for up to $5.0 billion. The purchase price comprises of $4.4 billion in cash and up to $600.0 million in earnout payments. Silvu develops software-defined mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that delivers secure voice, video, and data communications without relying on fixed infrastructure.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Defense- and aerospace-focused Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. began trading Wednesday after pricing a $220 million initial public offering, one of two special purpose acquisition companies to join a recovering market after raising $285 million combined.

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Peak Business Valuation

MAY 28, 2025

Valuation multiples are a key tool for buying, selling, or securing financing for a dental practice. A business appraiser analyzes these tools alongside other factors to provide an accurate dental practice valuation. Valuations can help business owners better understand their dental practices strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we list the three most common dental practice valuation multiples , as well as industry-specific factors that may be influencing your business.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Singapore-based private equity firm Quadria Capital has closed its third healthcare fund at $1.07 billion, surpassing its $800 million target as it targets companies across Asia.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2025

Amid rising consumer interest and growing concerns about cost, priorities are shifting in the US dairy industry. Find out what we uncovered from our seventh annual survey of dairy executives.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

The federal government told the U.S. Supreme Court that the First Circuit correctly determined that American Airlines failed to prove at trial that its codeshare agreement with JetBlue in Boston and New York had procompetitive benefits, and the carrier's attempt to revive the alliance is moot anyway.

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Benzinga

MAY 28, 2025

The U.S. government will retain significant control over United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X ) through a golden share arrangement as part of Nippon Steel Corp. ‘s (OTC: NPSCY ) proposed $14.9 billion acquisition, according to Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.). What Happened : The golden share mechanism will grant Washington veto power over key operational decisions at the iconic American steelmaker.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

SunCoke Energy Inc. said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Phoenix Global, a privately held provider of metals and mining services, for $325 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

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John Jenkins

MAY 28, 2025

This Debevoise article discusses compensation issues unique to take-private transactions — a “darling” among PE sponsors in recent years.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

A California federal magistrate judge granted the U.S. Department of Justice only limited discovery Tuesday as it looks for potential "bias" from an industry analyst Hewlett Packard Enterprise may call in defense of its planned $14 billion purchase of Juniper Networks Inc.

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Benzinga

MAY 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Wolters Kluwer to acquire global legal software provider Brightflag Alphen aan den Rijn May 29, 2025 Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire Brightflag, a fast-growing, cloud-based provider of AI-powered legal spend and matter management software, for approximately 425 million in cash. The acquisition will strengthen Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory's presence among mid-size corporations in the U.S. and Europe.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

A Connecticut radio executive who claims he played a key role in Soros Fund Management LLC's acquisition of Audacy Inc. is suing the fund and one of its leaders, saying he was boxed out of an alleged deal to become CEO or receive a 5% cut of the fund's profits.

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Benzinga

MAY 28, 2025

BOSTON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plymouth Industrial REIT , Inc. (NYSE: PLYM ) (the "Company") today announced the acquisition of a 100,420-square-foot single-tenant warehouse facility in southwest Atlanta, GA for $11.7 million, representing an initial net operating income ("NOI") yield of 6.95%. The property is fully leased through May 2030 to a leading consumer self-care products and solutions provider.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Wednesday the addition of a three-partner mergers and acquisition team from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, among dozens of new hires made by the firm this week.

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