Mon.May 12, 2025

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Talent Acquisition and Retention: A Critical Component of Successful M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful tools for driving growth and creating value. However, the success of any M&A deal hinges on the seamless integration of talent from both companies. Effective talent acquisition and retention strategies ensure a smooth transition and maximize the deal’s value. Critical Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Retention Post-M&A Cultural Integration: Merging companies with different cultures, values, and work styles can be challenging.

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AI Powers Next Wave Of Telehealth M&A After 2024 Uptick

Law 360 M&A

Telemedicine-focused deal activity is poised for a transformative shift in 2025 as strategic buyers increasingly seek companies that embed artificial intelligence across their platforms, according to a new report from tech investment bank Drake Star.

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Steel Mill Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Determining valuation multiples is a critical step when calculating a steel mills value. This is a comprehensive process that takes various factors into account. As such, it is best to seek help from an experienced professional to ensure accurate steel mill valuation multiples. During a professional business valuation, a valuation expert determines a mills value, risks, advantages, growth potential, and more.

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Women in the Workplace 2025: India, Nigeria, and Kenya

Mckinsey and Company

In India, Nigeria, and Kenya, distinct but systemic challenges prevent women from reaching leadership roles at scale. The countries could learn from each other to accelerate progress toward equity.

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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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Chancery Delays $30M Deal In SPAC Suit For Review Of Class

Law 360 M&A

Citing no-longer-novel aspects of blank check company stock-drop suits, a Delaware vice chancellor on Monday trimmed a $7 million attorney fee proposal in a $29.75 million settlement to $5.5 million, but delayed approval pending clarification on post-closing stock buyer share eligibility.

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Leading, not lagging: Africa’s gen AI opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Gen AI is set to create significant value across sectors, and Africa is poised to leapfrog other regions to capitalize on this transformative technology.

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Family fortunes: South Africa’s thriving family-owned businesses

Mckinsey and Company

Family-owned businesses in South Africa are outperforming market averages. The best of them are on par with and, in some cases, outpacing global counterparts. Three areas set these leaders apart.

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Misinformation and Disinformation in the Digital Age: A Rising Risk for Business and Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, May 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS ESG memorandum by Avleen Kaur, Corporate Ratings Research Sector Head for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, at ISS ESG. In an era of rapidly evolving digital technologies, information integrity has become a growing concern.

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The future of global centers

Mckinsey and Company

Centralizing business activities in global centers has transformed the efficiency of big enterprises. Next, these talent HQs have the power to become key sources of strategic competitive advantage.

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Five Ways Public Companies Can Prepare for Shareholder Activism in Times of Turbulence

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Shaun Mathew, Evan Johnson, and Daniel Wolf, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Monday, May 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Shaun J. Mathew , Evan Johnson , and Daniel E. Wolf are Partners at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. This post is based on their Kirkland & Ellis memorandum. As public companies navigate a landscape marked by rapid and substantial market volatility, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, there is growing concern inside boardrooms that these same factors may increase vulne

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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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UK’s Most Generous Company 2025 JOINT 2ND PLACE: Stewardship Wealth

Vested

Stewardship Wealth is unusual for a finance-sector business in that the financial planning practice is 100% purpose-driven. Their commercial ambitions are all focused around sustainability - not just for their clients but for the wider world.

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Is It Really About Purpose? Uncovering the Economics Behind Nonprofit Ownership

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ofer Eldar (UC Berkeley School of Law) and Mark rberg (Copenhagen Business School), on Monday, May 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Ofer Eldar is a Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law, and Mark rberg is an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School. This post is based on their recent paper. Nonprofit control of business enterprises is a long-standing feature of the European corporate landscape ( Hansmann & Thomsen, 2021 ; Sanders & Thomsen, 2023 ).

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Can You Turn Business Losses Into Tax Relief?

Machen McChesney

Even well-run companies experience down years. The federal tax code may allow a bright strategy to lighten the impact. Certain losses, within limits, may be used to reduce taxable income in later years.

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How digital innovation is shaping the future of banking

Global Finance

Digital banking usage has surged across Europe in the last decade, as the way we bank has been transformed dramatically. The percentage of EU citizens using online banking in the last decade has risen from 42% to 67%, in Spain that number was closer to 75% in 2024 1. CaixaBanks growth in digital channels reflects these trends. The Bank is, by some distance, the leading digital bank in Spain.

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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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Will Justices Finally Rein In Universal Injunctions?

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address for the first time Thursday the propriety of universal injunctions, a tool federal judges have increasingly used to broadly halt presidential orders and policy initiatives, and whose validity has haunted the high court's merits and emergency dockets for more than a decade.

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UniCredit signals selective approach to dealmaking as it hails record quarter

Financial Times M&A

Italian bank at centre of a wave of attempted consolidation says it will only do deals that improve its standalone position

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Comment on Appraisal Institute’s Harassment, Tests, and Dance with AMCs by Mulligan John

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. This info comes from conversations at a recent CE session. I will track down the source and pass it along. Thanks for the work you do. As you know we are a maverick bunch so your voice is appreciated and has serious impact.

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Chancery Nixes Paramount-Skydance Books Suit Intervention

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Chancellor on Monday denied a Paramount Global preferred shareholders' motion to intervene in a New York public pension fund group's suit for documents on Paramount's proposed $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, the latest development in a sprawling, potential post-closing deal challenge.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute’s Harassment, Tests, and Dance with AMCs by The-end-is-near

Appraisers Blog

Appraisal Institute faces a storm: harassment claims against Steinley, testing scandal, & a cozy dance with REVAA. Cindy Chance fights back.

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3 Firms Steer $2.1B Pan American's Canadian Silver Co. Buy

Law 360 M&A

Silver and gold producer Pan American Silver Corp. has unveiled plans to acquire Canadian mining and exploration company Mag Silver Corp., in a $2.1 billion deal built by three law firms.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute’s Harassment, Tests, and Dance with AMCs by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Will. More likely that comes in the form of revolving door opportunities and fast tracked approval for insiders at the big amc’s. Just take a look at their executive and management boards. There was a disclosure piece on this website several years back which showed an internal document that with one amc, a set of two appraisers received millions of dollars worth of orders each year while all other appraisers in the location were sidelined except for occasional part time request

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Redfin Shareholder Sues To Block $1.75B Rocket Cos. Merger

Law 360 M&A

A shareholder has hit Redfin Corp. and several members of its top brass with a class action in Washington state federal court, seeking to block the real estate technology company's planned merger with Rocket Cos. by alleging the merger's proxy statement is false and misleading.

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House Ways and Means Committee Releases Partial Tax Bill

Redpath

On Friday, May 9, the House released a portion of the legislative text of the tax bill currently in process (i.e. One, Big, Beautiful Bill). A full committee meeting for markup of the bill is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, so additional information, including the payfors, could be released at any moment.

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Akin Adds Ex-Myer Brown Real Estate Funds, M&A Partners

Law 360 M&A

Former Mayer Brown LLP partners Wendy Dodson Gallegos and Jason Wagenmaker have moved to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's Chicago office to advise the firm's real estate fund formation and mergers and acquisitions practices, according to a Monday announcement.

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NRG Energy Surges As Q1 Crushes Forecasts, LS Power Deal Supercharges Long-Term Outlook

Benzinga

NRG Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE: NRG ) stock skyrocketed after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results and announced the acquisition of Premier Power Portfolio from LS Power. NRG reported a revenue increase of 15.6% year-over-year to $8.59 billion, beating the consensus of $7.83 billion. Adjusted EPS stood at $2.62, beating the consensus of $1.49.

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Proskauer, Cooley Guide Up To $880M Hand Sanitizer Deal

Law 360 M&A

Arm & Hammer owner Church & Dwight Co. Inc. said Monday it has agreed to acquire fast-growing hand sanitizer brand Touchland for up to $880 million, in a deal steered by Proskauer Rose LLP for Church & Dwight and Cooley LLP for Touchland.

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Pan American Acquires MAG For $2.1 Billion

Benzinga

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS ) and MAG Silver Corp. (AMEX: MAG ) disclosed a definitive deal for Pan American to acquire MAG Silver’s shares through a plan of arrangement. As per the deal, MAG shareholders will receive approximately $2.1 billion ($20.54 per MAG share based on PAAS’s May 9, 2025 NYSE closing price) in a mix of $500 million cash and 0.755 PAAS shares per MAG share (subject to proration).

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Blackstone Gets More Time For Warehouse REIT Offer

Law 360 M&A

Britain's mergers and acquisitions watchdog has handed the U.S. private equity shop Blackstone more time to make a firm offer for Warehouse REIT, the U.K. company said Monday, after Blackstone reduced its 489 million ($646 million) price tag for the real estate investor.

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The C-Suite Churn Report 2025: FTSE100 retention and leadership

Vested

The team at Vestd analysed 2025 employment trends in C-suite roles across businesses listed on the FTSE100 Index. Here are the shocking results.

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3 Firms Guide NRG, LS Power On $12B Natural Gas Deal

Law 360 M&A

NRG Energy Inc. said Monday it has agreed to acquire a portfolio of natural gas-fired power plants and a virtual power plant platform from LS Power for $12 billion, in a cash-and-stock deal steered by White & Case LLP, Milbank LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

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Press release: Titanbay named 'Most Generous Company 2025'

Vested

Asset management company has been crowned as the UKs Most Generous Company thanks to its employee benefits offering.

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Hub International Reaches $29B Valuation After $1.6B Plug

Law 360 M&A

Insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International Ltd., advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Monday revealed that it hit a $29 billion valuation after securing a $1.6 billion minority common equity investment.

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Titanbay bags title of the UK’s Most Generous Company

Vested

After months of searching, London-based Titanbay has bagged the title of the UK's Most Generous Company!

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Leaving Delaware? The Hidden Promise of Specialized Corporate Courts

Reynolds Holding

After the Delaware Court of Chancery invalidated Elon Musks $56 billion compensation package, Tesla made headlines by moving its incorporation from Delawarethe longtime gold standard for incorporationto Texas. Following Teslas reincorporation, Texas moved to strengthen its newly created business court. In rapid response, the Delaware legislature enacted the most significant overhaul of its corporate code in over half a century (Senate Bill 21), aiming to reinforce the states competitive edge.