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Small Business, Big Exit: 5 Tips for Selling Your Small Business

Viking Mergers

Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. So, when it’s time to exit the organization that you put time and effort into growing, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible.

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Venture Predation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew Wansley and Samuel Weinstein (Yeshiva University), on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Wansley is an Associate Professor of Law, and Samuel Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Uber once seemed poised to revolutionize urban transportation.

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Value Analytics—Financial Statement and Equity Data at Your Fingertips

BVR

Finding public comps for valuation purposes can be a challenge, requiring either a fair amount of digging or a considerable expense (and sometimes both). However, finding these data doesn't always have to be a struggle, thanks to Value Analytics. Let's take a closer look at how this platform makes things a little easier.

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2022 Asset Stewardship Report: Engagement and Voting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Colton and Michael Younis, State Street Global Advisors, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Michael Younis is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. How We Engage Our Asset Stewardship team has developed our Global Issuer and Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines to increase the transparency of our engagement philosophy, approach, and process

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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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Dialysis Litigation Continues After Supreme Court Ruling

ThomsonReuters

DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.

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How Do You Audit Risk Management?

Internal Audit 360

GUEST BLOG POST A s the saying goes, you can’t audit what you don’t understand. And for auditing complex risk management processes, that idea can hit home for many internal auditors. That doesn’t mean you have to be an expert with years of experience as a risk practitioner to audit risk management, but you do have to know enough about risk management to be able to assess whether it is effective.

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How sustainable is your technology and operations?

Avanade

Miranda Hill and Chris Lloyd-Jones discuss how organizations can monitor the carbon impacts of their technology and optimize their IT infrastructure and operations.

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Achieving the Right Balance of Working Capital

Machen McChesney

Working capital — the funds your company has tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory — is a critical performance metric. During times of rising inflation and interest rates, managers search for ways to free up cash and eliminate waste. However, determining the optimal amount of working capital can sometimes be challenging.

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Staying ahead: How the best CEOs continually improve performance

Mckinsey and Company

After the heady first years in the job, CEOs must sustain momentum and high performance. Here are four ways to avoid complacency and create even more value.

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Lufthansa agrees to pay €325mn to take 41% in Italy’s flag-carrier

Financial Times M&A

A southern hub will allow German group to tap lucrative transatlantic market and optimise European flight schedules

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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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Making government an even better place for women to work

Mckinsey and Company

Women are better represented in the US public and social sectors than in corporations. But these sectors lag behind others in areas that could make it hard to recruit and retain tomorrow’s women leaders.

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Qinetiq on hunt for acquisitions as orders at record on global tensions

Financial Times M&A

UK defence tech group specialising in robotics and laser weapons reports 33 per cent in underlying profits

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An approach to boosting US labor productivity

Mckinsey and Company

In a virtual roundtable discussing the latest McKinsey Global Institute research, McKinsey leaders and industry executives explore what it will take to achieve a potential $10 trillion boost to the American economy.

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Why Vice’s bankruptcy is a warning on private equity investment

Financial Times M&A

Plus, the battle heats up between Icahn and Illumina and Cayman Islands defends itself as a go-to for the super-rich

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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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A Look At Texas Business Courts' Potential M&A Impact

Law 360 M&A

A bill heading to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk is a push for specialist judges with more expertise in the business area, but it is unlikely to have an immediate effect on mergers and acquisition practitioners and contracts, for several important reasons, says Candace Groth at Vela Wood.

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Five Star Parks & Attractions Continues Impressive Growth with Acquisition of Fun Land Entertainment Centers

Business Wire M&A

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five Star Parks & Attractions, one of the leading owners and operators of family entertainment centers in the country, proudly announces its recent acquisition of two Fun Land locations in Northern Virginia. This strategic move marks an exciting milestone in Five Star Parks' expansion into the vibrant Virginia market.

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Celsius To Convert Assets To Fahrenheit In Ch. 11 Sale

Law 360 M&A

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network announced the end of its monthlong Chapter 11 auction Thursday, saying crypto consortium Fahrenheit LLC had made the best offer to acquire the debtor's assets and take over operating its business.

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Ørsted to Acquire Eversource Share of Uncontracted Offshore Wind Seabed and Key Northeast Operational Assets

Business Wire M&A

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ørsted, the U.S. leader in offshore wind energy, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Eversource Energy’s 50 percent interest in the uncontracted federal offshore wind lease area currently owned jointly by the two companies. In addition to the seabed, which is in early-stage development, the agreement also includes contracts and partnerships for key operational assets in the Northeast.

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Judges Say Cannabis Cos. Must Arbitrate Asset Sales Dispute

Law 360 M&A

An arbitrator must settle a dispute between a pair of Washington cannabis companies over a soured asset-purchase deal that involved trade secrets, a state appeals court said Thursday, ruling that the enforceability of a contract with an agreement to arbitrate is a question for the arbitrator, not the court.

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Redefining life insurance: An interview with Nichole Lecher

Mckinsey and Company

Northwestern Mutual recently transformed its underwriting and life insurance purchase experience. Vice President Nichole Lecher discusses how.

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Hannover Messe 2023: Digital twins, gen AI and a look to the future

Avanade

Avanade Industry X’s Michael Schleuss answers the question he was asked most by manufacturers at Hannover Messe 2023: “But how – and where – would we start?

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Lifting the design potential of Japanese companies

Mckinsey and Company

Japanese organizations are using real-world product development projects to hone critical design skills.

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Secure an SBA Loan for an Insurance Agency

Peak Business Valuation

Starting an insurance agency or buying an insurance agency can be an exciting opportunity. It’s a great way to make money while assisting people in protecting their valuable assets. However, buying or opening an insurance agency can be challenging. It can be easier with the help of an SBA loan for an insurance agency. With an SBA loan , you can finance your insurance agency needs.

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The Dangers for Companies with Low Gross Profit Margins

Redpath

Many things can keep business owners up at night these days. One thing they should be looking at very closely is their gross profit margin. This key metric may already be top of mind for some leaders, it could be a topic someone vaguely remembers from a business class years ago, or it could be being ignored because of “all these other important things going on right now.

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Why Is ViaSat Stock Up Thursday

Benzinga

ViaSat, Inc (NASDAQ: VSAT ) stock is up Thursday after the communications company disclosed the European Commission's (EC) unconditional approval of its acquisition of mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat. The approval follows the recent U.K. Competition & Markets Authority's clearance on May 9, 2023, and that of the U.S.

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Nev. Gold Mine Investor Sues In Del. Over 'Unfair' Merger

Law 360 M&A

A minority investor in a gold and silver mine in Nevada has filed a putative derivative class action in Delaware's Court of Chancery against its owner, top officers and largest equity holder, alleging that minority stockholders were cheated when the mine went public in 2020.

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Hulu Co-owners Disney, Comcast Fight To Reach A Deal Regarding Streaming Service

Benzinga

Hulu’s parents, Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) and Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA ), are negotiating to end their troubled marriage. Comcast claimed that Disney, the majority owner, failed to launch Hulu outside the U.S., ruining its prospects. In 2022, top executives from Disney and Comcast visited a New York law office to give testimonies in the multiyear battle over the streaming service, the Wall Street Journal cites familiar sources.

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Business Valuation of an HVAC Business

Peak Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation regularly receives inquiries about the significance and usage of a business valuation of an HVAC business. Additionally, we get asked what to do if a business valuation is lower than expected. Peak is the top business appraiser for HVAC companies. We value approximately 1-2 HVAC contracting companies weekly and are proficient at valuing an HVAC company.

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Microsoft Fights Back: Tech Giant Appeals UK's CMA Decision To Block The Activision Blizzard Deal

Benzinga

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) has taken a formal step in its battle against the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) rejection of its $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) acquisition. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg that the company had filed the appeal with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on Wednesday, just in time to meet the deadline.

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Risk and compliance software implementation | Ncontracts

N Contracts

The best software implementations are built on realistic timelines and an openness to process and productivity improvements. That’s what Denise Guira, NCRM, CRVPM, has learned over her 16-year career in compliance and risk management.

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Why Desktop Metal (DM) Stock Is Trading Higher Premarket Today

Benzinga

Desktop Metal, Inc (NYSE: DM ) stock gained Thursday after it agreed to combine with Stratasys, Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS ) under an all-stock transaction worth $1.8 billion or $1.88 per share of Desktop Metal. Desktop Metal stockholders will receive 0.123 ordinary shares of Stratasys for each share of Desktop Metal Class A common stock. The purchase consideration implies a premium of 7.4% to Desktop Metal's.

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Assessing Overlapping Boards After DOJ Crackdown

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent targeting of interlocking directorates raises questions about the scope of applicable antitrust law, including when companies will be considered competitors, whether the statute reaches potential competitors, and how companies can avoid price-fixing or market allocation charges, say attorneys at Cooley.

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Regulatory Hurdles Force Boston Scientific to Opt for Minority Stake in M.I. Tech

Benzinga

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) is terminating its $230 million plan to buy a majority stake in M.I. Tech, a publicly traded Korean manufacturer and distributor of medical devices for endoscopic and urologic procedures. The MedTech giant announced acquiring the Korean company in June last year at KRW 14,500 per share, representing KRW 291.2 billion or approximately $230 million.

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Unlocking The Hidden AUM Opportunity That Can Transform Your Client's Financial Future

Truelytics

In this episode of the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast, Lucas Siegel , CEO of Harbor Life Settlements shares how financial advisors can help their clients unlock assets that are lying dormant and unproductive in their life insurance policy. Lucas also shares the simple question to ask your client about their life insurance policy to help them make the best financial decision for their future.