NYT M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech companys monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 21, 2025

Global semiconductor companies plan to invest roughly one trillion dollars in new plants through 2030. But first, the industry must overcome challenges.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Japanese banks chief says deal will help it reach its goals of investing in stable, high-margin businesses

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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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

APRIL 21, 2025

A 10-year Justice Department veteran, who helped supervise the government's case alleging Google's advertising practices create an unfair monopoly, has left the agency to join BakerHostetler, the firm announced Monday.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Thomas Rabe hopes that softening EU regulation will allow him to revisit a tie-up between broadcasters M6 and TF1

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Norman Marks

APRIL 21, 2025

I will start todays post with an assertion. Some will find it controversial. It flies in the face of traditional practices. Here it is: Measure risk in a way that enables informed and intelligent decisions.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 21, 2025

Latin America has enjoyed a boom in digital technologies, but women have been left behind. Closing the technology gender gap could benefit organizations across sectors.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Paramount Global and three pension fund stockholders have agreed to pause a suit seeking records on the entertainment giant's planned $8 billion merger with Skydance Media pending further negotiations or closing on the deal.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 21, 2025

Deutsche Telekom worked with McKinsey experts and QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, to build and launch a capability building engine to help upskill 8,000 agents working in the field and at call centers to better meet customer needs.

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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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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Verizon is telling the Federal Communications Commission not to listen to a telecommunications network industry group's call to tie stronger internet protocol interconnection regulations to Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier, arguing critics haven't identified any transaction-specific harms stemming from the merger.

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John Jenkins

APRIL 21, 2025

With the uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies likely to continue for some time, parties to acquisition agreements need to determine how to allocate the risks associated with tariffs in those agreements. This recent BakerHostetler memo identifies possible approaches to that process.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

China's CMOC Group Ltd. has agreed to acquire Vancouver-based Lumina Gold Corp. in an all-cash deal valued at CA$581 million ($420 million), Lumina said Monday, as the miner looks to expand its gold portfolio in Latin America.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2025

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, April 21, 2025 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS ESG client memorandum by Hernando Cortina, CFA, Managing Director; and Moe Phyu, Senior Associate, at ISS ESG. Navigating global crosscurrents, total assets under management (AUM) in sustainable funds grew at high single-digit rates in 2024.

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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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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Neogen Corp. said Monday it will sell its global cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia Group for $130 million in cash, plus additional contingent consideration based on future performance.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2025

Posted by Simon Toms,Jonathan Benson, andJustin Lau, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Monday, April 21, 2025 Editor's Note: Simon Toms is a Partner, Jonathan Benson is a Counsel, and Justin Lau is an Associate, at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Toms, Mr. Benson, Mr. Lau, and Uswah Naseem.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Brazilian oil refiner PX Energy on Monday agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I in a deal that will take PX public in the United States at an estimated $155 million value, guided by three law firms.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2025

Posted by Martina Andreani (INSEAD), Atif Ellahie (The University of Utah), and Lakshmanan Shivakumar (London Business School), on Monday, April 21, 2025 Editor's Note: Martina Andreani is an an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Control at INSEAD, Atif Ellahie is an Associate Professor of Accounting at David Eccles School of Business at The University of Utah, and Lakshmanan Shivakumar is the Lord David Sainsbury of Turville Professor at London Business School.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

A California federal judge blocked the Office of Personnel Management from ordering federal agencies to fire probationary employees and stopped several agencies from heeding its directives, but he declined to order them to rehire the workers they've already let go.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 21, 2025

The prospect of increased capital gains taxes has been a recurring topic of debate in recent years. While some argue that higher taxes on capital gains can discourage investment and economic growth, others contend that they can stimulate M&A activity. This blog post will explore how a capital gains tax hike could impact the M&A market. The Tax Implications of M&A When a company is acquired, the target company’s shareholders typically realize capital gains.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Institutional Shareholder Services' and Glass Lewis' annual updates to their proxy voting guidelines reflect some of the biggest issues of the day, including artificial intelligence and DEI, and companies should parse these changes carefully, say attorneys at Cahill Gordon.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

In reply to Eric Kretz. That sounds like someone is not very professional and couldn’t cut the hurdles in getting designated. In my opinion after 10 years of practicing appraisal in a 2 year apprenticeship for my MAI, and having it for 35 years since 1990, it was worth it when I did it. I demanded my designation was awarded by AIREA NOT AI. theysent me both.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

As businesses face shifting regulatory and technological uncertainty, general counsel will need to strengthen certain soft skills to succeed, from admitting when they make a mistake to maintaining a healthy dose of dispassion, says Douglas Brown at Manatt.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

In reply to Deborah. Deborah, the decision to hold your comments in moderation was due to a pattern of behavior that violated our TOU. Despite multiple requests to maintain respectful discourse and refrain from personal attacks, we observed continued disrespectful and disruptive comments directed toward other appraisers including Mike Ford, Bill Johnson, James, Baggins, and others.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday confirmed solar energy producer Oya Renewables' bid to liquidate through Chapter 11 under a plan supported by creditors, months after the company sold most of its assets for $39 million.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

On Monday, the tech giant and the U.S. government face off in court over how to fix the companys online search monopoly. The outcome could alter Google and Silicon Valley.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 21, 2025

Southeast Asian private equity shop Navis Capital Partners said Monday it wrapped its latest fund with $230 million in total commitments.

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BV Specialists

APRIL 21, 2025

In the world of valuation, clear and accurate communication is essential. Two concepts that often create confusion, especially among clients and newer appraisers, are extraordinary assumptions and hypothetical conditions. While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes in an appraisal report and can significantly affect how a value opinion is interpreted.

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Chris Mercer

APRIL 21, 2025

A Personal Five-Year Lookback A Walking Goal On December 15, 2019, I made a decision that, with follow-through, has been life-changing. I decided that I would walk 10,000 steps per day and hoped to bring my body back into more reasonable condition and health. When I made this decision, my weight was 212 pounds, my cholesterol was too high, my blood pressure was too high, and well, numerous other blood statistics were also out of whack.

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Benzinga

APRIL 21, 2025

Food safety company Neogen Corp (NASDAQ: NEOG ) on Monday agreed to sell its global cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia Group. Kersia offers biosecurity, disinfection and hygiene solutions. Deal consideration consists of $130 million in cash at closing plus contingent consideration tied to the future performance of the business. Neogen says the transaction is expected to be accretive to margins and close in the first quarter of the company’s 2026 fiscal year.

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 21, 2025

If you are trying to determine the value of your electrical company, having accurate valuation multiples is vital. However, finding reliable multiples can be difficult. The most effective way to secure electrical company valuation multiples is through a business valuation. In addition, obtaining an electrical company valuation offers insight into the businesss market position, strengths, weaknesses, risks, opportunities, and more.

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Benzinga

APRIL 21, 2025

On Monday, HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI ) announced that it had acquired Rosen Aviation, LLC, for an undisclosed cash consideration. HEICO's subsidiary, Mid Continent Controls, Inc. (MC2), finalized the deal, with financial specifics remaining confidential. HEICO expects the transaction to boost its earnings in the year following the acquisition.

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Reynolds Holding

APRIL 21, 2025

On April 15, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) distributed an infographic with statistics on mass arbitration in 2024, which could be read to suggest that the consumer mass arbitration process is functioning effectively. Those steeped in defending mass arbitrations, however, recognize that this is not the case. In many ways, the AAAs data raises more questions than it answers.

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Benzinga

APRIL 21, 2025

Food safety solutions provider Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG ) shares are trading higher on Monday after selling its Cleaners & Disinfectants Business. The company has finalized an agreement to divest its worldwide cleaners and disinfectants division to Kersia Group , a leading company in hygiene and biosecurity solutions, in a cash transaction valued at $130 million.

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