Wed.May 07, 2025

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The CEO as chief resilience officer

Mckinsey and Company

CEOs sit at the nexus of strategy, finance, and operations, making them uniquely positioned to build resilience that can protect their companies fromand take advantage ofdisruption.

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Geely to take Zeekr private a year after NY float

Financial Times M&A

Chinese auto group blames increasingly complex economic environment, as it faces rising competition in home market

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Lead or lag: CEOs must embrace AI at full speed

Mckinsey and Company

Renowned business leader John Chambers says AI disruption is this generations internet revolution.

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The Resurgence of Executive Perquisites

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Krishna Shah, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Editor's Note: Krishna Shah is a Senior Director of North American Compensation Research at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis memorandum by Ms. Shah and Dimitri Zagoroff. Compensation policies are adopted to align with a companys culture, its business needs and strategies and market trends.

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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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Pursuing insurance growth in Latin America

Mckinsey and Company

Insights from Global Insurance Report 2025 show unlocking the insurance distribution opportunity is critical to further driving sustainable growth.

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Reshaping a Company’s Board Post-Bankruptcy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Heather Hammond, Noah Schwarz, and Emily Taylor, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Editor's Note: Heather Hammond , Noah Schwarz , and Emily Taylor are Managing Directors at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Ms. Hammond, Mr. Schwarz, Ms. Taylor, and Courtney Byrne. Since Russell Reynolds Associates originally reported on board restructuring five years ago, pressures on businesses have only increased.

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Private equity’s cash is burning a hole in its pocket

Financial Times M&A

While deals globally are drying up, one sector went ahead and even paid full prices

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BREAKING: 9th Circ. Affirms FTC Loss In Microsoft-Activision Case

Law 360 M&A

The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday affirmed a lower court's ruling in a Federal Trade Commission case that refused to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of game developerActivision Blizzard Inc.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pat. Thank you Pat. I’m hopeful that FHA will not adopt this new form. Or that once implemented, the ensuing industry wide calamity will illustrate this programs flawed presumptions about form filling. It’s discouraging that FHFA stepped in to the GSE’s and cracked the whip on the long delayed slow roll out of the appraisal modernization campaign.

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‘Woodoku’ maker Tripledot buys AppLovin’s mobile gaming business for $800mn

Financial Times M&A

Deal is the latest in a series of large investments and acquisitions in the mobile gaming market

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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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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Desiree Mehbod. Let’s recount. A person shows up constantly berating appraisers. Specifically intending to dilute or distract from any message which claims the current system with amc’s has deeply rooted fundamental problems. Always showing up to indirectly defend amc process. Then disparages people and uses the classical reverse psychology calling known collusion a conspiracy, while claiming success gained from lack of ethic and predatory behaviors is in fact, the proper

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Author Talks: Leadership lessons from a baseball icon

Mckinsey and Company

Earl Weaver was one of baseballs most successfuland unconventionalmanagers. A new biography explores the unorthodox strategies and fiery personality that defined his legendary career.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to David Samnick. I’m impressed that she appears to have actually read my economic theory posts. Hopefully. I was hoping Vince would keep at it, I’m still not sure what he meant by credit unions being good old American socialism. Maybe if we slapped an orange toupee on some of the GSE employees and amc trade group people, ran a few news hit pieces, more people would pay attention to this vital issue.

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$13B Omnicom, Interpublic Deal Faces UK Enquiry

Law 360 M&A

Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that it has decided to take an initial look at the approximately $13 billion merger of U.S.-based marketing communications giants Omnicom and Interpublic, as the mega-deal faces scrutiny in the U.S. as well.

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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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Comment on The PAREA Program: Costly Promises, Empty Support by jaydee

Appraisers Blog

Appraiser shortage? Yes there is. A shortage of appraisers who are willing to work for peanuts in order to obtain more work. Sorry to see that you invested in a costly false hope.

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Asset Entities Stock Rockets Higher On Merger Deal To Form Bitcoin Treasury Company

Benzinga

Asset Entities Inc (NASDAQ: ASST ) shares are surging Wednesday after the company announced a merger deal to form a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ) treasury company. What Happened: Asset Entities entered into a definitive merger agreement with Strive Asset Management, in which the companies will combine under the Strive brand and become a public bitcoin treasury company on the Nasdaq.

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Comment on The PAREA Program: Costly Promises, Empty Support by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to sporjo sporjo. Teaneck NJ. You should contact local appraisal groups, surf and post on the Reddit r/appraisal threads, or post on Appraisers Forum, they have a specific find a mentor section last I checked. And you’ll definitely want to set up a new and fresh email address. Some people make it in round about by getting jobs at county assessors offices and training under licensed appraisers there.

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Altice creditors brace for next showdown with Drahi

Financial Times M&A

Analysts and investors believe restructuring of international business could be more aggressive than French unit

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How Outsourced Accounting Advisors Think Differently

Redpath

As fundamental as financial planning and operations are to any company, it takes more than money to ensure success. Startups and smaller companies typically do not need in-house financial experts, which is why many are turning to outsourced accounting advisors as a cost-effective solution However, not all partners offer broad business expertise to help grow your company.

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Trout CPA Welcomes Jackie Fiore, Outsourced Payroll Specialist

Trout CPA

Trout CPA is happy to have welcomed Jackie Fiore to our Outsourced Accounting team in April 2025!

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Senate Backs Bid To Scrap Biden-Era OCC Bank Merger Rule

Law 360 M&A

Senators voted Wednesday to repeal the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Biden-era revamp of its bank merger review standards, advancing an effort to undo a rule that banks criticized as creating more complication and uncertainty for their deals.

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The 5 Financial Drivers That Make or Break Your Valuation

IT Valuations

By Dr. Aaron Mahl, EVP Business Development, iTValuations At ITValuations, we often say that financials tell a story. Not a fictional onebut a story rooted in operational truth. And when that story is unclear, disorganized, or incomplete, it significantly diminishes a companys perceived value in the eyes of a buyer. During our latest webinar in the Value Driver Series, I sat down with Greg Northrop, our Director of Tax and Finance, and Brandi Bonds, CFO and Partner at Next Level Now, to walk thr

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$525M Nuke Services Deal Faces Canada Competition Probe

Law 360 M&A

Canada's competition regulator said Wednesday ithas obtained court orders to get information from several companies as part of its investigation of nuclear technology firm BWX Technologies Inc.'s proposed $525 million acquisition of nuclear engineering company Kinetrics Inc.

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What are secondary markets, and why do they matter?

Vested

How secondary markets offer liquidity to private company shareholders, enabling value realisation without going public or being acquired. Learn more!

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Sidley-Led Insurer Aspen Leads 2 IPOs Raising $508M Total

Law 360 M&A

Private equity-backed specialty insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., represented by Sidley Austin LLP, on Wednesday raised $397.5 million after pricing an upside initial public offering,leading one of two insurance listings that netted $507.5 million combined as more companies tiptoe back into the IPO market.

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TPG Boosts Digital Infrastructure Portfolio With $660 Million Peppertree Acquisition

Benzinga

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG ) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the company disclosed a deal to acquire Peppertree Capital Management, Inc. in a cash and equity deal worth up to$660 million. The transaction involves a combination of cash and equity, estimated at up to $242 million in cash and up to $418 million in equity payable upon closing, with both amounts subject to certain adjustments.

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Shionogi To Acquire Torii Pharma Through $1.1B Tender Offer

Law 360 M&A

Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi & Co. plans to acquire Torii Pharmaceutical Co. through a tender offer that values the Tokyo-listed drugmaker at approximately 156 billion Japanese yen (nearly $1.1 billion), Shionogi said in a Wednesday announcement.

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Taylor Boudreaux

LaPorte

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 Taylor Boudreaux first appeared on LaPorte.

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Top Groups Lobbying The FCC

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Communications Commission heard from advocates dozens of times throughout April about their concerns, from T-Mobile's planned takeover of UScellular's wireless operations to Native American tribes' needs for licensed spectrum, phone "unlocking" mandates to spur competition, satellite power limits and more.

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AvidXchange To Go Private For 22% Premium In M&A Deal

Benzinga

AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVDX ) shares are trading higher premarket on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the company inked a deal to be acquired by Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY ) and TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG ). The acquisition price is set at $10 per share in cash, valuing AvidXchange at $2.2 billion, and reflects a 22% increase over AvidXchange’s closing stock price of $8.20 on May 6, 2025.

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Tupperware's Post-Sale Ch. 11 Plan Approved

Law 360 M&A

The Chapter 11 plan of liquidation of food storage container company Tupperware Brands Corp. received court approval Wednesday in Delaware without any opposition, marking a complete turnaround from the turmoil at the outset of the case.

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Bakery Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Valuation multiples play a critical role in determining a bakerys true value. However, selecting reliable bakery valuation multiples requires a complex analysis that considers many variables. As such, it is best to obtain a professional business valuation if you need an accurate bakery valuation. A professional business appraiser uses approved methods to calculate the bakerys value, market position, advantages, risks, and more.

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Performance Equity Clinches 5th Fund With $383M Committed

Law 360 M&A

Greenwich, Connecticut-based private equity shop Performance Equity Management LLC on Wednesday revealed that it clinched its fifth co-investment fund with $383 million in tow.

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A Sea Of Uncertainty

Global Finance

The drive to globalize that began in the years after World War II has reached an inflection point. President Trumps Liberation Day tariff plans have triggered a chain reaction that will have enduring repercussions for international trade and the movement of capital. While unprecedented in their scaleand currently on pauseTrumps actions did not come out of nowhere.

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