BV Specialists
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Valuing a single-attorney law practice takes a nuanced process with the understanding there will be unique characteristics to the business. Unlike larger law firms, where the appraiser can rely on broader market data and diverse revenue streams, solo practices often require a more personalized and detailed approach. The cornerstone of a solo practices value is its client base and the consistency of its revenue.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the financial industry, from automating processes to enhancing customer experiences, and financial institutions are approaching this transformation with careful consideration of the ethical implications and potential risks. As AI is piloted and adopted across all aspects of the personal and business banking landscape, Global Finance held a Digital Banking and AI Innovation panel in London with global financial industry leaders to ex
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Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Specialty contracting businesses are vital to the construction industry. These companies offer essential services such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry to meet unique project demands. As such, specialty contracting is an excellent way to help your community and a lucrative business model. If you want to buy, expand, or sell a specialty contracting business, you need to know the businesss fair market value.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Jump to Understand the value of an advisory model Identify ideal clients for advisory services Convert clients from compliance to advisory Build long-term, meaningful relationships with clients The shifting dynamics in the accounting industry present an opportunity for small and midsized firms to gain a competitive edge by moving beyond traditional compliance tasks and embracing a more advisory-focused approach.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Leading companies are using transformation to achieve profitable growthenabled by specific behaviors.
Machen McChesney
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Owners equity is the difference between the assets and liabilities reported on your companys balance sheet. Its generally composed of two pieces: capital contributions and retained earnings. The former represents the amounts owners have paid into the business and stock repurchases, but the latter may be less familiar. Heres an overview of whats recorded in this account.
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Sun Acquisitions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The global shift towards sustainability is no longer a distant dream; it’s a full-fledged economic engine driving innovation. In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This strategic collaboration isn’t just about acquiring assets; it’s about supercharging sustainable solutions and accelerating progress.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Despite a range of challenges, Latino-owned small businesses are growing rapidly. Investing in their potential can support future generations of Latino entrepreneurs and boost the US economy.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In reply to Baggins.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Jump to 1. Use data encryption when working with clients 2. Implement access controls to use GenAI 3. Implement a quarterly security audit 4. What to consider when selecting the right technology 5. Provide security training as part of your firms annual curriculum 6. Minimize unnecessary data 7. Incorporate privacy considerations into the GenAI system 8.
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
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This is all well and good but a continuation of talking. I would hope if this is the message taken from appraiser interaction at a national convention, someone, with a enough clout to get the ear of someone in a position of influence can bring this to someone in the new administration. From all outward appearance the newly created DOGE would be a great start given the complexity of what is in process of taking place within HUD, FNMA and Freddie.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Antitrust authorities in the U.K. and Europe said Tuesday that they have cleared the planned 3.3 billion ($4.2 billion) takeover by Danish brewer Carlsberg of U.K. soft drinks maker Britvic PLC.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In reply to Niall Joyce. That percentage figure you’re referring to is not as straight forward or simplistic indicator as people think. They use figures like this as justification to remove appraisers from the process. There is far less consistency on the initial price formation side. Price is not the same thing as value. Every factor along the way has real world implications for how much people pay, how much they earn or take a loss on, when conveying real property.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Cash-strapped early-stage companies have long relied on equity-based compensation to attract, motivate, and retain employees. Employees endure long nights of software coding or other work, comforted by visions of riches when the company reaches the goal line (the initial public offering).
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.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
We never learn from history. The tightening and loosening of regulations is the cyclical reaction to catastrophic events. We had the Savings & Loan Crisis then the Great Recession because of loose regulations. The result was the tightening of regulations. The government gets lobbied by housing and loan industry to loosen the regulations over time.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 16, 2024
From navigating the CEO journey to boosting employee engagement to discovering your companys superpower, here are this years highlights from the Five Fifty.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Any way the State can make money by creating one or more useless agencies that can punish people for doing their jobs and collect ridiculous fines, they’re going to do it. We have no political power and we don’t make enough money to donate to politicians to gain any. Why would any lender, AMC or GSE care when they’re extremely rarely prosecuted and the taxpayer always bails them out?
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Deal with BC Partners aims to capitalise on rising demand for off-patent versions of complex drugs
Valutico
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Valutico | Dec 17 2024 We’re excited to announce the launch of eight new features now available on the Valutico platform. This update represents a significant leap forward in enhancing your valuation process with cutting-edge tools and improvements. Check out the new features below, and stay tuned for more exciting updates in our first release of 2025 coming early in the year. 1.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Decision comes after activist investor Elliott took $5bn stake and pushed for break-up
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Tempur Sealy made its final push Monday in support of its $4 billion planned Mattress Firm purchase, telling a judge during closing arguments that the Federal Trade Commission hadn't shown that the company planned to deviate from its intent for Mattress Firm to remain autonomous.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Trade fair group looks to double revenue as private equity backer plans sale
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Food and beverage attorneys have no shortage of interesting issues to follow in 2025, from Albertsons turning on Kroger after their proposed $25 billion merger was blocked, to new state laws covering the life cycle of single-use packaging, and claims over heavy metals and "forever chemicals" contaminating food.
Vested
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Founder Laura Fullerton shares the inspiration behind Monk, the world's first at-home smart ice bath, and the incredible benefits of cold water therapy.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Capital markets attorneys are preparing to advise more companies toward initial public offerings in 2025, given evidence that a rising number of candidates are joining the pipeline in expectation of a long-awaited resurgence in new listings. Here, Law360 looks at what deals attorneys and market participants expect.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Its back to the 1980s in the UK with the Royal Mail sale
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Investors in biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. have gotten final approval for their $17.75 million deal to end proposed class action claims that the company and its leaders distorted Ginkgo's finances, mischaracterizing certain related party deals, to garner shareholder support for its merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Plus, Bluebell shuts down its activist hedge fund and an exodus plagues the London Stock Exchange
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Biden administration's antitrust enforcers have boasted that one side effect of their aggressive approach to merger enforcement has been helping stop problematic deals from being cut in the first place, but the agencies also scored key court rulings blocking transactions in their final year that could have a more enduring effect.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Posted by Steven R. Peikin and James M. McDonald, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Monday, December 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Steven R. Peikin and James M. McDonald are Partners at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan memorandum by Mr. Peikin, Mr. McDonald, Karen Patton Seymour , Amanda L. Houle , and Nicolas Bourtin. SEC Enforcement Results for Fiscal Year 2024 Show Significant Drop in Enforcement Actions Although Financial Remedies Reach Historic High Summary On November
Meade & Moore
DECEMBER 16, 2024
For any organization, regularly reviewing policies is essential to remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with mission goals. For not-for-profits, this is especially crucial given the unique compliance, financial management, and operational standards required in the sector. A thorough annual review of not-for-profit policies allows leaders to adapt to evolving circumstances, ensuring policies not only meet current regulatory requirements but also reflect the organizations growth and strategic
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, December 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Christopher Davis, Head of U.S. Fund Research at ISS Market Intelligence. To borrow a phrase from the late Queen Elizabeth II, most asset managers will be unable to look back on the first half of this decade with undiluted pleasure.
The Guardian M&A
DECEMBER 16, 2024
UK government to retain golden share in parent company of International Distribution Services Business live latest updates The sale of Royal Mails parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Ketnsk has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws. A 3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) the owner of the 508-year-old Royal Mail by Ketnsks EP Group was confirmed on Monday morning.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Posted by Marcel Kahan (New York University School of Law) and Edward Rock (New York University School of Law), on Monday, December 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Marcel Kahan is the George T. Lowy Professor of Law and Edward B. Rock is the Martin Lipton Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper and is part of the Delaware law series ;links to other posts in the series are available here.
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