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Tribute to Bob Monks

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Nell Minow, ValueEdge Advisors, on Monday, June 30, 2025 Editor's Note: Nell Minow is the Vice Chair of ValueEdge Advisors. I was eight months pregnant with my second child in December of 1985 when Bob Monks offered me a job as the first general counsel, and the fourth person on staff at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). We had met when he was working for then-Vice President George H.W.

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Why Getting a Cheap Business Appraisal is a Bad Idea

BV Specialists

In business, cost-conscious decisions often make good sense. However, that is not the case when it comes to valuing your company. While it may be tempting to take the cheapest appraisal option, cutting corners in this area can lead to costly mistakes. A certified business valuation is more than just a quick back of the napkin calculation, it is a detailed, defensible report that can impact key financial and legal outcomes.

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Bob Monks: A Life in Corporate Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lucian Bebchuk and Stephen Davis (Harvard Law School), on Monday, June 30, 2025 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance, and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance, at Harvard Law School; Stephen M. Davis is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance and a Co-organizer of the Capital+Constitution project.

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A Common Need for an Objective & Independent Business Valuation: 409A Valuations for Tax Compliance

Merrimack Business Appraisers

Early-stage companies and high-growth businesses commonly backed by venture capitalists often attract and reward employees by issuing restricted stock or stock options to offer an appealing and competitive compensation package. The post A Common Need for an Objective & Independent Business Valuation: 409A Valuations for Tax Compliance appeared first on Merrimack Business Appraisers.

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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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An Ode to Robert Monks

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Charles W. Elson (University of Delaware), on Monday, June 30, 2025 Editor's Note: Charles W. Elson is the Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance (ret.) at the University of Delaware. The corporate governance community lost one its most significant and influential members on April 29, 2025.

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Convenience Store Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

If you want to buy, expand, or sell a convenience store , learning its current value is a key for effective decision-making. An effective way to estimate a convenience store’s worth on today’s market is to apply valuation multiples. However, identifying the right multiples requires an in-depth assessment of financial performance and market trends. To ensure accurate results, it is best to obtain a professional business valuation.

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Star Equity Fund's Successful Servotronics Campaign Leads to Acquisition by TransDigm for $47 per Share

Benzinga

Since 2022, Star Equity Fund repeatedly called on Servotronics to explore strategic alternatives Star Equity Fund's advocacy generated substantial returns for all SVT shareholders OLD GREENWICH, Conn., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Fund, LP ("Star Equity Fund" or "we"), an investment fund focused on unlocking shareholder value by engaging with management teams across its portfolio companies and owner of approximately 6% of the common stock of Servotronics, Inc.

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BP, Once a Hunter in the Oil Industry, Is Now Prey. What Went Wrong?

NYT M&A

The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not subside.

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Options considered for lowering NLW age threshold

Accounting Web

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Corporate HQs Downsize And Decentralize

Global Finance

However, the rise of hybrid work is reshaping how companies view their headquarters, moving from oversized central offices to decentralized, flexible spaces. The shift is global, transforming corporate strategies and urban economies alike. In the US, tech giants like Google and Meta lead the change, scaling back large campuses and embracing flexible, remote-friendly work models.

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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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Chancery OKs $19.25M Settlement In Weber Squeeze-Out Suit

Law 360 M&A

Grillmaker Weber Inc. public stockholders secured an up to 87-cents-per-share boost Monday over the company's purportedly unfair, $3.7 billion take private sale, when the Delaware Court of Chancery approved a $19.25 million mediated settlement.

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Important Update for Maryland Landlords: New Lease Requirement Takes Effect July 1, 2025

Gross Mendelsohn

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CenterOak Partners Acquires NOW CFO

Business Wire M&A

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterOak Partners Acquires NOW CFO

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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by a Partnership Comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group

Benzinga

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and BETHESDA, Md., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ: BGFV ) (the "Company" or "Big 5"), a leading sporting goods retailer, today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the "Agreement") to be acquired by a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $112.7 million in enterprise value, including the assumption of approximately $71.4 million in c

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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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Blackstone Can Raise Bid Amid Rival Offer For UK Investor

Law 360 M&A

Blackstone said Tuesday it is examining whether to table a new bid for Warehouse REIT, a logistics investor based in the U.K., after its takeover target agreed to a £485.2 million ($668.2 million) deal with rival Tritax in June.

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The Rohatyn Group Completes Acquisition of Rayonier’s 77% Interest in Matariki Forestry Group in New Zealand for $710 Million

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), an investment firm specializing in emerging markets and real assets, today announced it has completed its $710 million acquisition of an entity that holds Rayonier Inc.’s 77% interest in a New Zealand joint venture (Matariki Forestry Group or “MFG”), which manages approximately 287,000 productive acres of timberland.

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AMA: Sandeep, Equity Consultant for Vestd India

Vested

We ask Sandeep Mohapatra, Equity Consultant, to share his journey, passion for startups, successes at Trica Equity and road ahead with Vestd.

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Cooley Advises Capstan In Sale To AbbVie Worth Up To $2.1B

Law 360 M&A

Pharma giant AbbVie Inc. announced Monday that it would pay up to $2.1 billion to acquire cell therapy developer Capstan Therapeutics Inc., which Cooley LLP is advising in the deal aimed at further advancing care for people with autoimmune diseases.

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Brightstar Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of PlayAGS for Approximately $1.1 Billion Dollars

Benzinga

LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, today announced the closing of its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS ) ("AGS" or the "Company"), a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products.

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3 Firms Advise As Home Depot Unit Scoops Up GMS For $5.5B

Law 360 M&A

The Home Depot-owned trade distribution subsidiary SRS Distribution Inc. will acquire building products distributor GMS Inc. in a $5.5 billion deal, inclusive of debt, the companies announced Monday.

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How to turn quiet quitters into high performers

Vested

Quiet quitting happens when effort goes unrewarded, trust erodes, when people stop believing in their work. Spot the signals early, and you can reignite motivation.

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4 Firms Build $112.7M Take-Private Of Big 5 Sporting Goods

Law 360 M&A

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. on Monday announced plans to go private after being bought by a partnership that includes Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group in an all-cash deal that was built by four law firms and is valued at roughly $112.7 million.

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Comment on Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process by Todd Redington

Appraisers Blog

The story of this single mother experience & HUD’s negligent oversight exposes deep flaws in the FHA appraisal & loan review process.

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UK Opens Probe Into Boeing's $4.7B Deal For Spirit Aero

Law 360 M&A

Britain's antitrust authority said Monday that it has opened a formal probe into Boeing's planned $4.7 billion deal to buy aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems to consider whether it could harm competition in U.K. markets.

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Accounting Web

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The CEO’s role as chief storyteller

Mckinsey and Company

To ensure that their companies engage effectively with stakeholders, CEOs must set communication standards, embody the organization’s culture and purpose, and speak up in moments that matter most.

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White & Case-Led CVC, Tabreed To Buy PAL Cooling For $1B

Law 360 M&A

Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners said Monday that its infrastructure investment arm CVC DIF has teamed up with Tabreed, an Abu Dhabi-based cooling company, to acquire PAL Cooling from Multiply Group for approximately 3.8 billion UAE dirhams ($1 billion).

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Cultural onboarding at scale: How to keep it human as you grow

Vested

We call out the costs of bad onboarding, why cultural alignment matters from day one, and how smart companies bake culture into every step of the journey.

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Town Lane Enters Senior Housing Asset Class with Off-Market Acquisition of Two Independent Living Communities – Discovery Village Naples and Discovery Village Sarasota Bay

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Town Lane Enters Senior Housing Sector

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Hong Kong's IPO Surge Creates More Competition For US

Law 360 M&A

Hong Kong led global exchanges on new listings for operating companies in the first half of 2025, partly benefiting from a U.S.-China rift that is prompting more mainland China companies to seek secondary listings in Hong Kong, according to new data released on Monday.

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Circle IPO Underscores Investor Appetite For Crypto

Global Finance

Shares of Circle Internet Group more than tripled from its opening price of $31, raising $1.1 billion. The resulting increase in market capitalization is expected to fund expansion of its USDC stablecoin, which can be redeemed 1‑for‑1 with the US dollar. Other recent IPOs in the crypto space signal growing momentum in the market. Crypto-focused firms such as Galaxy Digital alongside eToro, which operates a crypto-trading platform, have also gone public.

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Judge Urges DOJ, Assa Abloy To Reach Deal On Extension

Law 360 M&A

A D.C. federal court urged the U.S. Department of Justice and Assa Abloy on Monday to reach an agreement over a request from Fortune Brands Home & Security to extend a supply agreement that was part of a 2023 merger settlement.

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Why Is Hewlett Packard Stock Soaring On Monday?

Benzinga

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE ) and Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE: JNPR ) reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday. This settlement, subject to court approval, resolves the DOJ’s lawsuit that challenged HPE’s acquisition of Juniper and paves the way for the transaction to close. The acquisition was initially announced in January 2024, where HPE agreed to acquire Juniper in an all-cash transaction for $40.00 per share, valuing Juniper at approx

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Comment on Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. Over the years, seeing as most lenders fast track instructions to the appraiser when more is added to the scope of work, I wonder how fast they are going to communicate these new reduced standards. My guess, like the MC form (not required) they won’t care and will still demand all of the now retired info still go in the report.