Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Posted by Antonio Gledson de Carvalho (Fundação Getúlio Vargas School of Business), Humberto Gallucci Netto (Federal University of São Paulo), and Bernard S. Black (Northwestern University), on Friday, December 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Antonio Gledson de Carvalho is an Assistant Professor at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas School of Business at São Paulo, Humberto Gallucci Netto is a Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo, and Bernard S.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to Baggins. Baggins, That is an old VA Fee & Timeliness sheet from 12/21. Those fees were nice when I was getting 4 orders a week from them. When I got on the VA panel the VA fee was $400 and everyone else was paying around $350. VA realized that in 2014-2016 they were falling behind and kicked the fees to $600, then bumped them again in 2019 to $800.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Globant SA (NYSE: GLOB ) shares are trading higher after it announced yesterday the acquisition of a Brazilian business, Iteris Holding, for an undisclosed amount. The buyout boosts the company's current operations in Brazil by adding top local digital capabilities and a strong client roster. Notably, Iteris offers end-to-end solutions across several industries, such as payments & banking, manufacturing, communications, education, retail, and healthcare, for some of the strongest brands

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to Baggins. Its all about the data mining, brother. The form wasn’t changed for appraisers, it was changed to benefit the GSE’s and their data collection algorithms. From what I’ve read not one appraiser was consulted in the new URAR redesign. The complexity you describe from the tech nerds is not by mistake, they want to phase the appraiser out and rely upon data collection.

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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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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Law firm Allen & Overy unveiled this week a new tool that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate and draw up draft contracts. The London-based firm announced that over a thousand of its internal lawyers, along with various undisclosed clients, are utilizing ContractMatrix. This tool, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and OpenAI, is instrumental in creating Harvey, the company’s own legal AI start-up.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to Eric Kretz. The fees will of course remain fluid, but there are new dynamics at play. Such as the new appraisal forms which from a mathematical equation perspective for someone whom actually has to fill out and use the forms to come about defensible valuation analysis positions, are a total nightmare. Whom in their right mind spreads out a math equation which could fit on one page, across ten dozen interactive pages and does not even include the basic rudimentary tools a human needs

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Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Printing businesses provide print services for various markets including manufacturers, publishers, and advertisers. Printing services include printing on paper, textile products, glass, metal, etc… In recent years, the printing industry has generated over $87 billion in revenue. As such, buying , growing , or selling a printing shop can be lucrative.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Global Data report, the pharma sector in Q3 2023 witnessed deals worth $28 billion, down 28% from the $54 billion recorded in Q2 2023. Deal volume fell 9% from 242 deals in Q2 2023 to 221 M&A deals in Q3 2023. PricewaterhouseCoopers wrote in its Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences: U.S. Deals 2024 Outlook. "As regulators' perspectives on key deal factors become better understood, there may be a return of larger deals, along with continued interest in the $5 billion to

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Benchmark Report

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of a leading outdoor recreation marketing agency, RubLine Marketing, by ‘corePHP.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Kadant Inc (NYSE: KAI ) disclosed a deal to acquire Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates for around $156 million in cash. Founded in 1986, Key Knife is a global supplier of engineered knife systems for custom chipping, planing, and flaking solutions for wood product industries. The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Full story available on Benzinga.

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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

Corporate Finance

Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to Eric Kretz. Data mining is all the rage but look how fast the fever for automated systems is fizzling out. After a few years of non stop hipocracy and beyond obvious bias which ends up inevitably being coded into every single ‘AI’ program out there, the fever for AI has already abated for most. Like how Sports Illustrated fired all the journalists and went with AI, then got roasted for pushing nonsensical faux article pieces.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

FLJ Group Ltd (NASDAQ: FLJ ) shares are trading higher by 93% after the company disclosed the completion of the acquisition of Alpha Mind Technology Limited and the termination of the Lianlian buyout. On November 22, the company penned an equity. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to Retired Appraiser. [link] Burger flippers at in and out around here start at $20 an hour. Your fees are quite reasonable, at least for Colorado. The news the other day says we have the highest inflationary rate of any state in the country. The thing about the new forms is nobody will have experience with them, and they’ll never ever gain that experience either.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD ) has completed the acquisition of Turkish streaming service BluTV, a significant expansion in its streaming portfolio. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. BluTV, Turkey's first local subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery for the past three years, during which WBD held a 35% stake in the company, the Variety reports.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, December 29, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of December 22-28, 2023 CEO Succession and The Walt Disney Company Posted by David F. Larcker and Brian Tayan (Stanford University), on Friday, December 22, 2023 Tags: Board of Directors , CEO compensation , CEO succession , CEO turnover , Chapek , Disney , Iger , Staggs , succession planning , talent de

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

CINCINNATI, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRIID Infrastructure Inc. ("GRIID" or the "Company"), an American bitcoin mining company that leverages a low-cost, low-carbon energy mix to manage and operate vertically integrated bitcoin mining facilities, today announced that it completed its business combination with Adit EdTech Acquisition Corp. ("Adit EdTech") (NYSE: ADEX , ADEX.U, and ADEX.WS)), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROVR ) ("Rover" or the "Company"), the world's largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced the expiration of the 30-day "go-shop" period under the terms of the previously announced merger agreement. Under the merger agreement, private equity funds managed by Blackstone Inc.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ: LAB ), driven by a bold purpose – Unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health , today announced that a second leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), has recommended that all Standard BioTools stockholders vote "FOR" all proposals relating to the pending merger with SomaLogic at the Company's upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders to be

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revelstone Capital Acquisition Corp. (" RCAC ") (NASDAQ: RCAC ), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that it has adjourned the meeting for shareholders to approve the proposed business combination (the " Business Combination ") with Set Jet, Inc. (" Set Jet ") to Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR ) ("Clarus" and/or the "Company"), a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the "Agreement") to sell its Precision Sport segment, which is comprised of the Company's Sierra Bullets, L.L.C. and Barnes Bullets – Mona, LLC subsidiaries, to a U.S.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Capital Group ("Quantum") today announced the completion of its previously announced sale of Rockcliff Energy II LLC ("Rockcliff") to TG Natural Resources LLC ("TGNR"). Rockcliff is a portfolio company of Quantum Energy Partners, Quantum's private equity division. About Quantum Capital Group Founded in 1998, Quantum Capital Group ("QCG") is a leading provider of private equity, credit, and venture capital to the global energy and energy tra

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- ILUS International Inc. (OTC: ILUS ) is a Mergers and Acquisitions company focused on acquiring and growing companies in the public safety, industrial, defense and renewable sectors. The company has signed contracts to acquire the controlling interest of an OTC listed SEC Reporting company.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LumiraDx Limited (NASDAQ: LMDX ) (the "Company"), a next generation point of care diagnostics company, announced today the appointment of joint administrators for two of its subsidiaries. The administrators have signed a definitive agreement to sell certain companies of the LumiraDx group related to LumiraDx's innovative point of care technology to Roche.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In recent statements to the Financial Times and The Sunday Times, GSK plc (NYSE: GSK ) Chief Commercial Officer Luke Miels revealed the company's intent to pursue acquisitions within the $2 billion (£1.6 billion) range over the upcoming six months, aiming to fortify its pipeline. Miels emphasized a specific interest in assets within the respiratory and autoimmune disease sectors, expressing a preference for single-asset or dual-asset entities in potential acquisitions.

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