Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Sale of struggling conglomerate would be country’s largest take-private deal

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IVSC

MARCH 23, 2023

Adrian Nicholls. Adrian Nicholls is the EY Global Valuation, Modeling & Economics (VME) leader, overseeing a team of over 4,000 professionals worldwide. Adrian is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a certified RICS business valuer, former Chair of RICS UK Business Valuation Board, member Global Valuation Board, and a former board member of the Valuations Special Interest Group at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 23, 2023

Posted by Sarah E. Walters, Edward B. Diskant, and Jennifer Levengood, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah E. Walters and Edward B. Diskant are Partners and Jennifer Levengood is an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery. This post is based on an MWE memorandum by Ms. Walters, Mr, Diskant, Ms. Levengood, Justin P.

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IVSC

MARCH 23, 2023

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) would like to express its thanks and appreciation to a group of exceptional board members who have reached the end of their maximum two terms. These dedicated individuals have been instrumental in the development and promotion of the International Valuation Standards, and have played a vital role in supporting the IVSC’s mission to advance valuation in the public interest.

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Business Valuation Intangible Assets Technology Marketability 130

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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 23, 2023

Posted by Adam Badawi (UC Berkeley), Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University) and Julian Nyarko (Stanford University) , on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Adam Badawi is a Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, Elisabeth de Fontenay is a Professor of Law at Duke University, and Julian Nyarko is an Associate Professor of Law at Stanford University. This post is based on their recent paper.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

Cyberattacks on operational technology systems have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their huge impact on industrial operations means that organizations must find answers—quickly.

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Technology 129

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO of Singlife, reveals some of the ins and outs of merging an insurtech start-up and a legacy player.

Start-ups 118

Start-ups 118

NYT M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Lawmakers grilled Shou Chew, TikTok’s chief executive, over the app’s ties to its Chinese parent company and its effects on children, as Chinese officials said they opposed a sale of the platform.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

Innovators from large organizations talk about working with start-ups, and how each can support the other.

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Start-ups Corporate Finance Finance 115

Business Wire M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

THE WOODLANDS, Texas & SANTA ANA, Calif.

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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

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

Large segments of the Black population in the United States are underserved on a range of socioeconomic dimensions. Here’s how impact investors can help close that gap.

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Banking 104

Avanade

MARCH 23, 2023

How banks can manage the pitfalls and opportunities from the generative AI opportunity

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Banking 98

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

A strategy focused on improving the experience of existing customers can deliver breakthrough growth for incumbent companies—often more than double that of their industry peers.

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Marketability 100

Redpath

MARCH 23, 2023

Editor's note: this blog was updated in 2023 with additional resources for business owners. Often, the business valuation process follows a similar story arc. Initially, owners are hesitant to engage an outside analyst, believing they already know the value of their business—and they may view the process as an unnecessary expense to accomplish their goals.

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Business Valuation 98

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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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

Envisioning a response to homelessness that reflects understanding that the journey into—and out of—a home is often unique to the individual.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Deal is a defensive move against the depressing market backdrop

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Marketability 98

ThomsonReuters

MARCH 23, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Expenses Related to Nutrition, Wellness, and General Health (Mar. 17, 2023); IRS News Release IR-2023-47 (Mar. 17, 2023) FAQs News Release The IRS has issued FAQs that explain when certain costs related to nutrition, wellness, and general health are medical expenses under Code § 213 that may be paid or reimbursed under a health FSA, HSA, or HRA.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

With California soon to become the most recent state to increase its oversight of health care mergers, acquisitions and investments, attorneys should consider how these updated state regulations may increase the costs, timelines and disclosure requirements for national deals, say John Saran and Jaclyn Freshman at Ropes & Gray.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 97

Benzinga

MARCH 23, 2023

Bloomberg Apple, In A Cinema Near You Soon: Streaming Rivalry Heats Up As Apple To Splurge On Original Theatrical Releases Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL ) eyes splurging $1 billion annually to produce movies likely for theatrical release to draw subscribers to its streaming service. Apple has approached movie studios about partnering to release a few titles in theaters this year and a slate of more films in the future.

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Private Equity Firm Equity Technology Marketability 97

Machen McChesney

MARCH 23, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service finalized regulations on February 23, 2023, significantly expanding mandatory electronic filing of tax and information returns that require almost all returns filed on or after January 1, 2024, to be submitted to the IRS electronically instead of on paper.

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Benzinga

MARCH 23, 2023

Citizens Financial Group Inc (NYSE: CFG ) is reportedly constructing a bid to purchase the private banking business of Silicon Valley Bank , which collapsed earlier this month. Citizens, one of the largest U.S. regional banks, is working to submit an offer in the auction of the business, which is called SVB Private , reported Reuters, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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Banking Marketability 95

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Plus, private credit investors dig through Silicon Valley Bank’s loan book and Toshiba’s take-private deal inches towards the finish line

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 23, 2023

Almost everyone seems to be talking about ChatGPT. This new AI-enabled chatbot, which can swiftly produce answers that feel as if a human wrote them, promises to revolutionize how we generate text. Although ChatGPT emerged just a few months ago, it is already causing turmoil across various fields. Microsoft embedded it into their Bing search engine.

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Compliance Marketability Technology 92

National Law Review M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Thomas R.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

The chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the global investment management firm traces his journey as a business leader, financial innovator, and philanthropist.

Corporate Finance 81

Corporate Finance Finance 81

Benzinga

MARCH 23, 2023

Cupertino, Calif., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splashtop , a leader in remote IT solutions that simplify and secure the work-anywhere world, today announced it has acquired Foxpass , a provider of cloud-based, identity-centric network and server access solutions for IT and DevOps systems. The acquisition underscores Splashtop's commitment to democratizing security for businesses of all sizes – especially small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) wh

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Marketability 75

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

A Canadian billionaire and "Magic" Johnson are the latest suitors to emerge for the Washington Commanders, the Miami International Securities Exchange wants to buy FTX's cryptocurrency derivatives platform, and a bidding war is brewing for Baxter International’s biopharma solutions business. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

CHICAGO & DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Advisors--GeoWealth acquires First Ascent to provide growth-minded RIAs of all sizes with a robust, full-service TAMP and enterprise technology platform.

Technology 75

Technology 75

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

For young lawyers, finding happiness on the job — with its competitive nature and high expectations for billable hours — is complicated, but three skills can help them gain confidence, reduce stress and demonstrate their professional value in ways they never imagined, says career counselor Susan Smith Blakely.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

PASADENA, Calif.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Arizona-based dirt bike distributor Performance Powersports Group Inc. overcame earlier objections from a Delaware bankruptcy judge to $10 million in debtor-in-possession financing and a $73 million asset sale to equity owner Kinderhook Industries LLC, winning approval for both Thursday.

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Finance Equity 75

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Combined group will have more than 210 retained clients and employ more than 230 people, companies say

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) (“Spruce” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States, today announced the acquisition of SS Holdings 2017, LLC and its subsidiaries (the “Spruce Power 4 Portfolio”) from a US-based private equity firm. The acquisition closed on March 23, 2023.

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Private Equity Firm Equity 73

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Activist investor steps up battle over ‘disastrous’ acquisition by world’s biggest genome sequencer

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