Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Equity 85

Equity 85

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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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

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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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.

Marketability

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.

Technology 115

Technology 115

Avanade

MARCH 23, 2023

Banking 98

Banking 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.

Mergers & Acquisitions 97

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.

Private Equity Firm 97

Private Equity Firm Equity Technology Marketability 97

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.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

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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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.

Banking 95

Banking Marketability 95

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.

Mergers & Acquisitions 92

Mergers & Acquisitions 92

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.

Compliance 92

Compliance Marketability Technology 92

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 101

Start-ups 101

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.

Marketability

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Marketability 81

Marketability 81

NYT M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

China’s commerce ministry publicly rebuked the Biden administration’s efforts to push TikTok’s Chinese ownership to sell the app or face a possible ban in the United States.

Mergers & Acquisitions 82

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 82

Equidam

MARCH 23, 2023

6 Tools to Help Close Your Round As a startup founder, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is securing funding to get your business off the ground. Whether you’re seeking investment from venture capitalists or angel investors, there are a variety of tools and strategies you can use to make your fundraising efforts more effective. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most important tools you can use to enable fundraising for your startup.

Equity 80

Equity Compliance Marketability 80

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.

Banking 80

Banking 80

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

Marketability 75

Marketability 75

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 23, 2023

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

Start-ups 103

Start-ups Corporate Finance Finance 103

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 98

Technology 98

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

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 95

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.

Equity 75

Equity Finance 75

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

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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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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 69

Corporate Finance Finance 69

Appraisers Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

Mandatory completion of an initial fair housing course lasting 7 hours by January 1st 2025, as well as 4 additional hours every renewal cycle thereafter. Recently, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has proposed new requirements for those looking to become an appraiser or renew their certification/license. These include mandatory completion of an initial fair housing course lasting seven hours by January 1st 2025, as well as four additional hours every renewal cycle thereafter if this bec

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Appraisal 56

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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NYT M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

If the White House can’t force a sale, that would effectively leave it with two options to resolve concerns about the company.

Mergers & Acquisitions 67

Mergers & Acquisitions 67

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

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Audit Board

MARCH 23, 2023

In CyberRisk Alliance Business Intelligence’s November 2022 Third-Party Risk Survey, more than half (57%) of respondents reported they were victims of an IT security incident — either an attack or a breach — related to a third-party partner in the past 24 months. The fear of severe consequences from a third-party-related attack or breach — including business disruption, financial losses, network and infrastructure disruptions, data loss, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance failure —

Compliance 52

Compliance Technology 52

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 23, 2023

Federal Trade Commission staffers pushed back against Illumina's contentions that enforcers improperly coordinated with overseas counterparts to try and derail its deal for cancer-testing outfit Grail Inc., saying the company wants to distract from the merits of the commission's challenge.

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