Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Posted by David N. Solander, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, on Sunday, September 24, 2023 Editor's Note: David N. Solander is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. This post is based on his MWE memorandum. On August 23, 2023, the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new and amended rules (the New Rules) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) that focus on the SEC’s desire to address what it views to be “risks and harms that are common in an adviser’s re

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In reply to Diane. Agree with Diane. Mr. Allen is a prime example of someone who has accepted being kicked down and being made less professional by the AMC’s. He wrote of working for 10% less than the year before because… WHY NOT…everything else went down 10% or more since last year (sarcasm for those that don’t get it). Rather than stand up and fight for our profession, some people just… give in and accept less money.

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Appraisal 76

Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Aviva PLC said on Monday that it has inked a deal to buy the U.K. protection business of AIG Life Ltd. for £460 million ($562 million) to boost its position in the British market.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In reply to Fitz Turner. In 1986 there was no requirement to be licensed. Literally ANYONE could call themself and be an appraiser. Just saying.

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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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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The European Union's competition authority said Monday that it has blocked the proposed €1.63 billion ($1.73 billion) acquisition by Booking.com of a Swedish online travel agent after finding that the deal would strengthen the U.S. company's dominant position in the bloc.

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Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Floral shops buy flowers from various farms and sell them as floral arrangements, potted plants, and cut flowers. According to IBIS World , there are approximately 33,000 floral shops throughout the country. Over the past several years, the floral industry has generated over $9 billion dollars in revenue. Some floral shops struggle to maintain profitability due to decreasing demand from various markets.

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Law Essentials M&A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This blog is written by Aditya Trivedi (Advocate, Delhi High Court) and Ritwik Mehta (Founder, Niti Tantra).

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Equilest

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Explore the Discover Types, Structures, and Valuations in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) by continue reading Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an integral strategy for companies aiming to grow, diversify, or streamline operations. This article delves into the world of M&A, exploring its various types, intricate structures, and the crucial aspect of valuation.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This single post has had 121 comments. That should tell you something is wrong with the appraisal profession. The government is trying to put us out of business.

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Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Geopolitical tensions and strategic competition between the United States and China have increasingly influenced the investment landscape in recent years, implicating established regulatory frameworks such as that of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), as well as driving non-traditional government actors to take action.

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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

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