Thu.May 08, 2025

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BP rivals run the numbers on a takeover of the struggling oil major

Financial Times M&A

British company left vulnerable to a takeover after a sharp slide in its shares over the past year

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The new face of wealth: The rise of the female investor

Mckinsey and Company

Women are increasingly recognized as the new face of wealth, but industry players have yet to fully capture the growth opportunity presented by the rising share of assets controlled by women.

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GIFT City Takes Off With Axis Bank Lease Deal

Global Finance

The deal also marks a milestone for Indian aviation finance: the first transaction in which all the stakeholders lender, borrower, law firm (Dentons), facility agent, and security agentworked through their entities based in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Indias new international financial services center (IFSC). Indian airlines have typically relied on multinational banks and foreign lenders for aircraft leases, mainly routed through Dublin, Ireland, due to lack of a str

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How the sporting goods industry can turn uncertainty into opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.

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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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The impact of early AI adoption

ThomsonReuters

Jump to The bottom line Advanced AI Embrace AI New technology Embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence has always helped tax professionals boost efficiency and gain a strategic advantage. In todays competitive landscape, taking action is what counts. For tax professionals, adopting technology early isnt just talk its a strategic move that leads to superior tax research and service delivery.

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Don’t get stuck in a rut—update how you operate

Mckinsey and Company

As new business challenges and realities emerge, leaders must revisit how, when, and where they are spending their time and energy.

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Human–machine harmonization to upgrade biopharma production

Mckinsey and Company

Biopharma companies are under pressure to boost their output, but complex, fragile production processes are holding them back. AI and analytics could offer a cure for the industrys ills.

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CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalco Energy

Global Finance

Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalcos competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron Bain: Its been an active period during which we have delivered several transformative transactions that increased scale and diversified the asset portfolio. We completed a value-accretive corporate merger with Transglobe in 2022 that saw us acquire operating assets in Egypt and Canada.

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2025 Filings Show Robust CEO Pay Increases at U.S. Large Cap Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Thursday, May 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Roy Saliba, Managing Director, and Audrey Dedrick, Senior Associate, at ISS-Corporate. NEW YORK (April 24, 2025) ISS-Corporate, a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, today announced the

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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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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The Evolving Role of the CHRO in the Boardroom

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Thursday, May 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is the Head of Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Rita Meyerson , Principal Researcher, Human Capital, Andrew Jones , Principal Researcher, ESG Center, Marion Devine , Principal Researcher, Human Capital, Matt Rosenbaum , Principal Researcher, Human Capital, and Christine Guinessey , Program Manager, ESG Center,

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Commerzbank profits surge in boost to takeover defence

Financial Times M&A

Biggest quarterly profits for over a decade come as German lender fends off interest from Italys UniCredit

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Comment on The PAREA Program: Costly Promises, Empty Support by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Jay. [link] Today is the last day to take the AQB survey on ‘alternative pathways to credentialing.’ These people don’t know what they’re doing. Of all the things to focus on right now, they’re rewriting the rules again. Jay, take the survey and please do write about the need to cancel the amc dominance. I certainly did.

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Milken’s behind-closed-doors tension

Financial Times M&A

Plus, the competitors circling BP, and WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

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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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Leveraging AI and Automation to Optimize Denial Management in Healthcare

Machen McChesney

Claim denials are a significant issue for healthcare, especially as they continue to rise: last year, 60% of medical groups reported a year-over-year increase in claim denials, and providers spend around $20 billion a year trying to overturn them.

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Comment on The PAREA Program: Costly Promises, Empty Support by Jay

Appraisers Blog

Please excuse my grammar! Ranting!!! Is anyone going to mention the corrupt AMC’s using the program to create a slave class of appraisers locked to the desk filing inaccurate appraisals, fearful to cut a purchase out of fear of losing their job… While we’re talking about it, lets not forget about Opteon. Having a supervisor not even located in the state signing off on appraisals.

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Enforcement Actions Roundup: April 2025

N Contracts

Welcome to the May edition of our Enforcement Actions Roundup, a monthly summary where our regulatory experts break down recent enforcement actions from the previous month, highlight what went wrong, and offer insights to help your institution stay ahead of similar risks.

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Smiths Group kicks off break-up with move to sell £1bn unit

Financial Times M&A

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan working on sale of FTSE 100 groups electrical connectors division

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Ticketmaster Asks Justices To Protect 'Alternative' Arbitration

Law 360 M&A

Live Nation and Ticketmaster have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify whether a federal law requires courts to enforce only traditional arbitration arrangements Congress envisioned when the law was enacted a century ago, or also "alternative" agreements drafted more recently to process mass arbitration.

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Mercer Capital to Sponsor and Attend the ASA Houston Chapter’s 2025 Energy Valuation Conference

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is proud to sponsor and attend the ASA Houston Chapter’s 2025 Energy Valuation Conference. The conference will be held on May 15th, 2025, at the Briar Club in Houston, Texas, and virtually online. Mercer Capital’s Bryce Erickson, ASA, MRICS, J. David Smith, ASA, CFA, and Andrew B. Frew, ASA, ABV will be attending.

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PSP Investments, BCE To Form New Fiber Biz With $1.5B Plug

Law 360 M&A

Canadian communications company BCE Inc., led by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP-advised Public Sector Pension Investment Board on Thursday revealed their plans to form a strategic partnership and jointly launch a new wholesale network provider called Network FiberCo.

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Mercer Capital to Sponsor and Attend the 2025 AAML National Family Law Conference

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is proud to be sponsoring and attending the 2025 AAML National Family Law Conference. The conference will be held April May 15-17, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Mercer Capital’s Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF and Kathryn Burke, CPA are attending.

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Instagram Head Says App 'Blends' Friends And Entertainment

Law 360 M&A

The head of Instagram didn't shy away Thursday from Federal Trade Commission arguments about how Meta functions as a social media platform, testifying in D.C. federal court that sharing with friends and family is a key function, but part of a blended approach also focused on entertainment.

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Vital Battery Metals Announces Acquisition of Corvo Uranium Project & Closing of Financing

Benzinga

Highlights: More than 29 km of exploration strike length along three strong NE-SW magnetic low trends coinciding with EM conductors and cross-cutting faults , providing highly prospective shallow drill targets. Uranium mineralization is present along a strike length of 800 metres between historical drill holes TL-79-3 ( 0.057% U 3 O 8 over 3.5 m ) and TL-79-5 ( 0.065% U 3 O 8 over 0.1 m ) on the Project (defined below), in addition to the Manhattan Showing with historical results of 59,800 ppm U

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OCC Axes Biden-Era Bank Merger Rule In Latest Reversal

Law 360 M&A

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency moved Thursday to roll back a Biden-era rule intended to dial up its scrutiny of proposed bank mergers, a reversal that comes amid a parallel repeal effort by Republicans in Congress.

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Wealth Management Enforcement Action Roundup: May 2025

N Contracts

Welcome to the Ma y 2025 edition of our Enforcement Actions Roundup for registered investment advisers (RIAs) and wealth managers covering March and April. Like our enforcement actions recap for financial institutions (FIs), the Wealth Management Enforcement Action s Roundup will offer a deep dive into the latest enforcement actions , covering in sights and key takeaways for RIAs.

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Musk Objects To New Job For SEC's Former Litigation Chief

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk is opposing a move by plaintiff-side firm Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP to hire the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's former chief litigation counsel,arguing in a court filing that the lawyer"played a personal and substantial role" in suing Musk while at the SEC.

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PISCES: Everything you need to know

Vested

If you've built a thriving business, chances are your shareholders (or perhaps you yourself) would like to unlock some of that hard-earned value without rushing into an IPO or complex secondary sale.

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Honest Co. IPO Investors Get Initial OK For $27.5M Settlement

Law 360 M&A

Investors in actress Jessica Alba's "clean lifestyle" brand The Honest Co. Inc. have gotten an initial nod for their $27.5 million deal to end claims the company failed to disclose negative trends ahead of its 2021 initial public offering.

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Snackable Media, a Leading Multicultural Ad Network, Acquires AdGrid.io to Boost Programmatic Tech

Benzinga

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snackable Media, a multicultural ad network founded by digital media executive Justin Barton and focused on helping small and medium-sized sites monetize their ad inventory, today announced its acquisition of AdGrid, a leading publisher-first ad operations platform. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Snackable Media to expand its footprint in the digital advertising and ad tech space, offering a more comprehensive suite of solutions to publishers

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Nestle Eyes Potential $5B Water Unit Sale, And Other Reports

Law 360 M&A

Nestle is planning to break off a piece of its business to focus, fittingly, on top-performing brands like Kit Kat and Nescafe, as it weighs a potential sale of its sparkling water-led unit at a $5.6 billion value, according to a Reuters report Thursday.

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Valuation for Buying an Accounting Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Accounting firms frequently undergo mergers and acquisitions. Smaller firms want to grow, while larger firms seek specialized services to stay competitive. No matter your reason for buying an accounting firm, knowing its worth is key. A business valuation for buying an accounting firm helps buyers understand the market and plan for success after the sale.

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Wilson Sonsini M&A Ace Moves To Cooley In Silicon Valley

Law 360 M&A

Cooley LLP is growing its transactions team, announcing Thursday that it is bringing in a Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC mergers and acquisitions pro as a partner in its Silicon Valley office in Palo Alto, California.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mira Pharmaceuticals Board Approves SKNY Pharma Acquisition, Establishing Combined Enterprise Value Over $60 Million

Benzinga

Mira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MIRA ) Board of Directors unanimously approved on Thursday the planned acquisition of SKNY Pharmaceuticals, Inc., following the completion of independent valuation reports on both companies. In March, MIRA Pharmaceuticals signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire SKNY Pharmaceuticals. Under the terms, MIRA will acquire SKNY through a stock exchange, whereby SKNY shareholders will receive shares of MIRA common stock at a valuation determined by