Fri.Jun 10, 2022

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Remarks by Chair Gensler Before the Investor Advisory Committee

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, June 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks before the Investor Advisory Committee. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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How to Avoid Sellers’ Remorse When Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

Selling a business can be an emotional process, especially after years, maybe decades, of hard work. You have poured your life into making your business what it is today, and it is completely normal to have a lot of questions as you approach the selling process. A few questions you might have are, How do I find the best buyer? Are they going to value my legacy and vision?

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

How the great resignation is creating new job opportunities around the world. By: ASA CEO, Johnnie White. Many may not understand the appraisal profession, or even the fact that there are multiple disciplines within it, but what people should know are the new opportunities being created by the “great resignation,” as a result of the global pandemic and economy to start a new career.

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Semiconductor shortage: How the automotive industry can succeed

Mckinsey and Company

As the semiconductor shortage persists, the automotive industry will likely benefit from new sourcing models and stronger bonds between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor suppliers.

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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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Hannover Messe 2022: From robot dogs and Pepper’s Ghost Illusion to tangible optimism

Avanade

Avanade and Accenture have returned from Hannover Messe 2022 after being an exec sponsor at the Microsoft Booth. This blog provides a reflection of some of the positive experience at the event.

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What are the biotech investment themes that will shape the industry?

Mckinsey and Company

From 2019 to 2021, venture capitalists plowed $35 billion into biotech companies with advanced platform technologies that could transform the industry.

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Author Talks: How to build a damn good business

Mckinsey and Company

Business guidance can hinge on an assumption of existing financial access, making the advice irrelevant to budding entrepreneurs with less privilege. Kathryn Finney seeks to level the playing field.

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Tidjane Thiam’s Spac replaces Pimco with ‘better fit’ Edward Zeng

Financial Times M&A

Investment vehicle led by the ex-Credit Suisse chief has yet to do a deal since launching in February 2021

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What Litigation Funding Disclosure In Delaware May Look Like

Law 360 M&A

A standing order issued by Delaware's chief federal judge requiring litigants to disclose whether their cases or defenses are being financed by third parties is unlikely to have onerous effects but may raise questions regarding potential conflicts of interest and access to justice, say Cayse Llorens and Matthew Oxman at LexShares.

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Octopus submits last-minute bid for electricity supplier Bulb

Financial Times M&A

Centrica and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar also in three-way race ahead of deadline at end of month

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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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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

Law 360 M&A

The past week in London has seen a South African mining company drilled over its decision to back out of the $1 billion acquisition of a Brazilian mine, Pfizer suing two rivals over patents, and the Ritz Hotel's owner seeking 5-star justice in a libel case against the Times. Here, Law360 looks at these and other news claims in the U.K.

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The Swiss blogger with the market-moving story of the week

Financial Times M&A

Tale about an unlikely combination between State Street and Credit Suisse left many looking credulous

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Advance Your Knowledge With a Fintech 201 Guide

Accounting Web

Growth Advance Your Knowledge With a Fintech 201 Guide.

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Benchmark International’s Gregory Jackson Named International Ceo Of The Year (Corporate Finance)

Benchmark Report

Gregory Jackson, Benchmark International’s CEO, was named International CEO of the Year (Corporate Finance) by the Gamechangers™ 2022 Global Awards, adding to his growing and impressive list of accolades.

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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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Standard Mileage Rates Increase for Remainder of 2022

Trout CPA

Due to the recent gasoline price increases, the IRS updated the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2022. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of operating vehicles for business, medical, and charitable purposes. Below are the standard mileage rates for 2022.

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M&A in the Permian: Acquisitions Slow as Valuations Grow

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Transaction activity in the Permian Basin cooled off this past year, with the transaction count decreasing to 21 deals over the past 12 months, a decline of 6 transactions, or 22%, from the 27 deals that occurred over the prior 12-month period. This level is in line with the 22 transactions that occurred in the 12-month period ended mid-June 2020. It is difficult to interpret the significance with.

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Icelandic Fishing Co. Nabs $112M Slice In Salmon Farming Biz

Law 360 M&A

Icelandic fishing company Sildarvinnslan hf. said Friday it's buying a roughly 34% stake in Norwegian salmon farming business Arctic Fish Holding AS from Bremesco Holding Ltd. and others for about 1.09 billion Norwegian krone (about $112 million).

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Boise Cascade Acquires Coastal Plywood Operations For $512M

Benzinga

Boise Cascade Co (NYSE: BCC ) has agreed to acquire Coastal Plywood Company , including two manufacturing locations, from Coastal Forest Resources Company for $512 million. Coastal Plywood provides quality plywood, lumber, and treated wood products throughout the eastern U.S. The purchase agreement includes locations in. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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SPAC Acri Capital Hits Market with $75M Public Offering

Law 360 M&A

Shell company Acri Capital Acquisition Corp. began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market today under the symbol "ACACU" after going public with a $75 million initial offering that priced at $10 a share.

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Why This Spirit Airlines Analyst Is Turning Bullish

Benzinga

A merger of Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NYSE: SAVE ) is “a high probability outcome,” and a merger with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU ) is more likely than with Frontier (NASDAQ: ULCC ), according to a JPMorgan analyst. The Spirit Airlines Analyst: Jamie Baker upgraded the rating for Spirit Airlines from Neutral to Overweight while raising the price target from $24 to $30.

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Hogan Lovells Lands Former Foley Hoag M&A Co-Chair

Law 360 M&A

Boston attorney Alex Aber has joined the Hogan Lovells mergers and acquisitions practice after a two-decade career with Foley Hoag, where he was co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

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Here's Why Paltalk Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket

Benzinga

Communications software innovator Paltalk, Inc (NASDAQ: PALT ) acquired the core assets of ManyCam from Visicom Media Inc for $2.7 million cash plus a potential earn-out payment of up to $0.6 million. ManyCam is a live streaming software and a virtual camera that allows users to deliver professional live videos on any streaming. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between American Project & Repair to the Orion Group

Benchmark Report

The seller, American Project and Repair, is a leader in the facility maintenance space, with over 20 years of experience across the United States and Puerto Rico. Utilizing a vendor base of over 10,000 local licensed technicians and contractors, they have become the go-to source for facility maintenance for many Fortune 500 clients. Ted Mastrucci, owner of AP&R, had this to say about the transaction: “When you are a small business owner, and you only get to do this one time in your life, you

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MGM Resorts Sells Gold Strike Tunica Operations For $450M

Benzinga

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM ) has decided to sell the operations of Gold Strike Tunica to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings LLC (CNE), a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, for $450 million in cash. The company expects net cash proceeds after taxes and estimated fees to be about $350 million. For the twelve. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Clifford Chance Guides KKR-Led €1.2B Bid For Accell

Law 360 M&A

A consortium headed by U.S. investment company KKR has made a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) unconditional offer for Netherlands-based bicycle maker Accell Group NV.

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Top investor calls for Gold Fields to scrap $5.3bn Yamana deal

Financial Times M&A

Redwheel urges South African miner to focus on existing operations rather than buying Canadian rival

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Aegion Announces Acquisition of EN-TECH Corporation's Cured-in-Place Lining Division

Benzinga

ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion Corporation , a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of EN-TECH Corporation's cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining division. EN-TECH, headquartered in Closter, N.J., has been a leading provider of pipe maintenance and rehabilitation solutions across the Northeast since 1983.

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Allen & Overy Adds Farella Braun Transaction Group Head

Law 360 M&A

Allen & Overy LLP has added a Farella Braun & Martel LLP attorney to its corporate practice in San Francisco who spent over a decade in his previous role, the firm recently announced.

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Cityview Acquires Oceano Apartment Community in Woodland Hills

Benzinga

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a vertically-integrated multifamily investment management and development firm, today announced the acquisition of Oceano, an apartment community in the Woodland Hills submarket of Los Angeles. The four-story, podium-style apartment community features 244 one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, originally built in 2012.

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Don't Miss It: Kirkland, Cooley Guide Week's Hot Deals

Law 360 M&A

With so much mergers and acquisitions news this week, you may have missed several deals announced in the last several days helmed by firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cooley LLP. Here, Law360 recaps the ones you may have missed.

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Blue Nile, Leading Fine Jewelry Online Retailer, to Become a Public Company

Benzinga

Blue Nile, Inc. to combine with Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: MUDS ). Transaction expected to provide up to ~ $45 0 million of capital, including $50 million of new preferred equity provided by Mudrick Capital. Also includes $80 million of committed PIPE capital (~$50M of which has been pre-funded) from existing Blue Nile sponsors and Mudrick Capital.

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Perkins Coie Guides Boise Cascade's $512M Acquisition

Law 360 M&A

Led by Perkins Coie, wood product producer Boise Cascade Co. announced on Friday it is set to acquire Coastal Plywood Co. and its manufacturing locations in a $512 million cash deal from Coastal Forest Resources Co.

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UniFi Group to Acquire Controlling Stake in National Flood Services LLC

Benzinga

CHICAGO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PEAK6 InsurTech, an insurance operations subsidiary of PEAK6 Investments , announced today that UniFi Group has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in National Flood Services (NFS). PEAK6 will retain a minority stake in the new joint venture. NFS and UniFi expect to close the transaction in the third quarter of 2022.

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Prickett Jones Accuses Atty Of 'Mudslinging' In AT&T Case

Law 360 M&A

A Prickett Jones & Elliott PA attorney has accused a lawyer for another plaintiff in coordinated litigation in Delaware Chancery Court of "mudslinging" and inaccurately portraying the firm's role in helping secure $9.3 million in damages from AT&T for minority partners unfairly frozen out of an Oregon-based cellphone partnership.

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