Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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Author Talks: Tony Blair on leadership essentials

Mckinsey and Company

What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Brian DeChesare

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals.

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Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

NYT M&A

Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.

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Dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan

Financial Times M&A

Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign funds

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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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Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

The appraisal community has responded with outrage, as many appraisers have vowed to refuse paying the new Connect by ValueLink monthly fee

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital takes large stake in US credit fund

Financial Times M&A

Deal for $10bn Silver Rock Financial underscores the Gulf nation’s ambition to evolve beyond passive investing

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The Maga Medicis

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Trump’s new antitrust regulator has her eyes on Big Tech and Mubadala Capital takes a stake in a Milken-backed financial firm

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Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Retired Appraiser. They guy I used to work for would tell AMC’s “I don’t need a pimp”, then slam the phone down. I would LMAO! He’s deceased now. I miss those days.

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Duolingo backer in £802m raid on London-listed training company

The Guardian M&A

US private equity firm General Atlantic swoops on Learning Technologies Group as exodus from London stock exchange continues An educational training company is joining the exodus from the London stock exchange after agreeing to an £802m takeover by US private equity firm General Atlantic. General Atlantic, which has a stake in the language-learning app Duolingo, is buying Learning Technologies Group (LTG) for £802.4m in a gamble on rising training requirements for large corporations as they adap

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Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Frank Palatella

Appraisers Blog

The appraisal community has responded with outrage, as many appraisers have vowed to refuse paying the new Connect by ValueLink monthly fee

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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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Unconventional partnerships: The real estate developer’s innovation edge

Mckinsey and Company

Global real estate developers can find enduring success through deep collaborations with nontraditional partners. Here’s how.

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Key Elements of Litigation Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

If your business is in litigation, obtaining a business valuation for litigation is critical to your success. With a professional business valuation, you can understand the opportunities of your business and how to increase its value. You can also use it to make strategic decisions in your legal dispute. In this article, we will discuss the key elements of a litigation business valuation and why they are important.

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Arnault Son Is Tapped To Lift LVMH’s Spirits Unit

Global Finance

Alexandre Arnault, one of French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault’s sons, will serve as deputy chief executive of LVMH’s wines and spirits division, Moët Hennessy. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO.

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AMA: Beatrice Kabutakapua, founder of The Business Storytelling Centre

Vested

Meet Beatrice N. Kabutakapua , founder of the Business Storytelling Centre, a business coaching firm helping leaders amplify unheard voices. Beatrice shares her journey, challenges, and the power of storytelling to drive real change.

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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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¿Qué pasará con el monopolio de búsqueda de Google?

NYT M&A

El juez federal que dictaminó que Google era un monopolio en las búsquedas está sopesando la propuesta del gobierno estadounidense de obligar a la empresa a vender su navegador Chrome.

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Troubled Northvolt may struggle to find a buyer

Financial Times M&A

The one-time great European hope for the battery industry faces an uphill task to secure a financial rescue

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Europe’s Bold Answer To Starlink And Kuiper

Global Finance

IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium. Two years after launching the project, the European Commission awarded the contract to build its satellite mega constellation to a consortium of satellite fleet operators: Eutelsat (France), SES (Luxembourg) and Hispasat (Spain).

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UK Clears Vodafone-Three Telecoms Merger, With Conditions

Law 360 M&A

Vodafone and Three have been cleared to form the country's biggest mobile phone operator on the condition that they cap prices and invest in 5G infrastructure after the merger, Britain's antitrust regulator said Thursday.

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LaPorte Director Anthony Rutledge Named to Northshore Forty Under 40

LaPorte

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors (LaPorte) is proud to announce that Anthony Rutledge, a Director of Audit and Assurance Services, was named to the Northshore… The post LaPorte Director Anthony Rutledge Named to Northshore Forty Under 40 first appeared on LaPorte.

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Live Nation Shields Legal Strategy Emails From DOJ Scrutiny

Law 360 M&A

A Manhattan federal judge rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's bid to see emails between Live Nation Entertainment Inc. lawyers and counsel for arena operator Oak View Group, holding Wednesday that these communications discussed a joint legal strategy for the government's antitrust investigation.

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Cross Country Healthcare Agrees To Be Acquired By Aya Healthcare, Shareholders To Receive 67% Premium

Benzinga

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRN ) shares are rocketing premarket on Wednesday after the company inked a deal to be acquired by Aya Healthcare for $18.61 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at around $615 million. This price represents a 67% premium over Cross Country’s closing price on December 3, 2024, and a 68% premium over its 30-day volume-weighted average trading price ending on the same date.

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Withers IP Partners Hop To Sullivan & Worcester

Law 360 M&A

Sullivan & Worcester LLP has said the Boston firm picked up a team of five intellectual property lawyers, including two partners, from Withers who have expertise in filing patents and working on deals for biotech startups.

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Top Direct Line shareholders hold out for higher Aviva bid

Financial Times M&A

Key investors say they support Direct Line’s decision not to engage with its larger rival

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Takeaways From DOJ's Intervention On Pricing Algorithm Use

Law 360 M&A

A recent U.S. Justice Department amicus brief arguing that a Nevada federal judge wrongly focused on the nonbinding aspect of software company Cendyn Group's pricing algorithm underscores the growing challenge of determining when, if ever, pricing algorithms are legal, say attorneys at Rule Garza.

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Is Your Family Business READY for 2025?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Family business owners don’t stay on top by having all the answers but by having the ability to ask the right questions. A natural question our family business clients want to know is what their business is worth today. However, an even better question asked by many of them is what they can do today to make their family business more valuable tomorrow.

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Aya Healthcare Buys Fla. Peer Cross Country In $615M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Talent software and staffing company Aya Healthcare, steered by Procopio, will acquire Davis Polk & Wardwell-guided Cross Country Healthcare in an $18.61-per-share cash transaction worth roughly $615 million that will take the company private, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Private equity group Cerberus ordered to pay Sabadell €400mn

Financial Times M&A

London judge found in favour of Spanish bank in dispute over soured property deal

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Del. Justices Skeptical $2.4B SPAC Deal Misled Investors

Law 360 M&A

Delaware Supreme Court justices pressed a stockholder attorney on Wednesday to explain how the blank-check company that took electric vehicle venture Canoo Holdings Ltd. public in a $2.4 billion deal breached its duties by failing to reveal information it purportedly had yet to receive.

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Aptean Adds Intelligent Process Automation Capabilities Through Acquisition of Germany Based JobRouter which was backed by Main Capital Partners

Benzinga

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Aptean , a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced its acquisition of JobRouter, a provider of cloud-based intelligent process automation solutions to a wide variety of process intensive industries in Germany and across broader Europe. Aptean acquired JobRouter from Main Capital Partners, a private equity firm managing funds in Northwestern Europe and North America, focusing on investments in growing e

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Avon Cleared To Sell To Parent Co. For $125M In Ch. 11

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday said he would approve a settlement between Avon Products Inc. and Brazilian parent company Natura that clears the way for the beleaguered cosmetics giant to sell itself to Natura for $125 million.

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CFTC Releases Enforcement Results for FY 2024

Reynolds Holding

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion for fiscal year 2024. With the resolution of digital asset cases that resulted in the agency’s largest recovery ever, this record amount included $2.6 billion in civil monetary penalties and $14.5 billion in disgorgement and restitution. In FY 2024, the agency brought 58 new actions including precedent-setting digital asset commodities cases, its first actions addressing fraud in voluntary carbo

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Equitable Mootness Insights From Greenlit Ch. 11 Plan Appeal

Law 360 M&A

A Texas federal court recently allowed a challenge to ConvergeOne's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan to proceed because it wouldn't disrupt the IT company's confirmed plan or harm creditors, reinforcing the importance of judicial restraint in applying equitable mootness where limited relief is possible, say attorneys at Parkins & Rubio.

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How Classified Boards Have Evolved Over the Last Thirty Years

Reynolds Holding

Classified boards, which divide directors into staggered classes with only one class standing for reelection annually, have long been considered a powerful defense against hostile corporate takeovers. Despite their widespread use, they remain a topic of intense debate. While studies have provided mixed evidence of whether the benefits of classified boards outweigh their costs, more recent research suggests that the costs of these governance structures may increase as firms mature.

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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review

Law 360 M&A

For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

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