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New edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published

IVSC

Latest edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published The International Valuation Standards (IVS) are globally recognised, principles-based standards that form the foundation of valuation for all assets and liabilities. Developed by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and utilised by professionals in over 100 countries, IVS play a crucial role in enhancing the quality, comparability, and transparency of valuations.

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Is Degrowth the Next Step in Stakeholder Governance?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matt Orsagh, RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt Orsagh is Co-Founder and Head of Americas at RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy and Chief Content Officer at ED4S Academy. This post is based on his RISE memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024

Redpath

January 24, 2024 - The House Ways and Means Committee, by a vote of 40-3, recently approved the Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024. The tax framework would restore certain 2017 tax reform business provisions, as well as boost the child tax credit. Surprisingly, the bill overwhelmingly passed through the committee in a show of bipartisan support rarely seen in a tax-focused bill.

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Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dohyun Kim, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Dohyun Kim is a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on her Skadden memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?

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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 Growth Equity Case Study: Real-Life Example and Tutorial

Brian DeChesare

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.

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Initiation Payments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Scott Hirst (Boston University), on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Scott Hirst is Associate Professor of Law at Boston University. This post is based on an article recently published in the Journal of Corporation Law. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Big Three Power, and Why it Matters (discussed on the Forum here ), Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence and Po

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Competing In Triathlons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

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AMA: Bayu Prihandito, founder of Life Architekture

Vested

Bayu Prihandito established Life Architekture to help people find their individual paths to success and happiness. We sat down with him to discuss why he felt drawn to life coaching in the first place and how to create a top-quality business culture.

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Seyfarth Starts Restructuring Practice, Adds 3 BCLP Partners

Law 360 M&A

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced Wednesday that three former Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partners have joined the firm, two of them to launch its restructuring and insolvency practice.

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Comment on False Claims of Racism Against Appraiser by jaydee

Appraisers Blog

In reply to DGK. The county like an insurance agency wants to make/take money but not give it back. Especially at their own going rate. Simple.

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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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Tilray Brands Seizes 40% Of Canada's Cannabis Beverages Market Share By Acquiring This Company

Benzinga

In a significant expansion of its cannabis beverage operations, Tilray Brands Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY ) has officially completed its acquisition of Truss Beverage Co. from Molson Coors Beverage Co (NYSE: TAP ). This strategic move, announced on Wednesday, cements Tilray’s dominant position in the Canadian cannabis beverage market, boosting its market share to approximately 40%.

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Forward Thinking on Europe’s existential crisis with Marco Buti

Mckinsey and Company

“Europe is drifting away from the technology frontier … from that viewpoint, I think Europe’s business model, looking forward, is not sustainable.” A quintessential insider discusses Europe’s competitiveness.

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Telegraph takeover: UK government intends to order new investigation into deal

The Guardian M&A

Move follows last-minute change in corporate structure of Barclay family’s UAE-backed consortium The government has said it intends to launch a second investigation into the Barclay family’s complex deal to transfer control of the Telegraph, after its UAE-backed consortium partner revealed a last-minute corporate structure change that has raised public interest concerns.

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Barb Sanborn Transitions to Multi-State Sales & Use Tax Senior Associate

Trout CPA

Trout CPA is excited to announce that Barb Sanborn is transitioning to a new role within our firm as a Multi-State Sales & Use Tax Senior Associate.

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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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Will the CFPB Examine Fintechs Soon?

N Contracts

Many fintech companies expect the financial institutions and middleware BaaS aggregators they partner with to bear responsibility for compliance. But as a recent proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reminds us, fintechs can’t absolve themselves of this responsibility. They need to take ownership of compliance.

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2024 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines For Businesses and Other Employers

Machen McChesney

Here are some key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines.

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Ten considerations for private markets in 2024

Mckinsey and Company

Decision makers looking to get a head start on the private markets should consider ten things.

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Comment on False Claims of Racism Against Appraiser by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

I ran into a similar situation when asked to appraise Tubby Smith’s home years ago. His wife was hostile from the first second she opened her mouth. After enduring her foul mouth for five minutes I called the lender (in front of her) and asked them to reassign the job and quadruple the fee for the next sucker. I wasn’t about to spend 3 hours inspecting that mansion while being verbally abused, much less spend a year in court with her if she disagreed with my value.

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Hospital's $55M Deal To End 16-Year Antitrust Case Gets OK

Law 360 M&A

An Illinois federal judge granted initial approval Wednesday to a $55M settlement by NorthShore University HealthSystem, resolving a 16-year-old antitrust class action over alleged price hikes the health system instituted following a merger in 2000 with Highland Park Hospital.

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This Recent Acquisition By Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Outperforms Nike, Netflix And Coca-Cola In Revenue And Headcount

Benzinga

Warren Buffett ‘s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK ) (NYSE: BRK ) has recently completed the acquisition of a business that rivals some of America’s largest companies like Nike Inc , Coca-Cola Co , and Netflix Inc in terms of revenue and headcount. What Happened : The famed investor’s company recently acquired the remaining 20% of Pilot Travel Centers, likely spending over $13 billion in total for the truck-stop chain, which joins a collection of subsidiaries that includes Ge

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Global Energy Perspective 2023: Refining outlook

Mckinsey and Company

Given declining oil demand and the move toward low-carbon energy sources, global refining may need to adapt to ensure that it plays a role in the accelerating energy transition.

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Newmont Fortifies Management On Heels Of $17B Deal, Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Benzinga

Gold mining firm Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM ) appointed Peter Wexler as chief legal officer. What Happened : Wexler will join Newmont's headquarters in Denver. He previously served as chief legal officer at Schneider Electric (SBGSF). Over the last 15 years, his role at Schneider included overseeing legal, risk management, and compliance matters, leading a team of over 300 professionals across 32 countries.

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Global Energy Perspective 2023: CCUS outlook

Mckinsey and Company

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage is projected to play a vital role in the energy transition but requires growth in capacity and investments to realize its potential.

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SEC Attacks SPACs: What New Merger Rules Mean For Investors, Public Offerings

Benzinga

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules that change how SPACs will communicate t heir offerings to the public. What Happened: SPACs, or special-purpose acquisition companies, were a popular investment method. They proved to be a once-popular way for companies to go public but often drew the attention of regulators. Many companies that went public via SPAC trading have since delisted or gone bankrupt.

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Data Update 3 for 2024: Interest Rates in 2023 - A Rule-breaking Year!

Musings on Markets

In my last post, I looked at equities in 2023, and argued that while they did well during 2023, the bounce back were uneven, with a few big winning companies and sectors, and a significant number of companies not partaking in the recovery. In this post, I look at interest rates, both in the government and corporate markets, and note that while there was little change in levels, especially at the long end of the maturity spectrum, that lack of change called into question conventional market wisdo

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Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024

Redpath

January 24, 2024 - The House Ways and Means Committee, by a vote of 40-3, recently approved the Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024. The tax framework would restore certain 2017 tax reform business provisions, as well as boost the child tax credit. Surprisingly, the bill overwhelmingly passed through the committee in a show of bipartisan support rarely seen in a tax-focused bill.

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Strategy Validation: Have You Validated Your 3-5 Year Strategic Plan?

Rhythm Systems

You had a great annual planning session. You worked hard developing your 3-year strategic plan for revenue growth and profit (scaling up) for the growth strategy next 3-5 years. You brainstormed multiple strategies that have the potential to double your business revenue in the next 3-5 years.

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Empowering government workers with a Microsoft Copilot

Avanade

The true potential for generative AI in government lies ahead – from improving citizen relations to ensuring the security of data to empowering workers with copilots to make them more efficient and effective.

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Mars Wraps Up £534M Take-Private Deal For Hotel Chocolat

Law 360 M&A

Hotel Chocolat said Thursday that its £534 million ($680 million) takeover by U.S. confectionery heavyweight Mars is now complete after the transaction was sanctioned by the High Court.

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Ellen Owens-Karcsay

M&A Leadership Council

Ellen Owens-Karcsay Senior Advisor, M&A Partners Ellen Owens is an experienced transformation advisor, supporting businesses and nonprofit organizations through various stages of the organizational lifecycle. This includes developing change readiness and management plans, assessing organizational capacity, supporting growth initiatives, including acquisition or merger integration, and process improvement.

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Chancery Taps Lampert For $18.3M After Unfair Sears Deal

Law 360 M&A

Minority stockholders of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores were awarded more than $18.3 million Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind Delaware Chancery Court finding that controllers of a company can owe duties of good faith and care to a company and minority stockholders.

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Entertainment Equipment Appraisals

Peak Business Valuation

The enchanting world of cinema and music is brought to life by its equipment. It is easy to understand the value of entertainment equipment in the eyes of the audience. However, it is not so easy to identify its objective and financial value. To identify the equipment’s true value, you need an entertainment equipment appraisal. In this article, you will find answers to FAQs about entertainment equipment appraisals.

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EU Proposes New Foreign Investment And Trade Policies

Law 360 M&A

The European Commission adopted five policy proposals Wednesday aimed at reinforcing the European Union's economic security through new actions on foreign investment, outbound investment and sensitive technology.

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Rodedawg Intl. Ind, Inc. (OTC: RWGI) Acquires and Initiates New California Cannabis Distributor License

Benzinga

COSTA MESA, CA , Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (OTC: RWGI ) proudly announces the Company, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Parabola Mgmt. LLC, has acquired a new California cannabis distributor license in Coachella, California. Chris Swartz, CEO, states "We are proud to inform our shareholders that since the completion of the acquisition of Parabola Mgmt., LLC we have already started the acquisition and expansion of our cannabis license portfolio