Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Compliance 189

IVSC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Maison de la Chimie, situated in the heart of Paris, from 9-11 October. The IVSC AGM is a key annual event, uniting the IVSC’s boards, working groups, trustees, and member organisations from around the world. Over the course of the three-day program, participants will explore notable trends in valuation and examine the development of international standards.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.

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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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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Raymond. When foreclosures was big in the market I had a contract with companies that managed the foreclosures. I did as many as 10 inspections in a day. so, it is very doable.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

After investing in streaming, media groups are looking to offload traditional broadcasting operations

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Complaint alleges New York-based firm consolidated market to become ‘dominant player’ for anaesthesia services in Texas

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Equity Marketability 114

N Contracts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When the Agencies issue a proposal introducing a new regulation or modifying an existing one, financial institutions typically have 30 to 60 days to comment on its impact.

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Compliance 86

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The sector finds continuous ways to bypass the issue of true price discovery and keep their fee stream running

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Equity 114

Machen McChesney

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable, unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues.

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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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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

US tech company seeks to propel next generation of AI-enabled online security

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Mark Wilson, chief financial officer of Verge Motorcycles since July 1, was previously CFO at Aston Martin (2015-2020) and McLaren Automotive (2005-2013). Wilson speaks to Global Finance about his career and the challenges of the profession.

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Finance 75

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Our latest survey of North American insurance customers offers insight into the challenges—and the value—of delivering a winning customer experience in insurance.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Popular with private equity firms, they can have serious consequences for consumers, workers and businesses

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Private Equity Firm Equity 102

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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Butcher Joseph & Co.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Construction M&A deals slow after record run, but a rebound should come later this year as economic confidence and financing conditions improve. The post Tristan Tahmaseb Featured in Construction Dive appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Finance 70

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Maria. There is that “we” thing again. We appraisers don’t do “we” Never have, never will. Hope one day our industry proves me wrong.

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Appraisal 76

NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The largest deal Cisco has ever announced moves it further away from its roots in network hardware and into higher-margin software subscriptions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 74

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Seneca. Memes are fun. I downloaded that from some other appraiser on the appraisers forum over ten years ago. Can’t recall exactly but the photo was routinely posted whenever appraisers were complaining about amc’s, and has been re posted many times since over the years. If I recall correctly, that’s the actual flag one of the appraisers kept on their boat, but not entirely sure, been so long.

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Appraisal 76

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Tether Group , the issuer of stablecoin Tether (CRYPTO: USDT ), is buying thousands of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) H100 GPUs for $420 million. The deal includes a 20% stake in German-listed bitcoin miner Northern Data , which intends to rent the chips to artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Tether will acquire 10,000 GPUs through an Irish shell company, Damoon.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I got out in November 2021 after 29 years. Could not have been a better decision. I live on the beach of a Carribean island with nobody b g at me about anything… I strongly recommend that if you are unhappy with the business that you get out. Life is too short!!!

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Appraisal 76

Rhythm Systems

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. When employees feel valued, heard, and supported by their managers, they are more likely to stay in their roles and contribute to the organization's success. One powerful tool in a leader's arsenal for nurturing these vital relationships is the 1:1 meeting. Over the last decade, our team has learned a lot about what makes these meetings effective , and I’m happy to share what we’ve learned.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I have been in the real estate industry for 44 years. Buying and selling real estate, building and renovations, mortgage broker, branch manager of mortgage company, owner of a mortgage company, real estate agent and real estate appraiser. I have seen a thing or two. The appraisal industry has been ever changing and always will be ever changing. Being an entrepreneur you learn to adapt or you will put yourself out of business.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Selling a business can be a daunting task, filled with its own set of unique challenges. One of the critical hurdles lies in effectively marketing your business for sale. The success of this endeavor relies heavily on your ability to navigate various obstacles and attract potential buyers. In this blog post, we will explore some common challenges business owners face when marketing their businesses for sale and discuss strategies to overcome them, ultimately ensuring a smooth and successful tran

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Maria. Charge your fee and do not back down. No one determines my fees and TT my scope of work determines my fees and TT. My appraisal fees starts at $600. My lowest fee is for an inspection 1004D starts at $200. What I charge are my R&CF fees. I do not care what the AMC get. What we should be able to do is collect our fees at the door like we use to.

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Appraisal 76

Butcher Joseph & Co.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Construction M&A deals slow after record run, but a rebound should come later this year as economic confidence and financing conditions improve. The post Tristan Tahmaseb Featured in Construction Dive appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Finance 63

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Baggins. Excellent points and facts! I refuse to allow anyone to tell me what my fees should be. Either you pay my fee or I do not accept the order. I have a successful business for the past two decades.

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Appraisal 76

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Silicon Valley mainstay acquires cyber security software company $28bn in cash

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ever notice that the AMC’s don’t lower their fees to the mortgage company even when they cut the appraisal fee. The AMC’s don’t do jack but increase the fees to the buyer and cut our fees. There should also be a mandated rule that whatever we have for a background check should have to be accepted and not have to do one that they want us to use.

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Appraisal 76

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO ) on Thursday announced agreements to acquire Splunk Inc (NASDAQ: SPLK ) for $157 per share, a total equity value of about $28 billion. The acquisition price reflects a premium of 31.3% on Splunk’s price of $119.59 as of Wednesday's market close. Benzinga reported earlier that the acquisition is predicted to be cash flow positive and accrue gross margin in the initial fiscal year post-close and be non-GAAP EPS accretive in the following year.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Russell Bean. and If you are not taking advantage of AI you are missing out on how to be even more effective in this industry. Embrace AI at your own peril. Y 4 the rush to eliminate human labor? Be careful what you wish for. Did you hear the story of how an AI system readily lied to the human interface to get what it wants? Ethics be damned should accompany any promotion of AI systems.

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Appraisal 76

Benchmark Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The concept of "skin in the game" in the business world is not just a catchphrase; it's an ideology that defines the level of commitment and risk one has in a particular venture. Particularly in acquisitions, where future trajectories can be as diverse as they are uncertain, having a vested interest becomes paramount. But whose interest should that be?

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Mark Skapinetz. As a disciple of the appraiser coach where for a fee the the lie of 4 to 9 appraisals a day was presented, I’m shocked your just now weaning yourself off Dustin’s appraisal Kool-Aid (smoke & mirrors). What took so long? The words, “I told you so” come to mind Mark, but good luck in your new adventure.

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Appraisal 76

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What is poverty? And what, if anything, can business do to ensure that there is less of it? Kweilin Ellingrud helps answer these questions in Forbes.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In reply to Bill Johnson. lol. Well if this new opportunity to be an owner and LO didn’t come along I’d still be doing appraisals and continuing to build my business. I was actually going to expand it due to the volume I was getting This has nothing to due with Dustin who I respect. This was my own decision to better my life professionally and personally.

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Appraisal 76