Benchmark Report

MARCH 11, 2022

Benchmark International’s client Discount Fence USA, an Austin-based full-service fencing installation and repair company, has sold to two high-net-worth individuals. Discount Fence USA is the largest residential fence contractor in Central Texas. The company offers services to residential clients and home builders in Central Texas and commercial clients in Texas statewide.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

The Guardian M&A

MARCH 11, 2022

Nick Candy and Hansjörg Wyss among interested parties before owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned UK imposes sanctions on Roman Abramovich Thomas Tuchel insists it is ‘business as usual’ at Chelsea Billionaires interested in buying Chelsea Football Club have been told to approach the UK government with potential takeover proposals, after the sanctioning of its current oligarch owner, Roman Abramovich.

Equity 98

Equity 98

ThomsonReuters

MARCH 11, 2022

It may be one of the oldest digital technologies in existence, but there’s no denying that the business and accounting worlds still heavily rely on email. The incredible power of email lies in the fact that it’s fast, free, and accessible to practically anyone. Unfortunately, this is also its greatest downfall, as the internet is now drowning in the weight of its most overused application.

Accounting Firms 95

Accounting Firms Start-ups Technology 95

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 11, 2022

Companies need better tools to tackle rising prices. CEOs can look for them across their business operations.

109

109

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.

Marketability

The Guardian M&A

MARCH 11, 2022

Market value increases by nearly £1bn as Apollo considers improved cash offer after £6.4bn deal rejected Pearson’s market value jumped by as much as a fifth after a US private equity group said it was considering making an improved cash offer after the educational publisher’s rejection of a potential deal worth more than £6.4bn. News of the possible offer from Apollo sent shares in Pearson, which is finally emerging from a seven-year slump marked by a string of profit warnings and a record £2.6b

Equity 72

Equity Marketability 72

NYT M&A

MARCH 11, 2022

When the merger is complete, the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery will be one of the largest media companies in the United States.

Mergers & Acquisitions 74

Mergers & Acquisitions 74

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MARCH 11, 2022

So much for transitory: February’s CPI growth came in at 7.9% year-over-year (the highest level in recent memory), and the ongoing Ukraine conflict portends further supply chain challenges that could drive prices even higher. The front-end of the yield curve has shifted higher as market participants reason that rising inflation will force the Fed to raise rates sooner and by a greater magnitude.

Marketability 52

Marketability 52

LaPorte

MARCH 11, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) SAS 136 includes requirements to communicate reportable findings identified as a result of testing relevant plan provisions. The post SAS 136: The communication of reportable findings first appeared on LaPorte.

52

52

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MARCH 11, 2022

Last month, we reviewed Q1 through Q3 2021 earnings call themes from oilfield service companies. Commentary regarding the progress of ESG efforts, whether initiated by the OFS operators themselves or in support of their customers’ ESG programs, was prevalent throughout the year. OFS management teams also noted their anticipation of increased industry consolidation by way of M&A activity.

52

52

Fox Corporate Finance

MARCH 11, 2022

Read in the article on www.impulse.de which measures companies can take to avoid losses due to rising inflation. One aspect is the implementation of flexible contracts (with so-called price escalation clauses) in order to be. Read more. The post Taking measures against inflation – 6 tips how to protect your company against inflation | Impulse online 09.03.2022 – Quotes by FCF appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

Corporate Finance 52

Corporate Finance Finance 52

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

Corporate Finance

Avanade

MARCH 11, 2022

Escape the traditional approach to cloud modernization with a flexible, on demand model that gives you convenience, cost transparency and control.

52

52

Accounting Web

MARCH 11, 2022

Clients 6 Questions to Stress Test a Client's Finances.

Finance 76

Finance 76

Private Funds CFO

MARCH 11, 2022

Two of the most well known figures in fund finance are leaving their respective institutions to start a new venture.

Finance 52

Finance Marketability 52

Trout CPA

MARCH 11, 2022

Will Congress consider a smaller package of tax provisions with the Build Back Better bill off the table?

52

52

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.

Marketability

Norman Marks

MARCH 11, 2022

Words of wisdom are spoken in an interview in Board Intelligence of Vindi Banga. As the article explains, “He is the chair of UK Government Investments and Marie Curie, as well as a non-executive at GlaxoSmithKline and The Economist Group. Prior to this, Vinda sat on the board of the Confederation of British Industry, Thomson […].

40

40

Trout CPA

MARCH 11, 2022

Will The New Rules Impact Your Business? Businesses that invest in research and development, particularly those in the technology industry, should be aware of a major change to the tax treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), R&E expenditures incurred or paid for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021, will no longer be immediately deductible for tax purposes.

Technology 40

Technology 40

Cooley M&A

MARCH 11, 2022

A recent Court of Chancery decision adds yet another wrinkle to the appraisal landscape and the potential for appraisal arbitrage. In BCIM Strategic Value Master Fund LP v. HFF, Inc. (Del. Ch. Feb. 2, 2022), the court found that—despite a sufficiently robust sales process that supported ascribing heavy weight to the signing price as a reliable indicator of fair value—the fair value of the target’s shares at closing exceeded the deal price.

Appraisal 40

Appraisal Marketability 40

Private Funds CFO

MARCH 11, 2022

The C-suite outsourcing firm adds the new roles to meet growing client demand.

52

52

Viking Mergers

MARCH 11, 2022

There can be significant tax implications on selling a business. Inevitably, you will pay taxes on the income of the sale, but there are some ways to minimize your taxes on selling a business so you can keep more in your pocket. Before we launch into different tax issues to consider when selling, the first step is to get a business valuation. This will tell you how much your business is worth.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation 130

Private Funds CFO

MARCH 11, 2022

Two fund finance bigwigs look to enter NAV market; Bridge Alternatives expands outsource business with senior hires.

Finance 52

Finance Marketability 52

IBG Business

MARCH 11, 2022

Making a good selling decision requires good information. Knowing how much your business is worth, in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business sales context, is far too important to rely on informal advice (even from well-meaning sources), rules of thumb, or dissimilar comparisons. “[Fox & Fin’s] Lance Meilech valued the business and, on a seven-figure asset sale, came in with a price that was within $3,000 of our independent valuation.”. – Peter P.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Finance Technology Business Valuation 52

Private Funds CFO

MARCH 11, 2022

Private funds, portfolio companies among most vulnerable to severe cyber threat.

52

52

Appraisers Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Money may have been used to buy influence and promote the current anti-appraiser narrative being embraced by key public servants in the executive and legislative branches. TOOL MAY HELP APPRAISERS CONNECT DOTS TO UNRELENTING CHARACTER ATTACKS It’s reminiscent of a practice pioneered by Texas savings-and-loan kingpin Tom Gaubert in the 1980s. The idea was to have employees at his crumbling institution and those of his friends funnel a large number of small-dollar political donations to his buddy,

Appraisal 98

Appraisal 98