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ValuAsia Connect Webinar Series: Financial Instruments

IVSC

Introduction Welcome back to ValuAsia Connect, your gateway to the vibrant world of valuation in Asia! Building on the success of our previous webinars on ESG and Intangible Assets, we are thrilled to present the latest edition: ValuAsia Connect – Financial Instruments. Hosted by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), this session will explore the intricate challenges of valuing financial instruments, a key area in toda

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Trade Agencies’ New Corporate Governance Toolkit

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kathleen Claussen (Georgetown Law), on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Kathleen Claussen is a Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. This post is based on her recent article forthcoming in the Harvard International Law Journal. A novel form of corporate regulation is on the rise. The “trade police,” as my article calls them, are the front-line bureaucrats who enforce the laws surrounding cross-border business.

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Cannabis Powerhouse Planet 13 Boosts Nevada Presence With $6.9M Dispensary Acquisition & New Growth Strategy

Benzinga

The vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH ) (OTCQX: PLNH ) announced on Thursday that it's acquiring a Las Vegas-based cannabis dispensary. What Happened : The company's wholly-owned subsidiary MM Development Company, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement under which Planet 13 will acquire all assets required to operate a 3,158-square-foot Nevada dispensary.

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SEC Enforcement – Top Four Developments from July 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam Aderton, Elizabeth Gray, and Kristina Littman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam Aderton , Elizabeth P. Gray , and A. Kristina Littman are Partners at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a Willkie memorandum by Mr. Aderton, Ms. Gray, Ms. Littman, Michael J. Passalacqua , and Erik Holmvik.

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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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Leading from the inside out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection

Mckinsey and Company

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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Cleary Gottlieb-Led General Mills Snacks On $2B Yogurt Sale

Law 360 M&A

General Mills Inc. said Thursday that it will sell its North American yogurt business to two French dairy companies for $2.1 billion in total cash, to focus on its core brands.

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Nippon's Push To Save US Steel Buy And Other Deal Rumors

Law 360 M&A

An executive of Japan-based Nippon flew to Washington, D.C., this week to push for approval of its $14.9 billion deal with US Steel, the FTC is wary of a Canadian takeover of 7-Eleven, and a former NBA player is buying a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors reported over the past week.

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Hey, did any of you guys ever do appraisals for AAA Appraisal Advantage out of California? They left me holding a $400 hot check two or three years ago and now appear to be in oblivion. Just wondering.

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Vodafone-Three Deal Could Boost Users' Costs, UK Warns

Law 360 M&A

A proposed £16.5 billion ($21.7 billion) merger between Vodafone Group PLC and the telecommunications networks of Three UK could raise the cost of bills for tens of millions of mobile customers, Britain's antitrust authority warned Friday.

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Five fundamental truths: How B2B winners keep growing

Mckinsey and Company

Our latest B2B Pulse Survey reveals that across all sectors and regions, market leaders continue to experiment, invest, and commit to omnichannel sales as the path to sustainable growth.

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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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Sanofi Sets €320M Licensing Deal With US, French Biotechs

Law 360 M&A

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi SA said Thursday that it will pay up to €320 million ($353 million) to U.S. biotechnology group RadioMedix Inc. and French medicine developer Orano Med for an exclusive license for a radiation treatment for rare cancers.

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Thirty five years ago, I was getting $500 for a duplex/fourplex. I’ve stopped bidding them now because I can barely squeeze out $400 with these AMC’s.

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Towers Watson Can't Duck Bump-Up Exclusion, 4th Circ. Told

Law 360 M&A

Towers Watson's latest effort to get its directors and officers insurers to fund a $75 million settlement in a shareholder suit over its merger with Willis should be tossed, the insurers told the Fourth Circuit, saying the bump-up exclusion unambiguously applies to bar coverage.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Praiser

Appraisers Blog

I donated to Shane’s GoFundMe and shared it with my friends and family, confident that some of them will also contribute. They share my concern about the misleading “appraisal bias” narrative that has tarnished and affected us. It’s encouraging to see some large donations made in the past few days.

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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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Mastercard To Buy Recorded Future Security Co. For $2.65B

Law 360 M&A

Mastercard Inc. said Thursday that it plans to buy global threat intelligence company Recorded Future from software investor Insight Partners for $2.65 billion to bolster its cybersecurity offering.

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How to Avoid Common Third-Party Risk Management Mistakes | Ncontracts

N Contracts

Financial institutions need to do more to protect themselves and consumers from third-party vendor risk. It’s a common theme in stories of financial institution enforcement actions, data breaches, and service interruptions and in the I nteragency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management released in 2023.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Mary T Thompson

Appraisers Blog

In the past few days thanks to all of your donations and SHARING, Shane is close just about $7,000 shy but he was a lot further from that before. So thank you all and please share, share, share. We need him to WIN!

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DirecTV’s Dispute With Disney Shows Why Satellite TV Is in Trouble

NYT M&A

While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pat Turner. Hiding in the shadows doing their own things to benefit their board I am sure. Cindy has given so many hope, may she be able to continue her fight! If not, we need to tear AI apart, piece by piece.

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A data leader’s operating guide to scaling gen AI

Mckinsey and Company

Deploying generative AI in the enterprise requires a data-centric road map. Leaders can use a well-defined operating model to successfully scale the technology.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Pat Turner

Appraisers Blog

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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Owens & Minor Stock to Gain From New Collaboration With Google Cloud

Benzinga

Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI ) has announced a partnership with Google Cloud, owned by the parent holding company, Alphabet to enhance the existing capabilities of its cloud-based clinical inventory management system, QSight. The collaboration will combine the company's expertise in optimizing the healthcare supply chain with Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform, to tackle the modern supply chain management complexities and support the patients more effectively.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Mississippi Coalition of Appraisers on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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How Ventas used machine learning and AI to create a net-zero plan

Mckinsey and Company

A real estate company committed to reaching net zero took a more efficient—and pioneering—approach.

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Pat Turner

Appraisers Blog

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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UK regulator orders changes to £16.5bn Vodafone Three merger

Financial Times M&A

Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher bills for tens of millions of customers

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Comment on VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight by Steve

Appraisers Blog

The outcome of this case will shape the future of the appraisal industry, making Shane Lanham's legal battle one that concerns us all

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Observing the Negotiations of the Chesapeake – Southwestern Merger

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

A activity among upstream participants in the Marcellus and Utica Shales has been sparse in recent years, with Shale Experts reporting only one transaction since November 2022.

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Comment on Exposing Predatory AMCs by j

Appraisers Blog

Exposing the inner workings of these predatory AMCs (Appraisal Management Companies) and their corrosive influence on the housing market.

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IT Nation Connect

IT Valuations

Join the can’t-miss industry conference for education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees return to IT Nation Connect year after year to be part of a collaborative culture focused on helping individuals solve MSP challenges and grow. Register The post IT Nation Connect appeared first on iTValuations.

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Why IMO Charters & Workstreams are Critical to Integration

M&A Leadership Council

Leadership, Governance, and Decision-Making Frameworks By M&A Leadership Council Integration Management Office (IMO) charters and workstreams play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration of the acquired company. Here’s a breakdown of the value and benefits of both IMO charters and workstreams: Value and Benefits of IMO Charters An IMO charter serves as a guiding document that outlines the structure, objectives, and responsibilities of the Integration Management Office.

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Pax8

IT Valuations

iTV will be presenting in multiple Pax8 peer groups during the week sharing industry trends related to M&A and best practices in how to grow the value of your business. The post Pax8 appeared first on iTValuations.

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Del. Justices Uphold Chancery Toss Of $1.2B nCino Deal Suit

Law 360 M&A

The Delaware Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Chancery's court's decision to throw out nCino investor claims against company directors and investment firm Insight Venture Partners challenging the financial technology company's $1.2 billion acquisition of mortgage loan platform SimpleNexus.

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IT Nation Grow

IT Valuations

Take the mystery out of business transition in a two-day intensive boot camp in Tampa! Whether you’re simply curious or ready to dive into the processes from either side of the deal, this hands-on workshop focuses on everything MSPs need to know about business transition. Sessions will cover: Private Equity Security Operations Succession Planning Organic vs Acquisitive Growth Why attend?

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