Fri.Mar 18, 2022

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between CFR Management Services Limited and a Private Investor

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that Derby-based CFR has been acquired by a private investor. An exclusive supplier for Felfoldi in the UK, CFR is a distributor of a range of confectionery products including flavoured straws, baked goods & home baking kits, canned drinks, and sweets. Other high-profile customers include national retailers such as Asda, Poundland, and B&M Retail.

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Transforming supply chains: Do you have the skills to accelerate your capabilities?

Mckinsey and Company

Despite progress over the past several years, companies are still struggling to build the capabilities that their emerging digital supply chains will need.

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Strategies for Retaining Talent During a Merger or Acquisition

Benchmark Report

Mergers and acquisitions are effective solutions for growing a company , getting a competitive edge, accessing new resources, lowering risk, tapping into new markets, and acquiring key talent. Obviously, these are all very appealing to investors and upper management. But employees do not always see it this way. In actuality, employees often view such a major change as a threat.

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Here comes the 21st century’s first big investment wave. Is your capital strategy ready?

Mckinsey and Company

A surge of investment in hard assets will pressure already strained supply chains and project delivery systems. CEOs who transform their capital strategy fast—and first—may win a competitive edge.

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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 Rise of Electric Vehicles

Machen McChesney

Convergence of the Industry. The automotive industry is experiencing a convergence of disruptions unlike any seen since 1910. Autonomous, connectivity, electrification, mobility, and subscription business models are reshaping the automotive industry and creating a frenzy of activity.

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What Market Volatility Means for Your RIA

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

It’s de ja vu all over again. The volatility from the onset of the pandemic two years ago has been creeping back up as investors grapple with the global implications of the war in Ukraine. At the end of last year, most RIA owners were enjoying peak AUM and run-rate profitability. Since then, these measures have likely taken a substantial hit as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are down 12% and 19%.

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Karolina Calhoun Appointed to the AICPA Business Valuations Committee

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF has been appointed to the AICPA Business Valuations Committee. Her term begins in May 2022. The goal of the AICPA Business Valuations (BV) Committee is to provide technical and educational guidance to CPAs and other valuation professionals who provide or seek to provide valuation services and to monitor matters that impact their ability to provide valuation services.

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Measuring business: Accounting for companies' value creation and societal impact

Mckinsey and Company

There is ongoing debate over how to judge a company's performance beyond profits alone. This column devises a way of accounting for who benefits from a company's value creation and why. Hans-Helmut Kotz, Michael Birshan, and Kevin Russell identify eight pathways through which economic value from corporations flows to households and the economy, and how these have evolved over the past 25 years.

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Russian sanctions highlight the importance of ongoing AML/KYC monitoring

Private Funds CFO

Although private funds aren’t subject to AML regulations, a CSC webinar outlined best practices for customer due diligence amid heightened investor scrutiny.

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Venture Capital Sentiment Tracker – February 2022

Fox Corporate Finance

February 2022: Biotechnology Medical Technology Health Technology Funding Volume (€m) 0 Trend Funding Volume (€m) 0 Trend Funding Volume (€m) 0 Trend Biotechnology Funding Volume (€m) 0 Trend Medical Technology Funding Volume (€m) 0 Trend. Read more. The post Venture Capital Sentiment Tracker – February 2022 appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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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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Activism: Is a Wave of “SPACtivism” Coming?

John Jenkins

This recent Forbes article by Okapi Partners’ Bruce Goldfarb says that recently deSPAC-ed companies may face a wave of activism this year.

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Expect banks to scrutinize your AML processes – CSC

Private Funds CFO

Russian sanctions highlight the importance of ongoing AML/KYC monitoring.

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Promoting False “Racist Appraiser” Narrative

Appraisers Blog

Some Lenders promoting false “racist appraiser” narrative to optimize profits via AVMs Like most businesses lenders want to optimize their profits. One way to make more money besides charging more is to pay less in costs and fees. One way for the lender to do that is to pay the appraiser less or just get rid of them and use a free or very inexpensive Automated Valuation Method (AVM).

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3 Benefits of Proper Business Exit Planning

Viking Mergers

Proper business exit planning means much more than just an owner trying to maximize the selling price of a business. Yes, selling for top dollar can certainly be one benefit of exit planning, but when done properly, there are additional layers of benefits to be found for not only the Seller, but also for the Buyer and for the business itself. Proper Business Exit Planning: 1.

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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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Do we need a risk management framework?

Norman Marks

A single word can change so much. For example, the traditional way of thinking about responses to risk includes the expression “accepting risk”. (The options are avoiding, transferring, or mitigating. The idea of taking more (!) is ignored.) That is so passive! In order to succeed, whether in life or in business, people need to […].