Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Also in today’s newsletter, US tries to wrest control of the clean energy supply chain from China

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IVSC

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

IVSC and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and collaboration on issues related to the valuation of intellectual property and other intangible assets. The MoU will facilitate the exchange of information and expertise between the two organisations, and will include collaboration in research and development activities, training and capacity building, and the promotion of best practices in the valuation of in

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Posted by Martijn Cremers (University of Notre Dame), Timothy B. Riley (University of Arkansas), Rafael Zambrana (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Martijn Cremers is Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance at University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business; Timothy B. Riley is Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Arkansas; and Rafael Zambrana is Assistant Professor of finance at the University of Notre Dame.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

HOUSTON & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vast Solar Pty Ltd, a renewable energy company specializing in concentrated solar power (CSP) energy systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial heat, and Nabors Energy Transition Corp.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Posted by Brigid Rosati, Kilian Moote, and Rajeev Kumar, Georgeson LLC, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Brigid Rosati is Managing Director of Business Development; Kilian Moote is Managing Director; and Rajeev Kumar is Senior Managing Director at Georgeson. This post is based on their Georgeson memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Agency Problems of Institutional Investors (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alma Cohen,

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Making massive staff reductions in the appraisal management department, including the Chief Appraiser and the Administrative Manager, who both are licensed appraisers. Appraisers, it’s not ‘just us’ who have taken the slowdown in lending “in the shorts.” I have confirmed changes at THREE different AMCs: CoreLogic is laying off all W-2 ‘staff’ appraisers, and most of the staff administering those folks.

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JPAbusiness

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There are 5 key Business Health Factors we examine, alongside financial accounts, to really understand what is driving a business, whether it is for valuation or business advisory purposes. If you want to improve your business’s operational performance , these are areas you should focus on too: Customers – strength of relationships and level of diversity Suppliers – level of reliance, spread of coverage and stability of supply chain arrangements People – concentration of responsibilities, engage

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A well-managed, motivated, and trained workforce has been a core driver for productivity and safety in mining; an unprecedented skills shortage in the mining industry is elevating talent to the top of miners’ agendas.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosperity Behavioral Health (“Prosperity”), a leading national provider of financial solutions for behavioral health facilities, announced today that it has acquired Elevated Billing, a Utah-based revenue-cycle management company that serves behavioral health facilities. The acquisition will create new market opportunities and expand Prosperity’s service offerings.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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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

Corporate Finance

Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centerline Communications LLC (« Centerline »), une société financée par capital-risque d’Audax Private Equity (« Audax ») et reconnue comme une chef de file des services de conception, de construction et de maintenance des infrastructures essentielles et des réseaux de fibres et sans fil de clients du Fortune 500, a annoncé qu’elle s’allie à Pearson Pelletier Télécom (« PPT »).

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Technology, analytics and data science solutions provider Forian Inc. on Monday announced that it sold its cannabis software subsidiary BioTrack to Alleaves Inc., an enterprise research planning software solutions company to the cannabis industry, for $30 million in cash.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced it has acquired the assets of Automated Glucose Control LLC (AGC), a company in Palo Alto, California focused on developing and commercializing best in class automated insulin delivery technology.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate bet big on takeover that has encountered regulatory pushback

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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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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the strategic investment and continued growth of Spectrum Science (“Spectrum”) by private equity sponsor Knox Lane. Based in Washington D.C., Spectrum is an independent, integrated marketing, communications and media firm focused on the pharmaceutical, biotech and broader life science industries.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Japanese conglomerate’s tainted image makes it ripe for acquisition

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

SANDPOINT, Idaho & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kochava, the leading real-time data solutions company for omni-channel attribution and measurement, today announced that it and Machine Advertising have agreed to terms for the acquisition of Machine Advertising, a leader in app marketing technology.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mercer Capital’s Atticus L. Frank, CFA, ABV, to present alongside GF Data’s Bob Wegbreit at the upcoming Financial Consulting Group online webinar on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Frank and Wegbreit’s session is titled “Guideline Company Transactions and GF Data.” Together they will detail how guideline transaction data often presents valuation professionals with a dilemma: high comparability but.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

BRÜSSEL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syntagma Capital gibt heute die Aufnahme exklusiver Verhandlungen mit Nexans SA über den Erwerb der Sparte LAN/Datenzentren („LAN/DC“) und Telekommunikation/Glasfaser („FTTx“) bekannt. Der Geschäftsbereich entwickelt, fertigt und vertreibt intelligente Konnektivitätslösungen basierend auf Glasfaser- und Kupfertechnologien für Rechenzentren, intelligente Gebäude und Telekommunikationsbetreiber.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Congrats on taking the leap and accepting an offer for your manufacturing business ! But now comes the hard part — figuring out what you should do next. Here are some steps to help ensure you stay on track and make the most of this new opportunity: Communicate With the Buyer It’s essential to establish a clear line of communication from the outset, as both parties will need to be informed of any developments or changes along the way.

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Audit Board

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For the first time, our workforce is staffed with people from at least four generations. Internal Audit teams regularly include individuals from the Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z generations, and each group brings a unique perspective to the workplace, and the differences among individuals can be an advantage if properly understood. At AuditBoard’s 2022 Audit & Beyond conference , a group of audit leaders discussed the advantages of having a multigenerational audit team.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

NEW YORK & HONG KONG & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over a decade with a presence in Singapore and Malaysia through franchise licensees, L’OFFICIEL Inc. SAS, a subsidiary of AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), is relaunching the Singapore and Malaysia editions under the direct owner’s model, with a wholistic global approach and more local contents and highlights emphasised.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mercer Capital’s Atticus L. Frank, CFA, ABV, to present alongside GF Data’s Bob Wegbreit at the upcoming Valuation Products and Services online webinar on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Frank and Wegbreit’s session is titled “Guideline Company Transactions and GF Data.” Together they will detail how guideline transaction data often presents valuation professionals with a dilemma: high comparability.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Shearman & Sterling LLP has added the co-leaders of the renewable energy and infrastructure practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to its project development and finance practice as they anticipate an uptick in energy and infrastructure work, the firm has announced.

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Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Back in 2021, the M&A market enjoyed record-level activity. But 2021 was an anomaly because it followed 2020 when so many deals were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 seemed like a slower year, but it was actually a return to normalcy. 2023 is expected to be strong for the middle market, as buyer focus shifts from public markets to private markets.

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Merrimack Business Appraisers

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Over the years, I have taught accounting and finance classes at Fitchburg State University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Franklin Pierce College. When asked, “Why do you teach?” it prompted me to think about the profound impact teaching has had on me and the ongoing benefits to my profession as a certified business appraiser. It […] The post Why I Teach. appeared first on Merrimack Business Appraisers.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

DEER PARK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taurus Industrial Group (“Taurus”), a portfolio company of SCF Partners (“SCF”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Bolttech Mannings, Inc. (“BMI”), a leading provider of technical bolting, heat treating, leak sealing, and non-destructive testing services to the North American power generation, downstream, and industrial markets.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Pune, India, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global surveillance radars market size was valued at USD 9.13 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 10.16 billion in 2022 to USD 20.46 billion by 2029, exhibiting a 10.5% CAGR during the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights , in its report titled, " Surveillance Radars Market, 2022-2029.

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE) - $YERB.U #goodenergy--Yerbaé Brands Corp. (formerly, Kona Bay Technologies Inc.) (“Yerbaé” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated May 24, 2022, November 23, 2022, December 22, 2022, and February 3, 2023, it has successfully completed its merger and business combination of the Company with Yerbaé Brands Co.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Pune, India, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global bentonite cat litter market size stood at USD 2.83 billion in 2021. The market is set to expand from USD 2.96 billion in 2022 to USD 4.11 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.82% over the estimated period. The rise can be attributed to the clumping ability and higher absorption rates. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights™ in its research report, titled " Bentonite Cat Litter Market, 2022-2029".

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Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idaho Strategic Resources (NYSE American: IDR) (“Idaho Strategic” or “we”) today announced that it has withdrawn its business combination proposal to acquire Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR) (“WWR” or “Westwater”) for $1.36 per share due to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Westwater’s continued unwillingness to constructively engage in discussions around a potential combination.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Pune, India, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Fortune Business Insights™ , the global waterproofing membrane market size is set to gain momentum from the increasing investments by renowned companies in the development of eco-friendly products for green buildings, as conventional membranes can cause harm to the environment by releasing toxic chemicals.

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N Contracts

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Every financial institution has findings. Whether it’s from a compliance review, an audit, or an examination, findings show your institution where improvements are needed.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Liberty Global Plc (NASDAQ: LBTYA ) acquired 1.335 billion shares in Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ: VOD ), representing a 4.92% stake via nonrecourse financing, requiring equity funding from Liberty Global of £225 million. Vodafone announced the stake acquisition on Monday. Mike Fries, CEO of Liberty Global, commented, "We believe, like many others, that Vodafone's current share price does not reflect the underlying long-term value of their operating businesses.

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