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Business Valuation for Buying a Paint Wholesale Business

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to purchase a paint wholesale business? Getting a business valuation for buying a paint wholesale business is the perfect place to start. A valuation will help you understand the fair market value of a paint wholesale business. Using this in the buying process simplifies many decisions that come with buying a paint wholesale business.

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Toward security in sustainable battery raw material supply

Mckinsey and Company

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

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Sellers’ Market Emerges: Capitalizing on Post-Rate Cut Dynamics

Scott Mashuda

The Federal Reserve’s recent monetary easing 75-basis-points in rate cuts with more cuts expected has created an unprecedented opportunity in lower middle market M&A. With private equity firms sitting on dry powder and hungry for quality acquisitions, business owners contemplating an exit face perhaps their most favorable environment in years.

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Four emerging themes in business travel

Mckinsey and Company

As business travel regains momentum, opportunities could arise for companies that can offer tech solutions for evolving challenges.

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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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Broadcom chief Hock Tan says AI spending frenzy to continue until end of decade

Financial Times M&A

CEO said Big Tech groups are investing full tilt as US chipmaker soars to more than $1tn valuation

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Tariffs on the move? A guide for CEOs for 2025 and beyond

Mckinsey and Company

Tariffs are top of mind for executivesand are likely to stay there. Understanding various tariff scenarios can position leaders to seize opportunities in the coming years.

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Green-steel hubs: A pathway to decarbonize the steel industry

Mckinsey and Company

In the green transition, the steel industry needs to find ways to lower emissions. One way forward could be rethinking not only how but where steel manufacturing happens across the globe.

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Cannabis Co. Proper Brands Purchased As Part Of $397M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Missouri cannabis operator Proper Brands, advised by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, on Thursday announced plans to merge with medical cannabis company Vireo Growth Inc., advised by Dorsey & Whitney LLP, as part of a series of all-stock transactions totaling $397 million.

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What it takes to make separations a competitive difference-maker

Mckinsey and Company

Companies that are effective at separations can significantly outperform their peers. Our latest survey highlights the opportunities, and complexities, of achieving a successful separation.

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Preparing for the 2024 Tax Season

Machen McChesney

There are many tax uncertainties to consider as we face the end of 2024. Chief among them is whether proposals from the new administration will affect our taxes, including changes that may be retroactive.

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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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Replaying a full year of The McKinsey Podcast—in just ten minutes

Mckinsey and Company

As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at some of the best insights from McKinsey thought leaders.

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Growers Edge Acquires AQUAOSO Technologies to Help Lenders Better Evaluate Farmland Values and Climate Risks

Benzinga

JOHNSTON, Iowa, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Growers Edge , a financial technology firm that provides modern financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, today announced the acquisition of AQUAOSO Technologies, which offers its services under the Agcor brand and provides mapping, data, and analytics software for agricultural lenders.

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What are the bumps in the road to a Honda-Nissan merger?

Financial Times M&A

Deal terms, Renaults position, differing cultures and a possible rival bidder could all upset plans for a combination

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Audit planning: Evolving peer review practices and insights

ThomsonReuters

Blog home As audit firms prepare for the upcoming season, peer review challenges remain at the forefront. Changes in standards, increased regulatory scrutiny, and advancements in audit technologies are shaping the landscape and leaving firms wondering how they can stay ahead. To address these concerns, weve compiled insight on the new peer review standards alongside actionable strategies so your firm can approach the year ahead with confidence.

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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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Soho House shares surge on takeover offer

Financial Times M&A

Approach follows years of stock price struggles for the members club

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Foley Adds Tech, Life Sciences Partner From IP Boutique

Law 360 M&A

Foley & Lardner LLP has hired a longtime partner from intellectual property boutique Lerner David LLP to strengthen both the transactional and litigation arms of its technology and life science practices in New York.

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FedEx to spin off freight unit

Financial Times M&A

Division could be worth more than $30bn, analysts say

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Fed, OCC 'Asleep At Wheel' On Merger Policy, Warren Says

Law 360 M&A

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday accused top federal bank regulators of blowing off calls for tougher merger scrutiny and leaving the financial system exposed to dangerous megadeals, blasting them as "asleep at the wheel" as the Capital One-Discover merger inched closer to approval.

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How to Develop a Service Level Agreement for Third-Party Providers

N Contracts

Financial institutions (FIs) increasingly rely on third-party vendors for critical services such as IT infrastructure, payment processing, and data management. Clear communication of performance standards is essential to ensure vendors meet expectations.

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DuPont, Corteva Liable For Bad Benefits Info, Judge Says

Law 360 M&A

Chemical companies DuPont and Corteva Inc. violated federal benefits law when they cut hundreds of workers off from retirement benefits following a merger and subsequent spinoff, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled, finding the companies didn't clearly explain how the transactions would impact employees' benefits.

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FounderMetrics: Matt Brooke

Vested

Were now into the tenth episode of this second season of FounderMetrics. For this latest instalment, founder and CEO Ifty Nasir sat down with Matt Brooke.

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Arm-Qualcomm Trademark, Breach Suit Goes To Jury In Del.

Law 360 M&A

Jurors headed to deliberations late Thursday after nearly four days of trial in Delaware federal court on Softbank Group subsidiary Arm Ltd.'s claims that Qualcomm Inc. and Nuvia Inc. breached a protective contract for microprocessor core technology licensing agreements.

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Deals are back, baby (for real this time?)

Financial Times M&A

Plus, buckle up for Blackstone and Apollos annual holiday videos

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Medical Supplies Giant, Drone Operator File Confidential IPOs

Law 360 M&A

Private equity-backed medical supplies giant Medline Inc. and drone operator Airo Group Holdings Inc. said Thursday that they confidentially filed plans for initial public offerings with regulators, joining a growing pipeline of IPO prospects for 2025.

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November-December Issue of Deal Lawyers Newsletter

John Jenkins

The November-December issuer of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just sent to the printer. It is also available now online to members of DealLawyers.com who subscribe to the electronic format.

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Ropes-Led Bain Capital Trims Stake In Kioxia After $800M IPO

Law 360 M&A

Bain Capital LPtrimmed its majority stake in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. following the companys $800 million initial public offering, according to a statement Thursday by Ropes & Gray LLP, which represented the private equity giant in the transaction.

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Spain’s Navantia to buy Harland & Wolff

Financial Times M&A

State-backed group to take control of four shipyards

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Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team

Law 360 M&A

In a compressed economy, convincing the C-suite to invest in additional legal talent can be a Herculean task, but a convincing pitch supported by metrics and cost analyses may help in-house counsel justify the growth of their team, say Elizabeth Smith and Roger Garceau at Major Lindsey.

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2024 Annual Stewardship Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kristin Drake, Dimensional Fund Advisors, on Thursday, December 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Kristin Drake is the Head of Investment Stewardship and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors. This post is based on a Dimensional Fund Advisors report. Approach to Investment Stewardship Dimensional advocates for stronger governance practices at the companies in which we invest on behalf of our clients because we believe it can improve returns for investors. [1] Dimensional manages global equ

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Sony Ups Stake In Japanese Video Game Maker's Parent Co.

Law 360 M&A

Sony Group Corp. said Thursday it has agreed to up its stake in Kadokawa Corp. to 10% through the purchase of more than 12 million shares for approximately 50 billion yen ($317.8 million), sending Kadokawa's stock skyrocketing more than 24%.

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Criminal Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Andrew Jennings (Emory University), on Thursday, December 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Andrew Jennings is an Associate Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law. This post is based on his recent article forthcoming in George Washington Law Review. A criminal or civil investigation into corporate wrongdoing asks both whether wrongdoing occurred at a firm and, perhaps more importantly, who is responsible for it.

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Morrison Foerster, Freshfields Guide $1.8B Packaging Deal

Law 360 M&A

Toppan Holdings Inc. confirmed Thursday it has agreed to purchase Sonoco Products Co.'s thermoformed and flexible packaging, or TFP, unitfor about $1.8 billion, withMorrison Foerster LLP advising the buyer andFreshfields LLP representing the seller.

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Cansortium Completes RIV Capital Acquisition, Adding New York Retail, Wholesale, Cannabis Cultivation Operations

Benzinga

Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM ) (OTCQB: CNTMF ) also known as "FLUENT" and RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV ) (OTC: CNPOF ) announced on Thursday the completion of a previously announced arrangement with RIV Capital whereby FLUENT acquired all of the issued and outstanding Class A common shares of RIV Capital in exchange for FLUENT shares. Under the terms of the agreement, RIV Capital shareholders received 1.245 of a common share of FLUENT in exchange for each RIV Capital share held.

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Advancing Storage-Integrated Power Generation In Turkey

Law 360 M&A

Recent proposals by energy regulators in Turkey have laid the groundwork for further development of electricity generation plants with integrated energy storage facilities offering opportunities for project developers and investors, and a possible model for U.S. regulators, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

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