NYT M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 17, 2025

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Seven-year timeline set over which private equity group could buy 80% stake in the unit

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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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.

Marketability

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Meta Platforms' former longtime board member and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg pushed back Thursday on crucial Federal Trade Commission arguments trying to shape the market the social media giant is accused of monopolizing, criticizing a friends and family definition the FTC is using to exclude TikTok as a competitor.

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Marketability 98

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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Appraisal 98

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In reply to Baggins. As you said, another CoreLogic acquisition. Now they are changing their name to Coretel(?) – probably because CoreLogic leaves a bad taste for many. I was shocked when Dave sold out, and very dissapointed. Wish they hadn’t as it’s gone downhill from there. Wow, I’ve never viewed that list – not even sure I want to.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Three-way transaction will hand fintech group FIS control of Worldpays issuer solutions arm

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Reggora's survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative.

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Appraisal 98

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 17, 2025

The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.

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Corporate Finance Finance Technology 53

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

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Reggora's survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative.

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Appraisal 98

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

APRIL 17, 2025

The United States automotive industry has been navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape since the 2024 presidential election. Given how deeply globalized the industry is, automotive manufacturing often involves complex supply chains where parts and materials may cross borders multiple times before a vehicle reaches the end consumer.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Citing company controller clout and alleged minority stockholder sidelining, a SolarWinds Corp. stock-owning trust has sued in Delaware's Court of Chancery for documents related to the company's $4.4 billion, $18.50-per-share take-public deal from Turn/River Capital LP.

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N Contracts

APRIL 17, 2025

Financial institutions (FIs) are facing growing vendor risk challenges, from managing hundreds of third parties with limited resources to keeping up with evolving cyber and AI risks.

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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.

Marketability

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

OpenAI is preparing to bid about $3 billion to acquire coding developer Windsurf, activist fund Elliot Investment Management has purchased a major stake in Hewlett Packard with an eye toward pushing changes at the information technology giant, and private equity giant KKR is considering selling Atlantic Aviation for $10 billion.

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Equity Technology 52

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 17, 2025

The number of accounting-related securities class action filings and settlements remained steady in 2024, with the number of filings increasing slightly and for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from Cornerstone Research. The report also found that while the number of settlements remained the same as in 2023, the total value of those settlements declined by 36% from the prior year.

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Market Capitalization Marketability 45

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Conducting effective regulatory due diligence for life sciences deals requires careful review of a target company's activities, and separate sets of considerations for commercial and pipeline products, says Anna Zhao at GunnerCooke.

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Norman Marks

APRIL 17, 2025

There are conflicting views on whether internal audit should follow-up on every action item from previous audits. Let me see if I can inject some common sense into the debate.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Building products distribution company QXO Inc. announced the pricing of a stock offering, with plans to raise $500 million, which will be used to finance a portion of its pending $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply Inc.

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John Jenkins

APRIL 17, 2025

Earlier this week in Siegel v. Morse (Del. Ch.; 4/25), the Chancery Court dismissed a stockholder challenge to a company’s recently amended advance notice bylaws as unripe — confirming that Delaware courts must be presented with a genuine dispute before undertaking an equitable review of a company’s bylaws.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

A North Carolina Business Court judge rejected HCA Healthcare's bid for a partial win in state Attorney General Jeff Jackson's compliance suit reviewing the company's 2019 purchase of another hospital system, ruling that the purchase agreement's language is too ambiguous to decide the matter without further discovery.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 17, 2025

Posted by Suresh Radhakrishnan (The University of Texas at Dallas), Ke Wang (University of Alberta), and Zheng Wang (City University of Hong Kong), on Thursday, April 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Suresh Radhakrishnan is a Professor of Accounting at The University of Texas at Dallas, Ke Wang is an Associate Professor of Accounting at University of Alberta, and Zheng Wang is a Professor of Accounting at City University of Hong Kong.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Despite continued innovation, litigation finance remains an immature market with borrowers recieving significantly different terms as lenders learn to value cases, which firms need a strong handle on to ensure lending terms do not overwhelm collateral value, says Robert Wilkins at Lightfoot Franklin.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

In her second day on the stand of a landmark antitrust trial over Metas power, Ms. Sandberg, the former chief operating officer, also said the company faced plenty of competition from TikTok.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Privately held exercise app Strava announced Thursday that it will acquire United Kingdom-based Runna, a coaching platform for runners, but no financial details were included with the announcement.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In reply to Baggins. I have had to put a special comment on my appraisal addendum lately that roughly states – any bias terminology relates only to real estate descriptive terms, such as “legal or illegal” zoning, stainless vs black appliances, average vs good condition, etc., etc. I don’t do a lot of AMC work, but guess who is the most uptight about such terms, or “master” bedroom.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co. on Thursday proposed a refreshed slate of directors and reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing both internal reforms and a potential acquisition by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This is why Im so happy that I built up a private appraisal business years ago and have a big stronghold in my Atlanta market. Good SEO, good reviews, good marketing and more. No more dealing with AMCS, lenders, hybrids, etc. doesnt effect my work period and Im busy as can be. 2025 has been great. Hell 2024 was one of my best ever. Averaging 20-30 private jobs at my fees and its still going strong.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Prime brokerage platform Hidden Road announced Thursday that it's received a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, hot on the heels of a deal that will see Ripple Labs acquire the firm for $1.25 billion.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Blog Update: Second FOIA Filing with the VA Closing in on the Truth As part of my ongoing effort to expose misconduct and protect the rights of independent appraisers, Ive just submitted a second Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, this time directed to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This follows an earlier request tied to the larger picture of how federal agencies are handling appraisal-related investigations.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Mubadala Investment Co. said Thursday it will acquire a minority stake in Nord Anglia Education for $600 million, joining an EQT-led consortium that purchased the international schools organization in a $14.5 billion deal that closed last month.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In reply to Mark Skap. Thank you flash, thank you mark. One day if things turn around, I hope to be able to explore those opportunities. I will personally never be able to reconcile the fact that the vast majority of citizens whom utilize mortgage lending are not receiving equal protection, or equivalently competent and fair service engagements. All that is necessary for evil to flourish is for good men to look the other way.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

Global Payments Inc. unveiled plans Thursday to acquire payments giant Worldpay from GTCR and FIS for $24.25 billion, while divesting its issuer solutions business to FIS for $13.5 billion, in transactions that could reshape the global payments landscape.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In reply to Baggins. Hello Baggins I have an appraisal website, I write blogs and the majority of the work is private parties needing an Appraisal for Estate Purposes. Court Room Lawyer work can be a combined 100-150 hours of work if required to prep for court trial. I just put it out there. my credentials, what i can offer on the internet and like magic the phone rings.

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