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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Vincent P Slupski. I believe the more workable and local traditional solution for reliable lending used to go by another name. Credit unions. Dare to dream for a return to in house loans, local lending from the same people in that community as opposed to venture capitalists and bottom line industrialists a world away. Pretty sure we’ll never return to the days of penny auctions but we could still be better insulated with fairer terms as local economies would support by seeking

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The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Increased capital gains taxes can have a far-reaching impact on the business landscape, with ripple effects extending to various sectors, including private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This blog post will explore how a hike in capital gains taxes can influence the strategies and decisions of PE/VC firms, ultimately affecting the M&A market.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by David Samnick

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Deborah. You can keep defending the system all you want, but lets call it what it really is a rigged, rotted-out shell of what it used to be. You and the rest of the AI cronies can polish up your talking points all day long, but no amount of spin changes the facts: The GSEs sold us out. The Appraisal Institute sold us out. And people like you were too busy climbing the political ladder to care.

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Deliveroo opens the door to £2.7bn meal deal with DoorDash

Financial Times M&A

UK food delivery group valued at 7.

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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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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Vincent P Slupski. Appraisers provide stability by hindering runaway price and irresponsible practice which is realized when the independent check and balance of the appraisers position is absent. Right now, runaway pricing as market corrections which would have happened, never come to be. Or on the down side, can help keep losses minimized.

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Investing in the future: How better mental health benefits everyone

Mckinsey and Company

Mental and substance use disorders are on the rise, alongside other noncommunicable diseases. Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals reclaim years of healthy life and boost the global economy by up to $4.4 trillion in 2050.

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Safer, greener, faster: AI-powered supply chains in action

Mckinsey and Company

Companies across industries have a wealth of data. Samsaras AI solutions help uncover actionable insights that enable everyonefrom the front line to the boardroomto work better, faster, and safer.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Kimberly DeFilippis. Out of the last fifteen or so bids I’ve gotten from an AMC, I’ve not responded to or declined about twelve of them. Typically because there is either insufficient market data or the sale price is so out of line I couldn’t commit fraud all day long and hit the price. I’ve bid about three and gotten one.

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Barbarians at the sluice gate: KKR’s Thames Water quest

Financial Times M&A

US private equity firm is preferred bidder for UK utility trying to avert renationalisation

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Vincent P Slupski

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. I took a quick look at the link and while I don’t want to get too deep into it, it looks like they are a bunch of non-economist farmers who believe that farming is the most important thing in the economy. Their concentration on raw materials doesn’t seem very useful in modern economies dominated by services and intellectual property.

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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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Dan Loeb’s Third Point builds stake in maker of Tylenol and Neutrogena

Financial Times M&A

Johnson & Johnson spin-off Kenvue may become takeover target as activists circle the consumer health group

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Hudsharm

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Hudsharm. GSEs arent protecting consumers, they are covering for and condoning fraud.

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Capturing performance opportunities in US state and local governments

Mckinsey and Company

State and local governments in the United States often face a host of funding and workforce challenges, but taking six actions can boost operating performance.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Pat Turner

Appraisers Blog

I admire the detailed thought, explanation, and presentation of this piece. Now we can only pray that either Mr. Pulte or an associate of his sees this! Thanks so very much!

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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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Direct Line investors urged to reject bonus awards ahead of Aviva takeover

Financial Times M&A

Proxy adviser ISS questions relevance of pay packages that were set before insurer agreed sale to rival

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Jeff Pitts on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

We appraisers are the GSE systems backbone, the last line of defense against fraud and predatory schemes.

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Passing on Wealth: How to Plan for Succession

Machen McChesney

The key to success is to be thoroughly prepared. Succession will happen within families, but it is not always certain that it will be accomplished strategically. Succession planning calls for deliberate preparation, and it requires time typically years or even decadesas well as forethought, commitment, diligence, and adaptability.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Hamp Thomas. Clock is ticking, everyone needs to write letters to FHFA right now. [link] Submit a general question or comment seems to be like the right choice.

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Bradley Arant Adds Chamberlain Hrdlicka Corp. Pro In Texas

Law 360 M&A

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has bolstered its corporate and securities practice group with a partner in Houston who came aboard from Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Hudsharm

Appraisers Blog

HUD legal department told me an appraisal error and omission is quote, a property eligibility issue, not a property appraisal issue. Yet refuse to force the lender to order a field review to prove the propertys eligibility.

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Live Nation Investors Get 1st OK For $20M Eras Tour-Tied Deal

Law 360 M&A

Event ticketing giant Live Nation and its shareholders on Friday secured a California federal judge's initial green light for their proposed $20 million deal to end proposed class action claims alleging the company misled shareholders in the face of anticompetitive allegations involving its Ticketmaster subsidiary following its missteps selling tickets for pop star Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Hamp Thomas

Appraisers Blog

[link] Not sure if this is the right one, but talks about the overall topic. Thanks for the nice words. Let me know if this isn’t right.

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Judge Urges Creativity For Nonparties In Sprint Merger Row

Law 360 M&A

T-Mobile, a group of Verizon and AT&T subscribers and a host of nonparty mobile carriers and network operators must try again to hash out a creative yet reasonable way to shield confidential information from the nonparties' anticipated discovery in litigation challenging T-Mobile's merger with Sprint, an Illinois magistrate judge has said.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

And then you suddenly awakened from your dream … I have the same dream, but they’ve only begun staking us out on the fire ant mound in the blazing Sun.

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SPAC Deals Are Buzzing Again Despite Tariff Turmoil

Law 360 M&A

Amid heavy volatility that has largely frozen traditional initial public offerings, deal teams are launching more special purpose acquisition companies, an alternative market to typical IPOs that so far has shown few ill effects from tariff-related uncertainty.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

We appraisers are the GSE systems backbone, the last line of defense against fraud and predatory schemes.

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Sullivan & Cromwell Adds V&E Shareholder Activism Leaders

Law 360 M&A

Sullivan & Cromwell has added two seasoned corporate governance partners to its New York office, who most recently served as co-chairs of Vinson & Elkins' shareholder activism practice.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Eric Morse

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. Well said, but the question remains… How can we as appraisers, a simple cog in the system, help move the elephant in the room? I see lots of appraisers with knowledgeable English and vast amounts of history to belch from a soap box, but WHAT CAN WE DO to start the change, to protect the industry.?

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DoorDash Woos Deliveroo With $3.6B Acquisition Bid

Law 360 M&A

Deliveroo's board confirmed Friday that it received an indicative proposal from DoorDash Inc. for a potential cash offer to acquire the business at a price of 180 pence per share, while indicating that its board could recommend a deal to shareholders.

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March-April Issue of Deal Lawyers Newsletter

John Jenkins

The March-April issue of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just sent to the printer. It is also available online to members of DealLawyers.com who subscribe to the electronic format.

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SPAC Raises $220M As It Eyes Partners In 'Disruptive' Sectors

Law 360 M&A

Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday as it pursues a merger with a company operating in "disruptive growth industries" in North America or Europe, which it said could include "innovative, technology-enabled" businesses.

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The Evolving Landscape of DEI Shareholder Proposals

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Friday, April 25, 2025 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Head of Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Andrew Jones , Senior Researcher, ESG Center, and Ariane Marchis-Mouren , Senior Researcher, Corporate Governance, at The Conference Board.

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EU Probing Universal Music's $775M Deal For Downtown

Law 360 M&A

European enforcers are reviewing a planned deal for Universal Music Group to buy Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million, after receiving a referral from competition authorities in Austria and the Netherlands.

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Weekly Roundup: April 18-24, 2025

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, April 25, 2025 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 18-24, 2025 Is Your Board Asking the Really Tough Questions about Risk? Posted by Mark Sexton and Paul Feldman, FTI Consulting, on Friday, April 18, 2025 Tags: Board of Directors , Cybersecurity , Management , Risks AI Readiness: The Four Steps CEOs Need to Take to Build AI-Powered Organizations Po

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