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Why Fundraising and ESOP Valuations Are Different

Equidam

When founders think about valuation, it’s often in the context of raising money negotiating with investors, calculating dilution, and pitching a compelling growth story. But there’s another important context where valuation comes into play: issuing equity compensation to employees. At first glance, these two purposes fundraising and employee stock issuance seem to call for very different numbers.

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The US retirement industry at a crossroads

Mckinsey and Company

Fee compression and other factors are squeezing retirement solutions providers profitability, but ancillary products and services offer a new avenue for growth.

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How to budget for an ERP implementation project 

ThomsonReuters

As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision making, more chief financial officers (CFOs) are actively implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. This shiftfacilitates smooth connectivity across various departments, boosts operational visibility, and strengthens financial reporting. Budgeting for an ERP implementation is key to the projects success and delivers measurable return of investment (ROI) for your organization.Lets walk through the essential steps to crea

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Lyft buys European taxi app FreeNow in €175mn deal

Financial Times M&A

US group makes first major acquisition across the Atlantic as it continues competition against industry giant Uber

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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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Napster Owner Infinite Reality Adds AI Power With $500M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Infinite Reality said Wednesday it will acquire AI firm Touchcast for $500 million, as the company seeks more AI power to deepen user engagement across a growing digital platform portfolio that includes a rebooted Napster.

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Value Driver Series: How Employee Retention & Satisfaction Drive Value

IT Valuations

June 26, 2025 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM CST Multiples are not applied to an EBITDA number. Theyre actually derived. That is why companies with similar revenue and EBITDA numbers can be valued significantly different by potential investors and buyers. Our valuations at iTValuations examine 24 company-specific risk factors that go into the valuation process.

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Fire sales define moribund M&A market

Financial Times M&A

The best returns for buyers happen when bidding wars are scarce and sellers are desperate to lock in cash proceeds

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Talking with Flywire CFO Cosmin Pitigoi

Mckinsey and Company

How a cross-border payments company built a platform to simplify money movement for education, healthcare, travel, and B2B.

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Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird evaluating takeover of UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Financial Times M&A

Plan would reduce stake of Abu Dhabi-based IMI to overcome objections of British government on grounds of foreign control

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Private Equity Versus Strategic Buyer: Which Is Right for Your Business? 

Class VI Partner

If you’re planning to sell your business in the next few years, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is choosing between a private equity (PE) firm and a strategic buyer. Each option comes with distinct advantages and trade-offs, affecting everything from control to long-term growth potential.

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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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BBVA-Sabadell merger will hurt local enterprise

Financial Times M&A

Scale is important, but so is competition, local market expertise and customer relationships, writes the Sabadell CEO

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Barclays To Offload Payments Business To Brookfield

Law 360 M&A

British lender Barclays Bank PLC said Thursday that it plans to sell most of its payments business to U.S. asset manager Brookfield in a move to realize the money it has invested in the subsidiary.

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Camille Kent

LaPorte

At LaPorte, our employees are more than just part of the teamtheyre at the heart of everything we do. Each individual brings unique skills, experiences,… The post Camille Kent first appeared on LaPorte.

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Zuckerberg Calls TikTok Meta's 'Highest Competitive Threat'

Law 360 M&A

Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Wednesday on Federal Trade Commission efforts to cabin the company's allegedly monopolistic social media dominance into a market that excludes TikTok and YouTube, telling a D.C. federal judge video has become the new predominant form of social media interaction.

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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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British Steel’s high-wire act

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Bill Ackman quietly builds a big stake in Hertz and RedBird swoops in to take control of The Telegraph sale

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Mexico's Vista Buys Stake In Argentine Oil Project For $1.5B

Law 360 M&A

Mexico-based oil and gas company Vista Energy said Wednesday it has acquired a 50% stake in La Amarga Chica, a large shale oil project in the Neuquina Basin of Argentina's vast Vaca Muerta shale formation, for about $1.5 billion.

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AI, Identity-Driven Shareholder Activism, and the Future of Corporate Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Pierluigi Matera (Link Campus University of Rome), on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Editor's Note: Pierluigi Matera is Professor of Comparative Law at Link Campus University of Rome. This post is based on his recent article forthcoming in the Boston University Journal of Science & Technology Law. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming corporate governance.

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Consumer-Focused SPAC Details $150M IPO Plans

Law 360 M&A

Blank check company Vendome Acquisition Corp. I has filed plans to raise up to $150 million in an initial public offering with the goal of acquiring a business in the consumer sector.

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Court Upholds Legality of Poison Pills for Closed-End Funds but Limits Successive Plans

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Eben P. Colby, Kevin T. Hardy, and Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Editor's Note: Eben P. Colby , Kevin T. Hardy , and Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Colby, Mr.

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KKR To Buy German IT Co. Datagroup In $513M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Germany's Datagroup SE has agreed to be acquired by KKR through a public purchase offer worth roughly $512.7 million, giving the New York-based private equity giant exposure to a stable, growing European information technology services platform.

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Remarks by Commissioner Crenshaw at the 44th Annual SEC Small Business Forum

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Caroline A. Crenshaw, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Editor's Note: Caroline A. Crenshaw is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.This post is based on her recent remarks. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Crenshaw and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Calif. Antitrust Laws May Turn More Zealous Than US Regs

Law 360 M&A

California is poised in the next 18 months to significantly expand its antitrust laws, broadening the scope of liability and creating a premerger review process that could be more expansive than review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, say attorneys at Munger Tolles.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pray Hard. When it comes to the appraisal software, simply turn this irrelevant waste of time feature off. When it comes to underwriting and lenders, write the reports as you see fit, then push back or replace clients as necessary if they bully you around like some jr word police squad. Many clients do not take issue with statements like master bedroom with accompanying on suite five piece bath, I use this in my sketches all the time, never stopped.

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Baker McKenzie-Led Lyft To Buy Rival Freenow For €175M

Law 360 M&A

Ride hailing service Lyft Inc. said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire European competitor Freenow from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for approximately 175 million ($199 million) in a deal guided by Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper.

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Double Dipping In Divorce: Considerations for Family Law Attorneys

Gross Mendelsohn

As a family law attorney, youve likely encountered the contentious concept of double dipping during divorce proceedings. Double dipping occurs when the same income stream is counted twice first as an asset to be divided during equitable distribution, and then again as income for calculating spousal support. This issue often arises in cases involving retirement pensions and closely-held business interests.

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Ex-US Atty Chosen To Monitor T-Mobile Merger Compliance

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice is looking to appoint former U.S. attorney and current Kasowitz Benson Torres partner Edward McNally as the new monitoring trustee to oversee the government's settlement with T-Mobile that cleared the way for its $26 billion acquisition of Sprint.

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GeneDx Eyes Global Genomic Leadership With Fabric Genomics Buyout For Up To $51 Million

Benzinga

GeneDx (NASDAQ: WSG ) announced plans on Wednesday to acquire Fabric Genomics , a pioneer in AI-powered genomic interpretation, to create a leading platform for rare disease diagnostics and newborn screening. Under the agreement, GeneDx will pay up to $33 million in cash at closing, with the total consideration potentially reaching $51 million upon achieving certain milestones.

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Hengeler Mueller-Led KKR To Buy German IT Biz For €451M

Law 360 M&A

Private equity giant KKR & CO. Inc. has agreed to acquire German IT services company Datagroup SE for approximately 451 million ($512 million) in a deal guided by Heuking and Hengeler Mueller.

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REAG Vice President Jaclyn Ring Shares M&A Expertise in M&A Source’s The Bridge

Scott Mashuda

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 14, 2025 – REAG Vice President Jaclyn Ring, M&AMI, CM&AP , known for her expertise in lower middle market M&A transactions, recently shared valuable insights from her distinguished career in an exclusive interview with M&A Source’s The Bridge , highlighting the human elements that drive successful deals while preparing to make history as the next Chair of the M&A Source Board in 2026.

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Sidley Brings On Gibson Dunn M&A Expert In California

Law 360 M&A

Sidley Austin LLP continues growing its California team, bringing in a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP mergers and acquisitions expert as a partner in its Century City office.

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BMW, Mercedes-Benz Sell Taxi App To Lyft For $197M: CEO Says Entering Europe Is 'Important Step'

Benzinga

Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT ) shares are trading higher at the last check Wednesday after the ride-hailing company announced that it purchased a taxi app from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for 175 million ($197 million) in cash. This move marks Lyft’s strategic expansion into the European market, broadening its global footprint in urban mobility.

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Business Valuation for Buying an IT Consulting Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to buy an IT consulting firm ? Purchasing an IT consulting firm offers the chance to tap into the growing demand for secure tech infrastructure. This increasing market makes now an ideal time to invest. When acquiring a firm, receiving an accurate valuation should be a top priority. A business valuation for buying an IT consulting firm provides the firms fair market value.

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Taking Consequences Seriously in Bankruptcy

Reynolds Holding

The dominant shareholder primacy model of corporate governance makes shareholder wealth maximization both the purpose of a corporation and the only legitimate consideration for decisions by corporate directors. Yet that single-stakeholder model is under attack on several fronts. Numerous scholars and leading business figures assert that corporations have a broader purpose and that the interests of constituencies other than shareholders can and should be considered by corporate directors.

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U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Acreage Acquisition and CCUS Development Update

Benzinga

HOUSTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: USEG , " U.S. Energy " or the " Company "), " U.S. Energy " or the " Company ") today announced the closing of a strategic acquisition (the "Acquisition") from a privately held company for $0.2 million, strengthening its industrial gas and carbon capture platform in Montana.