Mon.Feb 20, 2023

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IPOs and SPACs: Recent Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rongbing Huang (Kennesaw State University), Jay R. Ritter (University of Florida), and Donghang Zhang (University of South Carolina), on Monday, February 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Rongbing Huang is a Professor of Finance in the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, Jay R. Ritter is the Cordell Eminent Scholar at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, and Donghang Zhang is a Professor of Finance in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University

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7 Tax Credits for Business Owners

Viking Mergers

There is still time to take advantage of these tax credits on your 2022 filing. It is tax season, and as small business owners, we know what that means – how can we save some cash without raising red flags with the IRS? Every year, the IRS collects over $4.9 trillion in taxes; in 2021, $419 million came from businesses. At 35%, America has the highest corporate tax rates in the world’s economies.

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2023 Proxy Season Preview

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Allie Rutherford, Adrienne Monley, and Eric Sumberg, PJT Camberview, on Monday, February 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Allie Rutherford is a Partner, Adrienne Monley is a Managing Director, and Eric Sumberg is a Director at PJT Camberview. This post is based on their PJT memorandum.

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IVSC Expands Global Reach and Expertise with New Appointments to Business Valuation Board

IVSC

IVSC is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Business Valuation Board (BVB). The appointments come as part of the IVSC’s ongoing efforts to broaden the Board’s geographic field of expertise and enhance its collective skillset. Business and intangible asset valuation play a critical role in today’s global economy, as these assets often make up the majority of a company’s value.

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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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Chancery Fixes Millions Of Potentially Invalid De-SPAC Shares

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Court of Chancery restored confidence to millions of investors in former blank-check companies Monday, validating more than a billion publicly-traded shares that a vice chancellor's decision called into doubt late this past year.

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Required minimum distributions after SECURE 2.0

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) SECURE 2.0 changes the rules governing how and when certain retirement savers can withdraw money from their retirement accounts and IRAs. The post Required minimum distributions after SECURE 2.0 first appeared on LaPorte.

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Retirement plan changes for long-term, part-time employees

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) SECURE 2.0 changes the rules for how long-term, part-time employees are treated for purposes of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans. The post Retirement plan changes for long-term, part-time employees first appeared on LaPorte.

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Liverpool FC owner John Henry calls off sale

Financial Times M&A

US businessman is still open to securing new investment for football club

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Another overlooked risk assessment problem

Norman Marks

Following up on last week’s post, there is one major problem that I haven’t talked about before. Too many want to quantify every risk in dollars (or other currency) as if they were equal. But they are not. Maybe they avoid the trap of multiplying one possible impact by its likelihood.

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Hedge fund boss Chris Hohn demands Airbus drop deal with Atos cyber spin-off

Financial Times M&A

TCI says buying minority share in Evidian looks like ‘politically motivated bailout’

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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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Dough-Maker Fights UK Watchdog's Order To Unwind Deal

Law 360 M&A

French dough maker Cérélia has described the decision by the British antitrust authority to force it to sell the Jus-Rol brand, which it bought from General Mills in November, as "irrational and disproportionate" in a challenge to an appeals tribunal.

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Pfizer pins hopes on record pipeline to recover from post-Covid hangover

Financial Times M&A

Pharma group is launching 19 drugs over the next 18 months to counteract a sharp fall in sales from pandemic highs

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NAPE 2023: Europe’s Post-Russian Energy Strategy & a 2023 Merger Outlook

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Earlier this month, the NAPE Expo in Houston, TX, was once again at the center of the oil and gas industry. Every February, NAPE’s Global Business Conference provides insight from multiple perspectives in the industry. This year it included, among other topics, discussions of energy policy around the globe. Additionally, TPH&Co. provided a review of 2022 and an outlook on the merger and.

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Sealy & Company Targets Growing Little Rock Market With Most Recent Acquisition

Business Wire M&A

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Acquisitions--Sealy & Company, a fully-integrated commercial real estate investment and operating company and recognized leader in the industrial real estate market, announces the acquisition of a 185,475-square-foot industrial property in Little Rock, Arkansas. The asset, 6001 Lindsey Road, is a Class-A warehouse/distribution facility with an excellent location in a growing institutionally recognized submarket.

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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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Employee ownership: what are the choices?

Vested

Business ownership in the UK has gone through a period of rapid diversification. More businesses are deciding to give their employees a slice of the action in the form of ownership – and we wholeheartedly support that movement! There are a few ways to offer ownership, including directly (via share schemes), indirectly (via trusts like Employee Ownership Trusts) and through co-operative ownership structures.

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Nordic Engineering Co. Bids $45M For Swedish Rival Eurocon

Law 360 M&A

Rejlers Sverige AB said on Monday that it has bid 469 million Swedish kronor ($45 million) for a Swedish rival in an all-cash deal as the Nordic engineering business seeks to expand.

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Value Drivers for an Optometrist

Peak Business Valuation

The aging population is driving the demand for eye care. This increase in demand is beneficial to the optometry industry. On the other hand, according to IBIS World, refractive surgery has removed nearly half a million patients annually from annual vision correction. Whether you own an optometry business or are looking to buy or sell an optometry business , it is important to understand the value drivers for an optometrist.

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US Bone Void Fillers Market Exhibits 6.5% CAGR to Hit USD 2.06 Billion by 2029

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US bone void fillers market size stood at USD 1.17 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to rise from USD 1.33 billion in 2022 to USD 2.06 billion by 2029, at 6.5% CAGR during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ has deep-dived these inputs in its latest research report, titled, "US Bone Void Fillers Market, 2022-2029.

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How Is Intellectual Property Valued?

Benchmark Report

Intellectual property (IP) is a non-physical creation of the mind or the product of a company's work or reputation. It is essentially ideas that are executed to become successful business assets and are often copyrighted, under patent, trademarked, or considered trade secrets, to protect from unauthorized use. Technology is a key IP type in our largely digital world and is a major driver of change and progress in nearly every industry.

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Winter Case Notes: Punitive Damages Awarded for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Other Recent Decisions of Interest

Farrel Fritz

Notwithstanding that the pictured snow globe is the only snow I’ve seen in my neck of the woods this balmy winter, I’m pleased to present my annual Winter Case Notes collection of recent court decisions of interest. This year’s collection features a relatively rare example of a court awarding punitive damages against a company controller for breach of fiduciary duty; a decision denying enforcement of allegedly promised “equity” in an LLC; and a decision dismissing untimely fraud claims against c

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FCF European Infrastructure & Construction Market Study 2022 – published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF European Infrastructure & Construction Market Study – 2022”. Based on available data from European infrastructure and construction companies, the FCF Infrastructure & Construction. Read more The post FCF European Infrastructure & Construction Market Study 2022 – published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Dear Goldman Sachs investors: allow David Solomon to explain 

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Chris Hohn agitates against an Airbus deal and the billionaires bidding on Manchester United

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Tysers Sells Thoroughbred Horse Insurance Broker To Howden

Law 360 M&A

Tysers, a Lloyd's of London broker, said on Monday that it has sold its business units responsible for insurance for thoroughbred horses to rival Howden Group.

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Debevoise Discusses Proposed SEC Rule to Prohibit Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations

Reynolds Holding

On January 25, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a proposed rule to prohibit material conflicts of interest in the sale of asset-backed securities (“ABS”). The proposed rule is a re-proposal of a rule that was first proposed in 2011 and is required by section 27B of the Securities Act of 1933 [1] (the “Securities Act”), a provision added by Section 621 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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Upgrading Your Talent: How to Avoid a Bad Hire

Rhythm Systems

As a hiring manager, if you've experienced bad hires in the past, you know how expensive these can be.

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How to Reform Our Abysmal Insider Trading Framework 

Reynolds Holding

The U.S. insider trading framework is a mess. Principles apply that are inconsistent with one another and that treat similarly situated persons in a disparate manner. In my 2021 book and a forthcoming book chapter, I argue that, rather than piecemeal changes, the U.S. insider trading regimen should be revised to comport with concepts of fairness and to align with the framework of other developed markets.

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MCI BPO Announces the Acquisition of Guthy-Renker's Contact Center Service Operations; Appoints Greg Thomas as President & COO

Benzinga

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI is proud to announce the acquisition of OceanX LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guthy-Renker Ventures LLC. OceanX provided contact center technology, services, and brand reputation management for some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including Guthy-Renker-owned brands, as well as brands distributed by a number of Guthy-Renker's affiliated companies and partnerships.

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Newmont’s $17bn Newcrest bid ignites gold sector M&A buzz

Financial Times M&A

Rejected offer triggers expectations of a new wave of industry consolidation

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Offshore Drilling Rigs Market Size [2023-2030] | Industry Trends, Growth Drivers, Share, Opportunities, And Global Outlook Analysis

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Offshore Drilling Rigs Market Size is likely to gain impetus from advancements in drilling such as cloud-integrated scalable drilling. According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, titled "Offshore Drilling Rigs Market Size, Share and Global Trend By Type (Bottom Supported Rigs, Floaters Rigs), By Depth of Water (Shallow Water, Deepwater, Ultra Deepwater) and By Geography Forecast till 2026," the market is likely to expand considera

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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Market Exhibits 15.7% CAGR to Hit USD 6.85 Billion by 2029

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global pancreatic cancer treatment market size was worth USD 2.15 billion in 2021 and is slated to rise from USD 2.48 billion in 2022 to USD 6.85 billion by 2029, at 15.7% CAGR during forecast period. One of the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide is pancreatic cancer. One of the factors boosting the demand for the pharmaceuticals used in the treatment is the rising incidence of this malignancy in the U.S. and other parts of the world

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas Market Size to Hit USD 211.96 Billion by 2028, at CAGR of 7.3% | Industry Outlook by Trends, Growth Drivers, Share, Opportunities, And Demand

Benzinga

Pune, india, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LPG market size was valued at USD 128.48 billion in 2020. The market valuation is predicted to rise from USD 129.17 billion in 2021 to USD 211.96 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 7.3% during the analysis timeline. Increasing demand for autogas and supportive initiatives for the product adoption will drive the market growth, states Fortune Business Insights in its report titled "LPG Market, 2021-2028." Liquefied petroleum gas or propane is common

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Supply Chain Management Market Exhibits 12.1% CAGR to Reach USD 47.29 Billion by 2029

Benzinga

Pune,India, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Supply Chain Management Market Size was valued at USD 19.23 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow from USD 21.26 billion in 2022 to USD 47.29 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report titled, "Supply Chain Management Market Forecast 2023-2029.

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US Substance Use Disorder Treatment Market Exhibits 7.1% CAGR to Reach USD 60.18 Billion by 2029

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US substance use disorder treatment market size was USD 35.14 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow from USD 37.24 billion in 2022 to USD 60.18 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. Substance abuse refers to the condition where uncontrolled use of substances leads to addiction.

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Energy as a Service Market Size Expected to Grow $105.6 Billion by 2027 | MarketsandMarkets™

Benzinga

Chicago, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Energy as a Service Market is expected to grow from USD 64.7 billion in 2022 to USD 105.6 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 10.3% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™ Increasing distributed energy resources, new revenue generation streams for utilities, availability of federal and state tax benefits for energy-efficiency projects and decreasing cost of renewable power generation and storage solutions are driving the demand for e