Tue.Apr 22, 2025

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Unlocking Shareholder Value: How Valuers Help Guide Corporate Strategy

IVSC

Comment: The Growing Role of Valuation in Corporate Strategy In a market environment where growth alone no longer guarantees shareholder value, corporate executives are under increasing pressure to deliver more with less. EY’s recent article, Earning the Right to Grow: Capital Efficiency and TSR , sheds light on the increasingly strategic role of capital efficiency in determining which companies truly outperform in total shareholder return (TSR).

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Integrating ESG Metrics in Business Valuation for Sustainability Premiums

RNC

The role of ESG metrics in shaping modern business decisions has moved far beyond boardroom conversations. Today, they’re integral to how companies are perceived, evaluated, and valued. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are not just reporting standards—they represent how responsibly a company operates and the long-term risks or advantages it carries.

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IVSC Welcomes New Appointments to Standards Boards

IVSC

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members across its Standards Boards. These appointments reflect IVSC’s ongoing commitment to international collaboration and the development of high-quality, principle-based valuation standards that serve the public interest and support a global valuation profession.

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Understanding the Lower Middle Market M&A Landscape: What CEPAs Need to Know

Scott Mashuda

The M&A landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, creating both challenges and opportunities for business owners contemplating exits or acquisitions. For CEPAs (Certified Exit Planning Advisors ) working with clients in the lower middle market, understanding this evolving landscape is crucial to providing effective guidance through the Value Acceleration Methodology process.

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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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Open source technology in the age of AI

Mckinsey and Company

With more organizations deploying gen AI across business functions, a new survey finds that leaders are increasingly turning to open source AI solutions to build out their tech stacks.

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Instagram founder testifies Mark Zuckerberg withheld resources

Financial Times M&A

Kevin Systrom backs US Federal Trade Commissions case in monopoly trial

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Boeing to sell parts of aviation software unit to Thoma Bravo for $10.5bn

Financial Times M&A

Jet maker says deal with specialist technology investor will help group focus on core businesses

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America at 250: An introduction

Mckinsey and Company

It may be hard to believe (or to pronounce) but the nation is nearing its semiquincentennial. Today, the countrys challenges are vast, but the possibilities are even greater.

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Grant Thornton US expands global footprint with roll-up deals

Financial Times M&A

The accountancy plans to buy more than half a dozen sister firms in a PE-fuelled spree across Europe and the Middle East

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Ken. As clearly stated in my comment, IF AI is guilty of this… or did you miss that part? AI has had numerous other issues for years, some of which are finally coming to light. Stay tuned, there will be more.

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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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Instagram Founder Says Meta 'Starved' Co. After Acquisition

Law 360 M&A

During testimony in the Federal Trade Commission's monopoly case against Meta on Tuesday, the founder of Instagram said his company was "starved" after being acquired by Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg grappled with "a lot of emotion" over Instagram siphoning users away from its parent company's flagship platform.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by BDL

Appraisers Blog

Alas, there was a time when a residential designation meant something. Not only to lenders but for self affirmation and pride one was doing their very best. Today, with the next generations in the industry, the report could be signed by a Red Rose Tea chimp (look it up) as long as it appraised and there were no conditions.

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23andMe Has Received 'Significant Interest' In Ch. 11 Auction

Law 360 M&A

Genetic testing company23andMe has received significant interest in the Chapter 11 auction for its assets, its counsel told a Missouri bankruptcy judge Tuesday at a hearing where it received final approval of a $35 million financing package to fund its bankruptcy case.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Dave

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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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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VERAXA Biotech and Voyager Acquisition Corp. Announce Business Combination Agreement to Create Nasdaq-Listed Biopharmaceutical Company Advancing a Pipeline of Next-Generation Cancer Therapies

Benzinga

VERAXA's Novel BiTAC Platform has the Potential to Deliver Multiple Next-Generation Solid Tumor Cancer Therapies, Including Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugate ("ADC") and Bispecific T-cell Engager ("TCE") Candidates, with Strong and Differentiated Clinical Profiles Company Pursuing Multiple Strategic Partnerships and Licensing Opportunities in 2025 and 2026 Transaction Values VERAXA at a Pre-money Equity Value of $1.3 Billion Actively Working with Existing and New VERAXA Investor

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Cam R

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Dave. Lyle openly admitted on multiple podcasts that he couldn’t run a successful appraisal practiceyet now he claims to have the billion- and trillion-dollar solutions that Fannie Mae and the entire lending industry need. Somehow, he’s positioned himself as the authority on how appraisers should do their jobs and how to interpret data.

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Boeing Will Sell Its Digital Businesses for $10 Billion

NYT M&A

The deal, with the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, will help the struggling aerospace manufacturer pay down debt and streamline its operations.

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Boosting US adult vaccination rates: A public health imperative

Mckinsey and Company

Capturing the health benefits of vaccinesboth individual and publicwill require clear messaging and coordinated efforts across the vaccine ecosystem.

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UniCredit says Banco BPM deal in limbo after Italy imposes conditions

Financial Times M&A

Romes use of golden power rules complicates lenders bid for domestic rival

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Pharmaceutical Co. Buyers Win Del. Fraud Suit Revival

Law 360 M&A

Multiple reasonable interpretations of a letter agreement in a $35 million deal for three pharmaceutical companies proved enough Tuesday to trigger a Delaware Supreme Court reversal of a lower court decision tossing buyers' fraudulent inducement claims.

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How SMEs can offset rising National Insurance costs in 2025

Vested

Strategies for SMEs to mitigate rising National Insurance costs in 2025, including claiming allowances, salary sacrifice schemes, and tax-free benefits.

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Majority Shareholders Sanctioned In Telecoms Control Fight

Law 360 M&A

A New York federal judge Tuesday sanctioned the majority shareholders of telecommunications infrastructure firm Continental Towers LATAM Holdings Ltd. for ignoring arbitral awards issued in a bitter, yearslong dispute over control of the company.

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James Cowper Kreston advises RDi on Inicio Health acquisition

Accountancy Today

James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance team recently provided financial due diligence services to LDC-backed RDi on their acquisition of Inicio Health, a leading provider of healthcare interoperability, automation and AI-driven solutions. Inicio Health is at the forefront of transforming healthcare systems through cutting-edge technology that enhances data integration, improves patient outcomes, and streamlines operational efficiency.

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Tivity Health Denied Win In Suit Over Nutrisystem Buy

Law 360 M&A

Health program company Tivity Health was largely denied a summary judgment win over investors who sued the company over its troubled $1.3 billion purchase of Nutrisystem, according to an order from a Tennessee federal judge who ruled Tivity's duty to disclose certain information is still debatable.

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Navigating Deal Delays Due to Longer Regulatory Reviews

John Jenkins

A recent Goodwin memo says that the amount of time required to complete major M&A transactions has risen across the globe, with the average time between signing and closing for $10+ billion mega deals rising by 66% in the US, 19% in Europe, and a staggering 125% in the Asia-Pacific region. timeframe.

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Nuclear Startup To Go Public Through $475M SPAC Deal

Law 360 M&A

Nuclear startup Terra Innovatum said Tuesday it plans to go public at a valuation of $475 million by merging with special purpose acquisition company GSR III Acquisition Corp., joining several industry peers to go public through a SPAC deal.

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The McKinsey Crossword: “I Want Candy” | No. 229

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Del. Justices Order Matterport CEO Cash-Out Recalculation

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Supreme Court reversed and ordered a recalculation Tuesday for a $79 million Court of Chancery ruling on additional damages and interest due a former CEO of 3D building imaging company Matterport Inc. who challenged his $80 million cash-out in a 2021 go-public sale.

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SPACs, Multiplan, and the DExit That Wasn’t

Reynolds Holding

Delaware courts reserve their entire fairness standard of review the states most onerous standard for, among others, cases involving conflicted controllers. [1] In recent years, there is a view that the standards application (or at least the procedural cleansing required to shift the standard of review to business judgment when entire fairness is invoked) has crept to cover situations it was never intended to cover. [2] As a result, there is growing anxiety that corporations will follow Tesla

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3 Firms Build $7B Moss Adams, Baker Tilly Merger

Law 360 M&A

Advisory and tax giant Baker Tilly and accounting and wealth management firm Moss Adams LLP have announced plans to merge in a $7 billion deal built by three law firms, in a move the parties say will create the sixth-largest advisory CPA firm in the country.

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Considerations in Proxy Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rachael Lee and Krunal Billimoria, Meridian Compensation Partners, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Editor's Note: Rachael Lee is a Principal and Krunal Billimoria is a Senior Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners. This post is based on their Meridian Compensation Partners memorandum. As companies prepare their proxy disclosures, ensuring transparency and clarity in executive compensation reporting remains a top priority.

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At Least 10 Firms Assist On $1B Barrick Gold Alaska Deal

Law 360 M&A

Barrick Gold Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to sell its 50% interest in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska to Paulson & Co. and Novagold Resources Inc. for $1 billion in cash, in a deal steered by at least 10 law firms.

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At Meta Trial, Instagram Co-Founder Says Startup Was Denied Resources

NYT M&A

Kevin Systrom said during testimony in a landmark antitrust trial that he believed Mark Zuckerberg, Metas chief executive, viewed Instagram as a threat.

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Simpson Thacher-Led KKR Bids $1.2B For Sweden's Biotage

Law 360 M&A

Private equity giant KKR said Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Swedish life sciences company Biotage AB in an approximately 11.6 billion Swedish krona ($1.2 billion) deal guided by Roschier Advokatbyr AB, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Advokatfirman Vinge.

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