Thu.Jul 10, 2025

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Valuation for Selling a Lumber and Building Material Store

Peak Business Valuation

Lumber and building material stores are essential suppliers for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction projects. These businesses offer everything from framing lumber and drywall to hardware, fasteners, and tools. As the housing market continues to rebound and homeowners invest in renovations, many store owners see this as a prime time to exit and cash in on their years of hard work.

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Tax Bill Signed into Law

Machen McChesney

The president signed into law a sweeping reconciliation tax bill in a July 4 signing ceremony, capping a furious sprint to finish the legislation before the self-imposed holiday deadline. The Senate approved the bill in a 51-50 vote on July 1 after making a number of last-minute changes following intense bicameral negotiations. The House voted 218- 214 on July 3 to send the bill to the president’s desk.

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WilliamsMarston Acquires AIT Consulting Services

Business Wire M&A

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WilliamsMarston LLC, a national leader in accounting, tax, valuation and transaction advisory services, today announced its acquisition of AIT Consulting Services (“AIT”), a premier OneStream Software consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances the firm’s service offerings for the Office of the CFO.

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Voting for Value: Reforming Proxy Systems for Lasting Impact

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Olivier Lebleu, FCLTGlobal, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 Editor's Note: Olivier Lebleu is a Managing Director at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on his FCLTGlobal memorandum. The global proxy system is at a crossroads. Frustrations from investors and issuers in the proxy process are leading to frequent headlines from both camps calling for reform, but solutions have been elusive.

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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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The Mather Group, LLC (TMG) Enters Strategic Alliance with Independent Progressive Advisors, Expanding Presence in the Pacific Northwest

Business Wire M&A

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mather Group, LLC (TMG), one of the nation’s fastest growing Registered Investment Advisory firms with 12 offices nationwide and more than $14 billion in AUM/AUA (as of 3/31/2025), today announced it has entered a strategic alliance with Independent Progressive Advisors (IPA), a Portland, Oregon-based wealth management firm focused on empowering clients with personalized, values-based financial strategies.

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SpaceX Seeks Record $400B Valuation, Plus More Rumors

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk's satellite and rocket maker SpaceX is planning to raise money in a private round that would value the company at a record $400 billion, Starbucks China is seeking bids for a stake sale that could value the chain at $10 billion, plus online fashion giant Shein hopes to salvage its long-awaited IPO by listing in Hong Kong.

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Capital One Deal Approval Lights Up Path For Bank M&A

Law 360 M&A

The federal banking regulators' recent approval of Capital One's acquisition of Discover signals the agencies' willingness to approve large transactions and a more favorable environment generally for bank mergers under the Trump administration, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

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The indirect tax professional’s field guide to Brazil tax reform preparation

ThomsonReuters

Amid global politics and uncertain economic futures, the Brazilian government set out last January on an ambitious journey to overhaul its indirect tax regime. For tax professionals, this presents a unique opportunity to lead your organizations through a transformative process. With the sanctioning of Complementary Law No. 214/2025, Brazil is poised to revolutionize its tax landscape.

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AbbVie Pays Up To $2B For Oncology Licensing Agreement

Law 360 M&A

Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie Inc. on Thursday announced an up to $2 billion exclusive licensing agreement with Covington & Burling LLP-advised IGI Therapeutics SA for rights to its lead oncology and autoimmune diseases investigational asset.

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Why autonomy is key to motivation and retention

Vested

Discover how job autonomy drives employee engagement, innovation, motivation and retention, plus practical strategies to build a high-trust culture.

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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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Playing The Violin Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

Playing violin in a string quartet reminds me that flexibility, ambition, strong listening skills, thoughtful leadership and intentional collaboration are all keys to a successful legal practice, says Julie Park at MoFo.

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Alpaca Enters UK and EU Market through WealthKernel Acquisition

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, today announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. This strategic acquisition will bring WealthKernel’s UK and EU licensed brokerage infrastructure to Alpaca, supporting their rapid global expansion to achieve its mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet.

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Blackstone Ups Warehouse REIT Takeover Offer To £489M

Law 360 M&A

Private equity giant Blackstone, led by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Thursday increased its takeover offer for U.K.-based logistics investor Warehouse REIT, led by Reed Smith LLP, to £489 million ($663.7 million), a move that comes after it submitted a £470 million "final offer" in late June.

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Montreal-based BRAVO READY Acquires Honeyland to Expand Real-Money Gaming Ecosystem

Business Wire M&A

MONTREAL, Québec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BRAVO READY, a leader in real-money gaming infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Honeyland, a Blockchain-based game with a growing player base and proven traction in the Web3 gaming space. Honeyland, developed by Hexagon Studios, is a Blockchain-based strategy game built on Solana, where players collect, trade, and battle, boasting 300,000 registered and 4,000+ daily active users.

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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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$4.4B T-Mobile, UScellular Deal Gets DOJ OK, With A Warning

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice gave its all-clear Thursday to T-Mobile's plan to take over most of UScellular's wireless operations, finding that T-Mobile's commitments to bolster the flagging company outweigh, at least for now, worries over the disappearance of UScellular's underdog offerings.

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Navigating the new quality management standards: What your firm needs to know 

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ What are the Quality Management Standards (QMS)? What are the key changes to the standards? Resources for SQMS preparation What can my firm do now to prepare? Use the new quality management standards as an opportunity The world of professional accounting and auditing continues to evolve as the profession seeks greater transparency, accountability, and quality.

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Flutter secures 100% ownership of FanDuel through new agreement with Boyd

Benzinga

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT , LSE: FLTR)) ("Flutter") the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator today announces the extension of its long-term strategic partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation ("Boyd") to 2038 and the buyout of Boyd's 5% stake in FanDuel Group ("FanDuel"), together "the Agreement".

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Email Is Dangerous for Sensitive Financial Data – So Why Are Accountants Still Using It?

Accounting Web

Practice strategy Tags Accounting Excellence Data & Expense Management

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How to Build an Agile Change Management Program at Your FI

N Contracts

Change is a constant—whether it’s a new or updated system, regulation, process, product, or vendor. Even small shifts can quickly lead to confusion, risk exposure, and compliance challenges if not properly managed.

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AI can be a partner, not a threat to finance teams

Accounting Web

Finance & strategy

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Tyson Says $55M Del. Poultry Plants Win Blocks Ga. Damages

Law 360 M&A

Tyson Foods wants to block any claim to damages in a poultry rendering company's antitrust lawsuit, telling a Georgia federal judge Wednesday that a Delaware state court already ruled that it overpaid to buy out the company and asserting that precludes any claims that it forced the firm into an underpriced buyout.

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How to write a report for an R&D tax relief claim

Accounting Web

Business tax Tags R&D tax relief

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Alpaca betritt durch die Übernahme von WealthKernel den britischen und EU-Markt

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpaca, ein Self-Clearing-Broker-Dealer und Brokerage-Infrastruktur-API, gab heute bekannt, die Übernahme von WealthKernel zu planen. WealthKernel ist ein Wealthtech-Unternehmen, das sich auf digitale Investment-Infrastruktur und steuerbegünstigte Produkte spezialisiert hat.

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How To Meet Companies House CDD & AML rules

Accounting Web

Tech pulse Tags Automation Companies House Compliance and regulation

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Cantor Equity Partners, Inc. and Twenty One Capital, Inc. Announce Filing of Draft Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC

Business Wire M&A

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cantor Equity Partners, Inc. (“CEP”) (Nasdaq: CEP), a special-purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, and Twenty One Capital, Inc.

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Dave Cantin Group to Be Exclusive Automotive Retail M&A Advisory Partner of 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Benzinga

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive groups and their owners, today announced it will be the exclusive automotive retail mergers and acquisitions partner of the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance , the crown jewel of Monterey Car Week.

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Amplitude Acquires Kraftful to Accelerate AI Strategy

Business Wire M&A

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL) has acquired Kraftful, an AI-native Voice of Customer (VoC) startup, to give teams a 360-view of their customers so they can build better products and digital experiences. This move strengthens Amplitude's position as the most comprehensive digital analytics platform on the market, enabling teams to combine the power of quantitative user behavioral data and qualitative user feedback.

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MAG Shareholders Approve the Proposed Acquisition by Pan American

Benzinga

All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Silver Corp. (NYSE: MAG ) ("MAG", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company's shareholders (the " MAG Shareholders ") have approved the previously announced acquisition of MAG by Pan American Silver Corp. (" Pan American ") (TSX / NYSE: PAAS ) by way of a plan of arrangement (the " Arrangement ") at a special meeting of MAG Shareholders held ea

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Ferrero, Kellogg Ink $3.1B Deal Led By Davis Polk, Kirkland

Law 360 M&A

Italian food company The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co. in a $3.1 billion all-cash deal, the companies said Thursday, marking a major expansion for Ferrero into the North American breakfast market.

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Lucky Strike Entertainment Unlocks Long-Term Value with $306 Million Acquisition of Real Estate at 58 Existing Locations

Business Wire M&A

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucky Strike Entertainment has taken a step forward in its long-term growth strategy with the acquisition of the real estate underlying 58 locations.

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House Dem Says FCC Must Follow Law On DEI Probes

Law 360 M&A

A House Democrat who helps oversee the Federal Communications Commission says agency chief Brendan Carr must avoid any hint of targeting companies' diversity initiatives for political reasons rather than legal rationale against discrimination.

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Starlight Announces Unitholder Approval of Proposed Mergers for Private Pools

Business Wire M&A

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starlight Investments Capital LP ("Starlight Capital"), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool and Starlight Global Private Equity Pool (the “Private Pools”), held a special meeting of holders of all series of units (“Unitholders”) of the Private Pools to consider and vote upon the proposed mergers (the “Mergers”) of each of the Private Pools into Starlight Private Global Real Asset Trust as described in the

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VC Giant Andreessen Rips Del. Courts, Plans Move To Nev.

Law 360 M&A

Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz on Wednesday announced plans to reincorporate in Nevada, saying that it was no longer a "no-brainer" to launch a company and incorporate in the historically corporate-friendly state of Delaware.

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Solving problems, realising growth, and driving performance

Accounting Web

Practice strategy Tags Audit Business advice Corporation tax