IVSC
MARCH 31, 2025
Valuing Private Markets: Can We Get It Right? Private markets are expanding. As of 2024, private capital assets under management have surged to over $14 trillion globally, tripling over the past decade. Private credit alone now exceeds $2 trillion globally , according to the International Monetary Fund. But with growth comes scrutiny. Regulators, including the U.S.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 12, 2025
Posted by Jeff Mahoney, Council of Institutional Investors, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Jeffrey P. Mahoney is General Counsel at the Council of Institutional Investors. This post is based on a recent CII letter. The Council of Institutional Investors (CII or Council) writes to respectfully express our opposition to the enactment of Delaware Senate Bill 21 in its current form (SB 21). [1] CII is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of U.S. public, corporate and union employee bene
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Appraisers Blog
MARCH 31, 2025
[link] The bill requires a claimant to bring an action against a real estate appraiser or individual performing a real estate appraisal practice (appraiser) within 5 years after the date the appraisal report is completed and transmitted to a client. The 5-year limitation does not apply to an action against an appraiser if the action is brought by: A consumer who is an original party to the residential mortgage loan or residential real estate transaction for which the appraiser completed an appra
Global Finance
MARCH 2, 2025
Global Finance: Can you briefly describe what your model does? Joanne Horton: Yes. Weve got what we think is a rather exciting model, which we describe in a working paper, that helps forecast in advance the likelihood that a firm will go on to commit accounting fraud. Whats the likelihood that fraud will take place in the future? Theres lots of motivation, obviously, because a lot of fraud takes place: few cases, but each one is very expensive.
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.
Benzinga
MARCH 12, 2025
On Tuesday, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB ) inked a non-binding term sheet with certain lenders to acquire a controlling stake in Mynaric AG. Upon execution of a definitive agreement, Rocket Lab would acquire 100% of Mynaric for an initial $75 million, payable in cash or Rocket Lab stock. An additional earn-out of up to $75 million, also in cash or stock, is tied to future revenue targets.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 28, 2025
Billionaire entrepreneur says social media platform and AI group will share data and computational power
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 8, 2025
Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Saturday, March 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 27, 2025
Gen AI can enhance profitable B2B sales growth. Seven use cases show how B2B leaders can maximize benefits and drive sustainable impact with a tailored gen AI strategy.
Global Finance
MARCH 5, 2025
As US investment declines, China and India are rapidly expanding their presence across Latin Americas key industries. With US investment in Latin America shrinking, China and India are seizing the opportunity to expand their economic reach in the region. The US remains the largest foreign investor, but its stake dropped nearly 10% in 2023 alone, to 38% of the $224.6 billion total, according to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
RNC
MARCH 30, 2025
Why Accurate Share Valuation Matters? Determining the true value of a company’s shares is crucial for investors, business owners, and stakeholders alike. Accurate share valuation methods empower informed decision-making, whether its for mergers, acquisitions, investments, or even strategic business planning. A miscalculated valuation can lead to financial loss and missed growth opportunities.
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
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 20, 2025
Consortium led by William Chisholm scoops up majority stake in storied sports franchise in historic deal
NYT M&A
MARCH 28, 2025
Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 12, 2025
Posted by Antoinette Giblin, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Antoinette Giblin is Editorial Manager at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Ms. Giblin, and Josh Black. While many had predicted that the introduction of the universal proxy card (UPC) would mean a boon for activists, after two years the evidence is more nuanced, with activists often appearing to face an even higher bar in order to win support fo
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE: RKT ) announced on Monday it will acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP ) in an all-stock transaction for $9.4 billion in equity value. The move comes on the heels of Rocket's $1.75 billion acquisition of online real estate broker Redfin Corp. (NASDAQ: RDFN ). The Details: The acquisition of Mr. Cooper adds seven million clients and 150 million annual interactions to Rocket's analytics, enabling improved AI-powered automation and personalized services
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.
Global Finance
MARCH 1, 2025
El Salvadors heralded adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender appears to be undergoing a significant downgrade as businesses are no longer obliged to accept the cryptocurrency. As part of a $1.4 billion loan agreed with the International Monetary Fund in December, the governments involvement with the digital Chivo wallet will be gradually unwound. At the end of January, on a vote of 55-2, El Salvadors Legislative Assembly passed modifications to the Bitcoin law, eliminating the word currency but kee
Gross Mendelsohn
MARCH 12, 2025
When it comes to financial reporting, nonprofits and for-profit businesses often face a range of requirements and expectations depending on their size, activities and the specific regulations they are subject to. When running a nonprofit or business, its important to have accurate financial statements that reflect the true state of your organization.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 26, 2025
Avian flu has driven prices for the versatile food to record highs in America
NYT M&A
MARCH 18, 2025
The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 12, 2025
Posted by Dan Burch, Bob Marese, and Jillian DeMarco, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Dan Burch is the Chairman & CEO, Bob Marese is the President, and Jillian DeMarco is the Vice President, at MacKenzie Partners, Inc. This post is based on a MacKenzie Partners memorandum by Mr. Burch, Mr. Marese, Ms. DeMarco, and Laurie Connell.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 26, 2025
The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.
Global Finance
MARCH 1, 2025
Chinas financial sector, from banks to brokerages, is rapidly incorporating DeepSeek, the nations champion in AI, for customer service, data analysis, and email sorting. Dozens of firms have committed to implementing DeepSeek or specific applications of the AI large language model since January, when the Hangzhou-based app developer emerged as Chinas low-cost alternative to Western competitors such as ChatGPT.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MARCH 12, 2025
In last week’s edition of the Family Business Director, we reviewed six valuation principles for family business directors to keep in mind when developing valuation estimates. As family business directors, it is important to understand not just the “how” of maintaining an accurate estimate of the value of your family business but also the “why.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 27, 2025
President Aleksandar Vui says talks to prevent US restrictions on countrys only oil refinery failed to break deadlock
NYT M&A
MARCH 7, 2025
In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.
Peak Business Valuation
MARCH 12, 2025
Law firms provide critical legal services to support individuals and businesses through complex legal matters. As a result of strong, consistent demand for legal services, this industry generates billions each year. With the right approach, running a law firm is an exceptional business model. If you plan to buy , grow , or sell a law firm , a business valuation is vital.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 5, 2025
In this ever-evolving region, 18 arenas of competition will present challenges and opportunities that determine the future of New York.
Global Finance
MARCH 1, 2025
Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) are considering whether to ease initial public offering rules for mainland Chinese companies. Christopher Hui, the territorys secretary for financial services and the treasury, said at a recent conference in Shenzhen that the bourse pledged to ease listing requirements for Chinese firms.
ThomsonReuters
MARCH 3, 2025
In a profession known for its measured approach to change, agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force for accountants, redefining the nature of daily work and opening the door to more meaningful (and profitable) relationships with clients. But what is agentic AI, and how is it transforming the accounting profession? Agentic AI leverages generative AI and large language models to autonomously plan, reason, and execute multi-step processes.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 22, 2025
The US buyout giant bought bikemaker Accell at the peak of a pandemic-era deals boom.
NYT M&A
MARCH 6, 2025
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.
Class VI Partner
MARCH 31, 2025
Our Take on the Trends on Display at Expo West By Alex Woolford At Class VI, we watch for lasting shifts in consumer preferences because they help us understand the true value of our clients’ businesses in this space. That’s why I recently attended the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim with a few colleagues.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 19, 2025
Leaders are facing difficult decisions about how far to take their technology investments today, to enable the AI-driven contact center of tomorrow.
Global Finance
MARCH 26, 2025
Lenders are scaling up efforts to meet sustainable development targets, with capital directed toward healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure. Major global banks and financial institutions are increasing their participation in the social bond market, strengthening the role of debt capital in addressing social challenges across the world. Standard Chartered recently announced the issuance of its first $1.1 billion social bond.
Peak Business Valuation
MARCH 31, 2025
Gathering valuation multiples is a fundamental step in calculating a plumbing businesss value. While it is easy to find rough averages online, determining accurate and reliable multiples is complicated. As such, it is ideal to obtain a professional business valuation to determine plumbing business valuation multiples. The valuation process also provides business owners with a thorough understanding of their plumbing businesss strengths and weaknesses.
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