Viking Mergers
APRIL 3, 2023
Every year, millions of Americans give up their jobs in Corporate America to pursue the dream of owning a business. Deciding to buy and grow an existing business is a huge step for most entrepreneurs, and it can be incredibly gratifying. However, buying a business can take time and effort to navigate, especially for first-time entrepreneurs new to the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Avanade
APRIL 24, 2023
Miranda Hill shares Avanade’s approach to helping organizations deliver meaningful sustainability results and quantifiable business value from their ESG initiatives.
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Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 7, 2023
To address the challenges of scaling up analytics business areas, financial institutions can accelerate value delivery with four efficiency levers.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 9, 2023
Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, and Matt DiGuiseppe, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, April 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, Paul DeNicola is Principal, and Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by
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.
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 30, 2023
TOKYO & PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, “Astellas”) and IVERIC Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISEE, CEO: Glenn P. Sblendorio, “Iveric Bio”) today announced that on April 29, 2023 (Japan time), the Companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Astellas through Berry Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc., has agreed to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Iveric Bio for US$40.
NYT M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
The California health care organization will create a new nonprofit that aims to acquire a half-dozen additional community health systems.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 18, 2023
For business owners, payroll is complex and often their greatest expense. For accounting professionals, payroll services have long been viewed as a time-consuming, high-risk loss leader. Payroll errors are certainly a real concern, but with the right tools and resources in place, payroll services can be a growth opportunity for firms. Today’s global workforce, remote and hybrid work environments, and the ever-changing regulatory landscape have added additional layers of complexity to payroll.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 27, 2023
Mambu co-founder Eugene Danilkis talks about how banks can approach core technology transformation and keep up with the fast pace of change, then offers his take on the future of human interaction.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 21, 2023
Posted by Holly Fetter and Benjamin Colton, State Street Global Advisors, on Friday, April 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Holly Fetter is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. In July 2021, State Street Global Advisors, Russell Reynolds Associates, and the Ford Foundation partnered to study best practices for effective board oversight of racial and ethnic diversity, equit
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 21, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY & DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop, together with its parent company, FJ Management, today announced the acquisition of Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with over 400 locations across 13 states, from Krause Group. As part of the transaction, Maverik will also acquire Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistic provider owned by the Krause Group.
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
Benzinga
APRIL 3, 2023
Endeavor Group Holdings Inc (NYSE: EDR ) has a stronghold on the combat sports world after completing a knockout deal with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (NYSE: WWE ). Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and the longtime face of WWE Vince McMahon discussed their new tag-team partnership Monday morning on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street." "This is the biggest thing Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon have ever done. people will be talking about this for a long time," McMahon said.
Viking Mergers
APRIL 10, 2023
Today’s small business owners face a challenging business landscape characterized by economic uncertainty and rapidly shifting political dynamics. Yet, despite these obstacles, new business owners are successfully paving their way to success by starting a new franchise, acquiring an existing business, or launching a venture from scratch. According to a Guidant Financial study , 33% of small business owners purchased an existing independent business, capitalizing on an established business
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 19, 2023
The accounting and audit profession is undergoing significant changes as a result of the rapid advancement of technology. While some have expressed concerns that automation may replace human auditors, the reality is that technology is here to enhance the profession rather than replace it. Automation tools can help streamline processes , reduce inefficiencies, and free up human auditors to focus on higher-value tasks.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 12, 2023
As global risks increase and economic uncertainty persists, the risk functions within the financial services industry must continue to evolve talent to ensure organizational resiliency.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 12, 2023
Posted by Joni S. Jacobsen, David H. Kistenbroker, and Angela M. Liu, Dechert LLP, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Editor's Note: Joni S. Jacobson , David H. Kistenbroker , and Angela M. Liu are partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Ms. Jacobsen, Mr. Kistenbroker, Ms. Liu, Christopher J. Merken , Andrew Stahl, and Austen Boer.
NYT M&A
APRIL 29, 2023
JPMorgan and PNC, two of the country’s largest banks, are said to be interested in acquiring the troubled lender after it is seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Global Finance
APRIL 25, 2023
Ben T. Smith IV, a longtime Silicon Valley executive and currently head of the Communications, Media and Technology practice at Kearney, speaks to Global Finance about the post-SVB venture capital industry and the pace of innovation.
Benzinga
APRIL 29, 2023
Robert Hoban , co-chair of the Cannabis Industry Group , highlighted the importance of due diligence in the rapidly expanding cannabis market. While attending the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami earlier this month, he discussed the two sides of due diligence — one for the company seeking capital and the other for the lenders and investors.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 13, 2023
Joint Resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, Pub. L. No. 118-3 (Apr. 10, 2023) Available at [link] Congress has passed, and the President has signed, legislation ending the COVID-19 national emergency on April 10, 2023. In January, the Biden administration issued a policy statement indicating its intent to extend the COVID-19 national emergency (NE) and public health emergency (PHE) declarations to May 11, 2023, and then end both emergencies on
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 7, 2023
For today’s fragmented Internet of Things (IoT) to reach its potential as a fully interconnected ecosystem, the answer may lie in the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 2, 2023
Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc., on Sunday, April 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Corporate Political Speech: Who Decides? (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk and Robert J.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 27, 2023
In reply to David Samnick on Facebook. [link] Related. USDA celebrates the one year anniversary of the pave task force. Third party unlicensed inspectors for agricultural properties! Something about the supposed ‘resistance’? Are the multitudes of policy decision makers even aware that the ‘appraisal management industry’ in many situations currently fulfills more vendor assignments to persons whom do not hold appraisers licenses, than those that do hold appraisers license
Trout CPA
APRIL 28, 2023
The Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) was established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help small businesses access capital in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. The U.S. Department of the Treasury administers the program, but local economic development partners in Pennsylvania are implementing and administering the $246.8 million in funding via loan and equity programs.
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 27, 2023
BETHESDA, Md. & MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iLearningEngines (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning automation and information intelligence for corporate and educational use, announced today that it has entered into a merger agreement with Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ARRW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Arrowroot Capital, a 10 year old private equity firm specializing in enterprise software.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 20, 2023
QUESTION: Next year, we plan to amend our company’s cafeteria plan to add a health FSA under which participants elect a coverage amount for the year and pay for it with pre-tax salary reductions. There will be no employer contributions, so participants’ health FSA salary reductions will equal the elected annual coverage amount. The health FSA will be offered to all employees who are eligible for coverage under our major medical, dental, and vision plans.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 17, 2023
Business transformations are designed to boost overall performance through increased revenue, lower operating costs, and better customer satisfaction and workforce productivity.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 11, 2023
Posted by Aneil Kovvali (Indiana University) and Joshua Macey (University of Chicago), on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Aneil Kovvali is an Associate Professor of Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington. Joshua C. Macey is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Yale Journal on Regulation.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 28, 2023
I need a good lawyer. The NC Appraisal board did an investigation on one of my reports and found me in violation of the “Board’s Rules” stating I did not provide a complete workfile. When in reality I did send a complete workfile, the NCAB just doesn’t maintain the #1 software that all appraisers use, and thus could not OPEN the workfile.
Benchmark Report
APRIL 3, 2023
Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between New Jersey-based CDM Group, LLC (“CDM,” DBA EPIC Software Development) and Minnesota-based Aubrant, LLC.
Benzinga
APRIL 29, 2023
As the merger, acquisition and takeover season in the mining industry continues to heat up, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said Glencore, Plc’s hostile bid to takeover Teck Resources, Ltd (NYSE: TECK ) would face a “rigorous process” of approval, according to the Financial Post. In an interview on Bloomberg Television, Trudeau said Glencore would have to abide by Canada’s takeover rules “so investors can know what they’re getting into”
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
The D.C. federal judge handling the U.S. Department of Justice challenge to Assa Abloy's $4.3 billion pickup of Spectrum Brands' hardware and home improvement business delivered a cryptic warning to the parties Wednesday during proceedings that were often closed to the public.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 28, 2023
Executives’ enthusiasm for the economy rose—and then came back to earth. Meanwhile, concerns about financial-market volatility as a risk to growth have increased.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 27, 2023
Posted by Dirk Jenter (London School of Economics), Thomas Schmid (Hong Kong University), and Daniel Urban (Erasmus University Rotterdam) , on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Dirk Jenter is a Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Thomas Schmid is an Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University, and Daniel Urban is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 27, 2023
In reply to East Texas American. I agree with you but would suggest that to do this correctly, you cannot do it alone. An operations budget needs to be developed to include an assistant, accountant, advertising and office supplies, promo materials, perhaps even office/lease expenses. I am in “young” in the Appraisal World but 40+ years experienced in national and local non-profit.
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