Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.
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Delaware Court Upholds Private Equity-Led Company Sale Under Business Judgment Rule
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Posted by Jason Halper, Peter Marshall, and Sara Brauerman, Vinson & Elkins LLP, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Jason Halper , Peter Marshall , and Sara Brauerman are Partners at Vinson & Elkins LLP. This post is based on a Vinson & Elkins memorandum by Mr. Halper, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Brauerman, and Anna Boos,and is part of the Delaware law series ;links to other posts in the series are available here.
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At least half of WH Smith high street stores could close under a new owner
The Guardian M&A
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Experts say potential buyer would want only about 250 of those outlets, raising prospect of significant job losses At least half of WH Smiths 500 high street stores could be closed by any new owner, industry experts say, raising the prospect of sweeping job losses at the ailing retailer. Predictions for the eventual size of the chain, which employs about 5,000 people in its high street shops, range from no more than 250 stores.
Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Real Estate Appraiser in Sacramento
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Oh great, another day, another junk fee! Because nothing says “we appreciate you” like slapping appraisers with a new $19.99 monthly charge for the privilege of using a platform they didnt even choose in the first place. Its like being forced into a gym membershipexcept instead of getting fit, you just get poorer. Appraisers are understandably fuming.
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.
Elon Musk Leads Bid to Buy OpenAI for $97.4 Billion
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-ups plan to change its nonprofit status.
How top performers use innovation to grow within and beyond the core
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
While innovation is critical to all companies growth, the most successful organizations use it to both expand their lead within their industries and disrupt new ones, even in uncertain times.
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Comment on Data Cancer Infecting the Real Estate Market by Real Estate Appraiser in Sacramento
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Jonathan, your post highlights an incredibly important and often overlooked issue in today’s real estate market: the proliferation of appraisal waivers and the resulting data cancer thats infecting property valuations. I wholeheartedly agree that allowing inflated sales prices, which aren’t adequately reviewed by a licensed appraiser, to become the basis for future comps is a dangerous and unsustainable practice.
Fox Acquires Company Behind Conservative and True Crime Podcasts
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Tucker Carlson, Nancy Grace, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan are among the clients of Red Seat Ventures, which now joins Rupert Murdochs empire.
Returning to the office? Focus more on practices and less on the policy
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The working model is far less important than the work environment leaders create. Five core practices can help organizations implement a policy that best fits their culture.
Business Valuation for Buying a Moving Company
Peak Business Valuation
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
People and businesses are constantly on the move, and softening economic conditions will only increase this movement. Buying a moving company is a great way to capitalize on this thriving industry. If you are looking to buy a moving company, you should start with a moving company valuation. A professional valuation for buying a moving company will help you understand the fair market value of a moving company.
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
Fixing MFW
Reynolds Holding
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Delawares regime governing controlling shareholders relies on the courts ability to police conflicted transactions under the stringent entire fairness standard of review. In theory, judicial review under this standard allows judges to distinguish between fair transactions and those that are the product of value-reducing self-dealing. However, this framework depends on courts’ competence in determining transaction fairness, a task that often requires complex financial valuation.
OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s Bid to Gain Control of the Company
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Bret Taylor, the chairman of OpenAIs board, said the artificial intelligence company was not for sale. Mr. Musk and other investors had offered $97.4 billion earlier this week.
Investing in housing: Unlocking economic mobility for Black families and all Americans
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Exploring how innovative solutions could help alleviate the housing crisis and improve economic mobility for all.
Elon Musk-led consortium offers $100bn to take control of OpenAI
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Bid complicates CEO Sam Altmans plans to turn artificial intelligence group into for-profit company
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.
Comment on Class Action Lawsuit of Targeted Appraisers by Eric Kennedy
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Join me in this class action lawsuit and help take a stand against HUD and the wrongful persecution of appraisers.
Elon Musk lidera una oferta para controlar OpenAI por 97.400 millones de dólares
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
La propuesta es el ltimo y quiz el ms audaz de los ataques de Musk a una organizacin que ayud a crear hace casi 10 aos.
Building leaders from the ground up
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Certain characteristicsincluding optimism, continuous learning, and stewardshipare especially critical for leaders to thrive in todays volatile business environment. Heres how to develop tomorrows leaders.
Glencore held talks over sale of multibillion dollar African copper mines
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021
Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by C L
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.
Questions About Taxes and Tips? Here Are Some Answers for Employers
Machen McChesney
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Businesses in certain industries employ service workers who receive tips as a large part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels, and salons. Compliance with federal and state tax regulations is vital if your business has employees who receive tips.
Five ways B2B sales leaders can win with tech and AI
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a time of evolving competition and customer demands, B2B sales leaders can consider a range of technology innovations to help fuel success.
Iconic New York hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous considers sale
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Century-old company is in preliminary talks to put itself on the market, which would take it private
Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by C L
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.
Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.
How an AI-enabled software product development life cycle will fuel innovation
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
AI has the potential to fundamentally transform the development of software products, increasing the pace of the process and the quality of the final output.
Musk gatecrashes OpenAI restructuring
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The ongoing operatic rivalry between the billionaire and OpenAI chief Sam Altman remains a major subtext
Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by JW
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.
Findings from the 2025 Corporate Tax Department Technology Report: More tech, please
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Blog home The Thomson Reuters 2025 Corporate Tax Department Technology Report offers the latest research on how corporate tax departments are incorporating new technologies into their operations, as well as the many challenges tax departments face in adopting new technological systems and processes. Historically, corporate tax functions have been slow to embrace new tax technologies, due primarily to budget constraints, inadequate technical infrastructure, a lack of tech-savvy personnel , and c
The looming advisor shortage in US wealth management
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Demand is strong. Capturing it will require wealth managers to tackle the impending shortage of advisors.
Fox in deal to buy podcast producer Red Seat
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
New York-based group makes shows for conservative influencers such as Bill OReilly and Megyn Kelly
Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by C L
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
I would suggest that we all contact DOGE to investigate the GSEs, AMCs, etc. I absolutely believe we have fraudulent activities going on in these agencies that are making some people a bundle of money off our backs, and starving us out so they can control values. It’s worth a shot to bring back our once honorable profession.
OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk’s Bid to Control the Company
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The company answered the billionaires offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.
Creating a modernized defense technology frontier
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized defense frontier by scaling technology, from AI to quantum computing.
Honda rules out hostile bid for Nissan after merger talks collapse
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Nissan had bristled at proposal to turn it into a Honda subsidiary
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