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Average AMC Appraisal Fee to the Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

Average AMC appraisal fee to the appraiser: AMCs are taking far more of the borrower-paid fee this year than they did last year. Appraisers, I recently sent out a message asking appraisers to send me three data points comparing borrower-paid appraisal cost, and average AMC paid assignment fees in October, November 2021 and the same months in 2022 – for SFR assignments.

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SEC Press Release provides Compliance Checklist for Corporations

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Anita B. Bandy, Raquel Fox, and Andrew Hanson, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Friday, December 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Anita B. Bandy and Raquel Fox and are partners and Andrew Hanson is associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Bandy, Ms. Fox, Ms. Hanson, and Leo W.

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IVS General Standards Improvement Project

IVSC

IVS General Standards Improvement Project. In 2023 the IVSC will launch a public consultation on proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). In addition to proposed updates to the asset-specific standards covering Tangible Assets, Business and Intangibles, and Financial Instruments, the consultation will also outline a series of fundamental changes to the General Standards (Now IVS 100 to IVS 106), which are applicable to all valuations, regardless of asset type and valuati

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Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Management Solutions Provider Atreus

Benzinga

Heidrick & Struggles International Inc (NASDAQ: HSII ) has agreed to acquire Atreus , an interim management solutions provider in Germany. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Atreus generated annual revenue of approximately. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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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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2023 Strategic Planning Template

Rhythm Systems

It may seem daunting to tackle your Strategic Annual Planning session for 2022. With so much uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic, it may be tempting for some company leaders to postpone planning. The temptation is understandable; nobody wants to waste time crafting a detailed annual plan that will have to be scrapped in Q1, which happened to many of us recently.

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Trust, Risk, and Opportunity: Overseeing a Comprehensive Data and Privacy Strategy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Barbara Berlin, and Joseph Nocera, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Monday, December 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader and Barbara Berlin is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Joseph Nocera is a Partner in Cyber, Risk and Regulatory Marketing at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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Toshiba Deal Battles Uncertainty As Preferred Bidder Fails To Reach Agreement With Lenders

Benzinga

The chances of Toshiba Corp's (OTC: TOSYY ) preferred bidder securing letters of commitment from banks are unlikely by year-end as disputes over lending terms persist after months of negotiations. A consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc explored bank financing totaling ¥1.4 trillion ($10.6 billion) to take Toshiba private. However, negotiations have stalled over covenants and collateral, Bloomberg reports.

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Monthly Meeting Agenda Template [Updated for 2023]

Rhythm Systems

One of the many things I get to do in my role here at Rhythm Systems is work with our CEO Patrick Thean to coordinate and run our monthly management team meetings. This monthly meeting is a key component for our leadership team's success; it gets us all aligned, it reinforces and enhances our company culture, it engages and re-focuses our leaders, and it is a great way for us to learn together each month.

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Being prepared for the next crisis: The board’s role

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, David Stainback, and Brian Schwartz, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Thursday, December 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader at the Governance Insights Center, David Stainback is a Territory Crisis Leader, and Brain Schwartz is a Partner in Cyber, Risk & Regulatory, at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Slacktivism | No. 108

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 you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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Social Network For Cannabis Enthusiasts WeedLife To Acquire CBD Company Saving Grace Oil

Benzinga

Social Life Network, Inc. (OTCPK:WDLF) a technology business incubator (TBI) that holds a 15% stake in each of the companies that participate in its TBI program, has announced that one of its TBI companies operating in the legalized cannabis industry, WeedLife, Inc. has executed a letter of intent to acquire Saving Grace Oil, Inc , a CBD company. “The business model of roll-up mergers by our TBI companies is meant to rapidly increase their bottom-line revenues, while leveraging their socia

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Top 22 KPI Examples for Technology Companies (Updated for 2023)

Rhythm Systems

It can be intimidating to sit down to a blank slate and begin working on your company’s first official KPI dashboard ! Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of technology and software companies doing just that - beginning their KPI journey in Rhythm. So how do you get started? First, it’s helpful to think of your business in terms of 4 key areas: Employees, Customers, Processes and Revenue.

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US SEC Enforcement 2022 Year in Review

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew C. Solomon, Robin Bergen, Tom Bednar, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Robin Bergen and Matthew C. Solomon are partners and Tom Bednar is counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Ms. Bergen, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Bednar, Alexander Janghorbani , Meghan Leibold , and Nora Vallerini.

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Review: Selected Research and Writings of Aviv Nevo, New FTC Bureau of Economics Director

National Law Review M&A

Kostis Hatzitaskos Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Administrative & Regulatory Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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Flora Growth's Shares Soar On Securing A 'Crucial Footprint In An Established International Cannabis Market'

Benzinga

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) on December 23, 2022, it closed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Franchise Global Health Inc. (TSXV:FGH). “We view this acquisition as transformational as Flora pursues its strategic growth plan to lead the global market for cannabis and its derivatives,” stated Luis Merchan , chairman and CEO of Flora.

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Sharp fall in global dealmaking brings pandemic-era frenzy to a halt

Financial Times M&A

M&A suffers record decline in second half of 2022 as interest rate rises hit financing

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Enhanced Proxy Voting Disclosure Requirements for Investment Funds

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Donald R. Crawshaw, Eric M. Diamond, and Sarah P. Payne, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, December 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Eric Diamond , Donald Crawshaw , and Sarah P. Payne are partners at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Diamond, Mr. Crawshaw, Ms. Payne, and Marc Treviño.

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Do your leaders see the big picture, or just pieces?

Norman Marks

Let me share a story (based on a real event) that you are watching on multiple monitors. On the first screen, management of the company’s largest oil refinery are planning a major capital project to build a new processing unit. One of the refinery’s existing units produces not only highly valuable jet fuel, diesel, and […].

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GSK Looking For Under-Appreciated M&A Targets, Not Trying To Be Next Roche Or AstraZeneca

Benzinga

GSK plc (NYSE: GSK ) chief commercial officer Luke Miels says the company is looking at M&A targets that are under-appreciated worth $1 billion-$2.5 billion and avoid getting into a 'bidding war.' Luke added that GSK is looking to acquire or partner with biotechs' hiding in plain sight' to expand its pipeline. Earlier this year, GSK acquired Sierra Oncology for $55 per share in cash, representing an approximate total equity value of $1.9 billion (£1.5.

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GSK on hunt for attractive biotechs ‘hiding in plain sight’

Financial Times M&A

Chief commercial officer Luke Miels looking at targets worth up to $2.

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Be Careful What You Wish For

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Sean Quinn, Teneo, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chair & Head of Governance Advisory, Matt Filosa and Sean Quinn are Senior Managing Directors at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Mr. Quinn, and Sydney Carlock. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Agency Problems of Institutional Investors (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk

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Understanding the corporate tax outsourcing opportunity: What firms need to know

ThomsonReuters

Companies are facing an ever-increasing burden of corporate tax compliance and the pace of complexities shows no sign of slowing. Helping companies ensure compliance by outsourcing for business processes represents a growth opportunity for today’s tax and accounting firms. . “ We ’ re seeing that trend accelerating in the present day really because of all the headwinds that corporations are currently facing, whether that be staffing related or inflationary challenges.

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German Chipmaker Infineon Chief Eyes Takeovers Worth Billions Of Euros

Benzinga

Infineon Technologies AG (OTC: IFNNF ) (OTC: IFNNY ) looks to spend several billion euros on the right takeover target as it hunted for acquisitions, CEO Jochen Hanebeck said in a newspaper interview. Infineon constantly looks for suitable companies in the range of up to a few billion (euros), Reuters Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Global Artificial Intelligence Industry Update

Benchmark Report

The global artificial intelligence (AI) market was valued at $93.5 billion last year and is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.1% between 2022 and 2030. AI is proving to be a transformative factor in today’s digital era and is being applied in every area possible, from self-driving cars to life-saving medical equipment.

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Weekly Roundup: December 23-29, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, December 30, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of December 23-29, 2022. ISS Issues Benchmark Policy Updates for 2023. Posted by Cydney S. Posner, Cooley LLP, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Tags: Corporate governance , ESG , ISS , Proxy voting , SEC , Sustainability.

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How an insurer in Iowa became the most coveted asset on Wall Street

Financial Times M&A

American Equity’s chief executive battles to keep annuity provider independent as acquirers circle

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Valuing a Counseling Center

Peak Business Valuation

Unlike many other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a detrimental effect on the counseling center industry. Despite the economic downturn, this industry has seen growth in the past five years, according to IBIS World. This is because there is increasing demand for mental health treatment. Whether you are buying, growing, or selling a counseling center, it is important to understand the fair market value.

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Top 3 Considerations for Obtaining a Small Business Loan

Hallmark Brokers

Do you want to start a new business and need financial assistance to get things moving? Perhaps you already own a successful enterprise, but would like more money for an expansion project. Regardless of your business purposes, there are multiple ways to obtain financing, including loans from the Small Business Association (SBA). If you’re ready. Read more.

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How Top CEOs Prepare for a Great Quarterly Plan

Rhythm Systems

Excited. Ready. Anxious. Eager. Let’s go! Worried. Tired. Stressed. Done. Overwhelmed. At the end of a meeting, we usually recommend closing with an exercise where everyone in the room shares one word on how they are feeling leaving the meeting. When you get to the end of your next Quarterly Planning Session , you don’t want to hear the second set of closing remarks.

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All You Need to Know About Business Loans

Financial Analyst Insider

Are you thinking of taking out a loan to get your dream business idea off the ground? You’re in luck! Besides 1West, Giggle Finance, and. The post All You Need to Know About Business Loans appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Boralex acquires a 50% interest in five wind farms totalling 894 MW in the United States

Benzinga

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex Inc. ("Boralex" or the "Company") (TSX: BLX ), a leader in renewable energy, today announced it has completed the acquisition of EDF Renewables North America's ("EDF Renewables") interest in five operating wind farms with a total installed capacity of 894 megawatts (MW), located in Texas and New Mexico.

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Construction Accounting Best Practices for 2023

Redpath

Construction has been a strong sector of the economy for a while now. Will the good times last? That's impossible to know and, with uncertainty around inflation rates and interest rates right now, it's better to be ready than sorry. This blog covers three things every construction company can focus on to ensure they'll be in a better position to either ride out a recession or survive through a smaller economic downturn.

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Valuation Multiples for Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

Peak Business Valuation

The metalworking machinery manufacturing industry primarily includes businesses that manufacture power-operated tools for finishing or shaping metal parts. These products are then used to manufacture other machines. Within the United States, there are nearly 6,000 metalworking machinery manufacturers. They generate over $35 billion in revenue. With recent economic events including the inflation reduction act, metalworking machinery manufacturers are expected to benefit.

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Network Engineers Need This Cisco CCEA 500-442 Guide for 2023

Financial Analyst Insider

Administering Cisco Contact Center Enterprise Course is precisely for you! If you are in the IT field and are interested in expanding your understanding of. The post Network Engineers Need This Cisco CCEA 500-442 Guide for 2023 appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.