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.
Appraisers Blog
MARCH 31, 2025
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Global Finance
APRIL 2, 2025
Governments and companies worldwide borrowed $25 trillion last year, up $10 trillion over pre-Covid levels and nearly three times the total prior to the 2008 financial crash, according to a report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a Paris-based intergovernmental group of 38 mostly rich countries. The report predicts further rises this year, with the aggregate central-government marketable debt-to-GDP ratio in OECD countries hitting 85%, more than 10 points hig
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 2, 2025
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from Chinas ByteDance
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.
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.
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
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 3, 2025
The growing number of export restrictions is disrupting companies market strategies and tangling their supply chains. Heres how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade.
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.
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.
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings ("MSGH" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH ) focused on innovative technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Manifest Technologies Group, a company specializing in the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the accounts receivable (AR) and debt recovery industry.
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
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 3, 2025
Tamar Yehoshua, president of product and technology at Glean, discusses how to embrace AI, build features that matter, and lead the change.
Global Finance
APRIL 3, 2025
Why ADGM is attracting global asset managers Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a major hub for international asset managers and hedge funds, challenging Dubais long-standing dominance in the region. The emirate currently ranks second in the Middle East and Africa and 35th globally on the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 36). Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) remains the Gulf regions powerhouse; in 2024 alone, over 260 banking and capital market firms, 410 wealth and asset manageme
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 31, 2025
The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrows
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ANNISTON, Ala., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE: FBK ), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ: SSBK ), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 4, 2025
In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements.
Global Finance
APRIL 4, 2025
Pending regulatory approval, Google plans to acquire multi-cloud security platform provider Wiz in an all-cash deal worth $32 billion. Once the transaction closes, Wiz will be incorporated into Google Clouds business line. The two companies share a joint vision to make cybersecurity more accessible and simpler to use for organizations of any size and industry, said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, during the announcement.
Sun Acquisitions
MARCH 31, 2025
The digital age has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. As companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation, M&A has emerged as a strategic tool for acquiring the necessary expertise, technology, and market presence to thrive in the new economy. Acquiring Digital Expertise One of the primary reasons for M&A in the digital age is to acquire the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of digital trans
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
BALDWIN PARK, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Ramona Park, an affordable housing complex in Baldwin Park, Calif. This is CPP's fourth project in the Los Angeles area in the past year.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 2, 2025
Are you tired of public speaking stumbles? From tech troubles to memory blanks, common pitfalls can derail even the best speech. Learn how to deliver confident, top-notch presentationswithout the ums and ahs.
Global Finance
APRIL 3, 2025
In the final stretch of its Vision 2030 development blueprint, Saudi Arabia is counting on FDI to play a bigger role. The clock is ticking for Saudi Arabia. With just five years remaining on its ambitious Vision 2030 program to modernize and diversify away from its economic dependency on oil, the worlds biggest petroleum exporter and the regions largest economy is nearing a crossroads.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
Scam #1: AIReady and data mining that literally gave away the intellectual property of every appraiser with no compensation. Scam #2: Advance and promote the AMC business model to use AVMs, hybrids and data collectors then monopolize and drive down what fees were left for the full appraisals.
Benzinga
APRIL 3, 2025
BROOKFIELD, News, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. ("BIP") (NYSE: BIP , TSX: BIP ) and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield Infrastructure") reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the world-class midstream asset portfolio Colonial Enterprises ("Colonial"), which includes the Colonial Pipeline, for an enterprise value of approximately $9 billion or 9x EBITDA.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 4, 2025
Heads of public institutions play a nation-shaping roleyet too little is understood about what separates the best from the rest. Our research highlights what leadership excellence looks like in the public sector.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 2, 2025
QuantumScape Corp., its directors and officersand the special-purpose acquisition company that took the lithium-metal battery maker public agreed to an $8.75 million settlement resolving a stockholder derivative suit that alleged the SPAC's brass breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the go-public merger, a Wednesday stipulation states.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP ), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has emerged as a leading player in Attack Surface Management (ASM) with its acquisition of Cyberint, as highlighted in the recent GigaOm Radar report. Cyberint, recognized as a top performer in the Maturity/Platform Play quadrant, now brings its ASM expertise to Check Point's External Risk Management solution.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 1, 2025
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 youre looking for a quick win.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 3, 2025
Cango Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to sell its existing business in China to Ursalpha Digital Ltd. for roughly $352 million in cash, as the company looks to transition from its Chinese automotive roots to focus on its growing international cryptocurrency operations.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
In reply to BDL. WOW! … just wow. I bet you’re a riot at parties BDL (who has to hind behind your initials … if they are in fact yours). Very “gutsy” commentary.
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI and general-purpose compute infrastructure for the world's largest hyperscale providers. The acquisition will enable a new class of end-to-end AI solutions based on the combination of AMD CPU, GPU and networking silicon, open-source AMD ROCm™ software and rack-scale systems capabilities.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 3, 2025
Plus, market volatility snags a debt refinancing by Vista Equity Partners and start-up Plaid suffers a big valuation drop
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 2, 2025
A growing number of investors in recently taken-private sports and entertainment giant Endeavor Group Holdings have sued in Delaware's Court of Chancery for a post-deal appraisal of more than $1 billion in stock based on the deal price as of Wednesday, challenging the $27.50 per share paid by private equity firm Silver Lake.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
In reply to Midwest appraiser. Hello Midwest Appraiser. AI designations are a complete waste of time. The engineering program you were hoping to attend, did not let you in, so you settled for a life as a slave appraiser. How ordinary!
Benzinga
MARCH 31, 2025
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CloudBolt Software , The Cloud ROI Company™ and a recognized leader in cloud cost management, today announced its acquisition of StormForge , a pioneer in machine learning-powered Kubernetes resource optimization. CloudBolt first partnered with StormForge in early 2024, when the company became the inaugural member of CloudBolt's Technical Alliance Program (TAP).
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