Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 13, 2025
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, June 13, 2025 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Founding Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Kevin S. Schwartz , and David M. Adlerstein. The imperative to adapt to changing technological landscapes is a permanent fact of business life.
IVSC
JUNE 8, 2025
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NYT M&A
JUNE 9, 2025
The film and television giant will turn its cable networks, including CNN and TNT, into one company and its streaming and studios business into another.
Global Finance
JUNE 9, 2025
Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in Middle East| ARAB BANK Acabes, Arab Bank’s in-house development factory, enabled the bank to launch an updated version of its Reflect banking app in 2024. Reflect benefits from a host of new digital features, including multicurrency subaccounts for deposits, savings, and payments. Customers can also use Salary Transfer and instant transfer features with these currencies.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 9, 2025
Posted by Zwetelina Iliewa (University of Bonn), Elisabeth Kempf (Harvard Business School), and Oliver G. Spalt (University of Mannheim), on Monday, June 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Zwetelina Iliewa is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn, Elisabeth Kempf is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and Oliver G.
Appraisers Blog
JUNE 13, 2025
Ken, I really admire how you’ve leveraged AI to push back against bureaucratic overreach. Your persistence, especially in navigating FOIA & citing federal statutes, sets an important example for other appraisers facing similar pressures. That said, one caution I’d offer, from one peer to another: if you’re using 3rd-party AI tools like ChatGPT to process appraisal content, just be cautious about what’s being shared.
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Equidam
JUNE 13, 2025
Financial projections form the backbone of startup valuation. While qualitative methods like our Scorecard and Checklist approaches provide valuable insights by comparing startups against peer averages, they can only take you so far. Venture capital is fundamentally about identifying and funding outliers—companies that will vastly outperform the average.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 12, 2025
Posted by Adam Reilly and Barry Winer, Deloitte LLP, on Thursday, June 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Adam Reilly is a National Managing Partner, and Barry Winer is a Head of Research at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. In an era of geopolitical change coupled with potential economic and regulatory policy shifts, the mergers and acquisitions landscape is set to be particularly challenging for the foreseeable future while also providing new opportunities.
Global Finance
JUNE 9, 2025
You wouldn’t think that the quipu—an abacuslike system of knotted cords used by the Incas for record keeping—would have much application to the breakneck adoption of artificial intelligence among financial institutions (FIs). But a Colombian financial-services company nurtured by Bancolombia Ventures harkens to that system. Quipu deploys AI-powered analyses of alternative data to determine the creditworthiness of microbusinesses.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 8, 2025
Are you looking to understand the value of your consulting firm? Using the right valuation multiples can help. Accurate consulting firm valuation multiples are also insightful when buying, selling, or securing financing for a consulting firm. A professional business appraiser can help determine the correct multiples and highlight opportunities to increase value.
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
Equidam
JUNE 10, 2025
BSPCE (Bons de Souscription de Parts de Créateur d’Entreprise) are a special type of employee stock warrant unique to France. They give employees the right to buy shares of a startup in the future at a fixed price, known as the strike price. French startups widely use BSPCEs as part of their compensation strategy to attract and retain talent, because they allow employees to share in the company’s future growth with significant tax advantages.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 8, 2025
Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Sunday, June 8, 2025 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on his Equilar memorandum. The corner offices of corporate America are home to some of the most influential executives in business today, notably chief executive officers (CEOs). The CEO’s position is the most pivotal for any corporation, driving strategy and financial growth, particularly during periods of uncertainty and transition.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 10, 2025
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP is advising Brown & Brown Inc. on a nearly $10 billion agreement to purchase Accession Risk Management Group Inc., the companies disclosed in a joint statement Tuesday.
N Contracts
JUNE 10, 2025
With constant change, emerging risks, and ongoing regulatory updates, financial institutions (FIs) must stay prepared for anything. Maintaining business resiliency starts with a solid foundation in business continuity.
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.
Business Wire M&A
JUNE 9, 2025
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Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 11, 2025
Posted by Sydney Carlock and Martha Carter, Teneo, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Sydney Carlock is a Managing Director, and Martha Carter is the Vice Chairman & Head of Governance and Sustainability at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carlock, Ms. Carter, Matt Filosa , Sean Quinn , and Diana Lee. The U.S. “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2, 2025, introducing broad global tariffs, followed by pauses, adjustments and international agreements, has sparke
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
JUNE 11, 2025
Christopher Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR will be presenting an AICPA webinar with Serena Morones, CPA, ASA, ABV, CFE of Morones Analytics on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2pm CDT. Their session is titled “The Future of the Valuation Profession” and will discuss how firm owners and practice group leaders can adapt to the future. Chris Mercer is the Chairman of Mercer Capital.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 11, 2025
A well-run coffee shop offers both personal satisfaction and strong financial rewards. With demand for coffee shops on the rise, now may be an ideal time to sell. A business valuation for selling a coffee shop helps owners sell with confidence and get a fair price. Peak Business Valuation has valued thousands of companies in preparation for sale, including coffee shop valuations.
Sun Acquisitions
JUNE 9, 2025
Building a great sign manufacturing business requires years of dedication and savvy decision-making. Yet creating a consistently profitable business is only step one. To be completely successful, you have to exhibit the same determined preparation and analytical thinking when it’s time to exit. The reality is buyers are going to work every angle possible to get better terms.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 12, 2025
Posted by Benjamin Bennett (Tulane University), René M. Stulz (Ohio State University), and Zexi Wang (Lancaster University), on Thursday, June 12, 2025 Editor's Note: Benjamin Bennett is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, René M. Stulz is the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, and Zexi Wang is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Lancaster Univers
The Guardian M&A
JUNE 11, 2025
Exclusive: Cross-party group including peers warns of risk of ‘potential Chinese state influence’ in private equity firm A cross-party group of MPs and peers has called on ministers to investigate how a US private equity company is funding its £500m takeover of the Telegraph. In a letter sent to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, last week, the MPs said there was a risk of “potential Chinese state influence” in RedBird Capital.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 13, 2025
Financial advisory firms provide essential services, helping business owners manage money, plan for retirement, and invest wisely. As a principal resource for a variety of individuals, financial advising is growing in popularity. If you are looking to purchase a financial advisory firm, it is beneficial to obtain a business valuation first. By receiving a valuation for buying a financial advisory firm, you can learn how to succeed in this industry.
Reynolds Holding
JUNE 9, 2025
In the debate over whether corporations should give priority to shareholder interests or stakeholder interests, among the thorniest issues is whether one approach creates more value for a company than the other. The challenge lies in the difficulty of assessing which stakeholder groups firms or managers favor. In a new study, we address that challenge by using machine learning to analyze managers’ statements from earnings calls, developing a time-varying measure of a firm’s shareholder or stakeh
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 11, 2025
Posted by Ofer Eldar (UC Berkeley School of Law) and Mark Ørberg (Copenhagen Business School), on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Ofer Eldar is a Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law, and Mark Ørberg is an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School. We appreciate Schröder and Thomsen’s thoughtful response and valuable empirical study exploring ESG performance among foundation-owned firms.
JPAbusiness
JUNE 10, 2025
A good team or business culture is hard to codify or document, but you can definitely feel it. The infographic below features my top 7 tips for developing a great culture within your team. And a quick note: even if you're not the 'designated leader' in your team, you can still influence its culture. You simply need to practise these seven actions, in your own way and in your role, to help build a positive culture.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 9, 2025
Businesses often get entangled in lawsuits. This can be a stressful time for business owners. During this litigation period, obtaining a business valuation is key. A litigation business valuation provides business owners with key information to support their legal case. This article explains simplifying litigation business valuations and discusses how they are used during legal disputes.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 10, 2025
Delaware's Court of Chancery showed new resistance to suits alleging corporate weaponizing of advance notice bylaws, and a new report highlighted the high fees that attorneys are cashing in on in Delaware courts compared to the federal court system. Several new suits were also filed concerning allegedly under- or overvalued sales and acquisitions being pushed through.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 9, 2025
Posted by Julia Thompson, Keith Halverstam, and Jenna Cooper, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday, June 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Julia Thompson , Keith Halverstam , and Jenna Cooper are Partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Ms. Thompson, Mr. Halverstam, Ms. Cooper, Charles Ruck , Ryan Maierson , and Joel Trotter.
The Guardian M&A
JUNE 12, 2025
Buyer Gordon Brothers will invest up to £80m in discount retail chain to try to turn business around The discount retail chain Poundland is expected to close dozens of its stores after it was sold to the investment company Gordon Brothers for £1. Poundland, which has more than 800 outlets in the UK and employs about 16,000 people, was put up for sale by its owners , Pepco Group, in March as a result of “challenging trading conditions”.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 7, 2025
The sign manufacturing industry is essential for various types of businesses. From retail stores to hospitals, signs help communicate, advertise, and guide. A business valuation for buying a sign manufacturing business is a crucial step if you are thinking of entering this industry. Moreover, by receiving a sign manufacturing business valuation , you can discover key data to help you succeed in this industry.
Accounting Web
JUNE 12, 2025
Financial reporting
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 11, 2025
Posted by Margaret Hylas and Leah Sine, Semler Brossy, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Margaret Hylas is a Principal, and Leah Sine is an Associate at Semler Brossy. This post is based on their Semler Brossy memorandum. Equity Prevalence and Average Vehicle Mix for CEOs Key Takeaways : Long-term incentive (LTI) designs have become strongly aligned with institutional investor and proxy advisor preferences through increased performance stock and restricted stock units and reduced stock
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 13, 2025
Leaders of multinational companies are grappling with fundamental questions about how to operate globally in a fragmenting world. The answer lies in reimagining their organizations for an evolving business environment.
Peak Business Valuation
JUNE 12, 2025
Do you need reliable metalworking machinery manufacturing valuation multiples? Having the right multiples is essential for calculating the value of a metalworking machinery manufacturer. However, identifying the most accurate multiples can be difficult without proper training. As such, it is best to seek guidance from a professional business valuation expert.
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