Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Over the last few years, as many companies (particularly those with a technology focus) went public, either through traditional IPOs, direct listings or de-SPAC transactions, a very popular compensation trend emerged whereby founders and/or CEOs were granted large incentive awards with vesting tied to very challenging stock price goals.

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LaPorte

JUNE 9, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) The impact of global market forces like the war in Ukraine and OPEC far outweighs whatever influence retailers or refiners have on the prices that consumers pay…. The post Oil prices and price gouging: Deconstructing the price of gas first appeared on LaPorte.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 22, 2024

This study presents direct evidence that increased indexing impairs the flow of information into stock prices. Savings increasingly flow to low-cost index funds, which simply buy and hold the stocks in a major index, such as the S&P 500.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 2, 2024

billion price tag on remediation for its previously disclosed credit card pricing misclassification, which is now the subject of a U.S. Discover Financial Services has put a $1.2 Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, representing an increase of nearly 230% from the $365 million liability it recorded nearly a year ago.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

How can it be said that valuing a property lower than its eventual sale price based on current market evidence is tantamount to BIAS? According to aggregate statistics from the Uniform Appraisal Dataset released by the FHFA, roughly 57% of appraisals were above the contract price in 2021. Well, that's according to the headline.

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Peak Business Valuation

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you are preparing to acquire a business, consider obtaining a purchase price allocation (PPA) valuation. Purchase price allocation involves valuing each asset and liability of a target business. After a purchase price allocation valuation, business appraisers compile a valuation report. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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BV Specialists

JANUARY 29, 2024

It is common for decisions to be made based largely on who can deliver the lowest price, especially in a competitive market where the product or service needed can come from a multitude of vendors. If the cheaper price leads to poor customer service and late deliveries, then take your business elsewhere.

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Peak Business Valuation

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Purchase price allocation valuations are instrumental if you are looking to buy a business. Purchase Price Allocation is an accounting process that values each asset and liability of a target business. This helps prospective buyers ensure they are acquiring a business at a fair price. Peak Business Valuation is happy to help!

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

Allegations include sudden policy changes resulting in significant price hikes, re-bundling of licenses, restrictions on license reselling, and refusal to uphold security conditions for perpetual licenses, Reuters reports.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The common ownership hypothesis suggests that large, institutional investors who own equity stakes in firms that compete in the same industry have an incentive to reduce competition by, for example, increasing prices, lowering production, or increasing barriers to entry. The theory behind the hypothesis is relatively straightforward.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

First Brands Group upped prices and canceled orders as soon as its subsidiary Carter Carburetor closed the deal for Walbro LLC's engine management division, then left executives at Walbro to mollify irate customers without letting them reveal who bought the company, the executives told Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday.

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 10, 2024

As such, it is helpful to obtain a purchase price allocation valuation. Purchase price allocation (PPA) involves valuing individual components of a business to calculate its total value. In addition, we can discuss any questions you may have on purchase price allocation and the value of a business. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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Intangible Assets Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal 52

The Guardian M&A

MARCH 22, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it intended to refer the deal to a more detailed phase 2 investigation amid concerns that mobile customers could face higher prices and reduced quality. Continue reading.

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 3, 2024

During a merger or acquisition, purchase price allocation (PPA) is an effective way to understand the true value of a business. Purchase price allocation involves valuing each component of a business to calculate its total value. As such, consider obtaining a purchase price allocation valuation. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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Gergory Caruso

MARCH 26, 2024

Airline pricing strategies are complex and dynamic, influenced by a variety of factors such as demand, competition, operational costs, and historical customer behavior. Airlines employ several pricing strategies to optimize revenue and stay competitive in the industry.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 8, 2024

Posted by Riyaz Lalani and Dan Gagnier, Gagnier Communications, on Monday, April 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Riyaz Lalani is Managing Director, and Dan Gagnier is Founder and Managing Partner at Gagnier Communications. This post is based on their Gagnier Communications memorandum. What Changed?

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lower production among the world's largest nickel miners in response to a price slump for the metal end up supporting the market. London Metal Exchange nickel prices are down around 30% in the year through Friday, primarily driven by burgeoning supply from Indonesia — the world's largest producer of the metal.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Something that has ‘stuck in my craw’ or ‘frosted my cookies’ for years is the nonsense about stating a specific “PREDOMINANT” price for neighborhood homes. Properties, especially comparables, seldom, if ever, sell for the very same or extremely similar prices. Real estate is IMPERFECT.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 2, 2023

Software companies struggling with shrinking margins can unlock the power of pricing by considering five actions for profitability in a market focused on efficient growth.

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Marketability 104

Equilest

JANUARY 11, 2024

Delve deeper into the world of mergers and acquisitions by exploring our detailed guide on Purchase Price Allocation. Let's delve into the depths of purchase price allocation, unraveling its intricacies and providing a comprehensive example. Essentially, it signifies the disparity between fair market value and purchase price.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Faced with earnings turbulence, some manufacturers are abandoning index-based pricing for a balanced-portfolio strategy.

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Marketability 73

John Jenkins

APRIL 16, 2024

2/24) involved an equity purchase agreement with a standard purchase price adjustment mechanism, but a post-signing amendment complicated the process: After signing, at Buyer’s request, Buyer and […] This Cleary blog addresses a late February Delaware Chancery opinion confirming an arbitration award. SM Buyer LLC v.

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Redpath

JUNE 22, 2023

Learn the formula for calculating material margin and how using it can help you set pricing that keeps you competitive in the manufacturing marketplace.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Price adjustments due to inflation call for nuanced approaches that, when done well, can strengthen customer relationships and overall margins.

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Marketability 107

BV Specialists

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The final sale price should be within a reasonable range of where the appraised values were estimated. An appraisal should not be considered absolute but can be used as a basis for negotiations between concerned parties, whatever their interests.

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Benchmark Report

MAY 20, 2022

Sellers often focus on the purchase price when considering a sale. Buyers who have been stretched to a valuation beyond their comfort level may be motivated to recapture some of that “excess purchase price” during the deal. Most sellers aim to maximize the proceeds realized through the sale of their business.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 14, 2023

Consumer confidence has grown dramatically across the continent—but geopolitical concerns and price increases continue to affect how consumers intend to spend. ConsumerWise offers its latest research.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2023

CEO Luís Araújo explains how Biedronka, the largest retail chain in Poland, upholds price leadership despite cost pressure by focusing on efficiency, productivity gains, and volume growth.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 1, 2024

Purchase price allocation (PPA) is a useful tool if you are looking to buy a business or own a business with a PPA. This often includes performing purchase price allocation valuations. Peak can provide you with a PPA valuation and discuss any questions you may have on purchase price allocation. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 9, 2022

Sellers typically control what retail marketplaces charge for their products, but retailers have options to keep pricing competitive—and customers loyal.

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Marketability 101

Viking Mergers

MAY 17, 2022

When selling a business, there is much more up for negotiation than just the purchase price. Beyond the offered purchase price, the document will include proposed payment terms, conveyance of assets, legalities like non-compete agreements, post-closing transition period, and more. Negotiating Payment Terms & Deal Structure.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 29, 2024

First Brands Group subsidiary Carter Carburetor and manufacturer Walbro have reached an agreement to resolve claims that Carter improperly raised prices and canceled orders after acquiring Walbro's engine management division, according to a stipulation of dismissal filed in Delaware's Court of Chancery.

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Valutico

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This surge in users, however, came hand-in-hand with a price increase. The outcome of Netflix’s price hike is uncertain: it may boost profits with rising subscribers or risk customer dissatisfaction. The post Netflix hikes up prices after successful quarter appeared first on Valutico.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

Energy-intensive companies in Europe are facing high and volatile natural-gas and electricity prices. An optimized energy procurement strategy can help them get a grip on energy costs.

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Marketability 89

Musings on Markets

JULY 27, 2022

The last few months have been rocky, as the price has been marked down, partly in response to disappointing results from the company, and partly because of macro developments. I argued then that notwithstanding the potential growth in the market, and Zomato's advantageous positioning, it was being over priced for its IPO, at ?76

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Mogin Rubin M&A

APRIL 4, 2024

federal antitrust enforcement authorities -- the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice -- have filed a statement of interest in an antitrust case alleging that the use of a common algorithmic pricing program by multiple competitors constitutes price fixing in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 8, 2023

Many analysts raised the price target of KKR & Co Inc (NYSE: KKR ) following the Q2 FY23 results and acquisition deal reported yesterday. Maintaining the Buy rating, Deutsche Bank boosted the price. Revenues of $3.63 billion came significantly higher than $323.4 billion in an all-cash deal. billion in an all-cash deal.

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