The Guardian M&A

MARCH 22, 2024

CMA plans in-depth investigation into deal that would create UK’s largest mobile phone operator The planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK, which would create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator, has been referred to an in-depth investigation by the competition regulator. Continue reading.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 23, 2024

s plan to buy global grain trader Viterra Ltd. in an $18 billion deal, saying the acquisition could result in lower prices paid to farmers and higher prices for refined canola oil. Canada's competition enforcer said Tuesday it has concerns over grain and seed supplier Bunge Ltd.'s

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 5, 2023

ACTIVISM ACTIVITY SURGES DESPITE MACROECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY AND MARKET VOLATILITY, LEADING TO INCREASED USE OF RIGHTS PLANS. During 2022, however, activists sought to take advantage of depressed stock prices and deteriorating financial outlooks from companies struggling with macroeconomic headwinds.

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Benzinga

MAY 6, 2024

(NYSE: ALE ) inked a deal to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners for $6.2 to ALLETE’s closing share price on December 4, 2023, the date prior to a media article reporting that ALLETE was exploring a sale. billion, including the assumption of debt.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Borrowers deferred new debt deals, delayed planned refinancings, and paused major corporate transactions while waiting for interest rates to top out. But it was by no means a borrower’s market, whether in terms of pricing, terms, or leverage multiples. Direct lending remained hot, continuing to fill in market gaps. more…)

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IVSC

JULY 31, 2023

To ensure that the value of the property is appraised in a prudently conservative manner, the valuation must exclude expectations of price increases and must be adjusted to take into account the potential for the current market price to be significantly above the value that would be sustainable over the life of the loan.

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Benzinga

MARCH 14, 2024

KKR & Co (NYSE: KKR ) plans to launch a voluntary public takeover offer to all shareholders of Encavis AG (OTC: ENCVF ) for an equity value of around €2.8 Elbe Bidco, an investment vehicle owned by KKR, plans to offer a cash consideration of €17.50 per Encavis share. Also, family company Viessmann.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 28, 2023

Scrivano, Davis Polk & Wardell LLP, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Tags: corporate disclosure , Delaware articles , Delaware cases , Delaware Court of Chancery , Delaware law , Mergers & acquisitions Do Carbon Prices Affect Stock Prices?

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 6, 2023

How do you price accounting advisory services? The short answer to this question is to shift away from hourly billing to value-based pricing. With a value-based approach, your firm assigns a price based on the value your services bring to the client. To that end, value pricing requires more upfront strategic planning.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 21, 2024

Britain's antitrust authority said Friday that plans by Vodafone and Three to merge their U.K. billion) mobile operator could lead to higher prices for consumers. telecommunications networks to create a £16.5 billion ($20.8

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

People familiar with the matter reportedly said the takeover price being discussed is currently below Informatica’s share price of just over $38, due to a recent surge in shares in anticipation of a potential deal. Private-equity firm Permira and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board took Informatica private for $5.3

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 28, 2024

Dole PLC said Thursday it agreed to drop the planned $293 million sale of its fresh vegetable division to Chiquita Holdings Ltd. Department of Justice raised concerns about the deal's effect on packaged salad prices. after the U.S.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The process arrived at an unfair price.” [3] The Court concluded: “Put simply, neither the Compensation Committee nor the Board acted in the best interests of the Company when negotiating Musk’s compensation plan. billion question: Was the plan even necessary for Tesla to retain Musk and achieve its goals?” [11]

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 25, 2024

Europe's antitrust authority said on Monday that Lufthansa's plan to buy a 41% stake in ITA Airways for €325 million ($352 million) may lead to higher prices and poorer service for passengers taking flights in and out of Italy.

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Benzinga

MARCH 18, 2024

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE ) plans to slash its stake to approximately 24% in Consumer healthcare giant Haleon Plc (NYSE: HLN ) This move follows Pfizer’s earlier announcement that it will gradually divest its ownership in Haleon. Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this Viewpoint, we cover the basics of incentive plan performance adjustments, the issues important to management and shareholders, and some “best practices” for using adjustments and adjusted metrics for incentive plan purposes. What are Some of the Common Non-GAAP Adjustments Used for Incentive Compensation Purposes?

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A COVID-19 testing laboratory alleged that numerous health plans and TPAs violated the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) by failing to cover the laboratory’s diagnostic tests at a publicly disclosed price of $900 per test.

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Peak Business Valuation

MAY 15, 2024

Instead, you can negotiate a fair purchase price for a business you thoroughly understand. Negotiating a Fair Purchase Price for an Auto Detailing Business When negotiating the purchase price of an auto detailing business, prospective buyers can engage with sellers to reach a fair agreement.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 16, 2023

Although the use of per share metrics is common in incentive plans, most of these companies balance per share metrics with other performance categories, reducing the impact buybacks have on incentive payouts. The majority of activist share repurchase demands are successful. more…)

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Value Scope

AUGUST 31, 2020

The challenges and complexities of energy markets make reorganization plans hard to properly formulate. The challenge for counsel and financial advisors has to with the often-severe price volatility common to oil and gas markets. This means they do all that they can to get the plan of reorganization confirmed.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A steady stream of ever higher home sales price also keeps that increased tax money flowing which is where the real incentive lies. Will someone please answer the question; What exactly is wrong with lower housing prices? On the flip side, finally the institutional investors will have more reo stock to work with again.

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Peak Business Valuation

MAY 9, 2024

If you plan to buy a medical supply business, a business valuation for a medical supply business is essential. As such, obtaining a business valuation for buying a medical supply business can help you assess whether the asking price aligns with the business’s financial health. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It should be obvious by now Fannie and Freddie have plans to take you down to the bare minimum just so they can keep the engine running with those pesky mandatory appraisal signatures. Eventually, consumers will pay the price and the GSEs and AMCs will blame in all on appraisers. Death of an Industry, Real Estate Appraisal.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Discovery would combine sports portfolios into one streaming app, claiming that the plan would harm competition and result in higher prices for consumers. The streaming company Fubo asked a New York federal court on Tuesday to block a joint venture under which ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ContextLogic Inc (NASDAQ: WISH ) shares are rocketing today after the company planned to sell substantially all of its operating assets and liabilities related to its Wish ecommerce platform for about $173 million. The purchase price represents $6.50 The purchase price represents $6.50 Following the deal.

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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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Appraiser Newsroom

MAY 1, 2024

Whether it’s for tax planning, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, or financial reporting purposes, understanding the nuances of legal entity valuations is essential. Transfer pricing valuations necessitate careful analysis of comparable transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing.

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Benzinga

MARCH 22, 2024

On Friday, ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX ) said it plans to acquire RMSpumptools Limited, a business unit of the energy division of U.K.-based based James Fisher and Sons. The unit designs and manufactures highly engineered mechanical and electrical solutions for complex artificial lift applications.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 25, 2022

Europe’s reliance on Russia for natural gas will push energy prices even higher, while modelling by Capital Economics puts the worst-case scenario for oil prices at $120-140 per barrel. [1] 1] Commodity prices are also likely to rise.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction. Proposal is defined as …a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others. In reply to Spencer Paul. Bid is defined as ….offer lol…………… 0

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE: COF ) has announced its plans to purchase Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS ), marking a pivotal $35.3 As per the terms of the deal, Discover shareholders are slated to receive 1.0192 shares of Capital One for every share they hold, translating to a 26% premium over Discover's last closing price.

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Benzinga

MAY 2, 2024

LOS ANGELES, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Canoga Park Apartments, an affordable housing development in Los Angeles, Calif. Canoga Park is a unique opportunity for CPP to provide needed.

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Benzinga

JANUARY 19, 2024

What Happened: JetBlue’s initial plan was to buy Spirit for $3.8 However, this plan was halted by a federal judge on Tuesday, arguing that the merger would lead to the elimination of the budget airline and result in higher prices for cost-conscious customers. billion, as agreed in 2022.

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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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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 16, 2024

on Tuesday won a Texas bankruptcy judge's support for a restructuring plan that will trim its debt by $400 million and preserve some 240 jobs while providing a complete recovery to creditors, more than a year after crashing bitcoin prices forced the debtor to seek Chapter 11 protection. Crypto mining company Core Scientific Inc.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I was planning to finish my last two data updates for 2024, but decided to take a break and look at the seven stocks (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla) which carried the market in 2023. While these seven stocks had an exceptional year in 2023, their outperformance stretches back for a much longer period.

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