BV Specialists

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I hear the phrase “the value is the value” oftentimes when discussing appraisal work with those not familiar with the profession. With machinery and equipment appraisals, the primary differences in value are fairly straightforward. They tend to correlate to the approach you most heavily rely upon and the definition of value that's estimated. Fair Market Value - Installed will drive a considerably higher value than any type of liquidation premise.

Business Valuation 89

Business Valuation Appraisal Fair Market Value Liquidation Value 89

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Posted by Merel Spierings, The Conference Board, on Friday, November 24, 2023 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is Senior Researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to Corporate Board Practices in the Russell 3000, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400: Live Dashboard, a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton , the KPMG Board Leadership Center , Russell Reynolds Asso

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Equity 316

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For digital and AI transformations to succeed, companies need to understand the problems they want to solve and rewire their organizations for continuous innovation

Technology 143

Technology Corporate Finance Finance 143

NYT M&A

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Broadcast Music Inc., one of the major performing rights organizations in the United States, collected $1.57 billion and distributed $1.47 billion for its 2022 fiscal year.

Private Equity Firm 131

Private Equity Firm Equity Mergers & Acquisitions 131

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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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I was planning to start this post by telling you that Tesla was back in the news, but that would be misleading, since Tesla never leaves the news. Some of that attention comes from the company's products and innovations, but much of it comes from having Elon Musk as a CEO, a man who makes himself the center of every news cycle. That attention has worked in the company's favor over much of its lifetime, as it has gone from a start-up to one of the largest market cap companies in the world, disrup

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Start-ups Equity Marketability Market Capitalization 134

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Open Book Extracts (OBX), a cannabinoid product manufacturer, has inked a term sheet to acquire Nucl3o, a processor of high-purity cannabinoid isolates, Benzinga Cannabis has learned exclusively. This acquisition marks a significant move in the cannabinoid industry, as it combines OBX's large-scale production capabilities with Nucl3o's expertise in cannabinoid ingredient manufacturing, elevating both companies' global distribution.

Marketability 105

Marketability 105

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, on Monday, November 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions memorandum by Liam Hardy, Senior Associate, ISS Corporate Solutions. Digital technology impacts businesses in myriad ways.

Technology 323

Technology 323

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistics providers reveals that technology investments are set to increase, with numerous companies already piloting advanced use cases.

Technology 126

Technology 126

NYT M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The pioneering feminist website is being sold to Paste by G/O Media, which had shut down the site this month.

Mergers & Acquisitions 137

Mergers & Acquisitions 137

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Attorneys and businesses must adapt to the unique discovery challenges presented by generative AI, such as chatbot content and prompts, while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and compliance with legal obligations in federal civil litigation, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

Compliance 97

Compliance 97

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

Corporate Finance

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR ) has agreed to acquire the remaining 37% stake of leading insurance company Global Atlantic, increasing its ownership to 100%. In 2021, KKR completed a strategic transaction that valued Global Atlantic at approximately $4.7 billion by acquiring a controlling 60% interest. Global Atlantic's assets under management have more than doubled, increasing from $72 billion in 2020 to $158 billion today, KKR said.

Equity 105

Equity Marketability 105

Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list. As of 2024, I consider the following to be the list of bulge bracket banks (note that the “potential” category is speculative and could include other, similar firms beyond the

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Banking Equity Finance Private Equity Firm 103

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Posted by Frederik Otto, Jeannette Lichner and Adélaïde Levassor, The Sustainability Board, on Monday, November 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Frederik Otto is Executive Director, Jeannette Lichner is Senior Advisor, and Adélaïde Levassor is Advisor of The Sustainability Board (TSB). This post is based on the 2023 Annual ESG Preparedness Report by Mr. Otto, Ms.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The global outlook is unchanged despite weaker readings in trade, consumer confidence, and business activity. Still-elevated inflation and interest rates are acting as headwinds to economic growth.

Corporate Finance 125

Corporate Finance Finance 125

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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Mogin Rubin M&A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It is an application of artificial intelligence (“AI”) that many businesses, agencies, legislators, lawyers, and antitrust law enforcers around the world are only beginning to confront. It is also among the top concerns of in-house counsel across industries. Competitors are increasingly setting prices through the use of communal, AI-enhanced algorithms that analyze data that are private, public, or a mix of both.

Mergers & Acquisitions 105

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 105

Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In reply to jaydee. Exactly! They keep wanting us to be INSPECTORS. We all know that the final responsibility rests with the Appraisers and the detail they want from us is completely unreasonable. We are not trained to provide remaining life for components! Hell Even inspectors do not do this…and why?

Appraisal 94

Appraisal 94

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Janover Inc (NASDAQ: JNVR ), a B2B fintech marketplace connecting commercial property borrowers and lenders, announced that it has acquired Groundbreaker Technologies, Inc., a profitable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for commercial property professionals to raise equity capital and manage investors through an easy-to-use fintech portal. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Janover's Q3 Shows Strong Sales Growth but Increased Net Loss, Focuses on AI and Strategic Partnerships What Happened?

Technology 110

Technology Equity B2B Marketability 110

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Mark Cuban has agreed to relinquish his majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family in a deal that values the franchise at a reported $3.5 billion. The new owners, led by Miriam Adelson, administrator of the estate of her late husband and casino magnate Sheldon, announced the purchase Wednesday afternoon.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions memorandum by Sandra Herrera Lopez, PhD, Vice President, ESG Content & Data Analytics at ISS Corporate Solutions.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A chief of staff can be instrumental to a CEO’s success while also advancing their own career. Here are eight pieces of advice from those who have mastered the role.

Corporate Finance 137

Corporate Finance Finance 137

N Contracts

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Mortgage Company Best Practices for Lending Outside Your State Following the 2008 financial collapse, Dodd-Frank granted the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enforcement authority over mortgage lending at the federal level.

Compliance 91

Compliance 91

Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In reply to Terrence Bilodeau. Terrence, back in 2004, I decided to terminate my lender clients to concentrate on seeking non lender clients, such as legal firms, large accounting and property management firms in my market area. My appraisal income took a hit for 3-4 years. But, I re-established my client base. My individual fees have increased and my turn time is seldom a issue.

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Appraisal Marketability 98

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

China has finally approved Broadcom ‘s (NASDAQ: AVGO ) acquisition of VMware (NYSE: VMW ), enabling the $61 billion acquisition to close. The stock has been surging for the past year, up about 85%. Over the past month alone, the stock is up 17% and has created a new 52-week high of ~$1000 as it touched $999.87 on Nov. 20. Broadcom is due to report its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings on Dec. 7 after market close.

Marketability 98

Marketability Equity 98

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the Ninth Circuit it supports Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC in their appeal of a court order refusing to send proposed class action claims against them to arbitration, saying the flawed ruling threatens arbitration benefits for businesses and customers alike.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Posted by Keith Halverstam, Maj Vaseghi, and Jenna Cooper, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 Editor's Note: Keith Halverstam , Maj Vaseghi , and Jenna Cooper are Partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Halverstam, Ms. Vaseghi, Ms. Cooper, Joel Trotter , Holly Bauer , and Colleen Smith.

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Compliance 243

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey across 30 countries offers insights into how organizations can help create a workplace that prioritizes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.

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A Neumann & Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When it comes time to selling your business, there will be tremendous emphasis on the financials. There is no doubt that the performance of the company leading up to and during the sale process is a prominent factor – both for proper valuation and structuring the ultimate transaction. However, strong financial performance alone does not guarantee a successful experience or even an executed deal.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Marketability 105

NYT M&A

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The deal would generate more than $3 billion in revenue for the companies, they projected in a statement. The merger comes after years of financial challenges for Six Flags.

Mergers & Acquisitions 106

Mergers & Acquisitions 106

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A battle between two media giants over the valuation of a leading streaming platform is almost at its end with a deal announced by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS ) to acquire the stake in Hulu it did not already own. Here are the details. What Happened: Disney shares struggled in 2023 , but the company may have a catalyst or an item that needed more clarity before finally putting it to rest.

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Redpath

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023 - Accounting standard ASC 326 (also known as CECL) is meant to increase balance sheet transparency and requires entities to recognize estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets. It is important for entities to understand how the new standard may affect them and how to get in compliance.

Compliance 96

Compliance 96

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Posted by Peter Cziraki (Texas A&M University) and Adriana Robertson (University of Chicago), on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Cziraki is the Assistant Professor of Finance at Texas A&M University and Adriana Robertson is the Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on their recent paper.

Finance 214

Finance 214

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Geopolitical tensions have been rising, creating significant risks for companies, especially those operating internationally. Here is how to plan ahead.

Corporate Finance 139

Corporate Finance Finance 139

N Contracts

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Risk Management and Fraud in Banking: An Overview Fraud is a consistent problem for financial institutions, threatening them and their consumers. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rep orted that consumers lost an estimated $8.8 billion to fraud – a 30% rise from the previous year. The number of cases has only increased in 2023.

Banking 90

Banking 90

Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

EQT, Cinven and General Atlantic among those involved in take-private deals for businesses floated two years ago

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Equity 122