Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 4, 2025

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Saturday, January 4, 2025 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is the Head of Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Mr. Tonello, Nathalie Risse , and Anuj Saush. As sustainability becomes a business imperative, companies face growing pressure to determine the return on investment (ROI) of their sustainability efforts, a critical factor in gaining stakeholder trust and ensur

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bucharest could mirror Spains recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 6, 2025

Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Together, they recently published The M&A Failure Trap: Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Fail, and How the Few Succeed (Wiley).

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BVR

JANUARY 8, 2025

In a last ditch effort to revive its covenant not to compete ban, the Lina Kahn-led FTC is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a federal district court ruling that halted the FTC ban.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to generally uphold a federal law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company over national security concerns or face a nationwide ban, despite the justices expressing some concerns about the law's effect on American users' First Amendment rights.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The appraisal community has responded with outrage, as many appraisers have vowed to refuse paying the new Connect by ValueLink monthly fee

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Appraisal 93

Machen McChesney

JANUARY 14, 2025

When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One area to focus on is Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs the treatment of gains and losses from the sale or exchange of certain business property.

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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

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 18, 2025

Posted by Paul Davies and Betty Huber, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Saturday, January 18, 2025 Editor's Note: Paul Davies and Betty Huber are Partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Davies, Ms. Huber, Michael Green , and David Little. Through the course of 2024, the development of the ESG and sustainability landscape was dynamic.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 17, 2025

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 18, 2025

German lender under pressure to cut costs and boost returns after approach from UniCredit

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 7, 2025

Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.

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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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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 13, 2025

Are you looking to buy a fast-food restaurant ? If so, obtaining a fast-food restaurant valuation should be one of your first steps. The fast-food industry is one of the strongest industries in the country. Purchasing a fast-food restaurant is a great way to capitalize on this booming restaurant economy. A valuation for buying a fast-food restaurant will guide you through buying a restaurant and making sound decisions throughout the process.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

For the last four decades, I have spent the first week of each year collecting and analyzing data on publicly traded companies and sharing what I find with anyone who is interested. It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them.

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Vested

JANUARY 3, 2025

Drawing on decades of branding expertise, Firestarter empowers startups and scaleups to craft bold, authentic brands that unlock their potential and set them apart in a competitive world.

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Trout CPA

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trout CPA is excited to welcome Robert Firely, CPA, CGMA , as a Partner, effective January 6, 2025.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 10, 2025

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery called off their Venu joint live sports streaming venture Friday, just days after ESPN parent company The Walt Disney Co. used the acquisition of a majority stake in streaming startup FuboTV Inc. to nix Fubo's challenge to Venu on the courthouse steps.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Appraisal 83

Redpath

JANUARY 3, 2025

IRS increases business mileage rate to 70 per mile for 2025. Learn about new rates for business, medical, and charitable driving, plus key changes for employers.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Posted by Brad Goldberg, Alessandra Murata, and Michael Mencher, Cooley LLP, on Friday, January 17, 2025 Editor's Note: Brad Goldberg and Alessandra Murata are Partners, and Michael Mencher is a Special Counsel, at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. The recent homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a spotlight on executive security and has prompted many companies to reassess how they are protecting their top executives.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 75

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

US regulator says Tesla chief underpaid by at least $150mn by not timely disclosing 5% stake in social media group

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 13, 2025

Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.

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Marketability 127

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 4, 2025

Are you looking to sell an urgent care ? The medical field is one of the strongest industries in the country. Selling an urgent care at the right time is a great way to profit from this industry and your work. If selling an urgent care interests you, an urgent care valuation is the perfect place to start. A valuation for selling an urgent care helps you understand the fair market value of an urgent care and how to increase its value.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 3, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often capture headlines as high-stakes corporate dramas. While challenges undoubtedly exist, the potential benefits of these strategic maneuvers can be immense. At the heart of successful M&A lies a powerful concept: synergy. In a business context, Synergy refers to the combined effect of two or more agents or forces that produce a result more significant than the sum of their individual effects.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

JANUARY 17, 2025

Mercer Capital is pleased to announce three new promotions to kick off 2025. Heath A. Hamby, CFA has been promoted to Vice President, Kate Mabry has been promoted to Senior Financial Analyst, and Nikki McNeel has been promoted to Brand Manager. Matt Crow, CEO of Mercer Capital, remarked, “We are excited to recognize the continued development of these valued members of the team.

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Vested

JANUARY 17, 2025

A quick look at government-backed schemes for UK startups including Start Up Loans, Innovate UK Grants, business rates relief, Help to Grow, SEIS, and EIS.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

GettyImages Holdings Inc. and Shutterstock said Tuesday they have agreed to merge into a visual content company that would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, retaining the GettyImages name.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Appraisal 87

Financial Analyst Insider

JANUARY 16, 2025

Investing in the stock market can feel daunting, especially for beginners. The sheer volume of data, constant news updates, and market fluctuations make it challenging The post 3 AI Tools for Stock Trading & Price Predictions appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Marketability 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, January 17, 2025 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of January 10-16, 2025 FinCEN Suspends Reporting Requirements as Circuits Grapple With Corporate Transparency Acts Constitutionality Posted by Shay Dvoretzky, Parker Rider-Longmaid, and Amy E.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 14, 2025

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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