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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IVSC

JANUARY 27, 2025

Global Insights on ESG Integration in Valuation The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to present the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices IVSC Global Survey 2024. This report provides a detailed analysis of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are being considered in valuation practices across different regions and markets.

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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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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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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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BV Specialists

JANUARY 13, 2025

Divorce can be a complex process, especially when one or both individuals involved own a small business. Accurately valuing these companies is crucial in dividing marital assets fairly and ensuring both parties receive equitable treatment. There are some important considerations for appraising a business during a divorce: Engage with an Experienced, Credentialed Valuation Expert Business valuation is a specialized field.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

[link] The bill requires a claimant to bring an action against a real estate appraiser or individual performing a real estate appraisal practice (appraiser) within 5 years after the date the appraisal report is completed and transmitted to a client. The 5-year limitation does not apply to an action against an appraiser if the action is brought by: A consumer who is an original party to the residential mortgage loan or residential real estate transaction for which the appraiser completed an appra

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Machen McChesney

JANUARY 22, 2025

The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago, and the 2025 optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business has also gone up. The IRS recently announced that the 2025 cents-per-mile rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck is 70 cents. In 2024, the business cents-per-mile rate was 67 cents per mile.

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The Guardian M&A

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Experts say potential buyer would want only about 250 of those outlets, raising prospect of significant job losses At least half of WH Smiths 500 high street stores could be closed by any new owner, industry experts say, raising the prospect of sweeping job losses at the ailing retailer. Predictions for the eventual size of the chain, which employs about 5,000 people in its high street shops, range from no more than 250 stores.

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Gross Mendelsohn

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With a new presidential administration in place, were already seeing significant shifts in policy. Whether related to tax law, economic trends or industry regulations, these changes will likely impact business valuations including those of privately-held companies. Attorneys involved in divorce cases, shareholder disputes, estate and trust matters, and mergers and acquisitions will benefit from understanding how evolving policies could influence business valuations.

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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

APRIL 11, 2025

Posted by Bob Romanchek and Frank Carris, Meridian Compensation Partners, on Friday, April 11, 2025 Editor's Note: Bob Romanchek is a Partner and Frank Carris is Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners. This post is based on their Meridian Compensation Partners memorandum. More than 1,800 US CEOs departed their roles in 2024, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, which was the highest annual amount since the firm started keeping such records.

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IVSC

MARCH 31, 2025

Valuing Private Markets: Can We Get It Right? Private markets are expanding. As of 2024, private capital assets under management have surged to over $14 trillion globally, tripling over the past decade. Private credit alone now exceeds $2 trillion globally , according to the International Monetary Fund. But with growth comes scrutiny. Regulators, including the U.S.

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Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The traditional view of corporate stakeholders is rapidly becoming obsolete in our hyperconnected world. We can no longer neatly categorize people into simple roles as shareholders, employees, or customers. Today’s reality is far more fluid – employees also own the companys stock, buy its products, and live in communities affected by its environmental practices.

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Technology 81

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

Serie A, B, and C teams are all in play as private equity firms join the mad rush to buy a dwindling number of assets. In March, Italian football clubs Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan) and Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) made a bold play: buying the legendary Stadio Meazza and its surrounding area, a real estate deal thats due to wrap up in July.

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Finance Corporate Finance Private Equity Firm Equity 99

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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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 20, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often viewed through a financial lens, focused on revenue growth, cost synergies, and market share expansion. While these are undoubtedly important, a less-discussed yet equally compelling benefit of M&A is its potential to ignite innovation. By bringing together diverse teams, ideas, and resources, mergers can create a powerful catalyst for creativity and disruption.

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BV Specialists

APRIL 7, 2025

As a business appraiser, your primary role is to provide accurate, supportable, unbiased valuations. But in today's competitive landscape, delivering high-quality work is not enough. To grow your practice and stay relevant, it is essential to build relationships with professionals whose clients regularly need valuation services, such as financial planners, accountants, attorneys, and business brokers.

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Business Valuation Appraisal Compliance 63

Benzinga

APRIL 11, 2025

Lucid Group, Inc (NASDAQ: LCID ) announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire select facilities and assets in Arizona previously belonging to Nikola Corp (OTC: NKLAQ ) in the bankruptcy auction. Lucid committed close to $30 million in cash and non-cash considerations in exchange for the factory, Nikola's lease on its Phoenix headquarters, and "certain machinery, equipment and inventory," as per a Thursday night court filing.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

In reply to Realist. Investors in Fannie, Freddie Should Consider Depth of Deception Realist, see Mr Bagotts article he just published today. Title above. He’s on X if you don’t subscribe to his news feed. Bargain basement prices is an understatement. Appraisers hopeful that volume and fair dealings will return under this system are dreaming.

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Appraisal Marketability 98

NYT M&A

APRIL 17, 2025

The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Equidam

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

When raising venture capital, founders often get fixated on pricethe final figure on the term sheet that determines how much the investor pays for their stake in the company. Its an easy metric to compare against peers, to boast about in press releases, and to benchmark against industry trends. But price, while important, is not what you should fixate on when negotiating a funding round.

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Discounted Cash Flow Start-ups Marketability Equity 64

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 13, 2025

Greek billionaire who is now facilitys majority investor clashes with Trafigura over terms of crude supply deal

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 5, 2025

Posted by Patricia Volhard, John Young, and Ulysses Smith, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Patricia Volhard is a Partner, John Young is a Counsel, and Ulysses Smith is an ESG Senior Advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Volhard, Mr. Young, Mr. Smith, and Alfie Scott.

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IVSC

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From left: Alexander Aronsohn, Grazyna Wiejak-Roy, Diane Dumashie, Nicholas Talbot, Peter Ache, James Kavanagh, Richard Grover The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), marking a significant step towards closer collaboration in real estate valuation and market transparency.

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Reynolds Holding

APRIL 9, 2025

Chapter11 was widely seen as a failure in the first decade of the Bankruptcy Codes operation, the 1980s. Large firms were mired in bankruptcy for years; the process was seen as expensive, inaccurate, and subject to abuse. While basic bankruptcy still has its critics and few would say it works perfectly, the contrast with bankruptcy today is stark: Bankruptcies that took years in the 1980s take months in the 2020s.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Indonesia is attracting foreign investors with its growing middle class, young demographics, and abundant resources. The newly-admitted member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies presents companies with a stable alternative to China, low tariffs to the 677 million people of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and a 25-year history of democratic transition.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for business growth. Still, the success of such deals often hinges on the successful integration of different corporate cultures. When two companies with distinct values, beliefs, and work styles merge, it can create significant challenges that can hinder the achievement of synergies and long-term success.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With investment banking internship recruiting starting earlier and earlier, you also need to win pre-banking internships earlier. People debate the best options: Search fund internships , private equity internships , boutique bank internships, real estate internships, and even wealth management internships have their pros and cons. But some argue that venture capital internships beat many of these options or should at least be near the top of the list.

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Banking Start-ups Finance Venture Capital Fund 59

Benzinga

APRIL 7, 2025

The $352 million sale could pave the way for a Singapore-linked entity to take control of Cango as it transitions from car trader to bitcoin miner Cango Inc. (CANG.US) said last Thursday it agreed to sell its original China-based business, the latest step of its recent transformation from car trader to bitcoin miner. It added the sale will help to advance another deal to transfer control of the company under a separate but related proposal announced last month.

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Equity 59

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Could Home Price Gains Be Past Their Peak? Home inventory highest, demand lowest in five years, report finds. Last month brought the highest housing supply since January 2020. But buyers arent biting, feeling economic uncertainty and perhaps as some sellers also do that home prices could be at a peak. According to a report released February 13 from real estate brokerage Redfin, last month saw the highest home inventory nationally since 2020 and simultaneously the lowest buyer demand, as mortg

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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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Equidam

APRIL 16, 2025

When founders think about valuation, it’s often in the context of raising money negotiating with investors, calculating dilution, and pitching a compelling growth story. But there’s another important context where valuation comes into play: issuing equity compensation to employees. At first glance, these two purposes fundraising and employee stock issuance seem to call for very different numbers.

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Equity Appraisal Compliance Finance 52

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 6, 2025

Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industry

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Equity Marketability 145

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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JPAbusiness

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you are looking to sell your business , the more clearly you can describe your value proposition and present supporting information in the business sale process , the more chance you have of driving business value. Remember, for a business person, information can reduce risk. Youre not going to have a confident purchaser willing to bid up strongly on your business if you dont have solid, robust and transparent information to support the performance of the business.

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