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Investment Stewardship Annual Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Joud Abdel Majeid, BlackRock, on Monday, June 16, 2025 Editor's Note: Joud Abdel Majeid is the Global Head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship. This post is based on a BlackRock report. The four pillars of our stewardship program  Our report explains the four pillars of our stewardship program, BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS), in depth: engaging with companies, proxy voting on behalf of clients, contributing to industry dialogue on stewardship, and reporting on our stewardship a

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Valuing a Nonprofit Business

BV Specialists

Business appraisers typically value "for-profit" enterprises that are driven by revenue and bottom-line income. But what happens when the entity in question is a nonprofit organization, one with no shareholders, no dividends, and no motive to generate profit? Can a nonprofit be valued? The answer is yes, though the methodology and purpose behind such an appraisal are quite different.

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Court Permits “Do-Over” for Non-Compliant Nomination Notice under Company’s Advance Notice Bylaw

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gail Weinstein, Philip Richter, and Steven Epstein, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Monday, June 16, 2025 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein  is a Senior Counsel,  Philip Richter  is a Partner, and  Steven Epstein is the Managing Partner at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. This post is based on a Fried Frank memorandum by Ms.

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A Guide to Business Valuation for Divorce Settlements

Peak Business Valuation

Do you need to value your business for a divorce? Navigating a divorce is challenging, and managing a business at the same time only adds to the complexity. A professional business valuation can help clarify your next steps and support an equitable division of assets. During a divorce business valuation , a business appraiser determines a company’s market value and financial health.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Risky Business: How Auditors Help Combat Corporate Fraud

Machen McChesney

In today’s volatile economic climate, organizations face mounting pressures that can increase the risk of fraudulent activities. Auditors play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating these risks through comprehensive fraud risk assessments and tailored audit procedures.

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Malaysia: Leveraging A Strategic Location

Global Finance

Vital Statistics Location: Southeast Asia Neighbors: Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar Capital City: Kuala Lumpur Population (2022): 35.9 million Official Language: Malay GDP per capita (2025): $13,140 (est.) GDP growth (2025): 5% (est.) Inflation (2025) : 2%-3.5% (est.) Currency: Ringgit Investment promotion agency: InvestKL, under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry; also the Malaysian Investment Development Authority for manufacturing and servicing sectors Investment incentives: Incom

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From Riyadh To The Runway: Flynas IPO Is Taking Off

Global Finance

The Riyadh-based firm has an established route map that extends to Brussels, Casablanca and Mumbai. The main objectives for the IPO are to expand the fleet and network, including the lucrative Hajj and Umrah religious travel market, and to become fully digitalized while escalating its cargo operations. In 2024, Flynas posted mounting revenues with proceeds increasing by 19% to $2.01 billion (about SAR7.6 billion).

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Earnouts: Del. Chancery Addresses Damages Calculation

John Jenkins

For an M&A blogger, the earnout litigation following Alexion Pharmaceuticals’ 2018 acquisition of Syntimmune is one of those gifts that keep on giving.

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Assura Weighs PHP Concessions As Bidding War Continues

Law 360 M&A

National Health Service landlord Assura said Monday that it is weighing a £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) offer from Primary Health Properties, after the investment trust added concessions to its undertaking in an intensification of a bidding war against KKR and Stonepeak.

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Victoria's Secret Faces Proxy Pressure After Sharp Stock Decline: Report

Benzinga

Activist investor Barington Capital Group joins a growing chorus of dissatisfied Victoria's Secret (NYSE: VSCO ) shareholders. What Happened : The firm now holds more than 1% of the lingerie retailer's stock and plans to increase its position. Its campaign follows a sharp stock decline—more than 50% year-to-date. Victoria's Secret's market value slashed to about $1.5 billion.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Latham Guides Hunter Point's £1.3B Deal For Equitix Stake

Law 360 M&A

U.S. investment firm Hunter Point Capital will buy a 16.1% stake in London-based investor Equitix in a deal that values it at £1.3 billion ($1.8 billion), majority owner Tetragon Financial Group Ltd. said Monday.

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Supernus Pharma Acquires Maker Of Postpartum Depression Drug Zurzuvae In $795 Million Deal

Benzinga

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPN ) on Monday agreed to acquire Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAGE ) for $12.00 per share in cash, or an aggregate of up to approximately $795 million. The deal consideration includes $8.50 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $561 million) plus one non-tradable contingent value right (CVR) collectively worth up to $3.50 per share in cash (or an aggregate of approximately $234 million).

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Accelerating progress: Maximizing the return on talent in A&D

Mckinsey and Company

US aerospace and defense companies face core skills gaps and high turnover. A new report reveals strategies to boost workforce productivity and maximize the return on talent.

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Wedbush Financial Services Acquires Minority Interest in Trigon, Establishing a Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Reach and Enhance Client Solutions

Benzinga

LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wedbush Financial Services (WFS), a diversified financial services holding company and parent of Wedbush Securities (WS), and Trigon , a leading Central and Eastern European (CEE) investment banking firm, today announced a strategic partnership in which WFS has acquired a significant minority equity stake in Trigon.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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OpenGate Capital Enters into Binding Agreement to Sell ScioTeq to Tikehau Capital

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement for the sale of ScioTeq, a global leader in ruggedized displays for the aviation and defense industries, to the aerospace and defense fund of global alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital (ISIN code: FR0013230612; Ticker: TKO.FP).

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Baker Hughes To Acquire Continental Disc Corporation For $540 Million

Benzinga

Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ: BKR ) is making a strategic move to strengthen its industrial portfolio with the planned acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation (CDC) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $540 million. Announced Monday, the transaction will add CDC’s pressure relief and vacuum safety products to Baker Hughes’ existing industrial offerings.

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Sizzling Platter Announces Proposed Offering of $500 Million Senior Secured Notes to Finance Acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity

Business Wire M&A

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sizzling Platter, one of the largest U.S. restaurant franchisee platforms, today announced that affiliates of Bain Capital Private Equity intend to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2032 (the “notes”), subject to market and other customary conditions, to fund the acquisition of Sizzling Platter’s parent (the “Company”) by Bain Capital Private Equity.

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New survey on risk management practices

Norman Marks

Today I am going to review a new survey and then suggest a better way to survey and assess the effectiveness of risk management. The CPA firm of Baker Tilly and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Internal Audit Foundation have published a whitepaper, Enhanced Enterprise Risk Management and Strategic Decision-Making.

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Commerce Bancshares, Inc. and Finemark Holdings, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Business Wire M&A

KANSAS CITY, Mo. & FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:FNBT) (“FineMark”) today jointly announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Commerce will acquire FineMark in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $585MM.

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Eaton Expands High-Margin Defense Portfolio Through Ultra PCS Deal Worth $1.55 Billion

Benzinga

Eaton Corp. (NYSE: ETN ) announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group for $1.55 billion. The U.K.-based company specializes in mission-critical aerospace technologies for defense and commercial applications. Eaton said the acquisition will enhance its next-generation aerospace capabilities and contribute to long-term earnings growth, given Ultra PCS’s strong position in high-margin markets.

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Cantaloupe, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by 365 Retail Markets

Business Wire M&A

MALVERN, Pa. & TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLP) ("Cantaloupe”), a global technology leader offering end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets, LLC ("365"), a leading innovator in unattended retail technologies, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately $848 million. 365 is a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Sage Therapeutics, Strengthening its Neuropsychiatry Product Portfolio

Benzinga

Proposed acquisition expected to accelerate mid- to long-term revenue and cash flow growth and further diversify revenue base. Strengthens Supernus' leading presence in neuropsychiatric conditions with an innovative commercial product, ZURZUVAE ® (zuranolone), and a novel CNS discovery platform. Expected to be significantly accretive in 2026 with potential cost synergies of up to $200 million on an annual basis.

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Eaton signs agreement to acquire Ultra PCS Limited to strengthen position in fast-growing aerospace markets

Business Wire M&A

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group. Ultra PCS’s innovative solutions for safety and mission critical aerospace systems will augment Eaton’s portfolio in both military and civilian aircraft. We expect Ultra PCS’s strong growth position on high-margin business to be accretive to Eaton.

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PMGC Holdings Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Profitable U.S.-Based AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certified CNC Machine Shop Serving Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Markets for over 35 years

Benzinga

Acquisition Target Specializes in Precision Milling, Turning, Mold Manufacturing, and Specialty Metals Expertise Serving Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Markets This is PMGC's third pending acquisition since April of 2025, demonstrating that its M&A strategy is well underway, with additional deals expected this year. PMGC Sees Significant Opportunity in Acquiring Additional US based CNC and Precision Manufacturing Companies Serving Aerospace, Industrial, and Defense Markets.

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Mavis Tire Completes Acquisition of Midas from TBC Corporation

Business Wire M&A

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. (“Mavis”), a leading provider of automotive repair and maintenance services and one of the largest independent tire and service providers in North America, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Midas from TBC Corporation (“TBC”). Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

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Fox Backs The Lighthouse To Develop Creator-Led Franchises

Benzinga

Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX ) (NASDAQ: FOXA ) Fox Advertising on Monday announced a strategic investment in  The Lighthouse  (part of the Whalar Group), the innovative studio and campus space explicitly designed for Creators to collaborate and develop content. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. The investment will also support the launch of Fox’s new IP development initiative, which aims to fuel Creator-led franchises across its content portfolio.

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Cosentus Expands National Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Utah based Alta Management Solutions

Business Wire M&A

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Alta--Cosentus Holdings, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for healthcare practices nationwide, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alta Management Solutions, a respected name in medical practice consulting and revenue cycle management (RCM) services.

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Crescent Biopharma Completes Closing of Merger with GlycoMimetics and Previously Announced Private Placement of $200 Million

Benzinga

Advancing Lead Program, CR-001, a PD-1 x VEGF Bispecific Antibody, and Developing Pipeline of Novel ADCs as Single Agents and in Combination with CR-001 On Track to Submit IND Application for CR-001 in Fourth Quarter of 2025 with Proof-of-Concept Clinical Data Expected in Second Half of 2026 Shares to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Under Ticker Symbol "CBIO" Today, June 16 WALTHAM, Mass., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crescent Biopharma, Inc.

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Constellation‘s Deal With Calpine Approved by New York Public Service Commission

Business Wire M&A

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation announced it has received regulatory approval from the New York State Public Service Commission for its acquisition of Calpine Corp.

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Baker Hughes to Acquire Continental Disc Corporation, a Differentiated Leader in Pressure Management Solutions

Benzinga

CDC's rupture disc and pressure/vacuum relief valve portfolio is a leader in addressing pressure/vacuum safety and pressure management for critical applications across a broad range of attractive end markets Transaction adds complementary portfolio of products to Baker Hughes existing valves product line Acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow per share and IET's segment margins HOUSTON and LONDON, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDA

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Further Updated Briefing and Discovery Schedule for Citgo Sale Hearing

Business Wire M&A

PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that on June 13, 2025 the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) issued an order adopting the below further revised schedule for briefing and discovery deadlines proposed by the Special Master. This proposal came after the Venezuela Parties filed a motion to reconsider the prior scheduling order entered on June 11, 2025.

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CHESROWN AUTOMOTIVE EXPANDS INTO SIDNEY, OHIO WITH ACQUISITION OF THREE DEALERSHIPS FROM GERMAIN MOTOR COMPANY

Benzinga

Columbus, OH, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Infantino, Director of the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of Germain Chevrolet-GMC, Germain Ford, and Germain Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Sidney, Ohio to Jim Gill, Ryan Gill, and Joseph Gill of Chesrown Automotive. The transaction, which closed on June 3, 2025, includes the rebranding of the dealerships to Chesrown Chevrolet GMC of Sidney, Chesrown Ford of Sidney,

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Eva Longoria Expands Partnership with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network, as Hyphenate Media Group Becomes Stakeholder

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, today announced a major expansion of its collaboration with award-winning actress, producer, director and philanthropist Eva Longoria. Hyphenate Media Group—the studio she co-founded in partnership with industry leader Cris Abrego, who serves as the group’s CEO—has acquired an equity share in My Cultura and will also be represented on its Board of Advisors.

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European bank M&A is hard, but sometimes stars align

Financial Times M&A

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