H. Friedman Search
APRIL 6, 2023
Today’s blog is going to address the truth about resumes; but, more specifically the question, “Do I even need a resume?” The answer is: It depends on the level of candidate you are. If you are a highly proficient senior-level attorney or banker, then you may not need a resume to procure a new position. However, if you are a junior individual banker or attorney, you will most definitely need a resume.
How2Exit
APRIL 4, 2023
10 Concepts We Can Learn About Selling Your Business From How2Exit's Interview W/ Jim Afinowich, Managing Partner IBG Fox& Fin W/ over 1100 deals E109 Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.
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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 5, 2023
Tokyo-listed Toridoll partners with Capdesia to acquire pizza and Greek casual dining business Fulham Shore The owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant chains has agreed to sell the business to the Japanese operator of Wok to Walk and Marugame Udon for £93.4m. Toridoll, which is listed on the Tokyo exchange and has sales of £1bn worldwide, said it had partnered with the restaurant sector specialist fund Capdesia to buy the London-listed pizza and Greek casual dining group Fulham Shor
Mergers and Inquisitions
APRIL 5, 2023
When you ask most people about their “career goals,” they sound something like this: Make a lot of money or gain power/prestige. Take little-to-no risk. And work normal, stable hours. If you’ve read this site before, you know this set of goals is impossible for most finance careers: you take a lot of risk, work long/stressful hours, or both.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Successful Acquisitions
APRIL 7, 2023
Capstone is pleased to announce that Abigail Iaconis has been promoted to the position of Senior Analyst. In carrying out the duties of her new position, she will provide Capstone clients with creative solutions to issues which will help them overcome obstacles on their pathway to successful, inorganic growth. Abigail’s responsibilities will include conducting research and analysis and opening lines of communication with prospective company owners to engage in exploratory conversations.
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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions
APRIL 2, 2023
Inquiry to focus on whether emergency state-backed UBS takeover breached criminal law Switzerland’s federal prosecutor has launched an investigation into whether last month’s state-backed takeover of the stricken bank Credit Suisse by its bigger rival UBS broke Swiss criminal law. The office of the attorney general said it was looking into potential breaches by government officials, regulators and executives at the two banks who thrashed out an emergency merger over a frantic weekend in mid-Marc
Wizenius
APRIL 6, 2023
Curiosity is one of the fundamental human traits that has driven innovation and progress throughout history. It is the driving force that led to the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, and the exploration of space. Today, curiosity is more important than ever, as we face complex challenges that require creative solutions. Steve Jobs: Curiosity as a Tool for Innovation Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., was known for his obsession with design and his drive to create products tha
FineMark
APRIL 7, 2023
Tax season is here and that means so are tax-related scams. IRS scammers have all kinds of ways of getting people to compromise their personal information. However, if you know what they are and what to look for, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. Here are some common tax scams: IRS phone scams : IRS phone scams try and trick you into believing they are a representative from the IRS.
EthosData Virtual Data Room
APRIL 6, 2023
Virtual data rooms (VDRs) have revolutionized the way deals are conducted by providing a secure, centralized platform for document sharing and collaboration. However, for a deal to be successful, it's important to follow a structured approach throughout its life cycle.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
Equiteq
APRIL 6, 2023
M&A volumes across the ecosystems of Adobe and Salesforce held steady in 2022, when other market segments endured a steep decline. New global studies of both suggest that heightened private equity interest will see deal rates maintain higher levels in the coming year, too. Equiteq is an international provider of strategic advisory and M&A services to consulting firms and the broader knowledge economy.
4Degrees
APRIL 6, 2023
In the fast-paced world of investment banking, efficient client relationship management is crucial for success. To remain competitive, differentiate your firm from other practices, and retain talent, investment banks must move away from antiquated time-consuming processes and legacy tools, including their overreliance on Excel, contact management systems, and other generic sales CRMs.
M&A Leadership Council
APRIL 6, 2023
Mark Herndon, Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council, shares Part Two of this series covering key requirements in supporting the buyer post-close and optimizing the Seller’s remaining business for maximum value when divesting a business. In our first installment, titled, “ Separation for Success – Divesting for Maximum Value ,” we covered how to master the divestiture process by upgrading your pre-sale planning approach and the importance of playing both “offense and defense” when prep
Benchmark International
APRIL 6, 2023
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of St. Neots-based CWL by Marlow-based Atech. Founded in 1992, CWL provides agile business solutions, including IT security and infrastructure to support digital transformation, focusing on the manufacturing, finance, retail, aerospace, and insurance sectors. Atech is a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner, delivering complex, multi-platform solutions, cloud services and specialised managed security services to mid-sized enterprises.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Presser & Co
APRIL 4, 2023
I first heard of a 3-way excel financial model in the early part of my career and it was spoken about in hushed tones, with such aura. Only the smartest people could build these, I was assured. So let’s start with a definition of a 3-way integrated excel financial model. A 3-way integrated excel financial model is a forecast of a company’s three financial statements – profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow statements.
Wizenius
APRIL 4, 2023
Beta is a measure of the volatility of a stock or other security in relation to the overall market. It indicates how much a security's price tends to move in response to changes in the broader market. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price moves in line with the market. A beta greater than 1 indicates that the security is more volatile than the market, while a beta less than 1 indicates that the security is less volatile than the market.
Lake Country Advisors
APRIL 4, 2023
Growing the value of your business is essential for maximizing your return on investment, whether you plan to sell or continue expanding. In Wisconsin, as a business owner you can implement various strategies to achieve increased business value. In this article, we will discuss four proven methods to enhance the value of your Wisconsin-based business.
Software Equity Group
APRIL 4, 2023
In Part One of this two-part series, I presented the first eight marketing strategies to help get companies from the early stages to at least $10M in ARR. While those strategies provide a firm foundation to build your marketing efforts, they aren’t enough to propel your business to the next level. Once SaaS companies have reached around $10M ARR, their marketing initiatives need a more strategic and technical approach, often requiring the help of an expanded marketing team.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
M&A Leadership Council
APRIL 4, 2023
Complex Transactions, Third-Party Vendor Relationships and IT Management All Call for Thorough TSAs By William Blandford, Managing Director at Blandford Associates and Member of the Board of M&A Standards Why do so many divestitures fail to live up to their potential value? Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) often get overlooked or pushed off until far too late in the transaction.
IBG
APRIL 4, 2023
In a business sale, the letter of intent is a vital document, and sellers need to thoroughly understand its purpose and scope. While his trucking company was always his first love, Howard had a variety of business interests, including farms in Missouri, a heavy equipment dealership in Kansas, and a gypsum mine in Utah. As is true of many entrepreneurs, he was a big-picture guy who knew how to build up and turn around a business but had little tolerance for details.
Sun Acquisitions
APRIL 4, 2023
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of Custom Cylinders, Inc. to Approvis Partners, LLC. Custom Cylinders, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing quality cylinders and valves since 1983, and is headquartered in Cary, IL. These products are used for food packaging and processing, medical, printing, automotive, material handling systems and other applications.
Wizenius
APRIL 1, 2023
Diversity in equity claims: In most of the cases of publicly traded firms with one class of shares, all equity claims on the firm are equivalent. We can simply divide the value of equity proportionately amongst the claims to derive value per claim In case of start-ups/young firms, the fact that equity is raised from private investors as against issuing shares in public market results in non-standardized equity claims Putting it simply, agreements with equity investors in different rounds of fina
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
TKO Miller
APRIL 4, 2023
The M&A market is extremely dynamic, with valuations, leverage levels, deal terms, and other variables shifting considerably from month-to-month or even day-to-day.
The Harvard Law School Forum
APRIL 7, 2023
Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Friday, April 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services. This post is based on an ISS memorandum by Jarett Sena, Esq., Director of Litigation Analysis, ISS Securities Class Action Services, and Jeff Lubitz, Managing Director, ISS Securities Class Action Services.
Wizenius
APRIL 1, 2023
When companies need to raise capital, they have two primary options: Debt involves borrowing money, while equity involves issuing shares of ownership in the company. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, and companies must carefully consider their financial situation and goals before making a decision. Let's take a look at examples of companies that raised capital through debt, and analyze the factors that influenced their decision. 1) Apple: In 2013, Apple issued a $17 billion bond to
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