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Global M&A demonstrated surprising resilience in 2019

Future CFO

M&A activity was surprisingly resilient in 2019 though volatile economic activity led many executives to adopt recession footing, said Bain & Company recently. . While the number of 2019 deals ended 2% lower than 2018 levels, final corporate M&A deal value last year reached $3.4

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Lightspeed Buys Restaurant POS Upserve To Strengthen Hospitality Offering

PYMNTS

The merger between the two companies will expedite product innovation and help advance the analytics-driven commerce platform of Lightspeed. Lightspeed was already seeing growth after its listing on the New York Stock Exchange, the release stated, along with its acquisition of cloud commerce provider ShopKeep.

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Fed Chairman Concerned Over Shrinking Bank Market

PYMNTS

Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve released new data that found the average merger review time for deals in the banking sector declined to 3.8 The average merger review time at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) declined between 2016 and 2018, too, reports in The Wall Street Journal said.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Managing capital in times of persistent instability

Future CFO

Amid the continuing uncertainties, including socio-economic and geo-political disagreements, businesses remain constant in their one agenda for 2023 – growth. M&As in times of crises On the topic of M&A, S&P reports suggest that overall APAC saw a decline of 11% in deal volume and 24% in transaction value in 2022.

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Transcript: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton

Barry Ritholtz

Just an incredible, insightful conversation about how to build a company, how to grow through acquisitions, how to make sure everybody on your team understands their role, is appreciated, and is acting and performing at the highest levels. Jenny Johnson is CEO of investment giant Franklin Templeton. They run about a $1.5 RITHOLTZ: Right.

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Transcript: Michael Fisch

Barry Ritholtz

So, so let’s talk a little bit about your, your background ba in economics from Dartmouth. They’re one of the older private equity firms around, been been in business since 1994. They run over $27 billion in, in assets. Then I think you’re gonna find this to be a fascinating conversation. It’s a pleasure to be here.

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Components of a Successful Sale Transaction

VCFO

Below is a summary of the discussion points from all professionals on the ‘ M&A: Preparing for Sale ‘ panel. This article is in collaboration with panelists from the May 2022 Houston TEI Presidents’ Forum Focused Breakfast. Moderator – Michael Landers, Partner, ABIP Advisors | mlanders@abipcpa.com.

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