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Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023

Future CFO

Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently when releasing its 5th annual Global Mergers & Acquisitions Report. This can be measured in the superior shareholder return of M&A active companies, the firm said.

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SoftBank Steps Up Pressure For Grab, Gojek Deal

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Masayoshi Son , founder of SoftBank , is trying to forge a truce between rivals Grab and Gojek so the two companies can continue negotiating an acquisition, Bloomberg reported. The merger, according to analysts, could push both Grab and Gojek to profitability.

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Banks, Build Vs Buy And The Great Digital Shift

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As noted in this space , the entity fashioned by the merger would take its place as the fifth largest retail bank in the country, and with a presence that spans 24 states, and with a combined asset base of about $560 billion. And, generally speaking, the strategy that exists in M&A boils down to a binary choice: build vs. buy.

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When Is It OK to Prioritize Business Growth Over Business Debt?

Planful

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can increase market share, but they require big upfront investments. Putting money toward M&A may not necessarily give a company an immediate competitive advantage or a worthwhile ROI. Talent Acquisition. But business debt isn’t always a bad thing.

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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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Transcript: Steven Klinsky

Barry Ritholtz

STEVEN KLINSKY, FOUNDER, CEO AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL: I come from the Detroit area of Michigan as a public school kid, went to University of Michigan and studied both economics and philosophy. KLINSKY: I’m a big fan of both of them and a big fan of the JD/MBA program and involved with both schools still today.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 24-25) 2022

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While RIA M&A activity has been red hot during the past couple of years, a survey suggests that advisors are expecting lower valuations in 2023. A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline. Adam is an Associate Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com.