PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The enterprise security space is ballooning with new players, and one of them wants to remain competitive with its latest funding round. Reports cited Gartner research forecasting the enterprise security industry to see a $23 billion valuation by the end of the decade. 14) led by Riverwood Capital.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2020

This week, The Wall Street Journal reported despite a 40 percent decrease in its valuation in three years, Airbnb Inc. Airbnb is planning to file its initial public offering (IPO) later this month with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Future CFO

JULY 5, 2023

According to CMSG’s 1H 2023 analysis and forecasts for the performance of Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong IPO market, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange will have been the world's largest and 2nd largest listing destinations by funds raised in 1H 2023. Shanghai Stock Exchange is forecast to have had 62 IPOs raising RMB114.4

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The timing is not set in stone and is subject to the market climate, and the firm could potentially receive a valuation in excess of $30 billion through the offering, Reuters reported, saying the unnamed sources noted that was subject to the market climate. In April, Airbnb was valued at $18 million at the time it raised $2 billion in loans.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 9, 2024

For instance, a mid-sized manufacturing company saw a 15% increase in profitability within a year of engaging an outsourced CFO who streamlined their budgeting and forecasting processes. Financial consulting for real estate offers tailored advice on investment strategies, cash flow management, and property valuation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Next Insurance Looks To Secure $250M Funding Round To Reach $2.25B Valuation. The new card is forecast to roll out next year and is geared toward small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Next Insurance is aiming to raise new capital that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this section, I will begin by looking at the bond market effects and then move on to equities and other asset classes, starting by looking at the localized reaction (for Ukranian and Russian securities) and then the global ripple effects. I revisited my valuation of the index, with the updated values: Spreadsheet to value the S&P 500.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 24, 2024

The broader range of products and services that Microsoft offers in software and cloud computing, along with an anticipated 16% growth rate, has bolstered investor confidence and contributed significantly to its high valuation. Why Most Profitable and Most Valuable Aren't Synonymous? billion, or 98 cents per share, from $3.17

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As stated in the company’s S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, domestic travel has helped the company rebound from nadirs seen as the coronavirus brought global economies to a standstill. We’ll leave the valuation questions on the Street for those who live and die by the Street.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

It took almost two years for Daniel Ives ’ forecast to be on the money. In 2018 , Ives, a software and technology analyst at Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles, said Apple was on its way to set a U.S. Apple’s valuation can approach the $1.5 company to reach a $1.52 trillion market capitalization, 9to5Mac reported. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

With Tradeshift securing a nine-figured fundraise, the supply chain payments company was the undoubted leader of this week’s B2B venture capital fundraise. But the company wasn’t the only B2B FinTech to secure fresh funding. based Float said it plans to expand to Australia with its cash flow forecasting technology designed for SMBs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

billion valuation by the end of the decade, with small medium-sized businesses (SMBs) a rising customer demographic. The global market in annual premiums is forecasted to soar to $15 billion by 2022 from its current $6 billion, according to RBC Capital Markets. The cyber insurance sector expected to reach a $7.5

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

Analysts at UBS Securities lowered Wells Fargo’s rating and earnings forecast, saying the bank will have a tougher time bouncing back from the pandemic — more so than other financial institutions. banks have extended over $500 billion in loans to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

A good forecast is a notoriously difficult thing to write – particularly if one is trying to write it about the payments and commerce ecosystem. And they know that securing their most vital data should not be dependent on remembering dozens of passwords to access dozens of sites, and then having to change those passwords every few months.

Forecasting 79

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Job security is always a concern when choosing a career, but some fields are more recession-proof than others. Most financial managers have previous experience working in market analysis and forecasting positions similar to this one. This means your job is likely secure no matter what happens in the economy.

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Finance Budgeting Compliance Financial Analyst 130

Musings on Markets

MARCH 19, 2022

In this section, I will begin by looking at the bond market effects and then move on to equities and other asset classes, starting by looking at the localized reaction (for Ukranian and Russian securities) and then the global ripple effects. to 25% for the Eurozone. as of March 16, 2022.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The Barclaycard Fuel+ tool includes chip-and-PIN security and can be used where Visa cards are accepted, the companies said, while TMC provides fleet management tools like fuel spend visibility. The contract will run for three years and was secured after a “competitive tender process,” Centrica said. Reports Tuesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Challengers like Monzo , Santander and Metro Bank were forecast to put a stop to the dominance of the big four. billion) from the valuation of its business last week. They are, however, failing to thrive per reports. Metro Bank shares dropped 30 percent after it was forced to cancel a planned bond sale, while Santander lost 1.5

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The firm did not offer a full-year forecast, but offered a medium-term forecast of 20 percent to 30 percent revenue growth that David Togut, an analyst at Evercore ISI , called “almost certainly too conservative.”. The firm’s stock price debuted at €240 ($272 USD), more than doubled by the end of its first day and hit €758.90

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

28 from the pre-release forecast. However, the news that sent the stock price sinking was Grubhub’s forecast for the quarter ahead and the rest of the year. DoorDash raised $250 million in new funding in 2018, and quadrupled its valuation to $4 billion. That miss was brought about by a $4.9 Revenue increased, rising $287.7

Profit and Loss 59

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2016

Last year in particular was huge for cybersecurity; in December a forecast from Gartner said worldwide spending on cybersecurity in 2015 was expected to reach $75.4 This is based on investors having made bets on companies at very high valuations that are now coming in with earnings below expectations,” he added.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Marketing Valuation Forecasting 40

Future CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

The three years since 2020 saw organisations focus on digitalisation, payment efficiency, security, and cash forecasting. PwC says M&A tends to slow during times of uncertainty or market volatility—but those can be precisely the times when valuations become more attractive and opportunity knocks.

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Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

Think of pro forma statements as a monetary crystal ball, a guiding financial forecast. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that discrepancies between pro forma and GAAP-compliant financial reports be explained when released to the public. Pro forma statements are also used to secure financing.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

While Automation Anywhere’s funding was the largest of the week, its valuation is not the biggest. France’s iBanFirst secured $17 million for its corporate cross-border payments solution, sources reported this week, with Serena Capital and Breega Capital leading the way. million raised, U.K.-based

Accounts Payable 77

Accounts Payable Foreign Exchange Currencies Startups 77

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Covid-19 would test the quality of judgements made by accountants, during this uncertain period, as valuations and projections of the organisation’s viability to continue as a going-concern must be assessed objectively. Besides operational issues, there are also technical issues.

Finance 52

Finance Compliance Accounting Valuation 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

28 from the pre-release forecast. However, the news that sent the stock price sinking was Grubhub’s forecast for the quarter ahead and the rest of the year. DoorDash raised $250 million in new funding in 2018 and quadrupled its valuation to $4 billion. Securities and Exchange Commission for its upcoming public offering.

Profit and Loss 40

Profit and Loss Forecasting Valuation Budgeting 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Some of the changes were pretty easily predicted – once the world of physical commerce was shut down by statute, one might have sensibly forecast that the race would go to the players who mostly swiftly pivoted to digital. It was in July when the PO stories started surfacing and potential valuations of $10 billion were floated.

Budgeting 77

Budgeting Retail Startups Valuation 77

CFO News Room

JANUARY 27, 2023

Another is that when valuing companies, I am, in addition to valuing a company to see if it is fairly priced, interested into the broader insights about business and valuation that emerge from the company. Growth potential : I underestimated the company’s capacity to grow, by limiting its product reach.

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Planful

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Risk management is also becoming a big focus for boards, especially IT and information security risk. CFOs need to back up estimates and valuations with supporting detail. This provides the opportunity for a deep dive on key issues, such as compliance, IT governance, information security, etc.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Not only do they forecast the future growth of your business, but they also play a role in drafting the sale agreement, and communicating with potential buyers. Communication is key in these situations, as you’re dealing with people and their job security. Determine how your numbers hold up. Not finding a good match.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

citizens’ data or national security. billion valuation sported a few years ago may or may not be a yardstick by which to measure where a potential acquirer may find a price tag palatable … but then again, for a U.S. The forecast for this year calls for 14 percent growth. The dominant countries here are the U.K.,

eCommerce 40

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

B2B FinTech enjoyed more time in the spotlight with investors this week as companies around the globe — ranging from eProcurement to small- and medium-sized business (SMB) accounting to supply chain management startups — secured fresh funding to support growth. Alternative Lending. Supply Chain Management.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 12, 2023

The second is the the health and stability of the economy , since investors with secure jobs and rising paychecks are more willing to take risks. . A pull back in risk capital is often the catalyst for corrections, where price not only converges back on value, but often overshoots in the other direction (creating under valuations).

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2017

Additionally, if Nested is able to secure a property sale for higher than its price guarantee , the customer will receive an additional 70 percent of the difference between the guarantee and the sale price. Like a traditional realtor, Nested provides its users with a property valuation, inspection, marketing and sales services.

Investments 43

Investments B2B Startups Valuation 43

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As the price dropped below $200 today (October 30,2023), I decided that it was time for me to revisit and revalue the company, taking into account the news, financial and other, that has come out since my last valuation in January 2023, and to understand the dueling stories that are emerging about the company.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2020

ST: I’m reporting to the CEO and board of directors, providing leadership in all aspects of business and finance, including strategic planning, annual business plan, rolling forecast, financial management, treasury, regulatory reporting, internal controls, taxation, and procurement. All these are key to success.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2016

And Alibaba gets the boon of having a finance arm that now has an implied valuation of $60 billion. . and a year ago, Ant had raised $2 billion from China’s National Social Security Fund. Throwing money at growth for growth’s sake leads to sky high valuations. . Sales all around the world beat forecasts – in the U.S.

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