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Can CFOs balance the need to transact AND transform?

Future CFO

The first quarter of 2023 saw global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continue to shrink as rising interest rates, high inflation and recession fears dampened deal-making. Despite dwindling deal numbers, lucrative M&A opportunities continue to be available for those with the appetite and eye for lower valuations.

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Quarterly global deal values hit record level in the past year

Future CFO

Global deal values was in excess of US$1 trillion per quarter over the past 12 months as the first six months of 2021 saw record levels of dealmaking both in terms of deal volumes and values, said PwC recently when releasing its Global M&A Industry Trends: 2021 mid-year outlook. The pursuit of strategic advantage is powering deals.

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Transcript: Michael Fisch

Barry Ritholtz

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. 00:01:24 [Michael Fisch] Thank you Barry. It’s a pleasure to be here. You get a Stanford MBA. What was the original career plan?

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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. Unless it is a simple, small business, the valuation of the business can be complicated. Engaging valuation expertise is a good way to pave the path to success. Personal Transition Planning.

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

CFO News Room

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. 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. Jeff Levine | Twitter).

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MiB: Ken Kencel, Churchill Asset Management

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with Ken Kencel, who is president and chief executive officer of Churchill Asset Management, a private credit firm with $46 billion in assets under management that was the top US private equity lender in the 2022 PitchBook league tables and was named 2022 Lender Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor. class nine times.

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Transcript: David Snyderman, Magnetar Capital

Barry Ritholtz

I’m looking forward to our conversation. I 00:01:24 [Barry Ritholtz] Am also, I’m very familiar with Magnetar and, and its history. . ~~~ This is not an official transcript. 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. They have an incredible track record. David Snyderman. Louis for college.