Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2024

As has been the case for the past several quarters, the prevailing characteristic of the economy is one of bifurcation, with interest rate-sensitive sectors remaining in a recession (as evidenced by the manufacturing sector's 16-month-long contraction), while the services sector (which accounts for nearly 80% of U.S. GDP) continues to expand.

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Economics Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss 69

CFO News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It also held the group's investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures including insurance, textile manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. Lenders are hoping for better valuations for the company because of the stakes it holds in the growing insurance ventures.

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Valuation Manufacturing Retail Investments 52

PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

In the land of startups, and valuations of startups, it’s all about the Benjamins. Reports noted that the investment activity takes the valuation to $1.8 Speed is key in some verticals, such as financial services and manufacturing. And the bots. And the Benjamins that can be made from bots…. The 15-Year-Old Startup. But … wait.

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Valuation Startups Invoicing Manufacturing 46

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The new investments put Guangzhou-headquartered XPeng at a valuation of almost $4 billion, the sources told Reuters. The previous funding round put the company’s valuation at $3.57 12), citing sources. The crowded Chinese EV space has startups competing for funds and attention amid government cuts to subsidies.

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Valuation Startups Transportation Manufacturing 43

Regent Assay

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The acquisition of manufacturer Mainframe Communications sees the company enter the UK market through a well-known player already firmly established in the rapidly expanding fibre sector. Regent Assay is pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to FOLAN on its acquisition of Mainframe Communications.

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Communication Manufacturing Healthcare Valuation 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

CEO Lorie Tekorius said higher costs for outsourced parts and materials shortages hurt manufacturing margins. The firm cited Voya’s lower-risk business, ability to generate capital and valuation as pluses. Greenbrier Companies — Shares fell 17.9% Agilent Technologies — Shares dropped 2.9%. Shares of Akoya rose 9.5%.

Entertainment 130

Entertainment Profit and Loss Valuation Manufacturing 130

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Winner take all economics : It is undeniable that as the global economy has shifted away from its manufacturing base in the last century to a technology base, it has unleashed more "winner-take-all (or most" dynamics in many industries. The growth and margins reported are for the consolidated company.

Marketing 115

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Advertising 115

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2018

It is one of the fund’s largest investments in self-driving technology to date, and brings the total valuation of Cruise to $11.5 Valuations: They’re back and they’re high, depending on the firm. Ant becomes a unicorn on steroids with a $150 billion valuation , with a $10 billion investment from Alibaba.

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Valuation Investments Planning Manufacturing 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

Reuters , citing the China Securities Regulatory Commission , said the technology innovation board would list companies in the tech and emerging sectors with a focus on high-tech manufacturing equipment, new energy, biotech, Big Data and cloud computing.

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Startups Valuation Manufacturing Securities 60

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

The Beijing-based giant with a valuation of $75 billion is competing for one of five electronic banking licences to be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore , the nation’s central bank and financial regulatory agency, by year’s end, the report said. ByteDance does not operate a digital bank, the FT reported.

Banking 107

Banking Nonprofit Manufacturing Valuation 107

Future CFO

MARCH 28, 2023

Slower economic growth , declining consumer confidence, falling manufacturing output, high inflation, and mounting global and regional uncertainties resulted in a perfect storm which dampened investor sentiment, the firm noted. “In Similarly, tough market conditions pushed some investors to the sidelines in 2022.

Valuation 52

Valuation Manufacturing Transportation Economics 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. For a manufacturing company, these can take the form of plant and equipment. I believe it is, since failure to do so can have both valuation and pricing consequences.

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Accounting Marketing Advertising Valuation 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.

Valuation 130

Valuation Forecasting Investments Manufacturing 130

Future CFO

APRIL 12, 2022

Small and medium-sized manufacturing, technology, and LSHC companies will dominate the number of new listings. There was only one large listing from a manufacturing company in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong market had 15 IPOs raising HKD13.6 billion in Q1 2022, with proceeds down 90% from HKD132.8

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Valuation Numbers Economics 98

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. To estimate key person value, there are three general approaches: 1.

Valuation 113

Valuation Profit and Loss Entertainment Investments 113

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Wynn Resorts — The casino and resort stock fell nearly 1% following a New York Post report that Wynn is looking to divest its online sports-betting unit for $500 million, a significant discount to the $3 billion valuation that has been floated in the past year. General Motors — The auto manufacturer saw shares slide 1.2%

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Valuation Manufacturing Investments Planning 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

At that valuation, Mirakl qualifies as a unicorn, the term used to describe a startup worth more than $1 billion. Mirakl provides online marketplace software to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, including Kroger Co., Siemens AG and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., according to its website.

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Construction Valuation Startups 88

Future CFO

JULY 19, 2022

Korea Stock Exchange will take the third place after the listing of an electronic vehicle battery manufacturer, which will also be the world's largest IPO in 1H 2022. In 1H 2022, the IPO market in Hong Kong recorded only one large listing, by a rare earth manufacturer. Review highlights.

Marketing 52

Marketing Valuation Forecasting Manufacturing 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Four: Understand Customer Valuation Your customers are the source of your revenue – and your profits. A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment. Look for ways to solve customers problems without creating new issues for your manufacturing or supply chain.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 98

Future CFO

JANUARY 31, 2023

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, the firm added. Now is not the time to fall out of love with M&A, PwC said.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Healthcare Manufacturing 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The shift in consumer preference is altering the market, shifting valuations and creating entirely new species of demand in the shopping population. Digital Sales Surge on Black Friday.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Valuation Manufacturing Retail 60

CFO Share

JANUARY 31, 2024

Manufacturing, transportation, distribution, real estate and construction are very financially complex and require a specialty fractional CFO. Here’s some tips for hiring a part time CFO: Look for an expert in your industry.

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CFO Forecasting Budgeting Construction 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2020

At a time like this, the valuation of a lot of retail organizations is really attractive, and Reliance is in an enviable position with a huge war chest," said Pronam Chatterjee , co-founder and chief executive officer of BluePi Consulting, as reported by Reuters. billion consumers. “At Such sellers then offer goods on Amazon.in

Retail 105

Retail Valuation eCommerce Manufacturing 105

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

On the ESG front, venture capital investors focused primarily on technology companies that enabled alternative energy and low carbon solutions, including companies focused on battery technologies, solar panel development and electric vehicle manufacturing. During Q3, Qiming Venture Partners announced the closing of two funds totalling US$3.2

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Investments Manufacturing Healthcare Valuation 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

Los Angeles-based clothing maker MyDyer, which was LuLaRoe’s main clothing manufacturer, is now suing the company for $48.7 Valuation After Latest Funding Round. The European mobile bank operator said that with the Series D round of funding, it has a valuation of $2.7 million for unpaid products and services. N26 Has $2.7B

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Banking Valuation Manufacturing Sales 51

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

How Attention to Inventory Can Make or Break Manufacturers A major factor in determining the success of a manufacturer is how well it manages its inventory. When manufacturers have too little inventory, they can’t fully meet customer demands and lose out on revenue as a result. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here.

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Manufacturing Benchmarking Forecasting Profit and Loss 73

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

For Casper Sleep, a billion dollar valuation amid an initial public offering (IPO) — and with it, vaunted “unicorn” status in the public markets — may never have had a ghost of a chance. As has been reported, the company said it plans to price shares at $17 to $19, and that would give a “midpoint” valuation of roughly $705 million.

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Valuation eCommerce Manufacturing Retail 52

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 9, 2023

Venture capital’s reckoning looms closer : Valuations on holdings will have to converge sooner rather than later with listed tech sector ( Financial Times ). An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia. ( That doesn’t mean it’s a bad approach. Wall Street Journal ).

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Valuation Education Manufacturing Economics 64

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Manufacturing, Big Tech And Valuations Among Davos Day One Focus. At the first day of Davos, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, panelists focused on Big Tech as well as unicorns — tech startups with IPO valuations of at least $1 billion — and the need to focus on profitability.

Banking 52

Banking Valuation Manufacturing Startups 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Backed by Amazon and Ford, the company will manufacture its first vehicles — the pickup R1T and the SUV R1S — in its Normal, Illinois factory. This latest round of funds could give Rivian a valuation of $25 billion. The startup will offer electric pickup trucks and SUVs with off-road capabilities. Rowe Price portfolio manager.

Valuation 52

Valuation Manufacturing Startups Investments 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Second, companies are turning to acquisitions to help improve their production or manufacturing capabilities in pursuit of their own ESG objectives. Five M&A themes to watch According to the report, Bain has identified five M&A themes to watch this year. These trends are likely to continue in 2023.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Profit and Loss Healthcare Valuation 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.

Valuation 99

Valuation Forecasting Investments Manufacturing 99

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Lalamove works with last-mile delivery tracking, with multiple categories of industries, including catering, eCommerce, manufacturing and construction, the release stated. Lalamove became a unicorn , meaning its valuation rose above $1 billion, in 2019.

Construction 52

Construction Valuation Manufacturing Economics 52

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

Look for ways to solve customers problems without creating new issues for your manufacturing or supply chain. A low valuation customer who typically later purchases high margin items is a good investment. After all, shoppers may choose to take their business elsewhere if you charge them more for the same items.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Prioritization 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the latest round of funding, CarDekho now has a valuation of $400 to $500 million. That is up from $360 million, which was the startup’s valuation in 2016 when it completed its previous fundraising round. Axis Bank and a financing partner of CarDekho also participated in the fundraising round.

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Valuation Startups Manufacturing Finance 55

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 12, 2021

I end the class with a corporate finance version of valuation, where I tie inputs into value (cash flows, growth and risk) to investment, financing and dividend decisions. Valuation : It is unfortunate, but for most people, the vision that comes to mind when I say that I teach valuation is excel spreadsheets and high profile company names.

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Valuation Corporate Finance Finance Investments 52

Future CFO

JULY 22, 2021

SPACs are set to challenge both corporate and PE buyers for the best assets, pressuring dealmakers to prioritise revenue growth over cost synergies to justify high valuations and to create greater value for their organisations,” said Brian Levy, Global Deals Industries Leader, Partner, PwC US. Outlook highlights.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Manufacturing Leverage 52