M&A slump drives 49% decline in sale leasebacks
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This year’s slow mergers and acquisitions market is having a knock-on effect on certain commercial real estate deals.
Key Elements of a Merger & Acquisition Integration Plan
VCFO
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Merger & Acquisition Integration Plans. The M&A term sheet has been negotiated, due diligence has been completed and the valuation plus the timing has been agreed upon by both sides. Why Mergers & Acquisitions Fail. Lack of an acquisition integration strategy is a sure-fire way to fail.
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#FA Success Ep 351: Facilitating Successful Advisor Mergers & Acquisitions By Avoiding The Conflicts Of A Success Fee, With Jessica Polito
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. My guest on today's podcast is Jessica Polito.
NCR: Bank Disruption On The Horizon; Banking M&A Deals To Follow
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The conversation came against the backdrop of a muted merger landscape. Merger-related activity has been keeping pace at what had been seen in prior years, he said, citing the integration of TCF and Chemical Bank over the summer, for example. But the fear of disruption, perhaps understandably, will light a match to M&A dry powder.
PodChats for FutureCFO: Why intercompany accounting is crucial for post-merger success
Future CFO
MAY 26, 2022
He cited the sales and purchase of services between the parent company and its subsidiaries, fees-sharing, costs and locations of these financing activities, and leases with the parent and subsidiary, as examples of intercompany transactions. Automation in M&A. Source: Dimensional Research, BlackLine 2022.
M&A, Digitization Efforts Keep FLEETCOR Positive For 2021
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Despite continued headwinds from the pandemic, which continue to suppress corporate spend around the world, commercial payments technology firm FLEETCOR is retaining an optimistic outlook for 2021 thanks to evidence of a trajectory of recovery, continued modernization efforts, and an aggressive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy ahead.
CarLotz To Go Public In Merger With Acamar
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 22, 2020
CarLotz and Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp. Acamar’s website said the company is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) “formed with the intent of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.”
Apple’s M&A Head Gets Direct Access To Cook With New Role
PYMNTS
APRIL 4, 2019
Apple could be stepping up its acquisition strategy as it aims to move beyond the iPhone, elevating Adrian Perica to head up mergers and acquisitions. It is a step up for Perica, given Luca Meastri, Apple’s chief financial officer, had been in charge of mergers and acquisitions for Apple, the news outlet noted.
Amazon Merger Brought Tech Changes, Whole Foods CEO Says
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the company's merger with Amazon has been enabling the grocery retailer to "think long term," Bloomberg reported. Since then, Amazon has seen its grocery sales exponentially increase as it angled to get into that business, according to Bloomberg. A merger’s similar.
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M&A Marks Unicorn Activity
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2017
It’s been rather quiet on the unicorn front in past weeks, but some activity of note more recently did extend across mergers, acquisitions and even a downround. In other possible M&A news, Airbnb is reported to be in talks to acquire Tilt, a startup that would help expand the booking service into actual payments.
Fall 2021 | M&A Report In The Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Sector
Corporate Finance Associates
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Technology Industry Sector. The sector experienced increased investments driven by initial public offerings of special-purpose acquisition companies, and venture capital funding during the initial period of 2021. Posted by Dan Vermeire.
Apple/Disney: Is Apple About To Make The Happiest Acquisition On Earth?
PYMNTS
MARCH 17, 2020
aren’t new – they go back to Disney ’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar. Fast-forward a few months, and it seems the Apple/Disney acquisition rumor is again riding high amid the wave of uncertainty crashing through markets, thanks to the coronavirus epidemic. The latest rumors about Apple buying Walt Disney Co. The service signed up 26.5
B2B FinTechs Diversify Funding Strategies With M&A, IPOs
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Further, this week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup finds VC funding isn’t the only investment strategy for B2B FinTechs, with (mergers and acquisitions) M&A activity seeking a spike, as well as some high-profile plans by industry players to go public. Cardlay, based in the U.K., Also in the U.K., Funding Xchange secured $10.3
Strategic M&A will drive recovery across APAC
Future CFO
MAY 30, 2021
Executives across Asia Pacific are sending a clear signal that deal making will be integral to their renewal and growth strategies over the course of this year and into 2022 — 77% of respondents expect M&A in their industry to increase in the year ahead, including 42% that say there will a major uptick in transactions. Survey highlights.
Uncertain times increase the risk of M&A transaction failure
Future CFO
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Uncertain times increase the risk of M&A transaction failure, warned Alvarez & Marsal recently. In uncertain times such as the current pandemic, businesses might struggle to meet projections made prior to or during the health crisis, resulting in a higher risk of M&A deals falling apart, said the professional services firm.
The Fiserv-First Data Merger Is Complete
PYMNTS
JULY 29, 2019
The big deal is now complete: Fiserv announced this morning (July 29) that it has completed its acquisition of First Data Corporation. The two massive firms first inked the deal earlier this year, which will see Fiserv purchase First Data for $22 billion in an all-stock transaction. He also noted that outside the U.S.,
Components of a Successful Sale Transaction
VCFO
MAY 5, 2022
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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Retail’s Abysmal Week: Will Liquidation Sales Follow?
PYMNTS
MAY 8, 2020
As the number of retail bankruptcies start to pile up from companies whose final destruction was caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we are about to see a massive round of close-out, going-out-of-business, liquidation sales,” says Forbes. Next week could also see a shift toward mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Fall 2021 | M&A Report In The Semiconductors & Advanced Materials Industry Sector
Corporate Finance Associates
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Semiconductors & Advanced Materials Industry Sector. In July 2021, global semiconductor sales remained strong, with high demand in all key regional markets and semiconductor product categories. billion in July 2021, up 29.0 % from $35.2
Can CFOs balance the need to transact AND transform?
Future CFO
JULY 9, 2023
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.
Ep 21: When Sales is at the Table
CFO Thought Leader
APRIL 1, 2023
The hosts also discuss the role of finance in enabling sales, the challenges faced by sales teams, and the importance of financial discipline and visibility in a company’s financials, regardless of market conditions. Machine Generated Transcript Jack: Hi It’s Jack Sweeney, and I’m here with Ben Murray.
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Today In Payments: Amazon Eyes JCPenney Buy; Stimulus Payments To Be Sent Via Visa Prepaid Debit Card
PYMNTS
MAY 19, 2020
Retailers must offer payment choices to drive sales, although offering too many options can quickly turn customers frosty. Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic? The pandemic has forced many aspects of business life to pause, including much of the action in mergers and acquisitions.
A Digital World: What’s in Store for 2022?
CFO Leadership
JANUARY 28, 2022
In addition, digitalization will become a greater priority in unexpected areas of the business, such as M&A and succession planning. . Mergers & acquisitions. Digital transformation can help to accelerate M&A deals and make companies more attractive acquisition targets. Succession planning.
Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Experts To Screen Potential Acquisitions
PYMNTS
JUNE 27, 2017
Companies and investment funds are adding an extra layer of scrutiny to mergers and acquisitions by hiring cybersecurity experts to screen targets for security risks. It will become a pillar of M&A decisions.”. According to Bloomberg Technology , the need for cybersecurity expertise became clear after a 2014 Yahoo!
PNC Eyes Buying US Unit Of Spain's BBVA, Report Says
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
arm of Spain-based BBVA for over $11 billion, which could be one of the largest bank acquisitions since the financial crisis over a decade ago, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, with the deal potentially announced as soon as Monday (Nov. That roped in funds that could be used for acquisitions. according to WSJ.
mPOS At 37,000 Feet
PYMNTS
JANUARY 2, 2019
With the global mobile point of sale (mPOS) market projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8 Around the mPOS space, providers are teaming up, merging or making acquisitions. Among the latest players to make an acquisition is DIVA, a digital business accelerator and POS device provider.
Today In Payments: ECB Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro; Goldman To Pay $2.5B For GM’s Credit Card Business
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Morgan Merchant Services CEO Max Neukirchen tells Karen Webster how CFOs must wield the power of data to adjust their liquidity management strategies in an omnichannel sales environment. Why The Pandemic Is a ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A. Online Auto Sales Are Where the Rubber Meets the Road .
Today In Payments: Airbnb Boosts Price Range For IPO; Paysafe Readies $9 Billion IPO Via SPAC
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2020
In today’s top news, Airbnb raises its IPO pricing just days before its date to go public, Paysafe could go public through a SPAC merger and Revolut launched an acquiring solution for Revolut Business customers. NCR: Bank Disruption on the Horizon; Banking M&A Deals to Follow. Paysafe Readies $9 Billion IPO Via SPAC.
Instacart Names Goldman Sachs Veteran As New CFO
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2021
In addition, Giovanni worked on a number of high-profile merger & acquisition (M&A) deals at the investment bank like Credit Karma’s sale to Intuit and Slack’s sale to Salesforce. 7) announcement.
2018 Recap: B2B Payments Innovation Welcomes Bank-FinTech Collabs — And Beyond
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Partnerships, joint ventures, as well as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity between banks, startups, payments firms, technology conglomerates and everyone in between became a popular strategy for tackling friction. Here are some of the biggest stories of B2B payments collaboration from 2018.
Banks, Build Vs Buy And The Great Digital Shift
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
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.
Lightspeed Buys Restaurant POS Upserve To Strengthen Hospitality Offering
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
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.
Five At Five: Personalized eCommerce Shows Its Power
PYMNTS
AUGUST 29, 2018
Chipotle has delivery news, a bank CEO talks mergers and a wholesale club gains sales following an IPO. Deutsche Bank’s CEO Says Current Banking Laws Hurt Cross-Border M&A. The bank’s CEO also said the pressure for banks to consolidate via mergers and acquisitions is only going to increase.
CFOs’ Goals For The Year: Act Like ‘Tech Titans,’ Prep For Trade Volatility
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2019
Analysts at the financial institution (FI) said they expect mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity to heat up, and corporate finance teams must be prepared — both to strategically deploy capital for acquisitions, and to anticipate being a takeover target themselves. ” The report stated that Citi estimates $10.6
NCR Closes In On Deal To Buy Cardtronics For $1.7 Billion
PYMNTS
JANUARY 24, 2021
They received a breakup fee of over $30 million as the merger agreement stipulates. NCR, meanwhile, makes ATMs and also does point-of-sale systems for retailers and restaurants, among other types of businesses. NCR's takeover, currently in the process of being finalized, will value Cardtronics at $39 per share or around $1.7
Fleetcor Beats The Street In Q3, Launches McDonald’s Contactless Payments Collab
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 31, 2018
million in Q3, with the drop attributed to the income jump from Fleetcor’s Q3 2017 sale of NexTraq. million in Q3, with the drop attributed to the income jump from Fleetcor’s Q3 2017 sale of NexTraq. 30) evening, coinciding with the announcement of a new contactless payment partnership with McDonald’s in Brazil.
What’s Next For Payments And Merchant Services Megamergers?
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Big mergers have changed the landscape, instant and same-day payments are gaining ground, and integrated services and point-of-sale (POS) systems are reshaping transactions and even some business operations. Merger Wave. So, has the wave of mergers in merchant services and payments reached its height? More Integrations.
Colgate-Palmolive Strikes Deal To Buy Filorga Cosmétiques
PYMNTS
JULY 12, 2019
The acquisition is newsworthy as the company had been reserved in the area of acquisitions and mergers with Ian Cook, a longtime chief executive. The acquisition is newsworthy as the company had been reserved in the area of acquisitions and mergers with Ian Cook, a longtime chief executive.
Why The Death Of The ISO Is Greatly Exaggerated
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
For at least the last 15 years, it seems there has always been someone ready to write a eulogy for independent sales organizations (ISOs). That’s not to say the great reshaping of the merchant services chessboard that is currently underway has not been important or impactful. Will we have the same cadence of new products to offer?
PodChats for FutureCFO: Managing capital in times of persistent instability
Future CFO
APRIL 13, 2023
Shifting attitudes and approaches as it relates to capital strategy Shakir offered his version of the " cash is king " phrase: “sales is vanity, profit is sanity and cash is reality.” Globally, Morgan Stanley sees muted M&A activities in 2023. Ultimately, it is the CFO’s decision to invest for this unknown turn in the bend.
Moneycorp Goes After SMEs With Corporate FX Acquisition
PYMNTS
MAY 11, 2017
market and targeting SME clients through its acquisition of Commonwealth FX. Having acquired Commonwealth, the ability to leverage their licensing structure and sales team to roll out Moneycorp’s transparent, fast, efficient service provision we believe will give us a big advantage for customer acquisition.”.
Transcript: Michael Fisch
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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?
Transcript: Steven Klinsky
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 24, 2023
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. I’m a big fan of multidisciplinary approaches. He eventually goes to a Forstmann Little where he’s one of the first five founding partners. They grew a business where they issued junk debt.
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