M&A

Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment
Accounting

Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment

CFOs engaging in bargain purchases need to be aware of the unique accounting treatment associated with them.
By Walter O’ Haire and Jason Muraco | April 25, 2022
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2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace
M&A

2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

Buyers will hunt for targets that improve their talent bases, supply chains, and sustainability strategies.
By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2022
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Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX
M&A

Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX

The deal positions Coinbase to offer crypto derivative products to U.S. investors as part of a "robust and holistic trading environment."
By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2022
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Regaining Momentum in Cross-Border Operations
Strategy

Regaining Momentum in Cross-Border Operations

Finance executives are looking beyond the turmoil created by the coronavirus pandemic and toward economic recovery and growth.
By Lauren Muskett | June 25, 2020
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Shining a Light on Earnings Adjustments
Growth Companies

Shining a Light on Earnings Adjustments

Finance will have to make some judgments when trying to present a normalized view of ongoing financial performance.
By Jonathan Nus and Michael Tamulis | June 24, 2020
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Microsoft to Buy Startup CyberX
The Cloud

Microsoft to Buy Startup CyberX

In a blog post, the tech giant said the deal was part of a wider initiative to accelerate and secure deployments of the internet of things (IoT).
By Vincent Ryan | June 22, 2020
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Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand
Risk Management

Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand

Strong cash reserves help you prepare for the unexpected — whether good or bad.
By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | September 3, 2019
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How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives
M&A

How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives

Such incentives are often available to acquiring companies or merged entities, but getting the most out of them requires close attention.
By Tracey Hyatt Bosman | January 24, 2019
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M&A Didn’t Add Value in 2018. How About 2019?
Strategy

M&A Didn’t Add Value in 2018. How About 2019?

While acquiring companies have underperformed stock indexes for the past two years, the outlook for M&A may be brightening.
By David McCann | January 9, 2019
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What to Do When an Activist’s Letter Arrives
Investor Relations

What to Do When an Activist’s Letter Arrives

The question is no longer whether an activist will invest in your stock, but when they might go active.
By Shyam Gidumal | December 10, 2018
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M&A Activity Expected to Rise Again in 2019
M&A

M&A Activity Expected to Rise Again in 2019

Despite trade and tariff tensions, three-quarters of U.S. corporate executives expect to close more and larger deals next year than they did in 2018.
By David McCann | December 7, 2018
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Acquisitions Boost Short-Term Stock Value
Strategy

Acquisitions Boost Short-Term Stock Value

While there are different ways to measure the success of M&A deals, shortly after deals close investors tend to expect they'll deliver incremental value.
By David McCann | November 30, 2018
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Twilio Agrees to Buy SendGrid
Mergers & Acquisitions

Twilio Agrees to Buy SendGrid

The $2 billion deal values the Denver-based email platform company at about 10 times expected 2019 revenue.
By William Sprouse | October 16, 2018
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The Key to M&A Success: Brutal Honesty
M&A

The Key to M&A Success: Brutal Honesty

When M&A deals are booming, it's important for CFOs to remember that volume fuels mistakes as well as success.
By Tim Barefield | October 15, 2018
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Global Acquirers Hit Pause Last Quarter
Risk

Global Acquirers Hit Pause Last Quarter

Global merger-and-acquisition volume dropped 35% in the third quarter, to $783 billion.
By William Sprouse | October 2, 2018
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