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Robinhood Raises $2B Ahead of Market Debut

Robinhood Raises $2B Ahead of Market Debut

The IPO is "a major milestone for a company that revolutionized the way Americans invest and is enjoying explosive growth."

By Matthew Heller | July 29, 2021

Weighing COVID-19 (and Other Macro Factors) in Bankruptcy Valuations

Credit & Capital

Weighing COVID-19 (and Other Macro Factors) in Bankruptcy Valuations

Failure to give proper weight to macroeconomic factors in fixing valuation may result in overpaying creditors or having insufficient working capital.

By Vincent Ryan | January 13, 2021

How Airbnb’s Valuation Compares With That of Other Hotel Companies

How Airbnb’s Valuation Compares With That of Other Hotel Companies

Airbnb's IPO-day pop values it at about $100 billion, up from an $18 billion valuation during its last private fundraising round in April.

By Vincent Ryan | December 10, 2020

The Importance of Accounting Comparability

The Importance of Accounting Comparability

Could deviating from industry norms and employing atypical accounting choices hurt companies and managers?

By Vincent Ryan | July 6, 2020

Albertsons-Rite Aid Merger Called Off

Albertsons-Rite Aid Merger Called Off

Rite Aid shares fall amid questions about the pharmacy company's ability to compete with larger, well-capitalized rivals.

By William Sprouse | August 9, 2018

Data Is a ‘Tangible’ Asset

Data Is a ‘Tangible’ Asset

There are compelling reasons to start thinking deeply about how to value a company’s data assets for accounting purposes.

By Dr. Henna A. Karna | May 16, 2018

Duff & Phelps Expands Globally With Kroll Buy

Duff & Phelps Expands Globally With Kroll Buy

The combined organization will offer services in valuation, corporate finance, compliance, investigations, security, and cyber solutions.

By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2018

In Defense of M&A Fairness Opinions

In Defense of M&A Fairness Opinions

Research disproves criticisms of fairness opinions, according to Duff & Phelps.

By Christopher Janssen | April 25, 2017

Cloudera IPO Comes in Below Private Valuation

Cloudera IPO Comes in Below Private Valuation

The enterprise software firm would have a market cap between $2.2 billion and $2.4 billion — compared to the $4.1 billion valuation it received in 2014.

By Matthew Heller | April 17, 2017

Finance Roundup for Executives: May 11, 2016

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives: May 11, 2016

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Read CFO.com's most recent headlines and standout stories.

By Kerry Maruna | May 11, 2016

Twice as Many Firms Plan Asset Sales in 2016

Twice as Many Firms Plan Asset Sales in 2016

Divestments are being used mostly to grow core businesses and invest in new products, an EY study finds.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 29, 2016

Ocwen Fined $2M for Misstating Results

Ocwen Fined $2M for Misstating Results

The mortgage lender was charged over its valuation of billions of dollars in mortgage servicing rights.

By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2016

FASB Scraps Controversial Bank Debt Rule

Growth Companies

FASB Scraps Controversial Bank Debt Rule

Critics said the rule added confusion to banks' earnings statements and distorted their financial performance.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2016

Should You Rethink Assumptions About M&A Valuations?

Should You Rethink Assumptions About M&A Valuations?

Can't get the math to work on a prospective deal? You might need to reassess your hurdle rate.

By Michael Robbins and Hubert Shen | November 5, 2015

Don’t Let Acquired Patents Sink the Ship

Don’t Let Acquired Patents Sink the Ship

Uncertainty in the patents market means companies with substantial holdings of acquired patents will have to test the valuations of these intangible assets.

By David Magee | November 4, 2015