CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

Salesforce — Shares of the cloud-based software company jumped more than 3% after Salesforce announced that it is cutting 10% of its personnel and reducing some office space as part of a restructuring plan. On Wednesday, Daiwa Capital Markets reiterated its buy rating and $65 price target, which implies 29% upside from Tuesday’s close.

Restructuring 130

Restructuring Healthcare Valuation Technology 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

To that end, Howard Yu , LEGO Professor of Management and Innovation and director of IMD’s signature program, Advanced Management Program (AMP), told Karen Webster that a restructuring may be on the horizon. . Ant has had a noteworthy business model so far, noted Wu — and the company’s implied valuation coming to market reflected that.

Restructuring 94

Restructuring Foreign Exchange Valuation Banking 94

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Deposit Solutions expanded into Switzerland earlier this year, its first market outside of Europe. Deposit Solutions is now Germany’s second-largest FinTech unicorn, CNBC reported, with a valuation exceeding €1 billion ($1.1 It is also planning a launch in the U.S. in the coming months.

Banking 75

Banking Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Restructuring Valuation 75

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued new draft rules that seek to rein in any non-bank company that dominates at least half of the payments market or combination of two companies that dominate at least two-thirds of the market.

Restructuring 70

Restructuring Valuation Education Economics 70

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

based rent-to-own business Brighthouse, is in the midst of restructuring. The company maintains that it is not possible to roll out a 30-day policy throughout the wider market. Some of Greensill’s clients have hit financial setbacks, like Singapore commodities trader Agritrade International and U.K.-listed listed NMC Health.

B2B 56

B2B Finance Valuation Restructuring 56

Global Finance

JUNE 10, 2024

After a decade of restructuring, Spanish banks are showing record profits. Despite a dip in the total value of deals, the market for mergers and acquisitions in Spain remained relatively strong last year, according to Barcelona-based law firm Cuatrecasas. of GDP, is expected to tighten up its public spending.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 102

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Restructuring Economics Investments 102

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

The current office market landscape is witnessing a pronounced downturn, primarily catalyzed by the pervasive adoption of hybrid work models, resulting in substantial disruptions across major central business districts (CBDs) in the United States. Vacancy rates are ascending, and rental rates are on a downward trajectory.

Marketing 52

Marketing Budgeting Restructuring Construction 52

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

The current office market landscape is witnessing a pronounced downturn, primarily catalyzed by the pervasive adoption of hybrid work models, resulting in substantial disruptions across major central business districts (CBDs) in the United States. Vacancy rates are ascending, and rental rates are on a downward trajectory.

Marketing 52

Marketing Leadership Budgeting Restructuring 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While accountants remain focused on balance sheets, with a fixation of bringing intangibles on to the balance and marking everything up to the market, much of the information that we need to assess the value of a business comes from income and cash flow statements.

Hurdle Rate 72

Hurdle Rate Accounting Investments Economics 72

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Apple , the Cupertino, California technology giant, is reportedly interested in acquiring Drive.ai, which was launched to develop self-driving taxis, in an effort to push further into the self-driving vehicle market. The company has raised $77 million to date and had a valuation of $200 million in 2017, noted the report.

Restructuring 55

Restructuring Valuation Manufacturing Technology 55

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

And Shetty’s holding company BRS Ventures, which owns stake in Finablr and NMC, was in conversation with investment bank Houlihan Lokey on options that included debt restructuring. Travelex has also faced its own issues, announcing last week on April 22 that it was seeking a buyer as a strategic idea to meet valuation for shareholders.

Foreign Exchange 61

Foreign Exchange Restructuring Valuation Numbers 61

E78 Partners

AUGUST 21, 2023

Macro Investment Market Challenges a Headwind for Private Equity Valuations Private Equity Sponsors are facing their most challenging valuation market since the great recession of 2008-09. Heightened inflation and interest rates will continue to be valuation headwinds.

Planning 52

Planning Valuation Restructuring Leverage 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2017

While the source did not confirm any potential investors and the exact valuation, they did say that Flipkart hopes the number reaches the “double digits,” meaning a valuation of $10 billion or more. A Flipkart spokesman declined to provide a comment on the market speculation. While Flipkart recently raised $1.5

Valuation 40

Valuation Restructuring eCommerce Investments 40

Global Finance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Additionally, many incumbent firms are restructuring by spinning off their payments divisions into standalone entities to capture higher valuations. Banking clients are looking for a one-stop shop, or a one-stop solution across a wide section of markets to serve the end-to-end need.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 100

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Startups Treasury Banking 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Founded in 2014 by former Google engineer Paul Taylor, who serves as the company’s chief executive officer, Thought Machine has a workforce of 300 and a market cap that is currently “increasing healthily,” according to TechCrunch. . The startup was valued at around $143 million during its Series A funding in 2014.

Banking 56

Banking Restructuring Startups Valuation 56

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This is true in all possible economic situations: in times of growth FP&A participates in setting business objectives, analyzing options of growth, assessing market opportunities and risks, while in times of recession FP&A can contribute to corrective action plans, cost-cutting and other initiatives to preserve company’s financial health.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news in B2B FinTech investment this week came from Airbnb , which is bolstering its presence in the business travel market with new funding, while corporate card startup Brex also secured a prominent debt capital investment. The company remains one of the largest cryptocurrency players in the U.S.,

B2B 69

B2B Investments Accounts Payable Benchmarking 69

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ant Group had planned to go public for $35 billion, which would have made it the largest IPO in market history. Ant was co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, who also co-founded eCommerce giant Alibaba. Ant Group had $263 billion in outstanding consumer loans as of June 2020. China TransInfo Technology Corp.

Restructuring 56

Restructuring Valuation Banking Financial Systems 56

CSC Advisors

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They spend years fighting to make their business a competitive player in the market. An acquisition advisor will also do market research to help inform clients about the intricacies of conducting a transaction in a given market. Creating resources for marketing. Company valuation. Company restructuring.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Restructuring Valuation Investments 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The company is also aiming to sell three businesses it acquired in recent years: Managed by Q, an office management startup; Meetup, an event organizing platform; and Conductor, a marketing company. The warrant agreement was reportedly struck before the stalled IPO and falling valuations. .

Valuation 66

Valuation Forecasting Startups Planning 66

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

Fitness equipment maker Tempo , whose home workout systems retail for nearly $2,000, has seen its valuation hit $250 million amid a massive surge in interest as the pandemic shut down brick-and-mortar gyms. We’ve been able to connect instructors and participants in different global markets around the world.

Startups 62

Startups Restructuring Valuation Sales 62

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This week saw cloud-storage software maker Snowflake’s initial public offering (IPO) pop an unprecedented 111 percent , Swedish-based alt-credit provider Klarna’s valuation hit $10 billion and instant disbursements make their next great leap forward as Square rolled out instant payroll services. The tools are out there today.

B2B 52

B2B Valuation Invoicing B2C 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This guide explores why transaction services are vital, the roles within transaction teams, and the advantages of embracing digital payments with E78 to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models.

Securities 52

Securities Restructuring Valuation Financial Modeling 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This guide explores why transaction services are vital, the roles within transaction teams, and the advantages of embracing digital payments with E78 to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models.

Securities 52

Securities Restructuring Valuation Financial Modeling 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2017

Growth-oriented funds bank on above-market growth rates and show less concern over a company’s valuation. Analysts said that Chipotle’s price-to-earnings valuation would have to drop to 30 or less before value fund managers would think about investing. The company currently trades at a ratio of 73.9,

Valuation 40

Valuation Restructuring Advertising Investments 40

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Even though we live in an age where user platforms and hyper revenue growth can drive company valuations, that adage remains true. That said, about 31% of the net profits of all publicly traded firms listed globally in 2021 were generated by financial service firms; that percent is lower in the US and higher in emerging markets.

Hurdle Rate 99

Hurdle Rate Investments Accounting Entertainment 99

Future CFO

JULY 9, 2023

Despite dwindling deal numbers, lucrative M&A opportunities continue to be available for those with the appetite and eye for lower valuations. CFOs play a key role in managing these types of deals so that the impact on people, markets and shareholder returns is increased significantly. billion, according to Dealogic.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Things were a bit more active on the Amazon front, with a big infrastructure investment pushing its market cap back over the $1 trillion line, a new B2B financing partnership with Goldman Sachs potentially in the offing and its expanding stores and services menu. Market Cap Watch: Back to the Trillionaire Club With Logistic Investments.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Benchmarking Restructuring Credit Risk 52

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In this post, I will argue that there are good reasons for Airbnb's IPO timing, and make my first attempt at valuing this latest entrant into public markets. By the start of 2020, Airbnb had already become one of the largest players in its market of vacation and travel rentals, a sign of success, but also a crimp on future growth.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Valuation Numbers Investments 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Moreover, even in its home country, Uber’s dominance has been slipping, with some estimating that rival Lyft will account for as much as a third of the market within the next few years. a share, a price that would decrease Uber’s $60 billion valuation by 30 percent. billion in funding.

Valuation 57

Valuation Benchmarking Restructuring Numbers 57

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In the stock market, this may be the closest thing you can get to a guarantee. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but Google by any other name would have a totally different valuation. That’s why the company in 2015 announced that it was restructuring into multiple parts under the umbrella company Alphabet.

Restructuring 40

Restructuring Valuation Numbers Planning 40

Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

The answers—based on different sources of data like market research or historical sales information—guide internal decision-making to promote regular, sustainable growth as well as create contingency plans for worst-case or best-case scenarios. For example, they might ask, "what if our revenue decreases by 20%?"

GAAP 40

GAAP Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Accounting Principles 40

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

directly via email: Resources Featured In This Episode: Looking for sample client service calendars, marketing plans, and more? And we’re going to talk about what’s going on in the markets, briefly talk about the portfolio. So, last year, valuations were high, interest rates were low. Cean: Thanks, Michael.

Restructuring 130

Restructuring Planning Marketing Accounting 130

Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

But, but I think if I was to go back through my career, that moment in time, you know, when there is this big wave coming, because it was the start of the high yield market, the leverage loan market grew dramatically, you know, from 200 billion in the mid nineties to $5 trillion today, high yield and leverage loans.

Restructuring 59

Restructuring Leverage Investments Banking 59

Accountancy Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Founded in 2011, VesselsValue provides a market leading online platform for ship valuations, market analysis and insights utilising a dataset of more than 81,500 vessels. Azets has revealed it was instructed by VesselsValue to advise on its sale to Veson Nautical for an undisclosed sum.

Sales 52

Sales Corporate Finance Valuation Restructuring 52

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2016

The first quarter of 2016 has already seen a fair number of brands bowing out , but whether it’s bankruptcies, widespread store closures, across-the-board staff layoffs or just the first hints at retailers sliding into periods of market distress, May keeps delivering more and more retailers into the clutches of an uncertain financial future.

Retail 40

Retail Restructuring Startups Valuation 40

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 5, 2024

It was 16 hour days and it was six or seven days a week, but you really got to learn the financial markets there. And what we found in the mortgage market is something you don’t read about in textbooks, we found that we could invest on the long side in what they call the equity piece or the most risky piece of, of A CDO, right?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Credit Risk Investments Banking 59