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Apr 7, 2025

Bringing the Invisible to Light: CFA Institute Pushes for Transparency in Intangible Asset ...

In a recent article, Upasana Mukherjee reports that the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center is calling for a major shift in how intangible assets are treated in financial reporting Their new report,...

Mar 28, 2025

China’s IP-Backed Financing Landscape (WIPO Report)

The WIPO report “Unlocking IP-backed Financing: China’s Journey” outlines how China has progressively developed a broad framework for financing based on intellectual property Over more than two...

Feb 26, 2025

Precision in IP Arbitration: Strategies for Quantifying Damages in Cross-Border Disputes

Good read: The article “Quantifying Damages in International IP Arbitration” from IAM Media’s “The Guide to IP Arbitration – Third Edition” delves into the complexities of...

Nov 28, 2024

Sector snapshot - Modular and prefabricated buildings and products

Recently, on November 4th, Littlejohn & Co LLC announced the acquisition of US modular buildings manufacturer Sunbelt Modular Inc Sunbelt provides a robust suite of highly engineered structures for both...

Nov 19, 2024

Overlooked Potential: Ignoring Intellectual Property Undermines M&A Success

We all know: Intangible assets make up very large parts of company value But do we know that 70% of M&A leaders don’t explicitly consider the potential value of internally generated IP assets in the...

Nov 15, 2024

Most Expensive Brand Portfolios

The acquisition of Kellanova by Mars was by far the largest deal announced in Q3 2024, according to S&P Global, with a transaction value of US$36B Good to see that conservative consumer good investments...

Nov 7, 2024

M&A Market is gaining Momentum in Q3/2024

S&P Global reports positive signs of a growing M&A market Global deal numbers have increased for the second quarter in a row, and the Q3 2024 deal number was higher than last year In addition, total...

Sep 13, 2024

Sector snaphot - a look behind the value of technology in the military sector

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with other global tensions, have brought the military and defense sector back into focus for investors This sector is complex and faces challenges in meeting ESG...

Aug 3, 2024

VMG Health endorses MARKABLES

VMG Health are leaders in compliance, strategy and transaction advisory focused uniquely on the healthcare sector Since 1995, they provide M&A, transaction and valuation advisory in over 45000 engagements...

Apr 9, 2024

A Case for Debt Financing of Intangible Assets: Insights from Academic Research and Market ...

There exists a prevailing concern regarding the debt financing of intangible assets, with growing investments in this domain believed to erode firms’ debt capacity However, recent academic research sheds...

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