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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...

Feb 26, 2024

MARKABLES profit split method used in IP valuation of Amyris Inc. et al.

Amyris, Inc is a synthetic biotechnology and renewable chemical company headquartered in Emeryville, California Amyris serves the specialty and performance chemicals, flavors and...

Feb 22, 2024

INTA reflections on Intellectual Property Reporting for Brands

A high-calibre taskforce of INTA (International Trademark Association) has recently released a report on Intellectual Property Reporting for Brands This report is a valuable resource for brand managers,...

Jan 17, 2024

BZSt subscribed to MARKABLES for transfer pricing issues

The Federal German Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern, BZSt) is a higher federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) with its main headquarters in Bonn and...

Jan 15, 2024

Useful Life Issues in Transfer Pricing

For multinational enterprises having to conduct business restructurings in Germany, the existing regulations and guidance are causing problems, including high exit charges and the risk of double taxation One...

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