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Want higher business valuations? Include your intangible assets

February 28, 2023

By Aden Ong It’s a tale as old as time. Buyers are always looking for a bargain while sellers are haunted by the suspicion that they could have squeezed more value out of a sale. Whether the goal is to sell a hamburger or a hamburger business, arriving at an appropriate valuation is crucial if…

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Intangible Matters Podcast: Ann Angel

February 22, 2023

In this episode of the Intangible Matters podcast, EverEdge Managing Director Michael Masterson caught up with Ann Angel, the Chief Executive of Angel Australian and an experienced growth director who has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience not just theoretically but also on the battlefield. We find out what Ann’s first thoughts when she…

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Q4 2022 M&A Activity – Food and Beverage

February 22, 2023

This quarterly report summarises the M&A (“mergers and acquisition”) trends in the Food & Beverage sector across Australia, New Zealand and the US for the 12 months between Q4-2021 to Q4-2022. Click here to view the report: Q4 2022 Food and Beverage M&A Update

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After ChatGPT, what is the value of a cyborg?

February 20, 2023

By Brett Kensett-Smith Everyone seems sure that ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) systems will either destroy millions of jobs or create just as many. Most seem to be on the side of fear. The best thing about any dichotomy like this is that it creates left and right-hand boundaries to clarify the conversation about…

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The promise and peril of artificial intelligence

February 18, 2023

By ChatGPT (in the style of George Orwell) It is a time of technological upheaval, a time when machines have become more advanced than ever. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for the world of information technology, an era where machines are changing the way we work, live and…

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Alcon should’ve worn safety goggles

February 15, 2023

By Kevin Mays Walk through any construction site and you’ll be bombarded with signs warning against all sorts of dangers and imploring you to wear the appropriate safety gear to prevent costly accidents. American Swiss vision surgery device manufacturer Alcon could have used a few warning signs in its intellectual property portfolio since the company…

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What SPAC sponsors can learn from college football

February 8, 2023

By Kevin Mays They say the day you sign a client is the day you start losing them. Two great examples of this truism of recruiting are found in coaching a college football team and sponsoring a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. What sports fans see on the field is just a tiny fraction…

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