Vice Headed for Bankruptcy

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According to the New York Times, Vice, the digital-media company that earned investments by Disney and Fox prior to a crash-landing, is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to two people with knowledge of its operations. Questions: Source: Hirsch, L. and B. Mullin. (2023). Vice Is Said to Be Headed for Bankruptcy. The New York… Read more »

Big Move by a credit reporting giant

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Credit rating giant TransUnion is buying Neustar, an identity resolution company for $3.1 Billion in cash. Questions: When is the deal expected to close? How much is Neustar expected to generate in 2021? What is the strategic benefit of Neustar for TransUnion? Who owned Neustar going back to the 1990s and today? What part of… Read more »

KPMG’s Most Recent Fine

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According to Accounting Today, KPMG faces a 15M pound fine (or $21M), for gross misconduct in the U.K. Questions: What were the name of the company and the private equity firm that relied on misstatements by KPMG? What was the name of the partner at the head of the consulting engagement? How many times did… Read more »