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Stout is pleased to announce that Chris Swiecicki has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Transaction Advisory group. Chris brings more than 18 years of experience in advising companies and their boards in corporate finance, valuation, and transaction fairness and solvency opinions. Learn more about Chris here: https://bit.ly/4cWT9QN

Stout is proud to sponsor the 49th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute Seminar through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education─MI. Join us on Mackinac Island for this three-day seminar to get updates on patent, trademark, and copyright law from national and local speakers who break down the timeliest cases. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Lor6Ox John Bone Robert Levine, CPA

Stout is pleased to announce that Jeff Zahorak has joined the firm as Managing Director in our Valuation Advisory group. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience providing real estate, construction, and development advisory services. Read Jeff's full bio: https://bit.ly/3VK9H7B

The future of global oil demand is under intense debate, with the International Energy Agency and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries having contrasting outlooks. In our latest oil & gas industry insight, Greg Scheig emphasizes the importance of paying close attention to these differing views, as they have significant implications for market dynamics, investment strategies, and regulations. https://bit.ly/3XYxaEH

Unlock insights from the SEC Pro Atlanta Chapter Q2 meeting! Delve into M&A growth strategies with Harry Gruits and Andrew Fargason, CFA and discover how to maximize value in your transactions: https://bit.ly/45QCkov

On June 5, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that vacated the Private Fund Adviser Rules proposed by the SEC in August 2023. The Fifth Circuit ruled that the SEC’s rule violated section 706 of the Administrative Procedure Act and deemed that the SEC overstepped its statutory authority. Therefore, no part of the proposed rules could stand. Follow this link – bit.ly/45XABxo – to learn more including what this could mean for #privatefunds.

We are excited to share that Stout has acquired Financial Research Associates, Inc., a prominent firm in business valuation and forensic accounting. For more details on this strategic development, please read our official news release: https://bit.ly/3S0OpS4

Many companies fail to create a meaningful risk management strategy that addresses all major operational and efficiency needs. Stout Managing Director Terri Sands, CAMS - Audit, CFE, AAP, ACT Specialist provides a comprehensive overview of why, and how companies can focus on creating a strategy that meets their risk needs. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3WexM7X

No matter how simple or complex the engagement, we go to great lengths to exceed our clients' expectations and meet all of their needs. Click here to hear Stout clients talk about their positive experiences. https://bit.ly/3RTJIJF #relentlessexcellence

Check out Stout Managing Director Kyle TenHuisen’s contributions to the IVSC Perspectives Paper on Tangible Asset Inspection. Read the full paper for more insights: https://bit.ly/4eOiePB