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David Politis

David makes the complex understandable, sees previously unseen connections, and delivers valuable data as either bite-sized insights or comprehensive, deep-dive information and analysis.

Talk About Timing: Mountain America Credit Union Announces a Reported $50 Million Naming Rights Deal for ASU's Football Stadium Just Hours Before ASU is Invited to Join the Big 12 Conference

Said to be the largest college football naming rights agreement in history, the 15-year deal between Sandy, Utah-based MACU and Arizona State University was announced just 36 hours before ASU was extended an invitation to join the Big 12 athletic conference and leave the Pac-12 conference. The outcome of the

OPINION: The Pac-12 is Brain Dead. All That's Left to do is "Pull the Plug."

Realignment rumors in college athletics are out-of-control today, but indications are that the announcements are imminent. Specifically, expect the following to happen later today: 1. The University of Arizona and Arizona State University will announce that both are leaving the Pac-12 athletic conference to join the BIG 12 athletic conference

PCF Insurance Services - A 5X, Utah-based "Unicorn" Hiding in Plain Sight - Lands $400 Million in Incremental Debt Financing

PCF Insurance Services - A 5X, Utah-based "Unicorn" Hiding in Plain Sight - Lands $400 Million in Incremental Debt Financing

The funding will be used by PCF to "accelerate (its) M&A strategy," a strategy that helped the Top 20 insurance brokerage complete nearly 100 partner transactions during 2022. Lehi, Utah-based PCF Insurance Services has just closed $400 million in incremental debt financing, funding designed to allow

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

From the potentially cranky/helpful rant of a seasoned communications pro to a surprising $43 billion figure shared by BofA Securities, we deliver our perspectives on each of the top 7 money stories in Utah for second half of the month (July 16th through the 31st). Welcome to August, the

SPEECH: Yes, Health Challenges Persist Globally, But Serious Progress has Been Achieved.

SPEECH: Yes, Health Challenges Persist Globally, But Serious Progress has Been Achieved.

In a speech delivered last week by the Associate Dean of BYU's College of Life Sciences, Benjamin Crookston, Ph.D. shares some observations on some surprising yet significant health advancements made internationally over the past several decades. He also outlines five steps he feels anyone can take to

EnergySolutions Enters a $60 Million "Stalking Horse" Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets from Williams Industrial Services Group in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

EnergySolutions Enters a $60 Million "Stalking Horse" Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets from Williams Industrial Services Group in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

In summary, Williams Industrial is seeking Chapter 11 protection with the Bankruptcy Court. As part of this filing, EnergySolutions has agreed to purchase various assets from Williams Industrial for $60MM, pending the Court's approval. However, approval of the deal may take two months or longer. Salt Lake City

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

In total, Utah saw over $43 billion in financial transactions in the first half of 2023 (via 243 deals), over 3.5X greater than the comparable value of ALL the deals done in 2022. In spite of what some local Henny Penny's might have you believe, the sky