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Another start-up goes public, with an assist from Grant Thornton Baltic
Case study Another start-up goes public, with an assist from Grant Thornton Baltic
An Estonian health tech Robus Group AS will be holding its initial public offering on the Nasdaq First North alternative market in April. Grant Thornton Baltic made a contribution to Robus going public, conducting the audit of the company’s financial statements.
07 April 2022
Planning and communication are front and centre in crisis management
Crisis management Planning and communication are front and centre in crisis management
In every crisis, an optimistic view of the future should be combined with a bulletproof crisis plan that helps a business navigate the worst situations. A few simple tips help build a working strategy, said several experienced practitioners who were guests on the Äripäev business daily’s radio programme “Kasvukursil”.
Mati Nõmmiste
Arko Kurg
| 06 April 2022
Grant Thornton Baltic provides support for Airobot’s public market debut
Case study Grant Thornton Baltic provides support for Airobot’s public market debut
Grant Thornton Baltic was recently again able to contribute to a market debut for an Estonian company: our auditors conducted a financial audit of a producer of high-tech ventilation systems, Airobot Technologies, which as of 10 February is listed on Nasdaq First North.
21 February 2022
COP26 provides a turning point for mid-market companies
Sustainability COP26 provides a turning point for mid-market companies
COP26’s goal was to deliver radical change to save our planet. In the long term, there are good reasons to be hopeful.
21 February 2022
Towards a sustainable business
Sustainability Towards a sustainable business
Sustainability is receiving increasing attention in both business plans and the speeches of politicians. Grant Thornton also focuses on sustainability issues in advising organizations and we are happy to share our experiences and thoughts with you.
21 February 2022
Creating competitive advantage through sustainability
Sustainability Creating competitive advantage through sustainability
The mid-market’s real prioritisation of sustainability not only reflects the growing expectation of stakeholders but the forward-thinking nature of this entrepreneurial segment. But few companies have made significant progress and many still face significant barriers.
21 February 2022
The experience of a businessman who sold his life’s work: how to get top dollar from the Chinese
Transaction advisory The experience of a businessman who sold his life’s work: how to get top dollar from the Chinese
A businessman who started a company in Estonia even before the country had regained independence, Kevin Probert-Ehaver, recently sold his life’s work – the three Baltic companies in BK Group – to a major Chinese corporation, Hikvision. The transaction proved more complicated than planned, but in the end he managed to negotiate a price that was triple what was originally offered.
Kristjan Järve
Kristjan Järve
| 09 February 2022
A properly formed supervisory board can be the key to the business take off
Company management A properly formed supervisory board can be the key to the business take off
A wisely selected supervisory board – one that doesn’t do its work only at meetings but lays down clear strategic goals for management and itself and meters them constantly, while serving as a mentor for executives – can contribute greatly to achieving solid business results.
12 January 2022
The key to profitable business: data-based decision-making
Business Intelligence The key to profitable business: data-based decision-making
Running a business in the most profitable manner possible takes smart decisions. Data – and including data in the decision-making process – are an inseparable part of this, panellists on the Äripäev radio programme “Kasvukursil” said.
21 October 2021
Whistleblowing and reporting misconduct
Whistleblowing Whistleblowing and reporting misconduct
The law transposes the EU directive into Estonian law and entails an obligation for organizations to create internal and external reporting channels for reporting internal misconduct. The infringements that whistleblowers can report are very different - breaches of procurement procedures, internal fraud, breaches of environmental requirements, and so on.
Kai Paalberg
Kai Paalberg
| 08 September 2021
Transfer pricing in case law: use of comparison data to determine transfer price
Transfer pricing Transfer pricing in case law: use of comparison data to determine transfer price
The Danish tax authority increased the taxable income of Tetra Pak Processing Systems A/S due to shortcomings in transfer pricing documentation and continuous losses. The Danish Supreme Court reached the conclusion that the transfer pricing documentation filed by the company did not meet the requirements as the documentation lacked a competent comparability analysis.
18 August 2021
Documenting transfer prices to keep tax risks under control
Transfer pricing Documenting transfer prices to keep tax risks under control
Maintaining proper accounting on transfer prices and documenting the reasoning for conformity to market value is in the interests of every enterprise, as it avoids tax risks. In preparing documentation, the requirements of legal acts should be considered along with the specific company’s risks and needs.
02 August 2021
Tips for maximizing the longevity of a family business
Sustainability Tips for maximizing the longevity of a family business
Something that family businesses should consider besides earning a profit is maintaining mutual relations between family members and devoting attention early on to questions of succession if the business is to stay in the family.
08 July 2021
3 suggestions on how to return to normal working life
Human resource mnagement 3 suggestions on how to return to normal working life
It has been a year and a few months since the coronavirus turned a new page in world history and exploded all comfort zones. Since that time, Estonia has beaten back two waves of the virus, and like last spring, we are now facing a calmer period. But this brings up new questions – how to return little by little to ordinary working life and juggle the needs of companies and employees while taking into account the way work will be organized in future.
Marge Litvinova
Marge Litvinova
| 09 June 2021
European tax reform brings savings to companies
Tax European tax reform brings savings to companies
Companies that sell physical goods to European countries all too often have to grapple with the destination country’s complicated VAT system, but in summer 2021, the situation will become simpler and the administrative expenses related to declaration of taxes will decrease.
Kristjan Järve
Kristjan Järve
| 08 June 2021
Technology sector Key business questions facing technology companies in 2021
The sudden surge in remote working, online shopping, digital health and virtual learning boosted demand for business technology and communications solutions. At first glance, the future of technology companies may seem cloudless, but in fact, many of them predict that customer orders will decrease in the future. Find out, what challenges the technology sector is facing in the near future:
27 April 2021
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