Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Posted by Jordi Canals (IESE Business School), on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Jordi Canals is Professor of Strategic Management and the holder of Fundación IESE Chair in Corporate Governance at IESE Business School. This post is based on his book. Disney’s board of directors fired CEO Bob Chapek on November 20, 2022. He was nominated for that job in February 2020 to replace Bob Iger -Disney CEO between 2005 and 2020-, after several board attempts in previous years to speed up Ig

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Costly and disruptive, nonfinancial risks are an ever-present concern in the financial services industry. A defined risk appetite strategy can mitigate the problem.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Posted by Bruce F. Freed, Jeanne Hanna, Karl J. Sandstrom, Center for Political Accountability, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Bruce F. Freed is President and Co-founder, Jeanne Hanna is Research Director, and Karl J. Sandstrom is Strategic Advisor at the Center for Political Accountability. This post is based on their CPA publication.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A shift from credential-based to skills-based hiring could be a key to filling technical roles amid talent shortages.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Rhythm Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I am still reflecting on what an inspiring experience Christine Rutherford and I had last week traveling to South Africa as part of a larger mission to help Samaritan’s Feet International hit their BHAG ( Big Hairy Audacious Goal ) of serving the 10 millionth recipient with a pair of shoes. I am grateful to have brought our Head of Sales, Christine, alongside me - who was so focused on giving back and connecting with everyone we met.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Linamara Battistella, MD, shares insights from more than three decades promoting rehabilitation, accessibility, and rights for people with disabilities in Brazil and beyond.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nikhil Eapen lays out his sector-redefining ambitions for Singaporean telecom firm StarHub and how his time in Singapore’s Naval Diving Unit prepared him for corporate leadership in challenging times.

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Machen McChesney

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The results of the annual aviation value chain analysis are in: all subsectors are recovering, but overall, the value chain still shows significant losses.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Oct. 22-28 is Pro Bono Week, serving as a useful reminder that offering free legal help to the public can help attorneys expand their legal toolbox, forge community relationships and create human connections, despite the challenges of this kind of work, says Orlando Lopez at Culhane Meadows.

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

South Korean company’s sign-off is needed for Bain Capital’s attempt to create a US-Japan chip champion

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Benchmark Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Benchmark International is proud to announce that we have opened an office in Denver, CO, to better serve the lower-middle market in the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Northwestern regions of the United States—all areas that have historically been underbanked.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Would it be possible that these complains would reach your state license agency? Earlier or later, if not now already, you will be accused by fannie. Maybe go ahead of time and help those who are accused now, and your future yourselves? Also, I am asking all of you who were accused to send your thoughts to your license agency: to your State Appraisal Board.

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Plus, the Hess dynasty tale and AirAsia taxis down Spac runway

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Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stellantis N.V. (OTC: STLA ) and Leapmotor have announced a €1.5 billion ($1.58 billion) investment from Stellantis to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a strategic shareholder. The deal also includes the creation of Leapmotor International , a joint venture led by Stellantis which will oversee the manufacturing and sales of Leapmotor products outside Greater China.

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Value of Ari Emanuel’s group jumps to $14bn as it says it is exploring strategic alternatives

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Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 25, 2023

If you want to know how to obtain an equipment appraisal , it is essential to understand the process and key steps involved. A machinery and equipment appraisal is a valuable tool for many small businesses. Like a compass, an accurate appraisal can point your company in the right direction for managing your assets. Whether you’re looking to assess the value of machinery for business expansion, financial reporting, or other purposes, this guide will walk you through the steps to ensure a sm

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Daniel Litowitz of Shearman & Sterling LLP's mergers and acquisitions practice guided CVS Health Corp. in a $10.6 billion acquisition that helped it enter the primary care industry and fought for JetBlue Airways Corp. in its $3.8 billion hostile takeover of Spirit Airlines, earning him a spot as one of Law360's 2023 Mergers and Acquisitions MVPs.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The U.K. extended its probe into Adobe Inc's (NASDAQ: ADBE ) $20 billion takeover of Figma Inc, citing more time to look at new submissions from the companies. The Competition and Markets Authority pushed back the statutory deadline to February 25 from the end of the year. They will publish the provisional findings in late November. Also Read: CMA Approves.

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Merrimack Business Appraisers

OCTOBER 25, 2023

So, you have a client who is going through a divorce, and they need a business valuation to settle the allocation of assets. Or you are filing for a divorce and need to hire a business valuation professional. Whatever the situation, state-specific knowledge is essential. When it comes to business valuations for settling divorces, every […] The post Divorce & Business Valuations: Rules Vary By State appeared first on Merrimack Business Appraisers.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Leading ecommerce company Overstock.com Inc (NASDAQ: OSTK ) acquired the IP and digital assets from the bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond company in June. The company is making several changes to better align with its acquired property. What Happened: Since acquiring the IP from Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock.com has shared several company updates on how it will grow the brand in the future.

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Avanade

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Avanade's Southeast Asia Managing Director Bhavya Kapoor shares his insights on the critical elements every organization needs to ensure responsible AI use.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: SXL ) (" SLAM " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce it has signed an arm's length binding term sheet with St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE: SX ) (" St-Georges ") to give SLAM the option to acquire a 51% interest in the Notre Dame Niobium Critical Mineral Project (the " Notre Dame Project ").

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Eversheds Sutherland has hired a new senior counsel to its tax practice who will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office.

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Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Federal Reserve OIG issued a report on SVB’s failure. Media reports have described it as nearly identical to the Barr Report. The report is more critical of the supervisory staff. It does not blame regulatory tailoring for reduced supervisory intensity, except when SVB had assets between $50-$100 billion. Nor does it blame supervisory deficiencies on a less-assertive supervisory culture instituted by former Vice Chair for Supervision Quarles.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Blank-check company EPIC Acquisition Corp. said Wednesday that it has been granted a fifth extension to allow it to find and buy a target company, in a sign of a struggling European SPAC market.

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Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On March 30, 2022, the SEC proposed much-anticipated regulations governing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”), which provide an alternative route for a company to be traded on a national exchange without undertaking the cumbersome process of an initial public offering (“IPO”). The proposal would in many ways make creating SPACs similar to launching IPOs.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OptimizeRx Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: OPRX ), the leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, today announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Healthy Offers, Inc., dba Medicx Health ("Medicx"), a leading healthcare consumer-focused omnichannel marketing and analytics company.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Given the evolving merger and acquisition landscape — as evidenced by the Justice Department’s recently announced safe harbor policy — acquirers conducting international transactions must build bribery, anti-corruption and sanctions risk considerations squarely into their due diligence processes, say Brian Markley and Jennifer Potts at Cahill Gordon.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FE International, Inc. , the global market leader in mid-market technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A), today announced the successful acquisition of Positive Psychology , online provider of continuing education in the healthcare space, by Eden Capital. This merger was structured through Eden Capital's platform, Phlebotomy Training Specialists ("PTS"), resulting in the formation of Intelvio, an innovative healthcare training platform dedicat

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that it is extending the deadline to complete its investigation of Adobe's $20 billion blockbuster deal with design collaboration company Figma by eight weeks.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ ) today announced that it has sold GSF Car Parts ("GSF") to Epiris Fund III ("Epiris"), a private equity fund based in the United Kingdom. The divestiture fulfills LKQ's undertaking to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to sell the GSF business in connection with LKQ's acquisition of Uni-Select Inc.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Bankrupt cybersecurity venture IronNet Inc. has moved for court approval to run a "dual track" Chapter 11 in Delaware, seeking clearance to pursue sale options or sales of equity in a reorganized company.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 25, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockmate Ventures Inc (TSX.V: MATE) (FSE: 8MH1) (" Blockmate " or " the Company "), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Share Purchase Agreement dated October 25, 2023, pursuant to which the Company proposes to acquire all of the issued and outstanding share capital of BESS Power Innovation Corporation ("BESS"), a company focused on the sales, distribution, and manufacturing of residential and industrial lithiu

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