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Superstar CEOs and Corporate Law

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Assaf Hamdani and Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University) , on Monday, May 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Assaf Hamdani is Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University; Kobi Kastiel is Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University, and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. This post is based on their recent article , forthcoming in the Washington University Law Review.

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Agile insurance: Lessons from leaders of Greek insurer Interamerican

Mckinsey and Company

Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.

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North America Proxy Voting and Engagement Guidelines

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Colton, State Street Global Advisors, on Monday, May 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on his SSGA memorandum. State Street Global Advisors’ Proxy Voting and Engagement Guidelines [1] for North America outline our approach to voting and engaging with companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States and Canada.

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NIST Password Guidelines: Requirements to Creating a Strong Password

Audit Board

Do you think you know what it takes to create a secure password? How can you ensure your company’s systems users and employees are creating passwords that will protect confidential data, keep communications private, and prevent cyberattacks from damaging the company’s reputation and bottom line? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regularly updates its Digital Identity Guidelines, including password creation and secrets management.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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EG Acquisition Corp. and flyExclusive Announce Filing of Preliminary Proxy Statement with SEC in Connection with their Proposed Business Combination

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & KINSTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EG Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: EGGF), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”), sponsored by EnTrust Global and GMF Capital, and flyExclusive, a leading provider of premium private jet experiences, today announced that EGGF has filed with the U.S.

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MGP Ingredients Buys This Family And Founder-Owned American Whiskey Company Penelope Bourbon

Benzinga

MGP Ingredients, Inc (NASDAQ: MGPI ) said its subsidiary, Luxco Inc, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Penelope Bourbon LLC and its related assets. The consideration includes upfront $105.0 million in cash to be paid at closing, with further potential earn-out contingent of up to a maximum cash payout of $110.8 million measured through December 31, 2025, Full story available on Benzinga.

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Montrose Environmental Acquires GreenPath Energy To Strengthen Fugitive Emissions Solutions

Benzinga

Montrose Environmental Group Inc (NYSE: MEG ) has acquired GreenPath Energy Ltd , an optical gas imaging and fugitive emissions management services firm in Canada. The firm specializes in working with oil and gas companies, helping them make the transition to a cleaner energy future. GreenPath's leadership, including President Joshua Anhalt , will.

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The Changing Landscape for Manufacturing Ownership Transitions

Butcher Joseph & Co.

Keith Butcher answers the questions that many manufacturing business owners who may be looking sell their business in the years ahead might be asking. The post The Changing Landscape for Manufacturing Ownership Transitions appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace

NYT M&A

Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans.

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How to Use QuickBooks as a Fraud Detection Tool

Machen McChesney

Many businesses and nonprofits use QuickBooks® as a cost-effective solution to manage their accounting processes. However, the software’s capabilities extend beyond organizing and streamlining your company’s accounting. QuickBooks can also help you detect fraud.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Work Closely with Your Business Appraiser to Get Optimal Results

BV Specialists

As a business owner, no one knows more about your company, its operational history, and where it’s headed going forward. When you determine the need for an independent appraisal, the ability to work in tandem with the company you choose to engage with will benefit all parties involved. There are very likely areas within your financial statements you can elaborate on to paint a more accurate picture than simply what the numbers show.

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Chinese investment in Europe falls as watchdogs increase scrutiny

Financial Times M&A

Regulators stymied 10 out of 16 proposed Chinese deals in Europe’s tech and infrastructure sector, according to study

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA

Appraisers Blog

In reply to IMJSAYN. As stated in my post, I am not affiliated with Class. That said, I do know someone there high enough in the chain that would know and the person in question never performed an assignment. The situation was caught prior to their performing any assignments and removed from the panel. This is why I wait until I know all the facts before throwing a company or a person under the bus.

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What is an effective meeting?

Mckinsey and Company

Effective meetings are all about purpose, preparation, and presentation.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA. Oh, the fond memories of having been told to retain the decade worth of appraisal experience, I would be required to march in to have my fingerprints recorded for the permanent record, ran through a federal database, black ink and all on paper like a prisoner being processed, just to retain the appraisers license.

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What Norway’s experience reveals about the EV charging market

Mckinsey and Company

In December 2022, more than 80 percent of new cars purchased in Norway were electric. What can we learn from the country’s experience scaling its charging infrastructure to meet this demand?

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Applications Software Technology Acquires 9Edge to Advance Digital Transformation Solutions

Business Wire M&A

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #astdelivers--AST today announced the acquisition of IT and Oracle solutions provider 9EDGE to expand the breadth of AST’s capabilities.

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Thinking beyond markdowns to tackle retail’s inventory glut

Mckinsey and Company

In the United States alone, retailers are sitting on $740 billion in unsold goods. Clearing inventory and building more resilient and agile supply chains require action across five dimensions.

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Baxter Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest its BioPharma Solutions Business to Advent International and Warburg Pincus for $4.25 Billion

Business Wire M&A

DEERFIELD, Ill. & BOSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medtech company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to divest its BioPharma Solutions (“BPS”) business to Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, and Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor.

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PE Firms To Pay $4.25B For Baxter's BioPharma Solutions Biz

Law 360 M&A

Sullivan & Cromwell-led Baxter International Inc. said Monday it has agreed to sell its BioPharma Solutions business to private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus for $4.25 billion.

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Accordion to Acquire Data & Analytics Leader Merilytics

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK & HYDERABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accordion, the private equity-focused financial and technology consulting firm, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Merilytics, a world-class provider of advanced analytics, data management, and business intelligence reporting solutions to businesses around the world.

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Pension Funds Oppose Warner Bros. Discovery Dismissal Bid

Law 360 M&A

Two public pension funds in Ohio leading a securities class action accusing Discovery Inc. of not telling investors about the struggles Warner Bros. was having with streaming service HBO Max prior to a $43 billion merger of the two companies, urged a New York federal judge to deny dismissal motions from the media giants, saying they have adequately pled their claims.

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UBS revamps leadership as it prepares to complete Credit Suisse deal

Financial Times M&A

Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Körner to join UBS’s executive board as part of shake-up

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Attorneys Should Have An Ethical Duty To Advance DEI

Law 360 M&A

National and state bar associations are encouraging attorneys to apply diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the legal profession and beyond, and these associations should take it one step further by formally recognizing ethical duties for attorneys to promote DEI, which could better the legal profession and society, says Elena Mitchell at Moore & Van Allen.

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Big Law Redefined: Episodes 4 & 5 | The State of M&A in Latin America – Parts 1 & 2 [PODCAST]

National Law Review M&A

Oscar Stephens Carol Barnhart Jurisdiction: All International Type of Law: Mergers & Acquisitions Global Special highlight:

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Singapore TV Content Biz To Go Public Via $92M SPAC Merger

Law 360 M&A

Singaporean film and television content rights marketplace Allrites Holdings Pte. Ltd. announced plans Monday to go public through a merger with blank-check company Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp. in a deal helmed by five firms that gives Allrites at an estimated pro forma enterprise value of $92 million.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA

Appraisers Blog

In reply to IMJSAYN. To follow up with my prior post with more verified information. Turns out a peer of mine was at the VA conference where this was discussed and the following was stated about the situation: The point of all this debate is missing the main question, how was this felon finally discovered? It was alluded to at the conference that it was a Real Estate Agent that recognized the name from news accounts and stopped the inspection request.

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May Is Internal Audit Awareness Month

Internal Audit 360

C ontinuing a long-standing tradition that started in the 1990s, the internal audit community is observing “International Internal Audit Awareness Month” this May. During the month, internal auditors around the world share examples of how the profession provides value to organizations, spotlight the profession’s commitment to good governance and risk management, and explain how internal auditors protect the public interest.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Mandy Dellevoet. No Mandy, that is incorrect. arrest records are not reported to any background check system that would preclude someone from getting hired. To check with every county a prospective employee has ever been in in their life is not a practical solution… what if they were arrested at Disneyworld, or in Yosemite on vacation… charges dismissed, but still have an arrest record… You really gonna find those records?

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A Lifelong Succession Plan

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

A recent series of articles from the Wall Street Journal has profiled the career of Bernard Arnault, founder of French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMHF). The company produces and sells 75 brands of high-end consumer goods covering wine, jewelry, hotels, and fashion. Mr. Arnault serves as CEO and Chairman and is the controlling shareholder.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by IMJSAYN

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA. Todd, not to be disrespectful but did you read the article half asleep? There is a screenshot of the message sent by Classless to POC stating: This is Class Valuation reaching out on behalf of Nationstar Mortgage / Mr Cooper for the purchase of xxx… Please connect with your DATA COLLECTION SPECIALIST Paschal Uchendo etc.

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Proskauer, Polsinelli Leaders Among 8 Joining BakerHostetler

Law 360 M&A

BakerHostetler has strengthened its Los Angeles office with the addition of eight attorneys, including the former co-head of Proskauer Rose LLP's private equity and mergers & acquisitions group and the former vice chair of Polsinelli PC's securities & corporate finance practice, the firm announced on Monday.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Bill Billson. PS Bill As a former fraud investigator for FNMA, Sr Review appraiser for a regional bank and an active SME testifying against appraisers in my geographic sphere of influence where appraisers lie, misstate facts, manipulate data and flat out promise High and Low values conclusions depending on what is best for their client, you have some very thick rose colored glasses if you really believe that … and I quote again… A licensed professional who has a career in

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How Financial Advisors Can Tap Into The Last Segment Of The Household Balance Sheet

Truelytics

In this episode of the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast, David Wieland , Founder and CEO of Realized shares how RIAs and independent financial advisors can tap into an estimated $6 trillion market segment by expanding their service offerings to include investment property wealth management. As David explains, many investment property owners have never worked with a financial advisor and need guidance.