Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 9, 2024
Posted by Yaron Nili (University of Wisconsin) and Roy Shapira (Reichman University), on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Yaron Nili is a Professor of Law and Smith-Rowe Faculty Fellow in Business Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and Roy Shapira is a Professor of Law at the Reichman University Harry Radzyner Law School. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Yale Journal on Regulation.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
The technology could offer pharma companies a once-in-a-century opportunity—but only if they learn to scale it and address the industry’s unique challenges.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 9, 2024
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Steve Newman is a Contributing Author at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to a Conference Board research report authored by Mr. Newman and based on Corporate Environmental Practices in the Russell 3000, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
A McKinsey survey reveals how consumer attitudes about charging could influence the electric-vehicle market—and open new opportunities.
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.
N Contracts
JANUARY 9, 2024
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., January 9, 2024 – Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, vendor, and risk management solutions to the financial industry, has been officially endorsed by the Viriginia Bankers Association (VBA) for its risk management software , including Nrisk, Nvendor, Ncontinuity, Nfindings and Ncomply, and its new online certification program, Nstitute.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
As US regulators consider a decision on open banking, account-to-account (A2A) payments face challenges in a card-dominated market but also have some promising use cases.
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
Gross Mendelsohn
JANUARY 9, 2024
Creating and managing your nonprofit’s budget probably isn’t a favorite annual task. Though budgeting may feel tedious or even overwhelming, having a clearly established budget plays a key role in your nonprofit’s ability to successfully execute its mission. A budget provides your organization with a financial roadmap to ensure resources are being allocated effectively, cash flow management, credibility with key stakeholders and much more.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.
Redpath
JANUARY 9, 2024
While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating that enthusiasm into firm commitments is a crucial, yet intricate, stage in an M&A transaction. However, these phases require astute decision-making, careful interpretation of proposals, and navigating the ever-present tension of a competitive landscape.
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
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
The built environment holds immense potential for positive change. We share a path toward a more sustainable industry that can abate CO2 emissions while unlocking economic value.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 9, 2024
Jump to: Harnessing technology will be central to managing 2024 GMT requirements efficiently Data will be at the crux of everything for GMT in 2024 Securing tech and skills investment will require a powerful business case Global minimum tax in 2024 and beyond In 2024, the new Global Minimum Tax (GMT) regime comes into force under the OECD’s base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) reforms.
Equidam
JANUARY 9, 2024
When analyzing the value of startups, the interplay of tangible and intangible assets becomes an important focus, especially from the standpoint of understanding the financial future of a business. In this article, we explore how these assets are not balance sheet items, but instead key indicators of potential and growth trajectory. Do intangible assets have more or less influence on the success of a startup, than tangibles?
Reynolds Holding
JANUARY 9, 2024
Consumer protection laws face a fundamental enforcement issue: Because consumer claims are typically for small amounts, and litigation is expensive, it rarely makes economic sense for consumers to litigate their claims individually. Partly to deal with this problem, lawmakers created class actions so the cost of litigation could be shared among many claims.
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.
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
European Commission says it is checking whether multibillion-dollar stake is reviewable under merger regulation Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in the ChatGPT developer OpenAI could face a merger investigation in the European Union, officials have said. Microsoft is the largest minority investor in OpenAI Global LLC, a “capped profit” subsidiary company that is controlled by OpenAI Inc, the non-profit majority owner of the organisation.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Enterprise tech company moves to bulk up networking offering in sign of momentum for dealmaking
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
In reply to Baggins. Lower taxes by the black dude. Why? Cannot say this in the appraisal: Higher crime area. Statistics: Blacks comprise 13% of the overall population. Yet commit 65% of all crime. 50% of all homicides. FBI statistics NOT mine. But we are not allowed to point out this FACT. Politicians indicate that black neighborhoods are “undervalued” by racist appraisers?
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
TDR Capital downplays concerns over UK supermarket’s multibillion-pound debt load
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
In reply to henry jung. henry jung, You’re constantly acting like you’re on some moral high ground, yet you clearly aren’t. You harass, mock and insult other appraisers. We have yet to see a comment of yours that isn’t dripping with negativity, or an attempt to bait a response from someone. You are nothing but a troll, and a bad one at that.
Redpath
JANUARY 9, 2024
While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating that enthusiasm into firm commitments is a crucial, yet intricate, stage in an M&A transaction. However, these phases require astute decision-making, careful interpretation of proposals, and navigating the ever-present tension of a competitive landscape.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
In reply to Cathy L Harper. Can we flip the argument? Where I could get an ‘equitable appraisal’, which values the home as if it’s somewhere else, so I pay less instead? The homes over there sell for less, so why should I have to pay more?
Lighter Capital
JANUARY 9, 2024
Sales and lead qualification teams (SDRs or BDRs), long sales cycles , live events with a flashy booth and all the swag , building a new category from the ground-up, or building a brand that can win market share from existing leaders, running a partner program, paid advertising, content marketing , social media, PR, and the marketing and sales technologies that make it all work — you get the picture.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Italian drinks maker Campari Group said Wednesday that it has raised €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) through selling new shares and convertible bonds to investors to help to fund its $1.32 billion deal to buy French cognac house Courvoisier SAS.
Scott Mashuda
JANUARY 9, 2024
How can Balance Sheet Restructuring Unlock Value? As a transformative event with the potential to unlock synergies and oxygenate the financial environment of your business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) serve to accelerate your evolution, foster resilience, and amplify the competitive advantage of entrepreneurial businesses. When a company engages in M&A activities, it may undergo balance sheet restructuring as part of its overall strategic approach.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Chinese software company Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. have reached a settlement with the company, dropping the suit brought by investors following the company's $9.3 billion merger that took it private.
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Homebuilder Landsea Homes Corp (NASDAQ: LSEA ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Antares Homes , a Dallas-Fort Worth based homebuilder. Landsea will acquire Antares for $232.2 million in cash, which includes repayment of an anticipated $47.2 million of Antares Homes debt. The acquisition is expected to expand Landsea Homes' presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
The judge who temporarily blocked the merger between healthcare data company IQVIA and Propel Media shortly before it was abandoned insisted in his newly published federal court ruling that his decision wasn't a "rubber stamp" of the Federal Trade Commission's request to halt the deal.
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH ) stock is seeing an uptick Tuesday as Elliott Investment Management , a notable hedge fund, has acquired a significant stake in the parent company of various dating platforms, including Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish. Elliott's investment, amounting to approximately $1 billion, is a strategic move aimed at revitalizing Match Group, whose stock has been underperforming.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Consumers are fighting to preserve a proposed antitrust class action targeting Disney live-streaming carriage agreements that forbid streaming services from excluding ESPN from cheap bundle packages, assailing the entertainment giant for "relitigating" issues the California federal judge already said could move forward.
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Microsoft Corp ‘s (NYSE: MSFT ) multi-billion dollar investment in artificial intelligence (AI) developer OpenAI is coming under further scrutiny after the European Commission (EC), the EU’s competition authority, said it was “checking” the relationship between the two companies. Although not an official investigation into the two companies, the EC said in a statement on Tuesday that it was “checking whether Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI might be reviewable
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Escalent, a Michigan research and consulting firm for the fintech industry, has filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against the former CEO of a company it recently purchased, saying the ex-exec has launched a fintech newswire that duplicates the one he sold to Escalent.
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Ferguson Plc (NYSE: FERG ) on Tuesday said it has signed definitive purchase agreements to acquire Yorkwest Plumbing Supply and Grove Supply. The company also closed on the acquisition of Harway Appliances. These acquisitions have aggregate annualized revenues of approximately $220 million. Yorkwest is a distributor of plumbing, municipal, Hydronics, institutional, Full story available on Benzinga.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. on Tuesday dispelled rumors that Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.'s India unit was gearing up to terminate the pair's planned $10 billion consolidation, calling the reports "baseless and factually incorrect.
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
Despite their size and scale, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) haven’t been among the big winners in the gaming industry. But given their huge investments in artificial intelligence (AI), could this be about to change? “It’s a gamers world — more than four in 10 people globally are gamers,” said Brian Pitz , internet and interactive entertainment analyst at BMO Capital Markets.
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