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Sustainability in the Spotlight: Has ESG Lost Momentum in the Boardroom?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Julie Daum (Spencer Stuart) and Kira Ciccarelli (Diligent Institute), on Thursday, July 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Julie Daum is Leader, North American Boards Practice, at Spencer Stuart, and Kira Ciccarelli is a Lead Research Specialist at the Diligent Institute. This post is based on a report by Ms. Daum, Ms. Ciccarelli, Jason Baumgarten , and Dottie Schindlinger.

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“It’s My Pleasure”: Chick-fil-A Does It Right, While Marriott Does It Wrong!

Rhythm Systems

Customer success guru John DiJulius says that using the phrase “my pleasure” “elevates the professionalism of your employees’ terminology.” These words may be powerful if you deliver remarkable experiences, but they can also annoy the heck out of your customers if you deliver a terrible experience. I want to share two stories with you: a good one and a bad one.

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Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger's Comments Lead To Speculation Of Asset Sale, Sending The Mouse's Stock Price To COVID-19 Lows

Benzinga

Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) CEO Bob Iger has recently been the subject of criticism from the creative community for his comments on the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers and actors. Iger, who has long been admired by both Wall Street and his employees, has been accused of being “tone deaf” and unrealistic in his economic expectations.

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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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Statement by Chair Gensler on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Changing State Residency and the Minnesota Department of Revenue

Redpath

July 27, 2023 — Residency is important because residents of Minnesota are taxed on worldwide income—no matter if it's earned overseas or in another state. If you're considered a Minnesota resident, everything reported on your federal return is going to be taxable to Minnesota. You may get a credit for most of the taxes that you pay to another state but it's all going to be sourced and taxed in Minnesota, whereas non-residents are only going to be taxed on income that is Minnesota-sourced, or Min

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A Guide to Effective M&A Integration Planning

National Law Review M&A

Make sure you Establish an Integration Team. Identify Cultural Incompatibilities. Create a Solid Organizational Structure. Utilize a Dedicated HR Support Team. Customer Integration. Stakeholder Management.

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Author Talks: How nondisruptive creation can unlock economic growth

Mckinsey and Company

Renée Mauborgne explains how companies can reach success outside the usual industry bounds.

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Saudi Arabia makes mining foray with stake in Vale’s base metals division

Financial Times M&A

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Digital and AI transformation’s new playbook

Mckinsey and Company

Chatbots, cloud computing, generative AI—a company’s digital transformation has never been more paramount. Are you rewired to win?

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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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Comment on ‘Pesky’ Words. Keeping Appraisers out of Language Purgatory by Realist

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Don Donk on Facebook. Great comments Mr. Donk. I only do narrative – non-lender reports – each stating which school district a property is in. Also each comp. write-up states its school district. And yes, property taxes can vary widely by school district in our region. School districts affect value. Giving into the power grabber’s NEWSPEAK practices is destructive to our profession, market participants and our country.

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Hotels in the 2030s: Perspectives from Accor’s C-suite

Mckinsey and Company

Three hospitality executives envision a future in which hotels are sustainable, tech-enabled hubs for travelers and locals alike.

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The banker brawl with hundreds of millions at stake

Financial Times M&A

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Market Multiples for a Hardware Store

Peak Business Valuation

Businesses in the hardware store industry sell a broad range of home improvement equipment. This includes hardware, paint, plumbing, and electrical supplies and tools. According to IBIS World , there are about 10,000 hardware stores throughout the United States. This industry has faced extreme competition from large internal players as well as businesses in the home improvement industry.

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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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Antitrust Enforcement Mid-Year 2023 Review

National Law Review M&A

Federal Trade Commission FTC and Department of Justice DOJ proposed a new set of joint FTC/DOJ Merger Guidelines to replace the Guidelines currently in force. FTC proposed rulemaking announcing its intention to substantially overhaul the HSR notification process.

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Mid-Year 2023 Review of the Auto Dealer Industry by Metrics

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

As the summer winds down and we turn the calendar to August, the first half of 2023 is fully in the rearview mirror, and mid-year statistics for the auto industry have been released. How has the industry performed, and what do the metrics tell us about the direction the industry is headed for the remainder of 2023? In this post, we discuss several key metrics that we have tracked in this space.

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Startup valuation methods explained

Vested

Valuing businesses is an art, not a science. And it’s often considered a dark art at that – there’s no magic formula. The TV show Dragon’s Den provides an irresistible example of what happens when optimistic founders present what they believe to be a well-worked valuation that simply isn’t realistic. We all know how that tends to work out. For founders seeking funding, taking a robust approach to valuations is sensible.

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Busting the myths of hyperautomation with Microsoft Power Platform

Avanade

Peter Gamble reflects on his conversations at the European Power Platform Conference to bust some common myths around hyperautomation, with tips on creating value, automating complex processes, and getting started.

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Rep. Jim Jordan Trying To 'Harass' FTC Staffers, Khan Says

Law 360 M&A

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan on Wednesday accused House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and his staff of engaging in "a campaign to intimidate and harass" FTC staffers, in a dramatic escalation of the dispute between the agency and its chief congressional critic.

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The role of AI in Startup Valuation

Equidam

If you’ve been in the orbit of ‘tech’ at any point in the last six months, you’re likely to have caught a bit of the AI fever. From prompt-generated hallucinations to processing legal documents, AI has made great strides. The sandbox of experimentation has already begun to spin out some serious applications for business and industry. Quite rightly, every problem is looking for an AI solution and every AI enthusiast is looking for problems to solve.

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Comment on We Need a Lobbyist by Maria

Appraisers Blog

Who is going to organize raising funds & hiring a lobbyist? We are woefully behind the curve here. So my fellow appraisers who has the plan?

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Silicon Motion Repudiates MaxLinear's Allegations and Intends to Enforce Merger Agreement

Benzinga

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO ) ("Silicon Motion") today announced that Silicon Motion and MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL ) ("MaxLinear") received antitrust approval from the State Administration for Market Regulation in the People's Republic of China ("SAMR Approval") in relation to the proposed merger between Silicon Motion and MaxLinear (the "Merger").

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Comment on Fighting for Consumer Protection & the Appraisal Industry by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pat Turner. Oh hey, thanks Pat. Or, well, let me re read this here today and perhaps tomorrow. It’s literally like 3 pages long in my email draft. I keep tinkering with it and adding subtracting, so it’s more like an article now rather than a post. Hang tough I’ll get it out there if you want to read, one person paying attention is enough for me.

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GoLogiq Signs to Acquire Vietnam-Based Payroll and HR Fintech Platform, Symplefy, for $30 Million

Benzinga

NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoLogiq, Inc. (OTC: GOLQ ), a U.S.-based global provider of fintech and consumer data analytics, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Symplefy , a provider of innovative payroll and end-to-end human resource (HR) management solutions based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The all-stock transaction is valued at up to $30 million, dependent on performance-based earnouts.

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Comment on Fighting for Consumer Protection & the Appraisal Industry by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. All right, here you go! I’m a lumberjack and I’m o.k., sleep all night and work all day. Oh, wait, that’s not it. I might as well write a book because this isn’t even the half of the story. Has to be some limit though. BRB. The following excessively long post started out in response to Dave’s above comment on regulatory exemption structures.

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Plastic Injection Molding Machine Market worth $11.6 billion by 2028 Globally, at a CAGR of 3.4%, says MarketsandMarkets™

Benzinga

Chicago, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Plastic Injection Molding Machine Market is estimated to grow from USD 9.5 billion in 2022 to USD 11.6 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.4%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™ The plastic injection molding machine market is mainly driven by the increasing demand from the packaging industry.

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FTC Won't Challenge $4.7B L3Harris-Aerojet Deal

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Trade Commission will not block global aerospace and defense technology producer L3Harris Technologies Inc.'s $4.7 billion plan to acquire fellow aerospace giant Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing lodged Wednesday by L3.

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Assertio Holdings, Inc. Announces Favorable Vote on Proposed Acquisition of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

Benzinga

Stockholders From Both Assertio and Spectrum Have Overwhelmingly Voted in Support of the Transaction Transaction Expected to be Significantly Accretive to Assertio in 2024 LAKE FOREST, Ill. and BOSTON, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. ("Assertio" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASRT ), a specialty pharmaceutical company offering differentiated products to patients, today announced that its stockholders and the stockholders of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Regenerative Med Cos. To Merge For $65M

Law 360 M&A

Carmell said Thursday it will merge with fellow regenerative medicine company Axolotl for up to $140 million, including earnouts, in a deal steered by Goodwin Procter LLP and Doyen Sebesta & Poelma LLLP.

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TopBuild to Acquire Specialty Products & Insulation In All-Cash Transaction Valued at $960 Million

Benzinga

Specialty Products & Insulation is a leading North American specialty distributor and custom fabricator of mechanical insulation and a specialty distributor of building insulation to the industrial, commercial, and residential end markets Expands TopBuild's Specialty Distribution footprint and industry position Enhances fabrication capabilities and expands product distribution network Grows and strengthens Specialty Distribution's recurring revenue stream Further differentiates Top

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Real Estate Rumors: JPMorgan, Related, Carlyle

Law 360 M&A

JPMorgan has reportedly bought a $1.8 billion mortgage portfolio, Related Cos. is said to have paid $58 million for a New Jersey site and The Carlyle Group is said to have paid $97.5 million for a Brooklyn rental building.

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3D Systems Announces Target Date for Completion of Due Diligence Process and Merger Agreement Discussions

Benzinga

Confirms Merger Consideration Outlined in Latest Proposal and Binding Merger Agreement is Best and Final Increases Cost Synergy Projection From $100 Million to $110 Million as a Result of Ongoing Diligence Discussions, Delivering Even More Value for Shareholders Targets Parallel Completion of Due Diligence and Merger Agreement Negotiations with Stratasys by August 4 ROCK HILL, S.C., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) ("3D Systems," "the Company") today announce

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IP Trial To Proceed Over $900M Claim Against Lordstown

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Thursday granted a motion to lift an automatic stay to allow a $900 million intellectual property suit to proceed to trial against debtor Lordstown Motors Corp., while delaying approval of Chapter 11 bidding procedures to see if any potential transactions will implicate the property.

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How to Value a Clothing Store

Equilest

How to accurately determine the value of your clothing store and make informed decisions in the dynamic retail industry Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Clothing Retail Industry Assessing the Store's Financials 3.1 Revenue and Sales Analysis 3.2 Profit Margins 3.3 Operating Expenses Evaluating Assets and Inventory Brand Value and Reputation Location and Foot Traffic Future Growth Potential Comparable Analysis Seek Professional Valuation Services Conclusion FAQs Introduction Val