Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 25, 2023
Posted by Matthew Wansley and Samuel Weinstein (Yeshiva University), on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Wansley is an Associate Professor of Law, and Samuel Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Uber once seemed poised to revolutionize urban transportation.
Viking Mergers
MAY 25, 2023
Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. So, when it’s time to exit the organization that you put time and effort into growing, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible.
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IVSC
MAY 22, 2023
Lim Hwee Hua Vice Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees A trailblazer in Singapore's political scene, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua made history in 2009 as the nation's first female Cabinet Minister. With a career starting in 1997 as a Member of Parliament, she went on to hold significant positions including Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Minister of State for Finance and Transport, and eventually, a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 25, 2023
DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2023
Posted by Saskia Kort-Chick, AllianceBernstein, on Monday, May 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Saskia Kort-Chick is a Senior Vice President and the Director of ESG Research and Engagement for Responsible Investing at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on her AllianceBernstein memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
Redesigning care models through intentional delegation and potential tech enablement can free up nurses’ time.
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Benzinga
MAY 26, 2023
Bunge Ltd (NYSE: BG ) and Glencore Plc's (OTC: GLNCY ) Viterra grains division reportedly discuss a merger. There is no certainty that Viterra, part-owned by Switzerland-based mining and trading giant Glencore, will be able to reach an agreement on the terms, reported Reuters , citing a person familiar. Full story available on Benzinga.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2023
Posted by Chris Goolgasian and Cheryl Duckworth, Wellington Management, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Chris Goolgasian is Director of Climate Research and Cheryl Duckworth is Head of Sustainable Investment at Wellington Management. This post is based on their Wellington memorandum.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 24, 2023
Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa is burgeoning, thanks to funding increases and revised licensing regimes. Sustaining growth will require concerted effort by businesses and governments.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 25, 2023
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) reports that on May 25, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), it acquired control of 28,612,500 common shares (each, a “Kirkland Share”) in the capital of Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“Kirkland”) as consideration pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated February 16, 2023, as amended May 8, 2023, between New Found and Kirkland.
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
Benzinga
MAY 24, 2023
Cann American Corp. (OTCPK: CNNA ), a holding company specializing in the development of alternative therapeutics, recently finalized its acquisition of Liberty Health Plus , marking a significant milestone for the company. In addition to the completion of the acquisition, the company announced the appointment of Michael Kramer, founder of Liberty Health Plus, to its board of directors.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 24, 2023
Posted by Alex Edmans (London Business School), Caroline Flammer (Columbia University), and Simon Glossner (Federal Reserve Board), on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Editor's Note: Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance, Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School, Caroline Flammer is a Professor of International and Public Affairs and of Climate at Columbia University, and Simon Glossner an Economist at the Federal Reserve Board in the Research and Statistics Division.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 22, 2023
The glow of the beauty industry has proved hard to resist, attracting many new companies and investors. Brands must make differentiating choices to find success in this shifting and increasingly competitive landscape.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 24, 2023
EDMONTON, Ky. & GALLATIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmonton State Bank, a subsidiary of Edmonton Bancshares, Inc., and Sumner Bank & Trust, a Gallatin, Tennessee based bank which is a subsidiary of Sumner Financial Corporation, have announced an agreement to merge. The merger of Sumner Bank & Trust will add three new offices to Edmonton State Bank’s existing fifteen-branch network.
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.
Benzinga
MAY 22, 2023
Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) $69 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI ) received approval from China's State Administration , marking another milestone in the global regulatory process. This clearance, which was reported by Seeking Alpha and confirmed by IGN, was the latest addition to a group of 37 regulators that have approved the deal, the latest was the European Union.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2023
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and matters affecting corporate policy and strategy. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton and Carmen X. W. Lu.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2023
Consumers’ views on the economy are diverging—and their behaviors are, too. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise team.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 26, 2023
Mayer Brown's New York staff is close to wrapping up its second annual mentorship program, where they pair an attorney and a non-attorney staff member with a young person to offer career guidance as part of its partnership with Children's Village.
Benzinga
MAY 22, 2023
Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey named Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI ) as a top pick in the Entertainment & Digital Media sector and set a price target of $90. Benchmark Price Target: In regard to Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) proposed acquisition of Activision, Hickey said: "We think investors will either be rewarded with an approximate 21% upside to MSFT’s $95 bid or an approximate 15% upside to our FY23 $90 PT if the deal is abandoned.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 26, 2023
Posted by Jonathan H. Gaines, David S. Rosenthal, and Christopher Soares, Dechert LLP, on Friday, May 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Jonathan H. Gaines and David S. Rosenthal are Partners and Christopher Soares is an Associate at Dechert LLP. This post is based on their Dechert memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Law and Economics of Equity Swap Disclosure (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk; The Law and Economics of Blockholder Disclosure (
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
When it comes to implementing large-scale organizational change, the most successful organizations commit themselves fully to the effort from start to finish.
Avanade
MAY 25, 2023
Miranda Hill and Chris Lloyd-Jones discuss how organizations can monitor the carbon impacts of their technology and optimize their IT infrastructure and operations.
Global Finance
MAY 22, 2023
Pfizer’s $31 billion bond sale to fund its $43 billion acquisition of cancer drug maker Seagen is one of the largest in history. Healthcare expert Séverine Piot-Deval discusses the deal with Global Finance.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2023
Posted by Brian R. Cheffins and Bobby V. Reddy (University of Cambridge) , on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Brian Cheffins is the S. J. Berwin Professor of Corporate Law, and Bobby V. Reddy is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Cambridge. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in The Company Lawyer. There has been much debate surrounding the decline of the U.S. public company.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2023
Pagaya cofounder Gal Krubiner talks about making “life-changing” financial products available to more people, and why starting a business with friends makes sense.
Machen McChesney
MAY 25, 2023
Working capital — the funds your company has tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory — is a critical performance metric. During times of rising inflation and interest rates, managers search for ways to free up cash and eliminate waste. However, determining the optimal amount of working capital can sometimes be challenging.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 24, 2023
Plus, Swedish games group Embracer gets burnt by a failed partnership and Alphaville goes behind the scenes of a Caribbean website’s Credit Suisse scoop
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 20, 2023
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Saturday, May 20, 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 the Staff.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 25, 2023
Women are better represented in the US public and social sectors than in corporations. But these sectors lag behind others in areas that could make it hard to recruit and retain tomorrow’s women leaders.
Machen McChesney
MAY 26, 2023
Three years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the hospitality industry, like others, is still recovering. Though 2022 saw some significant growth with a public eager to travel for leisure, particularly to locations offering unique experiences, the pandemic has markedly changed business travel patterns and consumer behavior. An ongoing labor shortage and emerging competition from resort hospitality locations have further strained some hospitality markets still adapting to shifting cons
JPAbusiness
MAY 23, 2023
The value of your business is heavily impacted by the strength and profile of your brand. How you perform in servicing your customers is obviously a big determinant of brand value, but the way you market your offering and engage with clients, suppliers, staff and your community can also make the difference between moderate performance, and strong and sustained performance.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 25, 2023
Posted by Benjamin Colton and Michael Younis, State Street Global Advisors, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Michael Younis is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. How We Engage Our Asset Stewardship team has developed our Global Issuer and Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines to increase the transparency of our engagement philosophy, approach, and process
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 22, 2023
With record high margins in 2022 pushing toward increasing market tightness, volatility, and potential long-term challenges, players can use this time as an opportunity to become more resilient.
Machen McChesney
MAY 23, 2023
Traditional business models in many sectors have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and falling consumer confidence. If your company is planning a major strategic shift this year, management may need to comply with the updated accounting rules for reporting discontinued operations that went into effect in 2015.
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