Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 17, 2022
Posted by Maureen Bujno, Krista Parsons and Kimia Clemente, Deloitte LLP, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Maureen Bujno is Managing Director, Krista Parsons is Managing Director and Audit Committee Programs Leader, and Kimia Clemente is Senior Manager at at the Center for Board Effectiveness, Deloitte & Touche LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 22, 2022
Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.
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Benzinga
APRIL 19, 2022
Retail investors love a good story for stocks, as well as love the opportunity to get into some potential growth stories on the ground floor. SPACs were one of the hottest stories in 2020 and 2021 but have fallen out of favor with many companies trading well below the $10 price after mergers have been completed. Could a SPAC deal involving two of the biggest names bring life back to SPACs and how many coincidences do there have to be before it's considered research?
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 18, 2022
Tax season is a stressful time of year for anyone who works at an accounting firm. Burnout is commonplace and sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things when the busy season dies down. From the time tax season starts to when it ends, many professionals find they’re burning the candle at both ends, missing valuable time with their families, and giving their all to their clients.
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
APRIL 20, 2022
Posted by J.B. Heaton, One Hat Research LLC, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Editor's Note: J.B. Heaton is a managing member of One Hat Research LLC. The goal of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation analysis is to answer the question, “What is this asset worth?” as in, what is the price that a rational person would be willing to pay for this asset in a competitive asset market.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 20, 2022
New research details what empowered employees love about hybrid work models and the risks to diversity, equity, and inclusion if managers get the evolving flexible workplace wrong.
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Avanade
APRIL 19, 2022
Cloud platforms and technologies offer cost and efficiency benefits to organisations in every industry, but there are several common misconceptions that persist in overshadowing organisations’ cloud ambitions.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 16, 2022
Posted by David H. Kistenbroker, Joni S. Jacobsen, and Angela M. Liu, Dechert LLP, on Saturday, April 16, 2022 Editor's Note: David H. Kistenbroker , Joni S. Jacobsen and Angela M. Liu are partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Mr. Kistenbroker, Ms. Jacobson, Ms. Liu, Julia Markham Cameron , and Melissa A. Vallejo.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 21, 2022
US manufacturing has an outsize impact on the nation’s economy. How can business leaders harness innovation to revitalize the manufacturing sector and drive inclusive economic growth?
Musings on Markets
APRIL 21, 2022
I am not a prolific user of social media platforms, completely inactive on Facebook and a casual lurker on LinkedIn, but I do use Twitter occasionally, and have done so for a long time, with my first tweet in April 2009, making me ancient by Twitter standards. That said, I tweet less than ten times a month and follow only three people (three of my four children) on the platform.
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
Benchmark Report
APRIL 22, 2022
Benchmark International is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new offices in Germany. Taking residence on the eighth floor of the Sky Office in Düsseldorf, the large and modern offices opened in 2009. With an aesthetically pleasing design both inside and out, the building creates an inspiring working environment in a first-class location.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 20, 2022
Posted by Kurt Harrison and Emily Meneer, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Kurt Harrison is co-head of the Global Sustainability Practice and Emily Meneer is a Global Knowledge Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a publication in BRINK. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 19, 2022
Positive trends in immigration and fertility mean Black, Latinx, and other minority groups are on track to collectively account for more than 50 percent of the country’s population.
Benzinga
APRIL 22, 2022
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has acquired the Indian social commerce startup GlowRoad in an all-cash deal making a more significant push into one of its key overseas markets, TechCrunch reports. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. The report cited an Amazon spokesperson saying the acquisition will help Amazon make inroads with its commitment to digitizing the nation's 10 million businesses by 2025.
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.
Audit Board
APRIL 21, 2022
Several high-profile ransomware attacks, including an incident involving Colonial Pipeline, which resulted in fuel shortages on the east coast, underscore the severity of the threat and why your organization should take steps to harden its defenses. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that by 2031 ransomware will generate losses of $265 billion per year with an attack taking place every two seconds.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 22, 2022
Posted by Albert H. Choi (University of Michigan) and Kathryn E. Spier (Harvard Law School), on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Albert H. Choi is Paul G. Kauper Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and Kathryn E. Spier is Domenico De Sole Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. This post is based on their recent paper. Under the current US securities laws, when a company raises capital by selling securities to outside investors, the company must disclose material information it p
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 20, 2022
The former British politician who led the United Kingdom’s winning bid to host COP26 is now focused on coordinating an effective business contribution to the net-zero transition. She sees momentum building. “CEOs left COP saying, ‘We get it. Net zero is the thing we have to do.’”.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 22, 2022
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan pushed back Friday on arguments that the FTC under her leadership is pressing the bounds of its power too far, contending that being overly permissive of mergers and anti-competitive conduct is much more dangerous than the risk of court and congressional backlash.
Audit Board
APRIL 21, 2022
Cybersecurity has been a top risk to businesses for several years, and most businesses have taken this threat very seriously. Companies’ actions to mitigate cybersecurity risk are not generally visible to the public, so investors are often in the dark when deciding which companies are good options for their investments. . The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recognizes the importance of this information, and in an effort to increase transparency it has proposed new cybersecurity dis
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 22, 2022
Posted by Gail Weinstein, Philip Richter, and Brian Hecht, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein is senior counsel, and Philip Richter and Brian Hecht are partners at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. This post is based on a Fried Frank memorandum by Ms. Weinstein, Mr.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 18, 2022
The United States needs many more EV-charging stations—and federal funds for them are coming. Seven principles could help US states and companies accelerate this buildout effectively.
Benzinga
APRIL 21, 2022
No, this time it's for real. On the evening of April 19, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk sent a mysterious tweet : " is the Night." Filling in the blank would be "Tender" since Musk intends to make a tender offer to purchase 100% of Twitter Inc ( NYSE: TWTR ), and according to Benzinga Pro , Musk has acquired the $46.5 billion loan required to acquire the social media network.
The Guardian M&A
APRIL 21, 2022
Tesla CEO is putting $21bn of his own money in the package, according to US watchdog filing Elon Musk has secured $46.5bn (£35.6bn) in financing to fund a possible hostile bid for Twitter and is putting up $21bn of his own money as part of the package. On top of that equity, Musk is raising a further $12.5bn for the offer via a margin loan secured against his shares in Tesla, the electric carmaker that he runs as CEO.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 19, 2022
Posted by Seth Kerschner, Dongho Lee, and Clare Connellan, White & Case LLP, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Seth Kerschner , Dongho Lee , and Clare Connellan are partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Mr. Kerschner, Mr. Lee, Ms. Connellan, and Dominic Ross. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 18, 2022
Through its use of electric vehicles, the US government stands to serve as a role model for accelerating progress in the electrification journey and reaching net-zero commitments.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 21, 2022
Considerations for Implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, as Amended; Request for Information, 45 CFR Part 164, 87 Fed. Reg. 19833 (Apr. 6, 2022). Available at [link]. HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comments on two provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act): the effect of recognized security practices, and sharing of penalty
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 21, 2022
The New York offices of Ulmer & Berne has swiped a new partner for its health care regulations practice from the Long Island offices of Abrams Fensterman Fensterman Eisman Formato Ferrara Wolf & Carone LLP, where he helped package deals.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 21, 2022
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 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, Steven A. Rosenblum , Karessa L.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 18, 2022
Medicare Advantage payers that apply the results of a recent survey to improve the onboarding experience could reap benefits such as improved health outcomes for beneficiaries and reduced churn.
Audit Board
APRIL 20, 2022
The expansion of the SaaS business model has led to a proliferation of System and Organization Control (SOC) 2 reports to meet the needs of businesses requiring detailed information regarding their IT vendors’ controls related to security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy. Although many organizations using service providers request a SOC 2 report in order to gain assurance over the security of their data, they may not fully understand what a SOC 2 report entails.
Benzinga
APRIL 20, 2022
The head of one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights organizations has called on Twitter’s (NYSE: TWTR ) to reject Elon Musk’s proposed takeover bid. What Happened: Marc H. Morial , president and CEO of the National Urban League , sent a letter to Bret Taylor , Twitter’s independent board chairman, warning about the “potentially harmful implications” within Musk’s proposals to eliminate the platform’s terms of service standards in pursuit of
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 17, 2022
Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Harvey Pitt, Teneo, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chair and Head of Governance, Matt Filosa is Senior Managing Director of Governance, and Harvey Pitt is Senior Advisor at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Mr. Pitt, Sydney Carlock , Sean Quinn , and Morgan McGovern.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 22, 2022
This past week in London has seen corporate investigators hired to spy on a former Dechert LLP attorney sue him for harassment, another wave of lawsuits accusing major automakers of cheating emissions standards and Barclays Bank attempting to enforce a judgment against the scandal-hit executive of a failed hospital operator.
Rhythm Systems
APRIL 22, 2022
In working with middle market CEOs and their employees and they often wonder about their employee productivity and professional development. I often find that they are overlooking one of the biggest components of productivity, are your employees engaged or are they motivated? The team members may be motivated by a bonus and they will be productive, but if a team member is also engaged with their work - and its purpose - they are almost a third more productive.
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