Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Consumers are typically faced with two options when considering their next vehicle transaction at the dealership: buying an automobile or leasing one. Leasing a vehicle has historically been a popular option for nearly one-third of drivers, as leases typically offer lower monthly payments and the opportunity to drive a vehicle that otherwise might be out of their price range.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Posted by Frederik Otto, Jeannette Lichner and Adélaïde Levassor, The Sustainability Board, on Monday, November 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Frederik Otto is Executive Director, Jeannette Lichner is Senior Advisor, and Adélaïde Levassor is Advisor of The Sustainability Board (TSB). This post is based on the 2023 Annual ESG Preparedness Report by Mr. Otto, Ms.
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Value Scope
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Disney and PENN Entertainment Team Up to Launch ESPN Bet Disney PENN & ESPN Bet Penn Entertainment (Nasdaq: PENN ) has rebranded its online sportsbook with a 10-year, $2 billion licensing deal with ESPN. The new look mobile app and website launches today, November 14th, and is available in 17 states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
IVSC
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Alistair Darling Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees, 2019-2023 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Alistair Darling, Chair of the International Valuation Standards Council Board of Trustees (IVSC). Alistair assumed the role of Chair in 2019, following a long and illustrious career in public service, notably serving as the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom between 2007 and 2010.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scale-up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Posted by Stephen Fraidin, Erica Hogan and Richard Brand, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Stephen Fraidin , Erica Hogan , and Richard Brand are Partners at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on their Cadwalader 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 A.
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NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The pioneering feminist website is being sold to Paste by G/O Media, which had shut down the site this month.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
There is $3 trillion worth of business value at stake for companies that successfully use cloud technology—yet many are still in a fog. Here’s a clear path toward cloud adoption.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Posted by William J. Stellmach, Adam Aderton and William L. Thomas, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Saturday, November 25, 2023 Editor's Note: William J. Stellmach and Adam Aderton are Partners and William L. Thomas is a Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a Willkie memorandum by Mr. Stellmach, Ms. Gray, Mr. Aderton, Elizabeth P.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Jump to: Reflect on your current tax workflow Use automation to boost staff engagement and retention Unlock growth opportunities With staffing shortages of epic proportions, the accounting industry is facing a crossroads. In recent years, more tax professionals have exited the industry than entered it, which presents the potential for detrimental effects across the business and financial world.
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
N Contracts
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Mortgage Company Best Practices for Lending Outside Your State Following the 2008 financial collapse, Dodd-Frank granted the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enforcement authority over mortgage lending at the federal level.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 1, 2023
History has shown that building new businesses amid economic volatility is an offensive play that tends to reward companies with higher revenue growth and earnings compared with peers that retrench.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Posted by Caio Machado Filho (Chediak Advogados), Francisco Rüger Antunes Maciel Müssnich (Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados), and Leo E. Strine, Jr (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, November 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Caio Machado Filho is a Partner at Chediak Advogados, Francisco Rüger Antunes Maciel Müssnich is a Partner at Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados, and Leo E.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Open Book Extracts (OBX), a cannabinoid product manufacturer, has inked a term sheet to acquire Nucl3o, a processor of high-purity cannabinoid isolates, Benzinga Cannabis has learned exclusively. This acquisition marks a significant move in the cannabinoid industry, as it combines OBX's large-scale production capabilities with Nucl3o's expertise in cannabinoid ingredient manufacturing, elevating both companies' global distribution.
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.
N Contracts
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Risk Management and Fraud in Banking: An Overview Fraud is a consistent problem for financial institutions, threatening them and their consumers. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rep orted that consumers lost an estimated $8.8 billion to fraud – a 30% rise from the previous year. The number of cases has only increased in 2023.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The CFO role was named for its original function of overseeing an organization’s finances, but it’s now seen as a cross-cutting common denominator linking every part of an organization.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Posted by Peter Cziraki (Texas A&M University) and Adriana Robertson (University of Chicago), on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Cziraki is the Assistant Professor of Finance at Texas A&M University and Adriana Robertson is the Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on their recent paper.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR ) has agreed to acquire the remaining 37% stake of leading insurance company Global Atlantic, increasing its ownership to 100%. In 2021, KKR completed a strategic transaction that valued Global Atlantic at approximately $4.7 billion by acquiring a controlling 60% interest. Global Atlantic's assets under management have more than doubled, increasing from $72 billion in 2020 to $158 billion today, KKR said.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 1, 2023
BigLaw attorneys mentored by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who died Friday after a lengthy battle with dementia, say she'll be remembered as an incisive jurist who always put facts and practical considerations above abstract ideological commitments, as well as a deeply gracious and down-to-earth woman who never let her dedication to the law overshadow her zest for life.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A successful net-zero transition will require achieving not one objective but four. We offer a guide to getting it right.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Posted by Yifat Aran (University of Haifa) and Elizabeth Pollman (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School), on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Yifat Aran is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Haifa School of Law and Elizabeth Pollman is Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) looks to lay off about 1,300 VMware Inc. employees in California following its acquisition of the cloud-computing firm. Broadcom closed its $69 billion acquisition of VMware on November 22 after winning regulatory approval from China. Also Read: Big Tech Prioritize Cost Control and AI, Scaling Back Workforce Despite Business Growth The chipmaker plans to eliminate 1,267.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A Southwestern cowgirl who will always be known as the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor inspired those around her with an indomitable work ethic, a deep affection for public service and an innate ability to drive consensus among her colleagues.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The new mandate? Propel technological and operating-model changes in HR while still keeping the “human” in human resources.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Posted by Miles Rogerson, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on his Diligent memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ); Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value?
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Jump to: What does “authentic” mean? How can embracing authenticity guide your firm’s client service initiatives? Making authenticity a priority in your client service strategy Earlier this week, Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year for 2023. The winner? Authentic. An NPR article on the announcement raises a number of interesting points on why “authentic” became popular this year.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Many of the hotly divided cases at the U.S. Supreme Court came down to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a central force on the bench whose savviness at striking compromises and taking a pragmatic approach to resolve disputes is on full display in four opinions.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 1, 2023
An approach to M&A integrations that looks beyond combinatorial synergies can be the starting point for broader transformation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Posted by Will Arnot, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Will Arnot is Senior Editorial Specialist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on DMI’s recent special report, Investor Stewardship 2023. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits and Paying for long-term performance (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse M.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
China has finally approved Broadcom ‘s (NASDAQ: AVGO ) acquisition of VMware (NYSE: VMW ), enabling the $61 billion acquisition to close. The stock has been surging for the past year, up about 85%. Over the past month alone, the stock is up 17% and has created a new 52-week high of ~$1000 as it touched $999.87 on Nov. 20. Broadcom is due to report its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings on Dec. 7 after market close.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Attorneys and businesses must adapt to the unique discovery challenges presented by generative AI, such as chatbot content and prompts, while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and compliance with legal obligations in federal civil litigation, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Family-owned businesses that combine four critical mindsets with five strategic actions have a chance to quadruple their value in the next decade—while maintaining resilience.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties. This trend has been especially true during the past five years, and is sure to continue in the years ahead. “We are living in the environment where every day we ar
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
KKR & Co. (NYSE: KKR ) announces the acquisition of Potter Global Technologies, a fire and life safety equipment manufacturer. Deal terms not disclosed. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Potter provides fire safety and emergency communication equipment used by thousands of customers across diverse end markets, including education, multi-family, industrial, and healthcare.
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