IVSC

APRIL 24, 2024

London, UK – April 2024 – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce new appointments to its standards setting boards, effective April 2024. New board appointments have been made to the Standards Review Board, Business and Intangible Assets Board, Financial Instruments Board, and Tangible Assets Board. The new board members join at an important juncture, following the launch of the updated International Valuation Standards (IVS ) in January 2024, and

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 24, 2024

Posted by Samuel Buell (Duke University School of Law), on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Samuel Bell is Bernard M. Fishman Distinguished Professor of Law at the Duke University School of Law. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Wake Forest Law Review. One must search long and hard to find an academic, journalist, politician, or citizen who does not believe that the best tool for deterring corporate crime is criminal prosecution of individual employees, especially mana

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 24, 2024

Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 122

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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Benzinga

APRIL 22, 2024

Cannabis giant Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA ) (OTCQX: CURLF ) is closing its previously announced acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a vertically integrated Canadian licensed cannabis producer focused primarily on expanding in the international market through its EU-GMP certification. Terms of the acquisition of NGC include an initial payment at closing of the company’s subordinate voting shares valued at approximately $16 million, subject to a typical post-closing adjustment.

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Marketability 118

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 23, 2024

Posted by Nicolas H.R. Dumont, Dave Navetta and Michael Egan, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Nicolas H.R. Dumont , Dave Navetta and Michael Egan are Partners at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) memorandum by Mr. Dumont, Mr. Navetta, Mr. Egan, and Ryan Blair.

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Marketability 208

NYT M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 121

Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2024

Australian multinational miner BHP Group 's (NYSE: BHP ) nearly $40 billion bid for rival Anglo American (OTC: NGLOY) may not be enough to acquire the company as other diversified miners will probably make rival bids amid the global scramble for copper assets. After completing a $6.4 billion takeover of Australian copper producer OZ Minerals last year, BHP is doubling down on the red metal amid widespread expectations that demand will greatly increase in coming years as the global economy t

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Marketability 105

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2024

Posted by Alissa Kole, GOVERN, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Alissa Kole is Managing Director at GOVERN. This post is based on her GOVERN memorandum. Surprisingly, last month’s announcement regarding the addition of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) member to the board of Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) does not appear to have galvanized global attention.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Baggins- That is scary. Data analytics models for loan treatment? The Colorado overlords know not what they do if they green-light this, which could set a dangerous precedent. I’ll read more on this later.

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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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NYT M&A

APRIL 23, 2024

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

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Benzinga

APRIL 23, 2024

Uranium prices have more support now than they did when the nuclear fuel hit its all-time high in 2007, according to the chief executive of uranium explorer Madison Metals Inc. (OTC: MMTLF ). Back then, when uranium reached a record high above $130 per pound, physical supply was tight because of flooding at two major mines, falling recoveries from old nuclear warheads, expectations of a nuclear renaissance and the launch of uranium futures in New York.

Marketability 110

Marketability 110

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

Posted by Bob Herr and Ryan Oden, AllianceBernstein, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Bob Herr is Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Governance on the Responsibility team and Ryan Oden is a Research Analyst for US Growth Equities at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on their AllianceBernstein memorandum. Our research shows a correlation between strong governance and higher stock returns.

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Equity 166

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

In reply to Eric Kretz. Eric, I did listen to that today. The outlook is rather bleak. I am not sure if marketing is even worth it anymore. Contraction is everywhere. The GSE’s appear to be advocating for investor class dominance of residential housing markets, supported by automation. I mean hell, my reserve smaller lawn mower would not even start and somehow the front wheel is broken.

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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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NYT M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 25, 2024

Sony and Apollo Global Management may make a joint bid for Paramount Global, Salesforce Inc. has abandoned its effort to potentially buy data-management software company Informatica, and e-commerce fulfillment service provider ShipBob Inc. is readying an IPO. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 23, 2024

Posted by Patrick Corrigan (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Patrick Corrigan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School. This post is based on his working paper. The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) moniker implies a coherence between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

In reply to Eric Kretz. Thank you. The redlining article from a few days ago, more detail. Basically social credit score systems. Perhaps the most interesting part; In the effort of independent software developers to patent their products specifically designed to be marketed to lenders and investors, developed based upon lenders and investors own current processes and goals, via patent process specific detailed disclosure to create a copyright, we get to read and learn about behind the scenes op

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Appraisal Marketability 90

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 22, 2024

Consumption continues to be resilient, except in Europe; central banks hold interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risk; business survey respondents show increased confidence in economy.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.

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Marketability 97

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

Posted by Jim Rossman, Chris Ludwig, and Quinn Pitcher, Barclays, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Rossman is Global Head of Shareholder Advisory, Chris Ludwig is Managing Director, and Quinn Pitcher is Vice President- M&A and Shareholder Advisory at Barclays. This post is based on a Barclays memorandum by Mr. Rossman, Mr. Ludwig, Mr.

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Marketability 150

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Might I suggest we all take the following or similar answer to the AMC community: “Thank you for contacting us. Like many appraisers, we no longer participate in bid requests. We value our work based on quality, service and turn times. We’re always available for immediate inspections with five business day turn times. When and if that becomes a priority to you or your lenders, we’d be happy to accommodate you.

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Appraisal 93

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 24, 2024

Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.

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Technology 99

Benzinga

APRIL 23, 2024

Montreal-based G Mining Ventures (OTCQX: GMINF ) is acquiring Reunion Gold ‘s (OTCQX: RGDFF ) Oko West gold project in Guyana in an all-share deal for $638 million. What Happened : This acquisition will strengthen the company's foothold in South America and solidify its position as an intermediate gold producer. “We are well-positioned to accelerate value creation at Oko West, leveraging our unique expertise in building and operating mines on schedule and budget in the Guiana Sh

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 25, 2024

Posted by Allison Herren Lee, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP, on Thursday, April 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Allison Herren Lee is a former SEC Commissioner and Of Counsel at Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP. This post is based on her Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto piece. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it is embarking on a “90-day sprint” to develop a whistleblower award program.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The damage caused by Appraisal Management Companies violating TILA & the Customary & Reasonable fee clauses goes beyond just financial losses.

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Appraisal 98

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

On April 15, the Seventh Circuit in Jorge Alcarez v. Akorn Inc. mapped out a framework for courts to consider mootness fees paid to individual shareholders after the voluntary dismissal of a challenge to a public company merger, which could encourage objections to mootness fees and reduce the number of frivolous merger challenges filed, say attorneys at Skadden.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 95

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 25, 2024

Posted by Verity Winship (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), on Thursday, April 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Verity Winship is a Professor of Law and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This post is based on her article forthcoming in the Indiana Law Journal. Huge private companies like Epic Games or SpaceX are everywhere, creating gaps between the private-market reality and legal structures that were designed for public companies.

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Marketability 133

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The damage caused by Appraisal Management Companies violating TILA & the Customary & Reasonable fee clauses goes beyond just financial losses.

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Appraisal 98

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 25, 2024

U.S. private equity firm GTCR said Thursday it has agreed to buy AssetMark, a prominent wealth management technology platform, for approximately $2.7 billion, as the U.S. private equity firm moves to strengthen its presence in the sector.

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Private Equity Firm Equity Technology 87

The Guardian M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Investor’s move comes amid reports RedBird IMI is to formally withdraw its attempt to buy the newspaper The GB News investor Sir Paul Marshall is stepping down from the board of the broadcaster after three years, it was announced on Friday. Marshall is expected to be a frontrunner in the race to buy the Telegraph when the auction process reopens, after the government in effect scuppered its planned sale of the newspaper to a United Arab Emirates-backed consortium, RedBird IMI.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Offer comes less than two years after private equity group previously held talks about buying cyber security company

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Equity 88

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The damage caused by Appraisal Management Companies violating TILA & the Customary & Reasonable fee clauses goes beyond just financial losses.

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Appraisal 98