Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 18, 2024

Posted by Joyce Chen and Courtney Yu, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, April 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is Associate Editor and Courtney Yu is Director of Research at Equilar, Inc. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Chen and Mr. Yu. The 2024 proxy season is in full swing, as public companies are in the process of submitting their proxy statements (DEF14A) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ahead of annual shareholder meetings.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 116

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 15, 2024

Posted by Emma Bichet, Michael Mencher, Beth Sasfai, Cooley LLP, on Monday, April 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Emma Bichet and Michael Mencher are Special Counsels and Beth Sasfai is a Partner at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Ms. Bichet, Mr. Mencher, Ms. Sasfai, Jack Eastwood , and Charlotte Yin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted its long-awaited climate disclosure rules on March 6, 2024.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.

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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.

Marketability

Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2024

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Germany-based TruHC Pharma GmbH. The company’s latest move to further cement its global footprint comes on the heels of a new German cannabis law that went into effect on April 1, which partially legalizes cannabis by allowing adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow three marijuana plants at home.

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Marketability 105

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Baggins. “This ANOW site… Micro transaction fees. A third party Stripe payment service… Thirty dollars a month subscription cost just to be available to receive orders. ” I saw this fee and did not pay it I called ANOW and told them that the fee was not on me. They gave me a link to receive the funds without the Stripe stuff.

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Appraisal 95

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

What it takes to get transformation right, setting a company up to operate better today and handle disruption and change tomorrow with energized, creative employees.

Corporate Finance 121

Corporate Finance Finance 121

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 16, 2024

A House subcommittee exploring ways to boost cybersecurity in the healthcare industry on Wednesday blasted Change Healthcare for failing to take appropriate steps to block a damaging cyberattack that echoed another recent strike on critical infrastructure and the Federal Trade Commission for not stopping the provider from controlling such a large market share.

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Marketability 98

Benzinga

APRIL 11, 2024

Multi-state marijuana operator MariMed Inc. (CSE: MRMD ) (OTCQX: MRMD ) has closed the acquisition of Allgreens Dispensary, LLC on Tuesday, April 9, its fifth dispensary in Illinois. The Massachusetts-based company said the green light from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation for the acquisition allows MariMed to fully consolidate the financial results of the company's Thrive-branded dispensary in Casey, Illinois.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Baggins. So far I have yet to pay any monthly fee for them. If I did, I think I would draw the line there. The other fees are very much there and is another write-off for work, but up until now, it was not impacting my bottom line on each order. I don’t recall the effective date of the changes, but will have to monitor each and every order that come in and do the math on it to see what I’m making or not making.

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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

Corporate Finance

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s hard to create outsize value when you have to manage the finance function’s daily and often urgent demands. But some CFOs rise to the challenge.

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Finance Corporate Finance 112

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP announced that it hired a pair of experienced New York-based attorneys who focus their practices on regulatory matters as partners in its bankruptcy and financial regulatory practices.

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) is under scrutiny by EU antitrust regulators following complaints regarding changes to VMware's licensing conditions , the recently acquired cloud computing firm. EU businesses and a trade group have voiced their concerns, prompting the European Commission to request information from Broadcom for investigation. Allegations include sudden policy changes resulting in significant price hikes, re-bundling of licenses, restrictions on license reselling, and refusal t

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to PD. I REALLY don’t have a clue. Even someone that I know actively chooses to take a lower fee because the assume that is all they can get with their skill-set and leave money on the table, when it is fully explained – defends the same answer. I guess some people are not business people and can not, or willfully won’t look at themselves as the “one” that does not do a good job, or not deserving of a reasonable and customary fee for said area.

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Appraisal 89

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.

Marketability

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 14, 2024

Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, Maria Castañón Moats, and Paul DeNicola, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director, Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, and Paul DeNicola is Principal at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. As we gear up for the 2024 proxy season, it’s important to temper our expectations for any major surprises.

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Marketability 195

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it's seeing clients and their issues from a new perspective, or staying nimble in a moment of intense challenge, the lessons learned from whitewater kayaking transcend the rapids of a river and prepare attorneys for the courtroom and beyond, says Matthew Kent at Alston & Bird.

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Benzinga

APRIL 12, 2024

Cannabis industry's leading hiring platform Vangst has acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. What Happened The company said on Friday the acquisition was 50% cash and 50% stock and is the first acquisition in the cannabis human resources (HR) space. The integration of CannabizTemp customers into Vangst will commence immediately.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Baggins. an AUS is an automated underwriting fee. taken from the repsa doc AUS Fee. When the lender uses an AUS that is not the lender’s own system or a system directly/indirectly owned by the lender, the lender may collect from the borrower the underwriting fee charged to the lender by the AUS. The lender can collect only one AUS underwriting fee from the borrower.

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Appraisal 87

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 11, 2024

Posted by Marco Ceccarelli (Vrije Universiteit), Stefano Ramelli (University of St. Gallen), and Alexander F. Wagner (University of Zurich), on Thursday, April 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Marco Ceccarelli is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit, Stefano Ramelli is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen, and Alexander F. Wagner is a Professor of Finance at the University of Zurich.

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Finance 212

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing organizations.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week, Delaware justices mulled whether one Chancery Court vice chancellor properly voided four company bylaws — just as another vice chancellor voided one more. Fights among Truth Social investors continued, and shareholders launched new cases involving Macy's, United Airlines, and Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC and Stone Point Capital LLC.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

APRIL 11, 2024

There are always going to be barriers to success in an industry. Barriers to entry, barriers to growth, barriers to profitability, and barriers to progress can lurk to name a few. The upstream industry has its share. For gas, its own oversupply and low prices are an issue. For oil, capital constraints are reining in investment.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Robert N. Mossuto Jr. I’m sorry I didn’t mean to suggest that you were doing that. I have the person in mind and don’t want to say their name here. Yes I’m aware they are robbing people and honestly I don’t think that they actually provide a service. Now we are paying to have our own work underwritten. I’m going to disclose that in the report, specifically the engagement letter and long hand write the value they are charging for this service.

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Appraisal 85

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Ali Saribas and Carmen Ng, SquareWell Partners, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, and Carmen Ng is a Director at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on their SquareWell memorandum. i. Introduction SquareWell published the inaugural edition of “ What do Shareholders Propose “, a comprehensive review of all shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) topics in Europe and the United States for 2022 and 20

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 11, 2024

No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio.

Banking 112

Banking Finance 112

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 12, 2024

European Union antitrust authorities on Friday approved Illumina's plan to sell off Grail, the latest development in a saga that saw the biotech company reverse course and agree to offload the cancer-screening company after authorities claimed the reacquisition was completed "unlawfully.

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JPAbusiness

APRIL 16, 2024

Succession planning is about protecting your business against the risk of failure should key people - including yourself - leave. People often confuse the practice of business ‘succession planning’ with ‘retirement planning’. They are, of course, very different concepts. Succession planning is a valuable activity for any business, at any stage , regardless of whether the owner is considering retiring, selling or staying with the business for many years to come.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Spencer Paul. [link] Research keywords: HUD “underwriting fee” disclosure requirements This appears to be a RESPA requirement type issue. FYI. I only put two minutes into this. Perhaps other researchers can dig out more information if wanted. Thank you.

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Appraisal 79

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 11, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., on Thursday, April 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Veronica Nikitas. Key Takeaways Only about 15% of companies in the S&P 500 provide some disclosure in proxy statements about board oversight of AI.

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Technology 183

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 11, 2024

The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 11, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission's top antitrust enforcer emphasized Thursday that the FTC and Justice Department's new merger guidelines could facilitate transaction challenges based solely on "direct" competitive effects, regardless of what market definition numbers indicate.

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Marketability 98

NYT M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Regulators are expected to meet next week to discuss the $8.5 billion deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and Michael Kors’ parent company, Capri Holdings, which would create a U.S. luxury conglomerate.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 72

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In reply to Larry Fuller. Good. Thank you. Per the article: ‘a $29 “Lender QC Fee” would be added to all new appraisal orders.’ The ‘lender QC fee’ falls where in consumer fee disclosure requirements? What section is that fee appropriately placed? Which aspect of quality control? Which department and which function of review of the loan package specifically?

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