BVR
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
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IVSC
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Maison de la Chimie, situated in the heart of Paris, from 9-11 October. The IVSC AGM is a key annual event, uniting the IVSC’s boards, working groups, trustees, and member organisations from around the world. Over the course of the three-day program, participants will explore notable trends in valuation and examine the development of international standards.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Posted by Peter Pears, Tim Baines, and Oliver Williams, Mayer Brown LLP, on Sunday, September 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Pears and Tim Baines are Partners and Oliver Williams is a Trainee Solicitor at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Mr. Pears, Mr. Baines, Mr. Williams, Patrick Scholl, James Taylor, Musonda Kapotwe.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Many industry leaders expect significant disruption across the agriculture value chain over the next two years, resulting in new opportunities to build and scale green-growth, resilient businesses.
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.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Premier League club joins forces with US alternative asset manager as it looks for ways to boost revenue
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Monday, September 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS memorandum by Toby Huang, Associate, Data Analytics; and Sandra Herrera Lopez, Ph.D., Vice President, ESG Content & Data Analytics at ISS Corporate Solutions.
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NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The capital projects ecosystem has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of economies—and can avoid past mistakes through pre-construction excellence.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Split between managers that can raise money and those that cannot will lead to consolidation, predicts Partners Group CEO
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc., Jason D. Schloetzer is Associate Professor of Business Administration at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and Lyndon A. Taylor is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggle and the regional managing partner of the Americas CEO & Board of Directors Practice.
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
Machen McChesney
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Last month, an article was posted, " How to Leave Your Home to Your Children." The article was not specific to the state of Alabama. Jan Neal, an attorney with Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC, offered to give us advice more specific to the State of Alabama. The state has specific rules, and below is Jan Neal's article: There are multiple ways to ensure your home is left to your children or the person of your choice when you die, but planning is essential to make for a smooth transition.
Butcher Joseph & Co.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Jeff Buettner helps untangle the complicated terrain of the current market shifts and explore how they impact valuations, deal structures, strategic b. The post Q3 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Generative AI can empower people—but only if leaders take a broad view of its capabilities and deeply consider its implications for the organization.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
After investing in streaming, media groups are looking to offload traditional broadcasting operations
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Posted by Jason Booth, Will Arnot, and Miles Rogerson, Diligent Institute, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Booth is an Editorial Manager, Will Arnot is a Senior Editorial Specialist, and Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Mr. Booth, Mr. Arnot, Mr.
The Guardian M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The $69bn acquisition of games maker likely to go ahead as revised proposal addresses CMA concerns Microsoft’s $69bn (£54bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, looks set to be cleared after the UK competition regulator said a revised deal addresses its concerns. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the biggest tech deal in history in April , citing concerns that Microsoft would dominate the nascent cloud gaming
NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Casey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Global demand for fish and shellfish is growing rapidly—and alternative proteins are well positioned to sustainably scale the industry.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Plus, energy tycoon Daniel Křetínský bids on The Telegraph and the Bruce Springsteen concert that also played host to a Big Law poaching battle
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Posted by Ben Shrewsbury, Andrew Hayes, and Fawad Bajwa, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Ben Shrewsbury and Andrew Hayes are Managing Directors, and Fawad Bajwa is a Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Mr. Shrewsbury, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Bajwa, Mike Nurminen, Gregory Gerin , and Vijuraj Eranazhath.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Tether Group , the issuer of stablecoin Tether (CRYPTO: USDT ), is buying thousands of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) H100 GPUs for $420 million. The deal includes a 20% stake in German-listed bitcoin miner Northern Data , which intends to rent the chips to artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Tether will acquire 10,000 GPUs through an Irish shell company, Damoon.
Rhythm Systems
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. When employees feel valued, heard, and supported by their managers, they are more likely to stay in their roles and contribute to the organization's success. One powerful tool in a leader's arsenal for nurturing these vital relationships is the 1:1 meeting. Over the last decade, our team has learned a lot about what makes these meetings effective , and I’m happy to share what we’ve learned.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Leading indicators show signs of a rebound—will it sustain? Confidence potentially returning but consumers remain cautious; inflation persistent in some countries; trade volumes still declining.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Dearth of M&A and IPOs have kept managers from returning cash to their limited partners
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Posted by Richard J. Grossman, Neil P. Stronski and Demetrius A. Warrick, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Demetrius A. Warrick , Richard J. Grossman , and Neil P. Stronski are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing wi
NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
Benchmark Report
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The concept of "skin in the game" in the business world is not just a catchphrase; it's an ideology that defines the level of commitment and risk one has in a particular venture. Particularly in acquisitions, where future trajectories can be as diverse as they are uncertain, having a vested interest becomes paramount. But whose interest should that be?
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
AI is more accessible than ever. With a wealth of historical data and existing subject matter expertise, processing plants are well positioned to create new opportunities.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The sector finds continuous ways to bypass the issue of true price discovery and keep their fee stream running
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO ) on Thursday announced agreements to acquire Splunk Inc (NASDAQ: SPLK ) for $157 per share, a total equity value of about $28 billion. The acquisition price reflects a premium of 31.3% on Splunk’s price of $119.59 as of Wednesday's market close. Benzinga reported earlier that the acquisition is predicted to be cash flow positive and accrue gross margin in the initial fiscal year post-close and be non-GAAP EPS accretive in the following year.
Sun Acquisitions
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Selling a business can be a daunting task, filled with its own set of unique challenges. One of the critical hurdles lies in effectively marketing your business for sale. The success of this endeavor relies heavily on your ability to navigate various obstacles and attract potential buyers. In this blog post, we will explore some common challenges business owners face when marketing their businesses for sale and discuss strategies to overcome them, ultimately ensuring a smooth and successful tran
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The 2023 McKinsey Global Payments Report shines a light on a changing industry and explains how banks and others can capitalize on new dynamics.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Competition watchdog was last big hurdle facing tech group’s attempt to buy ‘Call of Duty’ developer
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