Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, October 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Daniel Feinberg, Senior Associate, Sustainability Advisor, ISS-Corporate. Increased Investor Interest in Climate Lobbying Transparency Climate lobbying – the alignment of a company’s climate commitment with its lobbying expenditures – has emerged as a trend in shareholder proposals in recent years.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.

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Banking Corporate Finance Finance 66

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Posted by Margot McShane and Hetty Pye, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Friday, October 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Margot McShane and Hetty Pye are Co-Leaders of the firm’s Board & CEO Advisory Partners at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Ms. McShane, Ms. Pye, Tom Handcock, and Leah Christenson. In March of 2024, S&P Global published an alarming report : for the first time in two decades, C-suite women lost seats in the S&P Total Mark

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Marketability 237

Global Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Offerings are bouncing back, as the upcoming US election creates opportunities and risk. The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. Last week marked the busiest period for IPOs since February, with four out of five companies successfully pricing their offerings and raising a combined $1.1 billion.

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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.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Industry players are standing up “win rooms” to mobilize frontline sales and subsequently modernize their operating models to capture the full benefits of generative AI.

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Marketability 117

Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” is not only one of the most common questions in interviews but also one of the most incorrectly answered ones. An older version of this article from ~15 years ago addressed this question, and you can find dozens of other articles that suggest answers. But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Harry Clark, Jeanine McGuinness, and Elizabeth Zane, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Harry Clark , Jeanine McGuinness , and Elizabeth Zane are Partners at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. This post is based on an Orrick memorandum by Mr. Clark, Ms. McGuinness, Ms. Zane, Gregory Hume , and Allison Bradham.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Characters in the 19th century comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan break the rules of good lawyering by shamelessly throwing responsible critical thought to the wind, providing hilarious lessons for lawyers and judges on how to avoid a surfeit of traps and tribulations, say acting New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits and law student Tara Scown.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 2024

McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.

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LaPorte

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Houston, TX 10/10/24 – LaPorte is proud to announce that the firm has been voted as a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave in Houston, TX. This… The post LAPORTE NAMED TO 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD FAVES first appeared on LaPorte.

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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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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This is very Good stuff and one that is good for freedom of speech. It is nice to know that there is a platform where appraisers can vent or even rant on issues other than the appraising of real property. This certainly can help to broaden the horizon of appraisers.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of gamers opposing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This 2022 lawsuit raised concerns about the potential monopolistic consequences of the merger on the video game industry. The case, which was dismissed with prejudice, cannot be refiled, according to The Wrap.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 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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NYT M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 114

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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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Silly. We all have biases, so does the work we do. What’s wrong with correcting those that may have an effect on the property value? You’re fear mongering, did you learn that by the 1 term convicted felon? It’s not a good look.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Posted by Naureen Kabir, Teneo, on Monday, October 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Naureen Kabir is a Managing Director at Teneo. This post is based on her Teneo memorandum. Election-related disinformation campaigns have become a staple of modern election cycles, both in the U.S. and globally. Whether driven by foreign influence operations or domestic political or extremist groups, disinformation efforts are now an election mainstay.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In a significant development in the health insurance industry, Cigna Group (NYSE: CI ) has reinitiated discussions to merge with Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM ), potentially creating a giant in the sector. Talks, previously stalled over pricing disagreements, have resumed with a focus on a transformative consolidation that could reshape market dynamics. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, the early talks about the merger would significantly expand Cigna’s footprint in Medicare Advantage al

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Marketability 64

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth.

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NYT M&A

OCTOBER 21, 2024

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 77

Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

To lighten the load somewhat from discussions about current highly restrictive language use in appraisal reports that tends to circumvent actual reality

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Appraisal 91

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Posted by Ray Garcia, Matt DiGuiseppe, and Paul DeNicola, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Ray Garcia is a Leader, Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director, and Paul DeNicola is a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Stewardship survey at a glance: Investors believe the stewardship work they do can impact investment performance 72% of investors expect their stewardship activities to have an impact on investment

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The decision comes the same day as ExxonMobil wins approval for its long-delayed asset sale in Niger Delta

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With pandemic-related volatility subsiding, the strategies separating industry leaders from their peers are coming into focus.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Jeff Buettner discusses the latest economic trends, market updates, and all things M&A in Q3 2024. The post Q3 2024 Economic and M&A Middle Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Marketability 83

Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I have been an appraiser for 20 years now and hope that I can go another 5; I’m trying to transition to private, non-FANNIE MAE work, even FHA is getting tough, it seems that no lender or GSE wants us around anymore, and now they are pushing that narrative on the general public. We do not have a profession anymore, we have a way of making a living.

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Appraisal 75

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Saturday, October 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on his Equilar memorandum. In today’s evolving corporate landscape, the presence of chief human resources officers (CHROs) on corporate boards has become a focal point for organizations seeking to enhance their governance and strategic decision-making.

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Machen McChesney

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Any recordkeeping system that suits you and your company and clearly shows your income and expenses is OK with the IRS. It's the business you're in that affects the type of records you need to keep for federal tax purposes.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US employer health benefits market has the opportunity to attract some 12 million members by offering innovative products that promise at least 10 percent savings and enhanced member experiences.

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Marketability 91

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Buying the travel website would be the ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In reply to John Baron. Do you actually believe in the fairy tale that corruption is only on one side and not the other? Parroting mainstream media does terrible things to the mind. You’re confusing or conflating the difference between bias and effective judgments which human beings apply in every day activities because we are human. Again; appraisers as a group have never been biased in the ways we are accused of being.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Posted by Antoinette Schoar (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Yang Sun (Brandeis International Business School), on Monday, October 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Antoinette Schoar is the Stewart C. Myers-Horn Family Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management, and Yang Sun is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Brandeis International Business School.

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JPAbusiness

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Many business owners, in small and large firms, don’t really focus on their balance sheet. They look at their profit and loss and, if they’re making a profit, they think ‘everything’s fine’. From our experience, the balance sheet of a business is often the key to its success. This is because a healthy balance sheet is often the key to being able to withstand shocks ; it gives financiers the confidence to support your business with additional funds when things are tight.

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Banking Finance 78

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball?

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Once-niche market sees surge in activity with investors looking for an exit from ageing assets as deal activity slumps

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