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By the Numbers: How Companies Pay Execs They Promote to CEO

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Theresa Tovar and Robert Newbury, Willis Towers Watso, on Monday, December 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Theresa Tovar is a Director and Robert Newbury is a Senior Director at Willis Towers Watson. This post is based on their Willis Towers Watson memorandum. Choosing the right candidate to fill the corner office comes with a unique set of challenges.

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Factors to Consider When Valuing a Bitcoin Mining Business

BV Specialists

Bitcoin mining businesses have gained popularity due to the rise of cryptocurrencies and, therefore, operate in a volatile, tech-driven environment, which will create unique challenges for a certified appraisal professional. The value of a mining operation largely depends on its hardware equipment. High-performance ASIC miners are critical for efficiency and profitability.

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The diamond industry is at an inflection point

Mckinsey and Company

After surging during the pandemic, diamond prices have reversed to multiyear lows. Proactive moves by players across the value chain can help ensure stability and longevity in the years to come.

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Royal Mail fails to deliver about a quarter of first-class post on time

The Guardian M&A

Deterioration in delivery times adds further pressure on bosses just as takeover deal nears completion Business live – latest updates Royal Mail failed to deliver about a quarter of first-class post on time in recent months, marking a worsening in its recent delivery performance, when it is already under investigation for missing delivery targets. The company that owns Royal Mail, International Distribution Services (IDS), said about 76% of first-class mail arrived within one working day in the

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Celebrating the Retirement of Three Esteemed Partners: Krista Showers, Scott Christ, and Brian Groff

Trout CPA

As we approach the end of 2024, Trout CPA is both honored and bittersweet as we announce the retirement of three of our respected partners: Krista Showers, Scott Christ, and Brian Groff. These leaders, each having left an indelible mark on our firm and the community, will be retiring on November 30, 2024. Together, they represent decades of dedication, expertise, and leadership.

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Belfius: Setting the standard for service excellence for public-sector, business and corporate clients in Belgium

Global Finance

Global Finance: Can you discuss your leading role in providing cash management services for public entities? Claudia Kabbe: What sets Belfius apart in the Belgian market are our dedicated relationship managers who provide specialized solutions, such as cash advances. These are collection accounts specifically developed to collect various public taxes: The amount of the advance available is determined based on expected receipts, and enriched reporting data enables automatic reconciliation in publ

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A bookselling titan, a computer pioneer, and a pathbreaking neurosurgeon

Mckinsey and Company

Our November obituaries also include a visionary architect, a digital-arts innovator, and a Holocaust survivor whose story of tragedy and triumph became a New York Times bestseller.

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Deal Dispatch: Stoli On The Rocks As US Business Goes Bankrupt, Ally Financial To Sell Credit Card Unit

Benzinga

The U.S. division of Stoli Group hopes to get a deal under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company applied on Nov. 27 to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas. Stoli Group USA, based in New York, and Kentucky Owl American whiskey business plan to restructure all assets, valued up to $500 million. See below. Stoli Group USA Files Chapter 11 with Up to $500M in Assets, Affiliate Kentucky Owl Joins Restructuring BANKRUPTCY FILING ALERT 🚨 Stoli Group (USA), LLC Ch

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Elon Musk’s Twitter backers gain windfall from xAI deal

Financial Times M&A

Investors hit by losses following billionaire’s takeover of social media platform reap rewards from shares in his AI start-up

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Are any of you guys old enough to remember when the HMO’s and PPO’s came into existence? During that time, and I can’t remember where I saw it, but there was a video of a surgeon talking about them and complaining about being called a “vendor” He said, “I’m not a g*d-d*mned vendor, I’m a surgeon!” I remember the guy I was working with at that time saying that it would never happen to us.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Investor Stewardship 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Josh Black, Will Arnot, and Miles Rogerson, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Sunday, December 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Josh Black is the Editor-in-Chief, Will Arnot is Deputy Newswire Editor, and Miles Rogerson is an Editorial Specialist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Mr. Black, Mr. Arnot, Mr.

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How the best CEOs build lasting stakeholder relationships

Mckinsey and Company

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

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ButcherJoseph Advises GO Wireline LLC on a Sale to Its Employees

Butcher Joseph & Co.

GO Wireline LLC sells its company to its employees through an ESOP. The post ButcherJoseph Advises GO Wireline LLC on a Sale to Its Employees appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Chase Pursley

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Jason Jakway. I thought I explained it as clearly as possible. ValueLinked and Encompass are “order management” software that banks, lenders and AMCs use. Well, Encompass is more than that and basically LOS software. AppraisalPort, Reggora, etc allow lenders to bypass the AMC model and order directly from appraisers without the middleman.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Listing Migration: A Conflicted Path to Value Creation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ali Saribas, Andrew Brady, and Chinguun Nyambat, SquareWell Partners, on Friday, November 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, Andrew Brady is a Director, and Chinguun Nyambat is an Associate at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on SquareWell’s “Transatlantic Listing Migration: A Conflicted Path to Value Creation” study.

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Building AI trust: The key role of explainability

Mckinsey and Company

AI systems are powerful but often operate like “black boxes,” shrouded in mystery. Here’s how companies can shed some light and drive adoption of AI solutions that users trust and understand.

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Rome seeks ways to counter UniCredit’s takeover bid for BPM

Financial Times M&A

Andrea Orcel’s move has frustrated Giorgia Meloni’s plan to merge state-backed Monte dei Paschi di Siena with BPM

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Mergers that Matter: Creating Value and Driving Growth Through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. In the future, M&A activity is expected to remain strong, driven by several key trends: Technological innovation: Companies increasingly seek M&A to acquire new technologies and capabilities. This is especially true in sectors disrupted by digital transformation, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Comment on Outrage Over Connect by ValueLink’s New Monthly “Junk Fee” by Midwest Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Chase Pursley. Sorry, Chase, but you’re just wrong about this. I know this for a fact because I used to be the chief appraiser of a regional bank and we as a bank could choose to use any of these platforms. For example, we could choose to utilize Appraisal scope (or similar), which is used by many appraisal management companies. OR, we could choose to use mercury network.

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Balancing the Scales: The Critical Role of Risk Mitigators in Executive Compensation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Christian Darmanin, Senior Associate; Henry Mbom, Vice President; and Samantha Greenwald, Associate with the Compensation & Governance Advisory group at ISS-Corporate.

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Capturing the generative AI opportunity for the Dutch labor market

Mckinsey and Company

Dutch businesses can embrace generative AI to speed up automation, increase productivity, and ease labor market tightness. What is needed to accelerate adoption and capture the benefits?

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BlackRock has deal to buy private credit manager HPS

Financial Times M&A

Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday

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UK car parts firm TI Fluid Systems bought by Canadian rival in latest overseas takeover

The Guardian M&A

Up to 2,700 jobs worldwide likely to be cut at London-listed company, including at its base in Oxford Business live – latest updates The car parts maker TI Fluid Systems has become the latest London-listed firm to succumb to an overseas takeover, in a £1bn deal. The takeover by Canada’s ABC Technologies includes cutting as many as 2,700 staff globally, 10% of its workforce, and staff levels at its headquarters in Oxford will be reduced by a third.

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Joseph. Most homeowners confuse appraisers with surveyors. ALL homeowners assume that they are paying you only for the amount of time that they see you. Don’t waste your time attempting to educate them, hand them a sheet with the entire process and times involved. If you do AMC work note that 60% of the fee goes to your pimp.

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Sink or Swim? How governance provided a winning formula for 2021 IPOs

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Zsombor Péli, Rachit Gupta, and Yuxuan Zhao, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Thursday, November 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Zsombor Péli is a Research Manager, Rachit Gupta is the Head of Global Data & Research, and Yuxuan Zhao is a Data Analyst at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on their Diligent memorandum. Executive summary Market cap growth Our analysis of the 2021 IPO cohort revealed a strong positive correlation between longer CEO tenure and market cap growth, u

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The McKinsey Crossword: T Day | No. 208

Mckinsey and Company

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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Dale Vince expresses interest in acquiring The Observer

Financial Times M&A

Green energy tycoon to look at buying Sunday newspaper and holding it in a trust if agreed sale to Tortoise falls through

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Thrive Capital, Tiger Global-Backed Cannabis Wholesale Platform LeafLink Buys Leaf Trade: Co. Will Process ~$9B In Annual GMV

Benzinga

LeafLink , a cannabis wholesale platform, has announced its acquisition of Leaf Trade , a specialized marketplace catering to multi-state operators (MSOs) and enterprise cannabis businesses. The combined entity is poised to process nearly $9 billion in annual gross merchandise value (GMV). The price tag or conditions of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Joseph

Appraisers Blog

I’ve been handing out a sheet for years explaining the process; how their home is measured & why, what rooms are counted as rooms (not baths), basement area not counted as SF & why, what ANSI is, ceiling height explained, I do this to eliminate or reduce the number of homeowner complaints as to why I did or didn’t do this or that.

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Regulatory and Investor Demands to Use ESG Performance Metrics in Executive Compensation: Right Instrument, Wrong Method

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Marco Dell’Erba (University of Zurich) and Suren Gomtsyan (LSE Law School), on Monday, December 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Marco Dell’Erba is a Professor of Law at University of Zurich, and Suren Gomtsyan is an Assistant Professor of Law at LSE Law School. This post is based on their recent paper. The rise of responsible capitalism has driven significant changes in corporate governance, including the integration of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) metrics into executive compensa

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The capex crystal ball: Beating the odds in mining project delivery

Mckinsey and Company

Capital expenditures need to be deployed strategically across metals and mining projects critical for the energy transition. Intervening early and setting a clear focus can help avoid issues.

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Australia’s Macquarie offers to buy UK-listed waste management firm Renewi for £700m

The Guardian M&A

Firms reach preliminary agreement on financial terms of deal that values Renewi at 870p a share Business live – latest updates The asset manager Macquarie has launched a £700m offer to buy the waste management company Renewi in the latest takeover of a London-listed firm. The two companies have reached a preliminary agreement on the financial terms of a deal that values Renewi at 870p a share, a 57% premium to its closing price of 554p on Wednesday night.

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4 steps to make your business private equity ready [cheat sheet]

JPAbusiness

Private equity is much more than just some capital. You can get capital from plenty of places, but private equity aims to be an aligned partner , helping a business to grow, set strategy and problem-solve. In our ebook Stakeholders in Your Business , guest contributor Gareth Banks from Champ Ventures explained how private equity works and what sort of opportunities private equity investors look for.

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Joseph. Criminal impersonation. To defraud or mislead another person by using a fictitious identity or creating a false sense of authority or reliability. To pretend to have a specific license, when one does not have that license. Depending on the harm and risk imposed is typically a high level misdemeanor to a low level felony. NAR should be informed if their members are working with amc’s whom tell agents to misrepresent themselves as appraisers.