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5 Common Shareholder Proposal Mistakes in an Uncommon Year

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Pat Tucker and Garrett Muzikowski, FTI Consulting, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Pat Tucker is a Senior Managing Director and Garrett Muzikowski is a Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Social Responsibility Resolutions (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.

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Charting the Future of Valuation: Reflections from EY’s Global Valuation Leader

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Adrian Nicholls. Adrian Nicholls is the EY Global Valuation, Modeling & Economics (VME) leader, overseeing a team of over 4,000 professionals worldwide.

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Communicating Your Company’s ESG Strategy in 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martha Carter, Orson Porter, and Matt Filosa, Teneo, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chair & Head of Governance Advisory, Matt Filosa and Orson Porter are Senior Managing Directors at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Mr. Porter, Andrea Calise , Jeff Sindone and Andy Fitch.

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M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #5

Viking Mergers

Having a deal fall apart at the last minute is every business owner’s nightmare. But if you take the time to anticipate what could go wrong, you can have time to address and resolve potential issues. If you are not sure what to look for, know that you’re not alone.

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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

Join Wayne Spivak, experienced CFO and corporate finance expert, for an insightful discussion on managing cash flow and company profitability.

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Financial Institution Innovation Needed in Silicon Valley

Reynolds Holding

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank to find a buyer opens up the possibility (and the need) for a new kind of bank that is focused on financial stability as well as the traditional banking functions of lending and running payment systems.

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Majority of Swiss want new UBS-Credit Suisse mega bank split up

Financial Times M&A

Results of poll add momentum to calls for a review of the forced merger and for the clawing back of bonuses

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The New Business Reference Guide and Rules of Thumb

BVR

Rules of thumb can be a great way to estimate value in your compensation reports. Read on to see how the Business Reference Guide uses these rules of thumb to help make your valuations a little easier

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What Factors Contribute to the Valuation of a Company?

Redpath

Editor's note: this blog was updated in 2023 with additional resources for business owners. Often, the business valuation process follows a similar story arc.

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Shadow Trading, Corporate Investments, and Macroeconomic Risk

Reynolds Holding

Corporate insiders engage in “shadow trading” when they use private information about their own firm to trade in the shares of economically connected companies such as suppliers, customers, or competitors. While legal scholars have long recognized that shadow trading can be profitable, SEC v.

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3 top tips for selling a business

JPAbusiness

If you are considering selling your business, answering ‘yes’ to the following 3 questions is a great start: Price – Is the price market related and does it reflect the value a willing buyer, under the circumstances of the sale transaction, will perceive as fair?

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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 also learn how to effectively use intent data to drive business results.

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UBS agrees $3.25bn rescue deal for rival Credit Suisse

Financial Times M&A

Regulators engineer takeover of stricken bank by larger Swiss competitor after frantic weekend

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What will it take for nuclear power to meet the climate challenge?

Mckinsey and Company

Nuclear power can be an important part of the energy transition. Scaling the industry to meet increasing electricity demand will require leaders to mobilize quickly and efficiently. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Nuclear energy Climate change Sustainability

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Poison Pills in the Shadow of the Law

Reynolds Holding

Poison pills are one of the most powerful deterrents to hostile takeovers, making a takeover so unattractive and expensive that a potential acquirer declines to pursue it.

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Lamborghini's Best Year Ever, Again: Q&A With CFO Paolo Poma

Global Finance

Are luxury cars untouched by economic slowdown and inflation? The latest results from Italian luxury automaker Lamborghini suggests so. CFO Paolo Poma believes the company can even improve its profitability, despite economic headwinds.

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The Value of M&A Drafting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam Badawi (UC Berkeley), Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University) and Julian Nyarko (Stanford University) , on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Adam Badawi is a Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, Elisabeth de Fontenay is a Professor of Law at Duke University, and Julian Nyarko is an Associate Professor of Law at Stanford University. This post is based on their recent paper.

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HUBZone Program: Still Available, Changes Coming

Machen McChesney

In a nutshell, according to the SBA, the HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones. The idea is to award at least 3% of federal contract dollars to eligible companies each year. Business Advisory

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The $17bn battle over Credit Suisse’s debt

Financial Times M&A

Hong Kong and Singapore compete for offshore funds and rival hoteliers square off

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What Should We Do About ChatGPT?

Reynolds Holding

Almost everyone seems to be talking about ChatGPT. This new AI-enabled chatbot, which can swiftly produce answers that feel as if a human wrote them, promises to revolutionize how we generate text. Although ChatGPT emerged just a few months ago, it is already causing turmoil across various fields. Microsoft embedded it into their Bing search engine. Google declared a “code red” and tried to introduce a competing bot.

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What is Gen Z?

Mckinsey and Company

Generation Z comprises people born between 1996 and 2010. This generation’s identity has been shaped by the digital age, climate anxiety, a shifting financial landscape, and COVID-19. McKinsey Explainers Youth Employment

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DOJ New Corporate Self-Disclosure Policy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sarah E. Walters, Edward B. Diskant, and Jennifer Levengood, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah E. Walters and Edward B. Diskant are Partners and Jennifer Levengood is an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery. This post is based on an MWE memorandum by Ms. Walters, Mr, Diskant, Ms. Levengood, Justin P. Murphy , and Julian L. André.

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Changes in Sec. 174 Makes It a Good Time to Review the R&E Strategy of Your Business

Machen McChesney

It’s been years since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was signed into law, but it’s still having an impact. Several provisions in the law have expired or will expire in the next few years.

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First Republic hires Lazard to explore options after share price tumbles

Financial Times M&A

US regional bank has been among the hardest hit in the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

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Depositors Spooked: After Credit Suisse, Who’s Next? Q&A With Accelerate Financial Technologies CEO Julian Klymochko

Global Finance

Where might the next shoe drop in the banking sector? Accelerate CEO and ETF specialist Julian Klymochko has some surprising answers

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A technology survival guide for resilience

Mckinsey and Company

Resilience means understanding the criticality of a business process, the capability of the underlying technology, the business impact if the technology fails, and the organization’s risk tolerance. Risk & Resilience Insights High Tech & Internet Cybersecurity/Risk Risk Management

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United States v. Blaszczak Continues to Reshape Insider Trading Law

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Charles J. Clark, Gary Stein, and Craig S. Warkol, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Charles J. Clark, Gary Stein , and Craig S. Warkol are Partners at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on their SRZ memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Insider Trading via the Corporation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Jesse M. Fried. On Dec. 27, 2022, the U.S.

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How U.S. Home Valuations Are Being Subverted

Appraisers Blog

At the crossroads of it all is a campaign to weaken or eliminate valuations… The nonprofit is now exploring ways it can set standards for automated valuations… Expect greater distortions from Freddie and Fannie’s plodding and committee-driven foray into automated valuations.

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Toshiba approves $15bn buyout offer from Japanese private equity fund

Financial Times M&A

Sale of struggling conglomerate would be country’s largest take-private deal

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Why Activision Blizzard Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Benzinga

Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) shares gained 6% after the U.K. antitrust regulator capped its concerns regarding the Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) deal.

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How to enhance the cybersecurity of operational technology environments

Mckinsey and Company

Cyberattacks on operational technology systems have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their huge impact on industrial operations means that organizations must find answers—quickly. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity/Risk Risk Management

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Private Equity—2023 Outlook

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Karessa Cain, Victor Goldfeld, and Charles See, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Karessa L. Cain and Victor Goldfeld are Partners, and Charles C. See is an Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Ms. Cain, Mr. Goldfeld, Mr. See, Andrew Nussbaum , Steven Cohen , and John Sobolewski.

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Graf Acquisition Corp. IV and NKGen Biotech, Inc. Announce Letter of Intent for a Business Combination

Business Wire M&A

THE WOODLANDS, Texas & SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS BUSINESS WIRE)--Graf IV and NKGen Biotech Sign LOI for Business Combination

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UBS/Credit Suisse: shotgun wedding aims to forestall contagion

Financial Times M&A

This is a messy, ugly transaction that nobody really wants — but it’s also necessary

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2023 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Machen McChesney

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you.

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How to merge talent, skills, and purpose: A chat with the Group CEO of Singlife

Mckinsey and Company

Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO of Singlife, reveals some of the ins and outs of merging an insurtech start-up and a legacy player. Future of Asia Insurance Asia-Pacific Leadership

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The Continual Dismantling of the Mandatory Disclosure Framework — The SEC’s Inaction

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Marc I. Steinberg (Southern Methodist University) , on Monday, March 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Marc I. Steinberg is the Rupert and Lillian Radford Chair in Law and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University. This post is based on his recent piece. In a recent speech, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw focused on the sparsity of disclosure in Rule 506(b) offerings.

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