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Shareholder Activism: What Investors Seek, Which Companies Are Targeted, and How Stocks Perform

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David Kostin and Jenny Ma, Goldman Sachs, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Editor's Note: David Kostin is Chief US Equity Strategist and Jenny Ma is a US Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs. This post is based on their Goldman Sachs 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 with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Luc

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Small Business, Big Exit: 5 Tips for Selling Your Small Business

Viking Mergers

Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. So, when it’s time to exit the organization that you put time and effort into growing, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible.

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Venture Predation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew Wansley and Samuel Weinstein (Yeshiva University), on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Wansley is an Associate Professor of Law, and Samuel Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Uber once seemed poised to revolutionize urban transportation.

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Dialysis Litigation Continues After Supreme Court Ruling

ThomsonReuters

DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.

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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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How to buy a global $20bn company for nothing

Financial Times M&A

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New Found Gold Corp. Announces Acquisition of Securities of Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.

Business Wire M&A

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) reports that on May 25, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), it acquired control of 28,612,500 common shares (each, a “Kirkland Share”) in the capital of Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“Kirkland”) as consideration pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated February 16, 2023, as amended May 8, 2023, between New Found and Kirkland.

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A monthly update on the state of the US consumer: May 2023

Mckinsey and Company

Consumers’ views on the economy are diverging—and their behaviors are, too. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise team.

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CBD Provider For Dogs, Cats & Horses Cann American Corp. Acquires Prodigy Health Plus

Benzinga

Cann American Corp. (OTCPK: CNNA ), a holding company specializing in the development of alternative therapeutics, recently finalized its acquisition of Liberty Health Plus , marking a significant milestone for the company. In addition to the completion of the acquisition, the company announced the appointment of Michael Kramer, founder of Liberty Health Plus, to its board of directors.

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Lufthansa agrees to pay €325mn to take 41% in Italy’s flag-carrier

Financial Times M&A

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Comment on The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0” by Dave

Appraisers Blog

Those of you who still drink the match pair cool aid or even pretend that regression analysis can generate adjustments are destined to never understand AI! Back to you Baggins! And YES Lyle Radke doesn’t get it either!

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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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Florida Passes Farthest-Reaching Anti-ESG Law to Date

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Leah Malone and Emily B. Holland, Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP, on Saturday, May 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner and Emily B. Holland is Counsel, at Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Carolyn S. Houston , and May Mansour. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by

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Growth and resilience through ecosystem building

Mckinsey and Company

Effective ecosystem strategies can deliver valuable near-term benefits as well as generate long-term growth and resilience. Leaders are finding significant benefits already.

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The Year Ahead in Hospitality: Embracing Opportunities, Mitigating Risk

Machen McChesney

Three years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the hospitality industry, like others, is still recovering. Though 2022 saw some significant growth with a public eager to travel for leisure, particularly to locations offering unique experiences, the pandemic has markedly changed business travel patterns and consumer behavior. An ongoing labor shortage and emerging competition from resort hospitality locations have further strained some hospitality markets still adapting to shifting cons

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Qinetiq on hunt for acquisitions as orders at record on global tensions

Financial Times M&A

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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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Comment on The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0” by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Dave. Special appraisers life hack; One can extract the market reaction to be used in the adjustment grid for pretty much anything home related, by knowing how much a contractor would charge for that completed service including materials. Then estimating down for depreciated effective age. Every single value adjustment one could need to extract for individual adjustments, can come from just the simple method of closely examining a small set of reliable comparables themselves while fi

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2022 Asset Stewardship Report: Engagement and Voting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Colton and Michael Younis, State Street Global Advisors, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Michael Younis is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. How We Engage Our Asset Stewardship team has developed our Global Issuer and Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines to increase the transparency of our engagement philosophy, approach, and process

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Carving out new territory in lending: A conversation with Pagaya CEO Gal Krubiner

Mckinsey and Company

Pagaya cofounder Gal Krubiner talks about making “life-changing” financial products available to more people, and why starting a business with friends makes sense.

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Tesla Revs Up India Market Entry: Elon Musk's Next Big EV Frontier?

Benzinga

This story was originally published on the Benzinga India Portal. A high-ranking delegation from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) recently met with Union Commerce Ministry officials in New Delhi, discussing potential opportunities in India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market, a recent report indicates. What Happened? Per a Business Standard report, Tesla’s efforts to penetrate the Indian market have been ongoing for over two years.

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Germany’s Bundesliga shows red card to private equity money

Financial Times M&A

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Comment on The New & Improved Fannie Mae “FRAUDULATOR 2.0” by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

It gets better. Because when you can’t actually pull off detailed comprehensive descriptions and analysis of market value conditions associated with real property, just ask chat gpt your inquiry question and let the artificial intelligence fill out the appraisal report. Dustin beat me to it, of course he did. Because if there is a way to game the system and cheat other people out of their hard working efforts, that guy will find a way.

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Fintech in MENAP: A solid foundation for growth

Mckinsey and Company

Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa is burgeoning, thanks to funding increases and revised licensing regimes. Sustaining growth will require concerted effort by businesses and governments.

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Edmonton State Bank and Sumner Bank & Trust Announce Merger

Business Wire M&A

EDMONTON, Ky. & GALLATIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmonton State Bank, a subsidiary of Edmonton Bancshares, Inc., and Sumner Bank & Trust, a Gallatin, Tennessee based bank which is a subsidiary of Sumner Financial Corporation, have announced an agreement to merge. The merger of Sumner Bank & Trust will add three new offices to Edmonton State Bank’s existing fifteen-branch network.

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Allen & Overy closes in on American dream with $3.4bn Shearman deal

Financial Times M&A

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Comment on VA Appraisal Request Form at Heart of AIR Violation Class Action by Spencer Paul

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Howard W. I get where you are coming from, but you brough up another interesting point, analyze all sales agreements…Yes we are. You would be shocked at how many agents I ask for a redacted copy of the sales agreements and they say no. Even in the pandemic times with everything selling for higher at every turn. I would be denied so many times when the agents say the have “x” offers above listing, or at the same price, but when it’s put up or shut up… the

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The Imperfect CEO

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Justus O'Brien and Dean Stamoulis, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Monday, May 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Justus O’Brien co-leads the Board & CEO Advisory Partners Practice and Dean Stamoulis is a Managing Directer at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum. Why businesses should embrace the imperfect CEO Imperfection isn’t failure.

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How to revive US productivity

Mckinsey and Company

Boosting US productivity represents a $10 trillion opportunity. Here are strategies CEOs can implement now to lead the US to more prosperity.

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Achieving the Right Balance of Working Capital

Machen McChesney

Working capital — the funds your company has tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory — is a critical performance metric. During times of rising inflation and interest rates, managers search for ways to free up cash and eliminate waste. However, determining the optimal amount of working capital can sometimes be challenging.

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Why Vice’s bankruptcy is a warning on private equity investment

Financial Times M&A

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Comment on VA Appraisal Request Form at Heart of AIR Violation Class Action by Mike Ford, AGA™

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Fed up. I know what Tidewater is. As to the frequency they fail to provide support, it depends. The point is that it is a routine and accepted (by VA) disclosure of contract amount and an additional opportunity for involved parties to provide any information they may have failed to provide before.

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Modernization of Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule Proposal

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jonathan H. Gaines, David S. Rosenthal, and Christopher Soares, Dechert LLP, on Friday, May 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Jonathan H. Gaines and David S. Rosenthal are Partners and Christopher Soares is an Associate at Dechert LLP. This post is based on their Dechert memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Law and Economics of Equity Swap Disclosure (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk; The Law and Economics of Blockholder Disclosure (

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Vietnamese consumers are coming of age in 2023: How businesses can stay ahead

Mckinsey and Company

Vietnamese consumers remain optimistic about the economy despite challenges, and are driving premium purchases even as they seek better value.

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How effective is your business marketing?

JPAbusiness

The value of your business is heavily impacted by the strength and profile of your brand. How you perform in servicing your customers is obviously a big determinant of brand value, but the way you market your offering and engage with clients, suppliers, staff and your community can also make the difference between moderate performance, and strong and sustained performance.

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The race to replace Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman

Financial Times M&A

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Comment on VA Appraisal Request Form at Heart of AIR Violation Class Action by Michael Ford

Appraisers Blog

Seems ‘thin’ VA has aldo had a Tidewater provision that absolutely runs contrary to AIR. If AV is liwer than contract Tidewater had to be invoked. In a nutshell it tells borrower and agents value is an isdue and come back with your nest support for value (like an ROV in advance.) Flip side…back in 2971 I lesrned CRV / value will not come in higher than requested amount.