Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2024
Posted by Raquel Fox, Marc S. Gerber, and Caroline S. Kim, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Raquel Fox and Marc S. Gerber are Partners and Caroline S. Kim is Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Fox, Mr. Gerber, Ms. Kim, and Jeongu Gim.
IVSC
MAY 17, 2024
Introduction Welcome to ValuAsia Connect, your gateway to the vibrant world of valuation in Asia! Following the success of our inaugural webinar , we are delighted to announce the second instalment of our series — ValuAsia Connect: Intangible Assets. Presented by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), this webinar explores the intricate domain of intangible asset valuation.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 15, 2024
Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Jacob McKeeman and Erica Chiorazzi. The inaugural IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards were released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in mid-2023, designed to establish a global baseline for corporate disclosures.
Benchmark Report
MAY 20, 2024
In any merger or acquisition, the buyer and seller anticipate synergy will be crucial. Synergy in M&A can manifest in several forms, but cost synergy is one of these critical areas. It is essential to note that cost synergy is not the same as revenue or financial synergy. We will delve into those topics in upcoming articles.
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.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 21, 2024
Another article stated the AI would be used to confirm condition/quality ratings. Any discrepancy between the report & AI decision results in an automatic violation/complaint letter to licensing board in appraiser’s state.
NYT M&A
MAY 15, 2024
Mr. McCourt, a longtime critic of the way tech companies use data, sees acquiring TikTok as a chance to create an “alternative to the current internet.
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Financial Times M&A
MAY 15, 2024
The tussle for the venerable studio has been billed as the money men against the creatives, but the outcome may help decide who survives in the streaming era
Appraisers Blog
MAY 21, 2024
I already know that this is going to backfire on them because the AI is going to be confused over glazed Formica counters and solid surfaces. You really can not tell the difference in photo, but you can by running your hand under the edge of the counter.
BV Specialists
MAY 20, 2024
Many of us know how difficult it is when you are going through a divorce, and as a business owner, the stakes are even higher. On top of the anguish and mental toll, a divorce can take on you personally, if you own a company or your soon-to-be ex-spouse owns one, and you need to consider this asset as part of the settlement, the first thing you will need to do is obtain a current valuation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 16, 2024
Posted by Amar Gill and Kei Okamura, Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA), on Thursday, May 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Amar Gill is a Secretary General at Asian Corporate Governance Association and Kei Okamura is a Portfolio Manager at Neuberger Berman and ACGA Japan Working Group Chair. This post is based on an open letter by the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA), prepared by Mr.
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
Law 360 M&A
MAY 17, 2024
Hess Corp. shareholders got mixed advice from the two leading proxy advisory firms on whether to vote in favor of a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., further muddling the oil and gas giants' path to closing the mega-deal amid an ongoing dispute with Exxon Mobil Corp.
Machen McChesney
MAY 15, 2024
Interim financial reporting is essential to running a successful business. When reviewing midyear financial reports, however, you should recognize their potential shortcomings. These reports might not be as reliable as year-end financials unless a CPA prepares them or performs agreed-upon procedures on specific accounts.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 20, 2024
First Amazon plants their ears (Alexa) in your residence and now this? Who will be the first to shove their snoot under your door and “sell your smell” to the highest bidder?
JPAbusiness
MAY 21, 2024
AgriDigital CEO and co-founder Emma Weston is a unique talent on Australia’s corporate stage. The recipient of numerous titles and awards for her leading role in the agtech and fintech sectors – including the Pearcey Foundation NSW 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year – Emma is a highly sought-after expert speaker and advisor to start-ups. I have known Emma for 25 years and was delighted that she found time to sit down with me for an episode of the Let’s Talk Business podcast.
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
MAY 15, 2024
Posted by Ferdinand Fromholzer, Dirk Oberbracht, and Jan Schubert, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Ferdinand Fromholzer , Dirk Oberbracht , and Jan Schubert are Partners at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. This post is based on their Gibson Dunn memorandum. A recent global survey of dealmakers by BCG and Gibson Dunn reveals a striking consensus: conducting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence is now indispensable for M&A transac
Law 360 M&A
MAY 17, 2024
The Seventh Circuit summarily rejected T-Mobile's move for interlocutory appeal in a proposed consumer class action targeting the company's 2020 merger with Sprint, allowing the case to advance to discovery after the district court denied T-Mobile's motion to dismiss in the fall.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 20, 2024
Legal & General says it is confident Anglo’s management can deliver as miner fends off interest from larger rival
Appraisers Blog
MAY 16, 2024
FNMA & Freddie plan to implement photo recognition AI to analyze appraisal photos & extract 100+ data points related to quality & condition.
NYT M&A
MAY 17, 2024
The two companies have expressed interest in acquiring the media conglomerate, but are backing away from their $26 billion all-cash offer.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2024
Posted by Marcel Kahan and Edward Rock (New York University School of Law), on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Marcel Kahan is the George T. Lowy Professor of Law and Edward B. Rock is the Martin Lipton Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 16, 2024
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., reintroduced sweeping legislation Thursday aimed at restoring competition by strengthening antitrust laws to help enforcers better deal with harmful conduct and mergers, garnering support from the American Antitrust Institute, Consumer Reports and others.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 17, 2024
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hub
Appraisers Blog
MAY 21, 2024
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae and her twin, Freddie Mac, have a message for the State of Maryland: Kindly disintegrate.
Reynolds Holding
MAY 21, 2024
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL” or “Department”) released its final fiduciary rule, marking the completion of its third attempt since 2010 to update the definition of what it means to be an investment advice fiduciary to IRAs and ERISA Plans. Entitled the “Retirement Security Rule,” the release revises regulation the DOL first adopted in 1975 defining what it means to be a fiduciary in the context of providing advice to retirement investors (the “Final Rule”) and amends va
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2024
Posted by Lucian A. Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance, and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. The Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) and the Council of the DSBA’s Corporation Law Section recently approved a proposal (“the proposal”) to make
Law 360 M&A
MAY 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to a rare early termination of its review of payments tech company Metropolis Technologies Inc.'s planned $1.5 billion deal for parking and logistics provider SP Plus Corp., after previously requesting additional information about the transaction.
Machen McChesney
MAY 16, 2024
Let’s say you plan to use a C corporation to operate a newly acquired business or you have an existing C corporation that needs more capital. You should know that the federal tax code treats corporate debt more favorably than corporate equity.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 16, 2024
Low ball appraisal? There is no such thing. An opinion of value differences from the home owner their attorney and the professional in the field the appraiser. Was a field review accomplished? If not, why not? Almost glad I had a tumor in my head and was forced to retire.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 20, 2024
More clarity is needed from government on which companies should be protected
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2024
Posted by James Park (UCLA), on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Editor's Note: James Park is Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his recent article forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. Concerns about entrepreneurial enforcement have been particularly high in the context of securities fraud litigation. Public companies frequently are defendants in securities class actions alleging they issued materially misleading information that inflated their stock price.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 15, 2024
Being a yoga instructor has helped me develop my confidence and authenticity, as well as stress management and people skills — all of which have crossed over into my career as an attorney, says Laura Gongaware at Clyde & Co.
Butcher Joseph & Co.
MAY 21, 2024
Managing Director Jeff Buettner joins WGN Radio 720’s John Williams to discuss the benefits of employee stock owner plans (ESOPs) as an ownership su. The post Jeff Buettner featured on WGN Radio 720 John Williams Show appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 20, 2024
In reply to cc. One then considers if this operational method would require ANOW to register as an amc appraisal management company or not. There is specific regulatory language there that can be reviewed. How does that go again? If a company oversees more than so many appraisers and controls aspects of engagement, selects appraisers, defined as an appraisal management company, must register as such, etc, etc.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 15, 2024
Gary Nagle’s praise came hours after the country’s storied miner announced it would break itself up
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