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op-ed; disagreement with ISS concerning activist investor Nelson Peltz

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian (Yale University), on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies and Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management, and Steven Tian is Research Director of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute at the Yale School of Management.

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Rising Copper Prices, Portfolio Review Make Underperforming Anglo American Stock A Potential Bargain: Report

Benzinga

Diversified miner Anglo American (OTC: NGLOY ) could be a promising buy as copper prices rise and the company looks to transform itself, financial magazine Barron's said in an article. The company has been underperforming competitors BHP Group Ltd (NYSE: BHP ), Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO ) and Glencore ADR (OTC: GLNCY ) because of operational problems, a disappointing production outlook and a slump in diamond and platinum-group markets, according to the article, which ran on Friday.

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Comment on Marcia Fudge leaving HUD! by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Lindsey. Desktop appraisers have their fingers crossed full time that the homes they provided sight unseen values upon do not go into foreclosure, because that’s when a legitimate full service appraiser gets to observe and report on all the details… Check out your local counties default notices list via the treasury departments.

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Making green logistics services profitable

Mckinsey and Company

Logistics companies have struggled to commercialize decarbonized services. A new approach could help win over customers and boost margins while reducing emissions.

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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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Larry Fink’s 2024 Annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Larry Fink, BlackRock Inc., on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Larry Fink is Founder, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Inc. This post is based on Mr. Fink’s annual letter to investors. Time to rethink retirement When my mom passed away in 2012, my dad started to decline quickly, and my brother and I had to go through my parents’ bills and finances.

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Credits and incentives available to retirement plan sponsors

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) Employers with less than 100 employees who have recently adopted or are considering a retirement plan have a tax savings opportunity. The post Credits and incentives available to retirement plan sponsors first appeared on LaPorte.

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Paul Weiss-Led AbbVie Inks Up To $212M Deal For Landos Bio

Law 360 M&A

AbbVie Inc., represented by Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, said Monday it will pay up to $212.5 million for Cooley LLP-led Landos Biopharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for autoimmune diseases.

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Ira M. Millstein tribute

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stephen Davis (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Stephen M. Davis is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance and a Co-organizer of the Capital+Constitution project. “Giant” is the word many would use to describe Ira Millstein as a shaper of modern corporate governance. But the word he preferred for himself was “cricket”, as in the character in the Pinocchio story who sits on a wooden shoulder urging the puppet to behave.

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Free resources to help you manage business risk [templates]

JPAbusiness

From our many years of experience, we’ve identified that some of the most successful business owners are astute risk managers. They systematically apply methods and practices to identify risks and mitigate them, which helps the business take advantage of upside risks and protect against potential downsides. Risk management might sound like a ‘dry topic’, but it’s critical to business success.

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Comment on AMCs Billing Scheme, Hidden Profits & Deceptive Practices by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Thank you. Oh no, this can not be a full article stand alone. I buried this in the back ground on purpose. I do not break rules of access. After a decade and a half of navigating these tech systems, you learn things and stuff. Come across data accidentally from time to time, now and then a person with good working ethic is part of these systems, despite the hostile working climates.

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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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Higher Bid, and National Security Concerns, for Vista Outdoor

NYT M&A

MNC Capital has raised its takeover offer for Vista Outdoor, the owner of Remington ammunition — and amplified worries about a non-American rival bidder.

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New OECD Research on Sustainable Bonds

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Caio de Oliveira, Adriana De La Cruz, and Pietrangelo De Biase, OECD, on Monday, March 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Caio de Oliveira is the Team Leader for Sustainable Finance, and Adriana De La Cruz and Pietrangelo De Biase are Policy Analysts in the Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Division within the Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Infrastructure: from investment backwater to a $1tn asset class

Financial Times M&A

Early movers profited from unloved assets, but higher interest rates and more competition mean windfalls will become harder to achieve

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Comment on We Need a Lobbyist by Maria

Appraisers Blog

There were none who would want to save this profession. I am sorry for all of you. There are many who do good thing, even more standing by, but if all the efforts would be organized, the results would be much better. I am sorry to see the struggle of this profession. It is not necessary. Especially with the “Halloween decision” of the court against NAR.

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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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TreeHouse Shareholders Get New Chance To Sue Execs

Law 360 M&A

An Illinois appellate panel reversed a Cook County judge Friday and revived a derivative lawsuit demanding that TreeHouse Foods sue three individual executives the shareholders claim materially misled them by falsely stating that two newly acquired companies were being successfully integrated into the food company's operations.

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COVID-19 Risk Factors and Boilerplate Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam C. Pritchard, University of Michigan, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam C. Pritchard is Frances & George Skestos Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. This post is based on a working paper by Stephen J. Choi , Mitu Gulati , Xuan Liu , and Professor Pritchard. * This illustration depicts the widespread adoption of a boilerplate sentence concerning the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan by various firms in their 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

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Expert Witness Testimony in Valuation

BV Specialists

One of the most challenging components of a professional appraiser’s practice is being an expert witness in a court trial, hearing, deposition, or arbitration. Regardless of how many years of experience an appraiser has, or how many times they have testified, this can be a very difficult process to go through. Many accredited, professional appraisers rely on business and personal dispute work as part of their overall revenue, and, commonly, a significant percentage of their work involves clients

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Comment on AMCs Billing Scheme, Hidden Profits & Deceptive Practices by Kimberly DeFilippis

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. “Get a Mercury MVP, Scope, Regorra, AP client appraisal request distributor access account, or one of the half dozen others, and simply look at all the appraisers fees and availability yourself. Phone a friend or just buy in, appraisers can and should be able to see the other side of these tech systems as well.” If anyone has done this, I’d like to know what my standing is on these platforms and whether or not I’m on a do-not-use list… probably

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Nectar of the Gods: Unveiling the Top 5 Most Expensively Appraised Wines

ISA

3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM The world of fine wines is a realm where craftsmanship, terroir, and history converge to create liquid masterpieces. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has long been revered for its complexity, flavor profiles, and the unique stories encapsulated in each bottle. Some wines, however, transcend the ordinary, commanding astronomical prices at auctions and appraisals.

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The Rise of “Sell-Side Activism”: Why It’s Happening and How to Respond

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maggie Dean and Hunter Stenback, Edelman Smithfield, on Monday, March 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Maggie Dean is Vice President of Strategic Situations and Investor Relations, and Hunter Stenback is Executive Vice President at Edelman Smithfield. This post is based on their Edelman memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) and The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here

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This Is the Best Way for Joe Biden to Talk About the Economy

NYT M&A

He is defying 40 years of orthodoxy on the center-left.

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Comment on Shane Lanham Countersuing Black Homeowners for Defamation by Kenneth

Appraisers Blog

Shane Lanham believes that the accusations of racism against him are baseless & is fighting back by countersuing for defamation & damages.

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Driving innovation with generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

Companies with innovation cultures are way ahead of peers in deploying—and benefiting from—generative AI.

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Governance Recommendations for the United States

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kerrie Waring, Severine Neervoort, and Carol Nolan Drake, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Kerrie Waring is CEO, Severine Neervoort is Global Policy Director, and Carol Nolan Drake is Senior Policy Manager at International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). This post is based on their ICGN memorandum.

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Why Target Hospitality Shares Are Shooting Higher Today

Benzinga

Shares of Target Hospitality Corp (NASDAQ: TH ) are trading higher after the workforce lodging company’s Board of Directors received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Arrow Holdings S.à r.l. Arrow, an affiliate of TDR Capital LLP, has offered to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Target Hospitality that they. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Comment on AMCs Billing Scheme, Hidden Profits & Deceptive Practices by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. That is an incredible take on the current AMC model and appraisal relationship, and should be an Appraisalblogs.com thread by itself. Well done, brother.

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The McKinsey Crossword: And Others | No. 173

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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The SEC’s Proposed Safeguarding Rule Will Cost Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by R.J. Rondini, Investment Company Institute (ICI), on Sunday, March 24, 2024 Editor's Note: R.J. Rondini is Director of Securities Operations at the Investment Company Institute (ICI). This post is based on his ICI memorandum. Custodians play a vital role in financial markets, reinforcing trust and serving investors by safeguarding assets. Existing practices in the custody business are longstanding and function exceptionally well.

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UK government ceases to be NatWest’s controlling shareholder

Financial Times M&A

State’s stake in the British high street bank bailed out in the financial crisis has now fallen below 30%

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Comment on AMCs Billing Scheme, Hidden Profits & Deceptive Practices by Joseph

Appraisers Blog

I don’t access to that information but I’m sure I am on some “blacklist” due to my higher than hoped for fees by the AMC’s; I quote a fee and never hear from them again, ever, it’s like they add me to the “this guy is too high list” for other AMC’s to see…the AMC was an almost good idea when it was conceived but then greed set it whenever there is money involved, they preyed on appraisers fear of not getting any more assignments so lets

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2024 Global Energy And Power Industry Report

Benchmark Report

Global demand for electricity is forecast to rise faster over the next three years, growing by an average of 3.4% annually through 2026, driven by an improving economic outlook. The worldwide energy market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.84% from 2024 to 2028.

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From Moelis to Miller: How to Settle with Activists

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jim Woolery, Woolery & Co., on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Woolery is Founding Partner at Woolery & Co. This post is based on his Woolery & Co. memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) and The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian A.

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Honeywell Takes Flight In Autonomous Future With Civitanavi Acquisition

Benzinga

Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ: HON ) disclosed the intention to acquire all outstanding shares of Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. Civitanavi provides position navigation and timing technology for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company will initiate a voluntary tender offer of €6.30 per share in cash (an equity value of approximately €200 million at closing).

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How playing offense on sustainability can power e-commerce performance

Mckinsey and Company

Marketplaces that attract more demand for their sustainable product lines also decarbonize faster and perform better. Offering green features is key to having the biggest impact on decision making.