Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 24, 2024

Posted by Samuel Buell (Duke University School of Law), on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Samuel Bell is Bernard M. Fishman Distinguished Professor of Law at the Duke University School of Law. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Wake Forest Law Review. One must search long and hard to find an academic, journalist, politician, or citizen who does not believe that the best tool for deterring corporate crime is criminal prosecution of individual employees, especially mana

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IVSC

APRIL 24, 2024

London, UK – April 2024 – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce new appointments to its standards setting boards, effective April 2024. New board appointments have been made to the Standards Review Board, Business and Intangible Assets Board, Financial Instruments Board, and Tangible Assets Board. The new board members join at an important juncture, following the launch of the updated International Valuation Standards (IVS ) in January 2024, and

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NYT M&A

APRIL 23, 2024

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

Start-ups 119

Start-ups Mergers & Acquisitions 119

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 24, 2024

Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.

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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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Benzinga

APRIL 19, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan , is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run Radio Pakistan, the official announcement could come within a few weeks.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 23, 2024

Posted by Nicolas H.R. Dumont, Dave Navetta and Michael Egan, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Nicolas H.R. Dumont , Dave Navetta and Michael Egan are Partners at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) memorandum by Mr. Dumont, Mr. Navetta, Mr. Egan, and Ryan Blair.

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Marketability 205

NYT M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

Mergers & Acquisitions 122

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 122

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 22, 2024

Consumption continues to be resilient, except in Europe; central banks hold interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risk; business survey respondents show increased confidence in economy.

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Benzinga

APRIL 23, 2024

Uranium prices have more support now than they did when the nuclear fuel hit its all-time high in 2007, according to the chief executive of uranium explorer Madison Metals Inc. (OTC: MMTLF ). Back then, when uranium reached a record high above $130 per pound, physical supply was tight because of flooding at two major mines, falling recoveries from old nuclear warheads, expectations of a nuclear renaissance and the launch of uranium futures in New York.

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Marketability 105

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

Posted by Bob Herr and Ryan Oden, AllianceBernstein, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Bob Herr is Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Governance on the Responsibility team and Ryan Oden is a Research Analyst for US Growth Equities at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on their AllianceBernstein memorandum. Our research shows a correlation between strong governance and higher stock returns.

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Equity 173

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

Corporate Finance

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Am I the only one who recognizes that there is insufficient qualitative data points in a URAR 1004 to run a reliable AVM. Q3/Q4, C3/C4 is not necessarily consistent (not to mention binary) and may vary depending on comps and no one I know ever makes a line item functional adjustment, and the below/above grade reconciliation is totally contrived to often zero out towards TOTAL GLA; and land value has nothing to do with cost/acre (square vs long rectangle same acreage) – just a few reasons w

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Comps 81

NYT M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.

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Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions 131

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 23, 2024

How will the US dairy industry evolve in response to growing concerns about sustainability and other issues? We conducted our sixth annual survey of dairy executives to find out.

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Benzinga

APRIL 22, 2024

Cannabis giant Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA ) (OTCQX: CURLF ) is closing its previously announced acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a vertically integrated Canadian licensed cannabis producer focused primarily on expanding in the international market through its EU-GMP certification. Terms of the acquisition of NGC include an initial payment at closing of the company’s subordinate voting shares valued at approximately $16 million, subject to a typical post-closing adjustment.

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Marketability 99

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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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 18, 2024

Posted by Joyce Chen and Courtney Yu, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, April 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is Associate Editor and Courtney Yu is Director of Research at Equilar, Inc. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Chen and Mr. Yu. The 2024 proxy season is in full swing, as public companies are in the process of submitting their proxy statements (DEF14A) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ahead of annual shareholder meetings.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

“THE FORM” is the same all same all with just a different entry protocol. In order to be even close to useful you’d need 4-5 well defined mid C/Q entry choices, BUT, and this is the point – our use of the grid with $ adjustments is nothing more than our saying we can narrow the bracket to reflect a more meaningful range which we then might rank.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission moved on Monday to block a planned $8.5 billion deal for Coach and Kate Spade parent company Tapestry Inc. to purchase Capri Holdings Ltd., owner of designer brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.

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Benzinga

APRIL 23, 2024

Montreal-based G Mining Ventures (OTCQX: GMINF ) is acquiring Reunion Gold ‘s (OTCQX: RGDFF ) Oko West gold project in Guyana in an all-share deal for $638 million. What Happened : This acquisition will strengthen the company's foothold in South America and solidify its position as an intermediate gold producer. “We are well-positioned to accelerate value creation at Oko West, leveraging our unique expertise in building and operating mines on schedule and budget in the Guiana Sh

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 23, 2024

Posted by Patrick Corrigan (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Patrick Corrigan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School. This post is based on his working paper. The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) moniker implies a coherence between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Ok, I listened to it. I’ll go back to house cleaning for more money (waaaaaaayyyyyy less liability with happier customers) and let the GSEs run out of quality material after 3 years once the industry dries up and appraisers aren’t there to verify solid data.

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Appraisal 98

NYT M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

Mergers & Acquisitions 101

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 101

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

Machinery industry company Mueller Industries Inc. on Monday unveiled plans to buy Nehring Electrical Works Co. and some of its affiliates for up to $600 million in a deal that will provide Mueller with a platform for long-term growth in the electrical and power infrastructure space.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2024

Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. Learn how.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

Posted by Jim Rossman, Chris Ludwig, and Quinn Pitcher, Barclays, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Rossman is Global Head of Shareholder Advisory, Chris Ludwig is Managing Director, and Quinn Pitcher is Vice President- M&A and Shareholder Advisory at Barclays. This post is based on a Barclays memorandum by Mr. Rossman, Mr. Ludwig, Mr.

Marketability 154

Marketability 154

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In reply to Eric Kretz. Can someone explain the message? Hopefully no one is touting $25 per hour for an appraiser….I’ll go back to house cleaning for $25 an hour like I did 15 years ago….and I’ll bet my old customers (doctors, lawyers, lenders, physicians assistants, etc) would pay me a lot more now. And that’s for house cleaning (not putting anyone down, just educational wise).

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Appraisal Marketability 98

NYT M&A

APRIL 22, 2024

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.

Mergers & Acquisitions 101

Mergers & Acquisitions 101

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 19, 2024

Fast-casual Tex-Mex dining chain Tijuana Flats said Friday it has changed ownership and filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Florida bankruptcy court with more than $10 million in debt.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2024

Momentum for the battery cell component market is building rapidly in Europe and North America. To capitalize on this opportunity, suppliers will need to tackle several challenges head-on.

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Marketability 94

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 24, 2024

Posted by Heidi Welsh, Sustainable Investment Institute, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Heidi Welsh is the Executive Director at the Sustainable Investments Institute. This post is based on her recent Si2 memorandum. Introduction Proponents as of mid-Feburary 2024 had filed at least 527 shareholder resolutions on environmental, social and related sustainable governance issues for the 2024 proxy season.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Strong words from two pathetic entities who were spared from death at the tax payers expense and are still on life support 15 years later. Cocky little beastards aren’t they?

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Appraisal 98

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA study into fast-growing market

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Start-ups Marketability 92

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

Crowell & Moring LLP has added two longtime partners and practice group leaders from Chicago-based firm Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP to help bolster its corporate, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets services and expand its services in the Windy City.

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Marketability 98

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2024

The demand for nature and biodiversity investments is growing—Saker Nusseibeh talks about how to meet clients where they are and encourage them to move forward with a long-term view.

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