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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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 15, 2024

Posted by Emma Bichet, Michael Mencher, Beth Sasfai, Cooley LLP, on Monday, April 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Emma Bichet and Michael Mencher are Special Counsels and Beth Sasfai is a Partner at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Ms. Bichet, Mr. Mencher, Ms. Sasfai, Jack Eastwood , and Charlotte Yin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted its long-awaited climate disclosure rules on March 6, 2024.

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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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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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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In reply to Dave. @Dave Really? What is total nonsense? How do I not do myself or the profession justice? I get you don’t like the message, or the messenger, but don’t attack me because of your ignorance.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.

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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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2024

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Germany-based TruHC Pharma GmbH. The company’s latest move to further cement its global footprint comes on the heels of a new German cannabis law that went into effect on April 1, which partially legalizes cannabis by allowing adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow three marijuana plants at home.

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Marketability 105

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Dont worry, we the taxpayer will just bail ’em out again like what happened in the blow-bama era. They will simply try to blame the appraiser’s again, but we all know this is total bs!

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Appraisal 79

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

What it takes to get transformation right, setting a company up to operate better today and handle disruption and change tomorrow with energized, creative employees.

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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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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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Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2024

Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: NMHI ) has entered into a term sheet to acquire 100% of all the outstanding shares of Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ: AGFY ). What Happened The California-based agriculture tech company that provides equipment and services to the industry said on Wednesday that it would issue shares of its common stock to acquire Agrify.

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Equity 96

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Statistics haven’t had it easy ever since Mark Twain’s famous “ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” I think stats can be used as a baseline but not the end all be all. My stats teacher taught me how to bet on race horses with stats and win. But real estate? Though, in the end, any investment is a risk.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s hard to create outsize value when you have to manage the finance function’s daily and often urgent demands. But some CFOs rise to the challenge.

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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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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

Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) is under scrutiny by EU antitrust regulators following complaints regarding changes to VMware's licensing conditions , the recently acquired cloud computing firm. EU businesses and a trade group have voiced their concerns, prompting the European Commission to request information from Broadcom for investigation. Allegations include sudden policy changes resulting in significant price hikes, re-bundling of licenses, restrictions on license reselling, and refusal t

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In reply to Spencer Paul. Yes, I’m actually tired of pointless questions from some AMCs questioning my work based on some “market standard.” I actually asked where this data is coming from and guess what….crickets. Here’s my latest: (subject is canal front with boat lift and pool). I had a recon with a much lower sale they wanted me to review that wasn’t even waterfront on a side of town that’s much less valued.

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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.

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Marketability 152

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP announced that it hired a pair of experienced New York-based attorneys who focus their practices on regulatory matters as partners in its bankruptcy and financial regulatory practices.

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

The scandal isn’t that a few appraisers might be racially biased. The scandal is that appraisal is so squeezy that two appraisers can produce value opinions that differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars! 30+ years ago, the AIREA and SREA merged; FIRREA was passed; the structure of appraisal licensing and regulation by the states was implemented, all overseen by the Appraisal Foundation.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Ali Saribas and Carmen Ng, SquareWell Partners, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, and Carmen Ng is a Director at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on their SquareWell memorandum. i. Introduction SquareWell published the inaugural edition of “ What do Shareholders Propose “, a comprehensive review of all shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) topics in Europe and the United States for 2022 and 20

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 16, 2024

A House subcommittee exploring ways to boost cybersecurity in the healthcare industry on Wednesday blasted Change Healthcare for failing to take appropriate steps to block a damaging cyberattack that echoed another recent strike on critical infrastructure and the Federal Trade Commission for not stopping the provider from controlling such a large market share.

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Marketability 98

BV Specialists

APRIL 22, 2024

If you share ownership or are considering bringing another investor or partner into your small business, you will want to negotiate a fair buyout or buy-in with those involved to avoid a messy dispute. As certified appraisers, we see so many instances where the process has dragged on for months with no agreement due in large part to the fact that the parties on each side of a transaction cannot reasonably agree on a price.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

Big Short 2 is coming soon to a theater near you. I can help be see FNMA as a just a CDO manger that create a crappy product to put out in the market with no care to risk of the general public because too much money can be made in the secondary markets masquerading B’s and under as AAA – with the whores at the ratings agencies backing them up.

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Appraisal Marketability 77

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 95

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Jun Qian (Fudan University), on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Jun Qian (QJ) is Professor of Finance and Executive Dean at the Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University. This post is based on a forthcoming article in the Journal of Finance by Franklin Allen , Professor Qian, Chenyu Shan , and Julie Lei Zhu. The Chinese stock market started in 1990 with the establishment of two domestic stock exchanges (the “A share” market): the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SS

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week, Delaware justices mulled whether one Chancery Court vice chancellor properly voided four company bylaws — just as another vice chancellor voided one more. Fights among Truth Social investors continued, and shareholders launched new cases involving Macy's, United Airlines, and Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC and Stone Point Capital LLC.

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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 69

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

In reply to Vince Slupski. Missing from this equation is the banking industry and unscrupulous mortgage industry participants who put pressure on appraisers. If anyone thinks this isn’t going on anymore is living in a perfect world and the world is far from perfect. A vast majority of appraisers are honest, hardworking individuals. Focusing on the few outliers discredits the industry as a whole.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

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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