Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 19, 2024
Posted by Jenness E. Parker and Amanda L. Day, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Jenness E. Parker is a Partner and Amanda L. Day is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Lighter Capital
MAY 13, 2024
As non-dilutive funding solutions attract more interest from SaaS entrepreneurs, venture capital (VC) investors are seeing an increasing number of startups who have used them for their growth and working capital needs, many times combining revenue-based financing (RBF) with a term loan, or other types of debt financing. These flexible SaaS financing solutions scale with a business’ growth, enabling tech entrepreneurs to focus on their startups without giving up equity, signing personal guarant
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 17, 2024
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hub
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.
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.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 14, 2024
In reply to Al Bendover. That’ll never happen. It has to be “organic” so it can change with the leftist politics of the moment. And, of course, given that leftism is mental illness, it will only get worse (more restrictive, insane and incomprehensible) over time.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 13, 2024
Posted by David F. Larcker and Brian Tayan (Stanford University), on Monday, May 13, 2024 Editor's Note: David F. Larcker is the James Irvin Miller Professor of Accounting, Emeritus; and Brian Tayan is a Researcher with the Corporate Governance Research Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Business. This post is based on their recent paper. We recently published a paper on SSRN (“Seven Questions about Proxy Advisors”) that examines the role and function of proxy advisors.
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.
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.
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.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 14, 2024
In reply to Steve Maher. I’m rereading it currently. Another extremely good, very enlightening video is called “The Architects of Western Decline” Look up the Frankfurt School on YouTube. It’ll be somewhere in the list.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 14, 2024
Posted by Sophie Gauthier-Beaudoin and Tim Copnell, KPMG, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Sophie Gauthier-Beaudoin is Head of Investor Engagement and Tim Copnell is Chair of the Audit Committee Institute at KPMG in the UK. This post is based on their KPMG memorandum. The business and risk environment has changed dramatically over the past year, with greater geopolitical instability, surging inflation, high interest rates, and unprecedented levels of disruption and uncertainty.
JPAbusiness
MAY 14, 2024
When people think about the term ‘brand’ they often think only of a brand’s visual manifestation, i.e. the logo and livery. But a brand is much more than that. A brand is the sum of all you say and do in relation to your products and services, plus consumers’ personal experiences with these. It is the relationship, or connection, between an organisation and its customers.
Brian DeChesare
MAY 15, 2024
Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. We kept getting messages from students and clients like the following: “I’m currently working at a Big 4 firm and haven’t gotten many responses to my applications for traditional PE roles, but several value creation teams have invited me in for interviews.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 16, 2024
A new model of litigation finance, most aptly described as insurance-backed litigation funding, differs from traditional funding in two key ways, and the process of securing it involves three primary steps, say Bob Koneck, Christopher Le Neve Foster and Richard Butters at Atlantic Global Risk LLC.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 14, 2024
In reply to Connie Marines. There is nothing objectionable about it. This is nothing but financial communism destroying the appraisal industry. There’s probably a whole department of one or more government entities focused on DEI’ing the appraisal industry. What we were told to describe, consider and comment on has been been turned inside out.
The Guardian M&A
MAY 16, 2024
Postal service shake-up takes on extra weight as Royal Mail bosses meet ministers to discuss Czech tycoon’s £3.5bn takeover offer A shake-up of the postal service that could hand the owner of Royal Mail a £300m boost will not take place before the general election, it has emerged, as the company’s bosses meet ministers to discuss its proposed £3.5bn takeover by a Czech billionaire.
Reynolds Holding
MAY 15, 2024
Derivatives are financial instruments used to shift risks, such as fluctuations in interest rates or foreign exchange rates or changes in the value of assets such as stocks, bonds, metals, or agricultural or energy products. At first glance, entering into a derivative may appear to involve little more than contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 15, 2024
It's time for the Federal Trade Commission to require the companies and private equity firms gobbling up residential real estate to report those acquisitions to the agency for antitrust purposes the same way they have to report other big purchases, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 14, 2024
In reply to Jim G. There’s a subdivision near Granbury, TX, called Indian Harbor. I was told that the only place I could use the name of the subdivision was in the legal description. I could not say that I researched market data in Indian Harbor or anything else about Indian Harbor. What a silly joke appraising has become.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 16, 2024
Posted by Leo E. Strine, Jr., Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, May 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Leo E. Strine, Jr. is the Michael L. Wachter Distinguished Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; Senior Fellow, Harvard Program on Corporate Governance; Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; and former Chief Justice and Chancellor, the State of Delaware.
The Guardian M&A
MAY 13, 2024
Australian company says FTSE 100-listed group’s board did not engage with its all-share approach Business live – latest updates Anglo American has rejected a second takeover approach by Australian rival BHP that values the London-listed mining company at £34bn. BHP said that Anglo’s board had not engaged with its offer, which came after an initial £31bn offer was also rejected last month.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 13, 2024
Australian giant increased all-share share offer by 15 per cent but was rebuffed by UK rival
Law 360 M&A
MAY 14, 2024
As courts handle increasingly complex damages analyses involving vast amounts of data, an economic clerkship program — integrating early-career economists into the judicial system — could improve legal outcomes and provide essential training to clerks, say Mona Birjandi at Data for Decisions and Matt Farber at Secretariat.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 14, 2024
In reply to Connie Marines. It takes approximately five matched paired sales on one factor to actually come up with an accurate adjustment. In the vast majority of appraisals I do, I’m lucky to find one comparable with one factor that’s similar. I typically have to find a comparable where the land size is similar. Then another comparable where the house size is similar, then another comparable where one other factor is similar and these are typically spread over two to six counties.
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