Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 23, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, June 23, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of June 16-22, 2023. Key Components and Trends of CVRs in Life Sciences Public M&A Deals Posted by Sally Wagner Partin, Sharon Flanagan, and Hannah M. Brown, Sidley Austin LLP, on Friday, June 16, 2023 Tags: Contingent value right , corporate deals , external evaluations , Liability standards , Merger li

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Benzinga

JUNE 23, 2023

Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY ) is making bold moves to secure a profitable future, and its latest acquisition of HEXO Corp. (NASDAQ: HEXO ) has solidified its position as Canada's top cannabis company with a 44% market share boost, expanding its market share by 467 basis points. Despite a challenging market, the strategic combination of Tilray and HEXO is expected to drive revenue growth and create significant opportunities for increased margins and earnings, with projected annualized cost savings o

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 23, 2023

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Friday, June 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on a recent editorial by Gary Retelny , President and CEO of Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. My firm, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), has over recent months been subject to a growing chorus of partisan attacks meant to malign our work and brand us as “woke activis

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Marketability 225

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 23, 2023

More access to funding for underrepresented start-up founders can unlock massive investment and innovation opportunities. These founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated.

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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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NYT M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

With the rapid rise of women’s soccer, Y. Michele Kang, the owner of the Washington Spirit, is in the vanguard of transforming ownership and management worldwide.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In reply to Cobra. “We know that the housing system was designed with race based inequity structures, so having discussions about ways of building generational wealth is essential,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Said the woman who’s boss wants to increase estate and capital gains taxes. If there were a scale of Racist to Communist 0 – 10. I think she might be about an 8.5 with racism being a non-issue in context of the USA.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

FNMA Property Data Collectors program which allows unlicensed individuals to collect data on properties is illegal according to WV Article 38

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 23, 2023

Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to improve disease prevention and treatment, agricultural production, energy sustainability, and more.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Being an appraiser means being unbiased, impartial, and objective. For a HUD DEI committee that looks pretty one sided. Thought exercise. What if that entire panel was white or hispanic? What would the response be? Animal Farm-some people are more equal than others.

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

Bowling and entertainment company Pinstripes Inc. on Friday announced its plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Banyan Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values the company at an enterprise value of $520 million and was built by law firms Kirkland and Katten.

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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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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

I contacted her about being a part of the PAVE Task Force. I stated I was an appraiser and a Latina woman with a unique and diverse perspective. I asked to be notified of meetings and to be able to speak. Nothing. I thought she just didn’t want input from appraisers because we would prove that her “research” and “data” are flawed and being misinterpreted.

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

Illinois and California are among six states that have joined the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Amgen's planned $28 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics, the maker of the drug Tepezza for thyroid eye disease and Krystexxa for chronic refractory gout.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

I was a lobbyist for 5 years – don’t waste your money – you’re out spent. Direct contact with your representatives is actually effective!

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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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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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

After being the fastest or second-fastest federal civil trial court for 14 straight years, the Eastern District of Virginia has slid to 18th place, but the rocket docket’s statistical tumble doesn't mean the district no longer maintains a speedy civil docket, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 23, 2023

Alumni of the Marketing Academy EMEA Fellowship Program share their experiences in overcoming near-term obstacles to growth.

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Marketability 84

Law 360 M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

Microsoft's gaming chief took the stand Friday at a hearing over the Federal Trade Commission's bid to block its $68.7 billion merger with Activision Blizzard Inc. and promised that contrary to the agency's prediction, the Xbox maker won't bar rival Sony from selling Activision's blockbuster Call of Duty games for PlayStation.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

“… special meeting of master minds …” Ha!, I see what you did there. Better be careful with those racists comments. I’ve been called out twice for reporting racist kitchen appliances and apparently underaged hvac systems. I wrote in a report that the kitchen had standard white appliances and the HVAC at a certain point in time was known to be 10 years old and now 13 years old.

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Equity 76

Financial Times M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

It’s the epitome of hypocrisy. But don’t dare try to point that out lest the multi headed beast turn in your direction to devour. I’ve been desk pounding and wordsmithing for 15 years about the left and the whack job political climate. I’ve grown weary, to the point where all I want to do is either tune completely out of it all (society in general) or blow it to bits so we can start over.

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Equity 75

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 23, 2023

Several trends may make leasing preferable to financing, but many consumers remain unsure about the process.

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Finance 71

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In reply to Ernie J Ramos IFA, ASA. “Hispanics” are “Of or from Spain” according to the dictonary, Looking at the Census reports, Hispanics are lumped in with the fraction “White, European” group and are well integrated into the population. Of course, Mrs. Fudge or Mrs. Waters would not care about them.

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Equity 75

LaPorte

JUNE 23, 2023

LaPorte is honored to announce that Eric Bosch, President and CEO, and Wendi Berthelot, Director of Audit and Assurance Services, have both been named to… The post LaPorte Team Members Named to Capital Region 500 first appeared on LaPorte.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In reply to Mike Ford. In Texas, we have TWO State Groups ONE is Association of Texas Appraisers. YES the goal is Education. [link]. The OTHER group is a PAC. FACT they are more involved in the politics.

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Appraisal 75

Benzinga

JUNE 23, 2023

In a court document submitted during the Federal Trade Commission 's (FTC) hearing regarding Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ), the Xbox manufacturer admitted that it has lost the video game wars against rivals Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY ) and Nintendo Company Ltd (OTC: NTDOY ).

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In reply to Mike Ford. His name is Steve Cannon. Mike- Back when I was president of the Coalition of Arizona Appraisers, we had a lobbyist named Ben something. I can look up his name and information and even if he can’t help us he might know someone who can?

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Appraisal 75

Law 360 M&A

JUNE 23, 2023

American Airlines Inc. customers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive their long-running challenge to the airline's bankruptcy-spurred 2013 merger with US Airways, claiming lower courts have openly disregarded high court precedent in rejecting a bid to unwind the allegedly anti-competitive deal.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

HUD Secretary Fudge decided to convene a special meeting of master minds with absolutely no real diversity, equity or inclusion included.

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Peak Business Valuation

JUNE 23, 2023

Obtaining a restaurant equipment appraisal is a crucial step for restaurant owners looking to make informed financial decisions. At Peak Business Valuation , we specialize in providing accurate and reliable appraisals to help you understand the value of your equipment. By receiving an equipment appraisal you can make informed decisions regarding your restaurant and restaurant equipment.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

HUD Secretary Fudge decided to convene a special meeting of master minds with absolutely no real diversity, equity or inclusion included.

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Peak Business Valuation

JUNE 23, 2023

The lumber and building material industry includes stores that sell construction materials such as lumber, hardwood and brick. According to IBIS World , there are over 37,000 lumber and building material stores in the United States. These businesses generate over $150 billion dollars in revenue. As disposable income increases and the housing and construction markets strengthen, industry revenue will continue to grow.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

Mercer Capital has its finger on the pulse of the minerals market. An important trend has been the rise of mineral aggregators, which have largely supplanted the trusts as the primary method of publicly traded minerals ownership. Due to a variety of corporate structures (including master limited partnerships and Up-Cs) and complex capital structures (including preferred equity and non-traded.

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Benzinga

JUNE 23, 2023

Conformis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS ) shares are shooting higher after the company announced a deal to be acquired by medical device firm restor3d for $2.27 per share in cash. The deal offers a premium of 96% to the closing price of Conformis stock on June 22, 2023. "We. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Benchmark Report

JUNE 23, 2023

An acquisition is a transaction in which one company purchases another or a portion of its assets. The acquiring company, also known as the buyer, assumes control of the target company, the seller, by purchasing its stock or specific investments.

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