Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Posted by Nathan Barnett, Daniel Bell, and Sebastian Orozco Segrera, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, on Friday, November 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Nathan Barnett and Daniel J. Bell are Partners and Sebastian Orozco Segrera is an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. This post is based on their McDermott memorandum. Beginning January 1, 2024, the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require “reporting companies” to submit a report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) conta

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Value Scope

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Value of X X, formerly Twitter, is now valued at $19 billion, according to the company’s employee equity compensation plan. This is a significant drop from the $44 billion that Elon Musk paid to acquire the company in October 2022. Several factors may have contributed to the valuation drop. The overall economic slowdown: The tech sector has been particularly hard hit by the recent economic downturn, and X is no exception.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, November 3, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of October 27-November 2, 2023 Implementation of Share Buybacks and Their Impact on Corporate Governance Posted by Michael Seigne (Candor Partners Limited), and Joerg R.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A chief of staff can be instrumental to a CEO’s success while also advancing their own career. Here are eight pieces of advice from those who have mastered the role.

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Corporate Finance Finance 125

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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In reply to Dennis Mcmillen. Agree completely. Looking for a new vocation. A few years ago I had calculated I could retire at 65. Thanks to reduced fees and low volume of work I’ll retire 2 days after my funeral. But, it won’t be as an appraiser.

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Appraisal 98

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey across 30 countries offers insights into how organizations can help create a workplace that prioritizes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

McKinsey research shows that a focus on aspiration, activation, and execution can help companies out-innovate and outgrow peers.

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Corporate Finance Finance Marketability 127

Machen McChesney

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In most cases, employees anticipate receiving a raise after working a certain amount of time at your firm — usually six months to a year. Top performers who consistently exceed expectations expect to be paid a salary that reflects their hard work and level of responsibility. You look to offer competitive compensation to retain your best workers.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We spoke with Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Appraisers had to be regulated by AMCs. Why not agents ? They can all receive a standard customary fee to prove they aren’t biased to the buyer or seller. Currently all agents are biased toward seller who pays the commission based on sales price. The current shakeout could really change things.

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Appraisal 98

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

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Amid a challenging macroeconomic environment and rapid change, CEOs are searching for the next engine for growth. The answer may be right in front of them: a redefined and reinvigorated relationship with their CMO.

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Marketability 98

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A majority of private equity firms surveyed last quarter said there would be an increase in tech-related M&A deal volumes over the next 12 months despite a rough start to the year, showing significantly more optimism than their corporate deal-making counterparts, according to the latest annual report from Morrison Foerster.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Reducing greenhouse gases is essential for chemical companies to remain competitive. Investing in feedstock sources and conversion technologies can help close the gap to net zero.

Technology 88

Technology 88

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. shareholder Wildcat Capital Management issued a letter to Consolidated on Friday opposing the Illinois-based telecommunications company's planned $3.1 billion take-private deal with a pair of investment fund managers, claiming that the deal undervalues the company by nearly $1 billion.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A high-tech pioneer describes how technology has continually disrupted business, why generative AI is accelerating today’s disruption, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.

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Technology Corporate Finance Finance 95

Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

An Illinois federal judge won't toss consumers' proposed class action targeting T-Mobile's 2020 merger with Sprint, ruling that they have adequately pled that the merger could have plausibly led to an increase in prices for all wireless customers, but freeing SoftBank from the litigation on improper venue grounds.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A mobility budget is an employee benefit that can help employers attract and retain talent. It’s also an emerging solution to increase sustainable transit use and reduce congestion in urban areas.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Currys PLC said Friday that it will sell its retail businesses in Greece and Cyprus for €200 million ($213 million) to Greek power company Public Power Corp. SA to allow the British electronics retailer to concentrate on its core markets.

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Marketability 75

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The ability to navigate challenges can be deeply rooted in personal experience. Here’s how a decade-long sea voyage taught a McKinsey alumna to go with the flow.

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Avanade

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Generative AI brings value far beyond productivity and efficiency. It can empower employees to gain new skills, optimize work-life balance and boost collaboration.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Counterparty-credit-risk management is becoming more challenging and complex, reflecting a disrupted global economic, political, and regulatory environment, together with historically high levels of volatility.

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Banking 82

Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I stated years ago that they need to create an AMC or “Attorney Management Company” that would require lawyers to go through the same s**t appraisers have to go through in order to obtain business. Afterall, it was an attorney who suggested lenders use AMC’s. Can you imagine AMC’s sending email blasts to lawyers asking for the cheapest and fastest turn times!

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Appraisal 75

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Carro founder and CEO Aaron Tan details how to put geographic expansion and tech-enabled operations at the heart of company strategy.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Personally I am in favor of abolishing appraisal licensing altogether, the process has long abandoned the original intent and has now been hijacked by third-party entities to become nothing more than their money making playpen, these third-party entities could not care less about the integrity of the appraisal profession, despite their high claims otherwise.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The world could see a wave of Indian travelers in the coming decade—nine charts reveal key trends and case studies of how destinations can attract and delight these Indian travelers.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

LEVIS, Québec, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davie today announced it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Finland's Helsinki Shipyard Oy (HSO). The historic transaction combines the skills, experience and capabilities of two leaders in Arctic shipbuilding and other high-value products. While the Canadian and Finnish shipyard will be separate legal and operating entities, the business headquarters will remain in Québec.

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Finance Equity 59

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Investing in start-ups can help you tap external innovation, as long as you avoid the pitfalls.

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Start-ups Corporate Finance Finance 108

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

LEVIS, Québec, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davie today announced it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Finland's Helsinki Shipyard Oy (HSO). The historic transaction combines the skills, experience and capabilities of two leaders in Arctic shipbuilding and other high-value products. While the Canadian and Finnish shipyard will be separate legal and operating entities, the business headquarters will remain in Québec.

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Finance Equity 59

Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

MLB Chief Operations and Strategy Officer Chris Marinak shares how the league is changing the game on and off the field to connect with the next generation of fans.

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Corporate Finance Finance 80

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ: FOXF ) shares are dipping by 20% today after it reported Q3 FY23 results. Net sales declined 19.1% Y/Y to $331.1 million, missing the consensus of $398.3 million owing to a decrease of 58.6% in Specialty Sports Group, partially offset by an increase of 12.4% in Powered Vehicles Group and 8.2% in Aftermarket Applications Group.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The race for resilience is changing the way global supply chains look and transforming the way they are run.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions have become commonplace in today’s global business landscape. However, successfully integrating corporate cultures after a merger remains a complex challenge. Failure to address this issue can lead to employee disengagement, decreased productivity, and even the failure of the merged entity itself. This blog post will explore practical strategies for integrating corporate cultures post-merger, ensuring a smooth transition, and setting the stage for long-term success

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The mid-Atlantic, comprising Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, has three essential attributes for building a strong cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I am in! Love the idea ? Amen to commissions not being based on Sales Price. With values skyrocketing, the amount of work a Realtor has to do is the same no matter the price, unless you are marketing a multi million dollar property and it cost more to do so… and sometimes it takes longer to close but the actual process of listing, selling and closing is the same.

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