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Statement by Chair Gensler on Final Rules Regarding Clawbacks of Erroneously Awarded Compensation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Can Elon Musk Make the Math Work on Owning Twitter? It’s Dicey.

NYT M&A

Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.

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Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Final Rules Regarding Clawbacks of Erroneously Awarded Compensation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Twitter trolls bombard platform after Elon Musk takeover

The Guardian M&A

Platform says 300 accounts carried out 50,000-plus tweets in ‘organised effort to make users think firm has changed content policy’ Banned British far-right figures return within hours of takeover Heaven or hellscape – what will Musk’s Twitter look like? Fears raised over disinformation and hate speech Twitter has been hit by a coordinated trolling campaign in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover, with more than 50,000 tweets from 300 accounts bombarding the platform with hateful content.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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‘Mischief and delay’: How Musk and Twitter finally sealed the deal

Financial Times M&A

Tesla chief’s takeover drama drew in a cast of Wall Street powerhouses, Silicon Valley elite — and a few ‘meme-splainers’

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Twitter deal may signal point when the ‘everything bubble’ bursts

The Guardian M&A

China’s property meltdown , the unwinding of QE and the tech stock plunge all show a fragile global financial ecosystem under stress There’s always one deal that symbolises the end of an era. In the early 2000s AOL’s merger with Time Warner served notice that the dot-com boom was over. Royal Bank of Scotland’s over-priced takeover of ABN Amro was followed by the global financial crisis of 2008-09.

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Slick lawyers test the limits in distressed debt machinations

Financial Times M&A

Companies place more restrictions on the ability of creditors to sue over refinancing

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Venture Capital: Pulling Back On Tech Deals

Global Finance

The difficult economic environment is deterring investors from pumping money into unprofitable, high-stakes tech ventures.

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Biotechs look to sell royalties to raise cash in a tough market

Financial Times M&A

Companies look for alternative sources of funds after share sell-off

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Credit Suisse Shores Up Cash

Global Finance

Credit Suisse’s share price has been halved since the start of the year amid a series of high-profile scandals.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Problem Solving Meeting Agenda: 4 Effective Steps to Conduct a Problem Solving Session

Rhythm Systems

I hear time and time again from people that their meetings are a complete waste of time. In fact, they can often be a huge productivity killer. When I dig deeper, I can easily find out why. They typically don’t accomplish anything - the team gets together, but they don’t work on solving the problems facing the company. Team members often update the status of their pet projects, highlighting their accomplishments and glossing over the challenges.

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Top Takeaways From Audit & Beyond 2022

Audit Board

Thousands of audit, risk, sustainability, and compliance professionals tuned in virtually for Audit & Beyond 2022 , AuditBoard’s fourth annual user conference, joined by hundreds who attended the event in person at Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, CA. Several key themes emerged across thought leadership sessions, many of which grappled with the challenges organizations face in today’s dynamic business environment and the need for an integrated, data-driven approach to managing risk. .

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Corporate Retreats Return

Global Finance

Retreats are now regaining appeal after Covid-19 lockdowns forced teams to work purely from home.

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Proactive news headlines including Magnetite Mines, NickelSearch, Apollo Minerals and Ionic Rare Earths

Benzinga

Sydney, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) CEO Tim Dobson hosted an investor webinar to update on the company's progress and optimisation studies currently underway at the Razorback Iron Ore Project in South Australia.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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What is the Adjusted Book Value Method?

Equilest

Have you wondered What is the Adjusted Book Value Method? With our "What is the Adjusted Book Value Method?" content, we explain all you should know! Does anyone really know what Adjusted Book Value Method is? I think….not. I’ve struggled to find the correct answer for weeks. Here is what I’ve learned. . . What is the Adjusted Book Value Method? The adjusted book value approach is a valuation approach based on the balance sheet.

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Davis Polk Discusses FSOC Report on Financial Stability Risks of Digital Assets

Reynolds Holding

The report recently issued by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) is quite different from the other reports published so far by the U.S. financial regulators in response to Executive Order 14067 on digital assets (FSOC Report). 1 Helpfully, this report included a series of specific policy recommendations about what Congress and the regulators ought to do next.

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Are We Seeing Double? Regulatory Overlap Between the SEC and the PCAOB

Reynolds Holding

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it was initiating proceedings against a former audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for violating professional standards in reviewing the financial statements of Mattel, Inc. One might wonder why it is the SEC, and not the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB or Board), that is taking action against an accountant for failing to properly perform its audits of a public company’s financial statements.