Mon.Sep 04, 2023

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The State of Climate Disclosure and Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Randi Morrison (Society for Corporate Governance) and Salvatore Schiano (Persefoni), on Monday, September 4, 2023 Editor's Note: Randi Morrison is Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Society for Corporate Governance, and Salvatore Schiano is the Director of Content & Intelligence at Persefoni. This post is based on their Society for Corporate Governance and Persefoni memorandum.

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Strategies to win in UK energy retail as the market reopens

Mckinsey and Company

The static UK energy retail market is starting to move as wholesale energy prices fall. As a third of customers look to switch suppliers, here’s how energy retailers can plug into customer needs.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360 M&A

New cases in Delaware's Court of Chancery last week alleged "pie in the sky" investments by Palantir Technologies and wasteful satellite-launch contracts by Amazon. The nation's court of equity also logged notice of a $65 million settlement and got ready for another coming up this week that could be almost three times as much.

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The $44bn bank bailout bonanza

Financial Times M&A

‘Deals of the century’ were to be had for opportunists on both sides of the Atlantic

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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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ButcherJoseph & Co. Announced Finalists for Five M&A Deal of the Year Awards

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph & Co. Announced Finalists for Five M&A Deal of the Year Awards by The M&A Advisor for the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The post ButcherJoseph & Co. Announced Finalists for Five M&A Deal of the Year Awards appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Albemarle's Bold Move: Offers $4.3B For Lithium Miner Liontown Resources

Benzinga

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB ) raised its bid to take over all the outstanding shares of Liontown Resources Ltd. (OTC: LINRF ), a Perth, Australia-based company, for A$3.00 cash apiece. The revised proposal values Liontown at A$6.6 billion or $4.32 billion on an equity value basis. The earlier proposal, made in March, valued Liontown at $3.4 billion on an enterprise basis (at A$2.50 per share).

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3 Rhythms to Drive Success

Rhythm Systems

Rhythms Matter Leadership gurus all agree: establishing the right regular rhythms for your company is key. At Rhythm Systems, we believe the best way to manage sustainable growth is by deliberately setting three rhythms: Think, Plan, and Do.

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Nestlé sells peanut allergy business after insufficient demand

Financial Times M&A

Treatment whose rollout was delayed by pandemic will now be run by Swiss group Stallergenes Greer

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Goldman's $1.6B Kahoot Deal Wins Antitrust Approvals

Law 360 M&A

Goldman Sachs said Monday that it has won antitrust approval from regulators in Austria and Germany for its proposed 17.2 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.6 billion) takeover of Kahoot ASA, a developer of educational apps.

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Ergomed/Permira: buyout group sees drug trial group as contract thriller

Financial Times M&A

Private equity group’s bid for researcher comes as the biomedical market is slowing down post-Covid

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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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Fang Holdings Announces Receipt of Non-Binding "Going Private" Proposal

Benzinga

BEIJING, Sept. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fang Holdings Limited (OTC: SFUNY ) ("Fang" or the "Company"), a leading real estate Internet portal in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter (the "Proposal Letter"), dated September 4, 2023, from Mr. Jiangong Dai ("Mr. Dai" or the "Proposing Buyer"), proposing to acquire all outstanding Class A ordinary shares (the "Class A Shares") and Class B ordinary shares (the "Clas

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Albemarle/Liontown: US lithium producer willing to pay up down under

Financial Times M&A

If the chemical group’s bid for the Australian company goes ahead, it will be one of the biggest lithium mining deals to date

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Valuing a Cleaning Company

Peak Business Valuation

Cleaning companies generally provide interior and exterior cleaning services for residential and commercial clients. In recent years, we have seen an increase in demand for cleaning companies. This is a result of various factors such as increased health concerns and a growing number of businesses. According to IBIS World , the cleaning services industry generates over $18 billion in revenue each year.

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Paul Weiss Discusses Second Circuit Decision Confirming Syndicated Bank Loan Not a “Security”

Reynolds Holding

On August 24, 2023, in a highly anticipated decision, the Second Circuit in Kirschner v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. et al. affirmed dismissal of state-law securities claims because the syndicated term loan in question was not a “security” and therefore not subject to state and federal securities laws and regulations. [1] Background As explained in a prior client alert , Kirschner arose out of a $1.775 billion syndicated loan transaction in which several banks served as lenders to Millennium Labor

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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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Choosing the Right Path: Exploring Acquisition Strategies for Small to Mid-sized Enterprises

Sun Acquisitions

In today’s competitive business landscape, small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face the challenge of expanding their operations and gaining a competitive edge. One effective way to achieve growth and success is through strategic acquisitions. Acquisitions can provide SMEs increased market share, access to new technologies, talent, and expanded customer bases.

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Does Sharing a Board Member Stifle Worker Mobility?

Reynolds Holding

In the late 2000s, eight prominent tech firms – including Google, Apple, Intuit, and LucasFilms – were accused of enforcing anti-poaching agreements that stifled worker mobility. The seven publicly listed firms in the group shared a number of directors, and all eight settled the ensuing lawsuit for $415 million and additional fines. On August 1 of this year, two directors of NextDoor resigned under pressure from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which took issue with the fact that the directors w