Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 8, 2022

Posted by Jon Lukomnik (Sinclair Capital), and Keith Johnson (Global Investor Collaboration Services, LLC), on Friday, July 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Jon Lukomnik is Managing Director of Sinclair Capital, LLC, and Keith Johnson is CEO of Global Investor Collaboration Services, LLC. This post is based on their comment letter submitted to the SEC regarding the Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule.

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Chris Curtain

JULY 8, 2022

What is the Value of Your Company? How do you calculate business value? A business goes through many stages as it progresses through its lifecycle. Some need capital, others require partners, and a few may be ready for a sale. Regardless of which financing event your business is experiencing, you should know how to evaluate […]. The post Business Appraisal: How to Value Your Business and Why it is Important appeared first on Business Appraisal FL | GA.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 8, 2022

Posted by Adam Emmerich, David Silk, and Sabastian Niles, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, July 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Adam O. Emmerich , David M. Silk , and Sabastian V. Niles are partners at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Emmerich, Mr. Silk, Mr. Niles, Elina Tetelbaum , and Carmen X.

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

In a breaking update, Elon Musk has backed out of his deal to buy Twitter, Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) for $44 billion. What Happened: An SEC filing from today has shared that Musk wants out of the deal after false and misleading information was shared to him from Twitter. “ As further described below, Mr. Musk is terminating the Merger Agreement because Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that Agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 8, 2022

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, July 8, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of July 1-7, 2022. Comment Period Reopens on Proposed Compensation Clawback Rules. Posted by Sonia Gupta Barros, John P. Kelsh, and Corey Perry, Sidley Austin LLP, on Friday, July 1, 2022.

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BVR

JULY 8, 2022

This fascinating blog from RCReports goes over an interesting case involving a small business, the IRS, and a difference of opinion regarding what constitutes reasonable compensation.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience is more important than ever—yet it has never been more challenging as companies face a perfect storm of increasing call volumes, talent shortages, and rising customer expectations.

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

Ahead of a special meeting of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) shareholders in the summer to approve the take-private deal, an analyst at Wedbush said he sees a "greater looming uncertainty" surrounding the completion of the transaction. The Twitter Analyst: Daniel Ives maintained a Neutral rating on Twitter shares and reduced the price target from $54 to $43.

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Benchmark Report

JULY 8, 2022

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swindon-based Tops Security by London-based Banham. Tops Security is a provider of electronic security systems for domestic and commercial customers, offering a comprehensive product range including intruder and fire alarm systems, CCTV, and access control systems. The company provides a turnkey solution, providing customers with design, installation, and on-going technical support.

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

Contract research organization Inotiv Inc (NASDAQ: NOTV ) acquired Nashville, Tennessee-based Protypia Inc for $11 million. Inotiv specializes in nonclinical and analytical drug discovery, development services, research models, and related products and services. Protypia is a protein/peptide bioanalytical company offering high-quality, targeted tissue-based.

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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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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

A Delaware vice chancellor has rescheduled a hearing to consider a $31.5 million settlement to end a stockholder suit over TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.'s merger with the Charles Schwab Corp. after counsel said a noticing agent had "inadvertently failed" to notify 20,000 potential class members.

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

The buyer consortium led by Recco Control Technology Pte Ltd and Dazheng Group (Hong Kong) Investment Holdings Company Limited reaffirmed its non-binding indicative all-cash offer of $25 per share to acquire Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd (NASDAQ: HOLI ). The offer. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Billionaire Elon Musk is pulling out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company "is in material breach of multiple provisions" of the agreement, according to a letter filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.

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National Law Review M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Louis Lehot Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Financial Institutions & Banking Antitrust & Trade Regulation Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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Norman Marks

JULY 8, 2022

In my last post, I outlined (at a very high level, with no detail) what I considered effective risk management entailed: When setting objectives, goals, and strategies, consider the things that might happen (both positive, opportunities, and negative, risks) and set achievable (if a bit of a stretch) objectives that will achieve the purpose of […].

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NYT M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Mr. Musk has appeared reluctant to proceed with the $44 billion agreement, citing uncertainty about the number of fake accounts on the platform.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

A new survey sheds light on the state of automation, the benefits that automation brings, and best practices for scaling automation technologies successfully.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

JULY 8, 2022

There’s a lot going on in the world today that could make business owners feel anxious and question what to do next with their business. Should you. The post Quarterly Economic and M&A Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

Enpal’s CEO and founder discusses how an interest in solar installation fueled the creation of a company moving toward full-scale green energy and mobility systems.

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NYT M&A

JULY 8, 2022

In a regulatory filing on Friday, Mr. Musk said Twitter was in “material breach” of the acquisition agreement.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

In April 2022, McKinsey gathered a group of leaders in financial services to discuss the work they are doing to increase financial inclusion, address systemic challenges, and catalyze efforts to close the racial wealth gap.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

The American Bar Association recently granted law schools some latitude on which tests it can consider in admissions decisions, but its continued emphasis on test scores harms student diversity and is an obstacle to holistic admissions strategies, says Aaron Taylor at AccessLex.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

JULY 8, 2022

Year-to-date RIA M&A activity has surpassed last year’s record levels so far in 2022 even as macro headwinds for the industry continue to mount. Fidelity’s May 2022 Wealth Management M&A Transaction Report listed 93 deals through May of 2022, up from 72 during the same period in 2021. These transactions represented $135 billion in AUM, up 12% from 2021 levels.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Broadcast giant Tegna and hedge fund Standard General are urging the Federal Communications Commission to grant approvals necessary to complete their $8.6 billion tie-up, calling opponents off the mark in claiming potential public harm.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

What will drive China’s next wave of cloud adoption? Successful enterprises will focus not on moving to the cloud but on using it to deliver tangible business value.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

The first six months of 2022 saw policyholders notch a pair of huge-money wins in cyber coverage disputes, directors and officers insurers do uncharacteristically well in corporate-friendly Delaware and the Ninth Circuit join other appellate courts in finding coverage for social engineering wire fraud.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 8, 2022

Luxury-car sales continue to surpass the mass market in terms of growth, profitability, and buzz. Here’s why.

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A Neumann & Associates

JULY 8, 2022

By now we all know how the pandemic that necessitated employees working from home sparked the great resignation. A huge portion of the workforce became aware of the lifestyle benefits that accompanied a reduced or eliminated commute to the office. Who would have previously imagined being able to spend so much more time with our families while still successfully doing our jobs and earning a good living?

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

A merger of Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE ) and Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC ) was set for a smooth take-off until JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU ) announced earlier this year its own bid to purchase Spirit. Since then, the back-and-forth between shareholders has delayed the budget airline deal at least three times. What Happened: Shareholders were set to vote on Friday, July 8, for the third time on a possible merger between Spirit and Frontier.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. recently informed attorneys who filed shareholder litigation against it that they cannot enter any of the company's iconic concert or event venues while the litigation is pending, an action that the shareholders' attorneys have slammed as "frivolous" and "unethical," and something they'll investigate as part of the lawsuits' discovery process.

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Trout CPA

JULY 8, 2022

Written By Carol E. Roland, CPA, CFE, CGMA, MBA. In 2021, the FBI received 19,954 business email compromise (BEC) complaints with adjusted losses of nearly $2.4 billion, up from $1.8 billion in the prior year - a 33% increase! [1] Many of these losses result from wire transfer fraud. Fraudsters have become more sophisticated, and their schemes have evolved to stay ahead of the preventative measures that are developed.

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Midstreet Blog

JULY 8, 2022

If you’ve been researching how to buy or sell a business, you’ve probably come across the categories “Main Street business, Lower-Middle Market business,” and “Middle Market business.”.

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Benzinga

JULY 8, 2022

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) shares are trading lower Friday following reports that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk's deal to buy the social media company is in peril. According to a Washington Post report , Musk's $44 billion takeover bid may be in jeopardy as the parties struggle to find common. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Law 360 M&A

JULY 8, 2022

Swedish hygiene and health company Essity AB said on Friday that it was buying 80% of Knix Wear, a Canadian manufacturer of leakproof clothing, for $320 million in cash.

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