Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Posted by Robert T. Miller (University of Iowa), on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert T. Miller is the F. Arnold Daum Chair in Corporate Finance and Law and the Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the University of Iowa College of Law. This post is based on his recent paper forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

View some of our favorite data visualizations from the year to see how data helps translate complex information into compelling stories.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Posted by Maria Vu, Lisa-Marie O’Malley, Brandon Pak, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Maria Vu is Senior Director of Executive Compensation Research, Lisa-Marie O’Malley is Lead Analyst, and Brandon Pak is Research Analyst at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis article by Ms. Vu, Ms. O’Malley, Mr.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Discover how our authors’ words inspired our designers’ most creative choices, offering a hopeful view of a future fueled by sustainable, inclusive growth.

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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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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Success Depends on Planning and Coordination Across the Enterprise By Lori DeVincent, CMAS, M&A Leadership Council Alumna and Director of Information Technology at ResCap Liquidating Trust Many times the decision to divest a business entity is made in a board room, kept quiet or shared with a limited audience until the close of the deal. Of course, there are many good reasons to limit those in the know.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Explore some of our most visually engaging, “only McKinsey” insights of 2023—brought to life with innovative, interactive forms of storytelling.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Serving on a corporate board can open new career vistas while rounding out your skills and experience. But how do you join one? Here are six steps to becoming a board member.

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N Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

December is here, and so is another episode of Ncontracts’ Regulatory Brief covering all the major regulatory news, trends, and updates of the past month.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society Pass Inc. (NASDAQ: SOPA ) (" SoPa " or the " Company "), Southeast Asia's (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, and Thoughtful Media Group Inc (" Thoughtful Media Group " or " TMG "), a Thailand-based social commerce-focused, premium digital advertising network of the SoPa ecosystem, announces that Greenridge Global LLC (" Greenridge ") has initiated equity research coverage on TMG.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The C-suite is the group of executives responsible for running an organization.

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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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Benchmark Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Getting ready to meet potential buyers can be a daunting task. Your deal team typically won't join the initial meeting as the purpose is for you and the buyer to understand each other's businesses and explore potential fits, and it’s normally better that valuation discussions are held separately. Here are some important considerations for that initial meeting.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Nordic companies can tap into their understated strengths to spur growth in an increasingly uncertain world.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: IART ) agreed to acquire Acclarent Inc. from Ethicon Inc , a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) MedTech company, for $275 million in cash, and an additional $5 million upon the achievement of certain regulatory milestones. Acclarent offers medical devices for ENT procedures. The acquisition will become part of Integra's Codman Specialty Surgical (CSS) division.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Executing regular small deals is not only the most effective M&A strategy but makes companies more resilient. Here is how programmatic acquirers beat the market.

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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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Avanade

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Miranda Hill discusses guiding principles on how to make AI systems more sustainable to accelerate ESG goals and provide scale to organizations with limited resources.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Carrier Global Corp., advised by Paul Weiss and Linklaters, agreed on Wednesday to sell its commercial refrigeration business to longtime joint venture partner Haier Group for an enterprise value of $775 million.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X ) shares are trading higher after the company reportedly received multiple bids in excess of $40 a share. The board of U.S. Steel is convening on Wednesday, according to a news report by CNBC, citing certain sources. While the sale process is nearing its end, this does not guarantee. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Orrstown Finl Servs (NASDAQ: ORRF ) has announced a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: CVLY ) that is expected to be completed in Q3 of 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Orrstown Finl Servs has agreed to give Codorus Valley Bancorp $207.00 million in stock in exchange for CVLY stock. About The Companies Involved Orrstown Financial Services Inc is a holding company engaged in commercial banking and trust business, this involves accepting demand, time and savings deposits, and grant

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP has bulked up its offerings in the entertainment, media and emerging technologies spaces by hiring William D'Angelo III, who comes from a partner role with ArentFox Schiff LLP and brings a lengthy track record of guiding companies in such industries through a variety of deals and transactions.

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio – REAG is proud to be the Title Partner of the 2024 Exit Planning Summit in Marco Island, Florida. From April 28 to 30, in partnership with Exit Planning Institute , REAG returns as Title Partner, championing the premier gathering that not only forges meaningful connections but also drives the strategic relationships essential for unlocking unmatched value in the industry.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Europe's competition regulator cleared the approximately $22 billion combination of Danish biosciences companies Novozymes A/S and Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, guided by five law firms, after agreeing to divest a slice of the business.

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Biz Equity

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Scott Gabehart, Chief Valuation Officer at BizEquity, recently joined the Cannon Curve Podcast to break down the ways advisors can help guide business owner clients into their financial future. A summary of the discussion is included below.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Publishing giant Axel Springer on Wednesday said it has partnered with ChatGPT developer OpenAI in a landmark deal that will see the chatbot's users receive summaries of stories from its titles such as Politico and Business Insider.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA ) is reportedly reconsidering plans to part ways with its U.K. drugstore chain, Boots , as discussions around a potential sale or separation resurface, which was previously scrapped approximately 18 months ago. Walgreens is contemplating strategies to disentangle itself from Boots, with a potential valuation estimated at £7 billion for the chain.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Newly effective amendments to Rule 21 of the U.K. Takeover Code, which remove legal and administrative constraints on a target operating its business in the ordinary way during an offer, will add clarity for targets and bidders, and are likely to be welcomed by both, say lawyers at Davis Polk.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE: LHX ) said it plans to discontinue its merger and acquisition (M&A) program for the foreseeable future. The company attributed the move to strengthen its balance sheet and return all excess capital to shareholders. L3Harris sees revenue of $23 billion through 2026, with 16% segment operating margins. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Human resources technology specialist HeadFirst said Wednesday that it plans to buy sciences sector recruiter Impellam in a deal valued at £483.2 million ($605 million) that will create a larger European group.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Freight transportation company XPO Inc (NYSE: XPO ) said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the company's offer to acquire 28 service center locations previously operated by Yellow Corporation. XPO will acquire 26 service centers and assume existing leases for the other two locations. The transaction is expected to close by the end of.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Wall Street firms that had been vying to snap up song rights have slowed their buying considerably

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John Jenkins

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Earlier this year, Meredith blogged about the Delaware Chancery Court’s decision in New Enterprise Associates 14, L.P. v. Rich, (Del. Ch.; 5/23). That blog dealt with the portion of Vice Chancellor Laster’s opinion that focused on the enforceability of a stockholder’s covenant not to sue.

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Mogin Rubin M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Jonathan Rubin of MoginRubin LLP comments jury verdict in Epic Games vs. Google Play Store antitrust cases.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Certara, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERT ) today announced it has acquired Applied BioMath, an industry-leader in providing model-informed drug discovery and development support to help accelerate and de-risk therapeutic research and development (R&D). Together, Certara and Applied BioMath are the life sciences industry's largest team of experts in quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP), a method of biosimulation used across the development lifecyc

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The board of Telefonica Deutschland told shareholders on Wednesday to back a €1.9 billion ($2 billion) offer from Spain's Telefonica for the remaining 28.19% of its shares, after finding that the deal is financially sound.

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