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Venture Capital Advisers Not Off-Limits for SEC Scrutiny

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stacey Song, Cooley LLP, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 Editor's Note: Stacey Song is a partner at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. In the past six months, the Securities and Exchange Commission has settled a number of enforcement actions against venture capital advisers who are exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) and not registered investment advisers (RIAs).

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On the path to net-zero steel in building and construction

Mckinsey and Company

Rising demand for greener approaches creates an imperative for the industry to seize the moment, adopt new mindsets, and set standards for the transition to a greener future.

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What Do Pets And Weddings Have In Common? It's Weed! A Look At An Interesting Trend

Benzinga

Marijuana themes are proving to be popular in two particular areas — pets and weddings. Benzinga spoke with several business operators who say incorporating cannabis into their offerings has only bolstered business. Humans, Cannabis And Pets. People love their pets. They also love cannabis. According to data provider Headset, CBD pet product sales will account for 3 to 5% of all U.S. hemp sales by 2025.

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Investing in pathways to decarbonize infrastructure

Mckinsey and Company

The net-zero transition requires a deep understanding of emissions drivers by asset class, opportunities specific to each asset, and the development and rigid execution of decarbonization options.

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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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As Fox and News Corp Weigh Merger, an Activist Has Its Own Vision

NYT M&A

Irenic Capital Management, which has a $150 million stake in News Corp, wants the company to split up its media and real estate listings businesses.

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Reducing embodied carbon in new construction

Mckinsey and Company

Three-quarters of the $9.2 trillion in infrastructure spending needed per year until 2050 will go toward new construction—offering opportunities to fight climate change by reducing embodied emissions.

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Preparing for tomorrow: An interview with Tariq Taherbhai

Mckinsey and Company

As economies, climate, and technologies change, so does the construction industry. Tariq Taherbhai of Aon explains today’s most pressing risks.

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Japan’s biggest refiner Eneos on acquisition trail despite yen fall

Financial Times M&A

Oil group says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will not reverse its shift away from fossil fuels

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Doing good demands doing better: Delivering net-zero capital projects

Mckinsey and Company

A net-zero project management framework aligns project performance with current trends in asset valuation and energy transition goals.

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Do More With Less: Data Analytics for a Small Audit Shop

Audit Board

Over the years, we have all heard about the benefits of using data analytics , but often the advice seems better suited for large audit shops with dedicated analytics teams or targeted at specific tools. Many of us work in small audit departments with fewer than 10 people, and we often have limited resources at our disposal. . Regardless of the size of your audit shop, every internal auditor can get started using data analytics , even if you are not an IT or data specialist.

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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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Introduction: October 2022

Mckinsey and Company

Building a sustainable future will depend upon the buildings themselves being built and operated sustainably.

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Five Key Risk Imperatives for 2023

Audit Board

Increasing risk velocity and volatility converged in 2022 to create unprecedented risk bedlam. But this is no time to dwell on what happened this past year. Instead, it’s time to think about what you can do to start fresh in 2023. What have you learned? How can you use that knowledge to help your organization get ahead of risk and set the right priorities for next year?

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News from the Global Infrastructure Initiative: October 2022

Mckinsey and Company

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on decarbonizing the built environment.

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How Corporate Managers Think about Forward-Looking Guidance

Reynolds Holding

Headlines during earnings season often focus on the forward-looking guidance corporate managers provide. Yet, questions remain about managers’ perceptions of the guidance process and the tradeoffs they face in deciding whether and what to guide. To gain greater insight, we surveyed 357 managers at publicly listed corporations and conducted nine in-depth interviews.

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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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Del. Chancery Addresses 3rd Party Beneficiary Issues in Twitter Stockholder Suit

John Jenkins

The Twitter v. Musk litigation continues to churn on through seemingly endless discovery disputes, but there’s at least one related case that has given deal lawyers something substantive to sink their teeth into. Last week, In Crispo v. Musk (Del. Ch.

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Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market to Hit USD 74.52 Billion by 2028 | Ceramic Sanitary Ware Industry Forecast Report by Fortune Business Insightsâ„¢

Benzinga

Pune, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ceramic sanitary ware market size is anticipated to hit USD 74.52 billion by 2028 and exhibit a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. The increasing construction activities due to rising urbanization, industrialization, and the growing trend of smart homes is projected to boost the market growth.

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Fox/News Corp: merger maths line up for the man in a rush

Financial Times M&A

Rupert Murdoch’s thirst for dealmaking appears to be strong as ever

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Cyber Insurance Market Worth USD 63.62 Billion by 2029 | Exhibiting a CAGR of 25.7% [2022-2029]

Benzinga

Pune, India, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cyber insurance market size was valued at USD 10.33 billion in 2021. The industry is projected to expand from USD 12.83 billion in 2022 to USD 63.62 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.7% over the forecast period. The rise can be credited to growing product usage for protecting businesses from the cost of internet-based attacks.

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Cleary Gottlieb Discusses Change Healthcare Decision’s Implications for PE Sponsors

Reynolds Holding

Biden-appointed antitrust officials have asserted, unfairly in our view, that private equity firms deserve heightened scrutiny when they engage in corporate transactions. For example, the head of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division said in an interview with The Financial Times earlier this year that the private equity business model “is often very much at odds with the law and very much at odds with the competition we’re trying to protect.

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Norsk Hydro: Status share buyback program

Benzinga

Please see below information about transactions made under the share buy-back program for Norsk Hydro ASA. Announcement date of the share buyback program: September 23, 2022. End date of the share buyback program: March 29, 2023. Overview of transactions: Date. Aggregate daily volume (no. of shares). Average price (NOK). Total transaction value (NOK). 10.10.2022. 160 000. 60.91. 9 746 128. 11.10.2022. 184 900. 58.87.

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