Tue.May 09, 2023

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Board Actions to Boost Corporate Sustainability

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Laura Sanderson, Sarah Galloway and Kurt Harrison, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe and Sarah Galloway and Kurt Harrison are co-heads of Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum.

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Advisor Feature: Reed Kelly in Nashville, TNĀ 

Viking Mergers

Reed Kelly’s journey from a small town in Tennessee to a Senior Advisor at Viking M&A is an inspiring one. He has navigated various challenges and changes in his career and emerged as a successful leader in the financial services and M&A industry. His story is a prime example of how hard work and a willingness to adapt can lead to success in any industry.

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Moving supply chain leaders to the C-suite

Mckinsey and Company

The authors of From Source to Sold discuss how supply chain leaders can take a seat at the boardroom table, becoming strategic leaders who help drive more resilient supply chains.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ej. An entire amc corporation, a sweetheart of gse program managers special insider privileges gifting, bested in due diligence by a common individual sales agent. Classy. Somehow I don’t think the current iteration of this everyday amc company resembles anything similar to what the appraisal industry was first sold, their licensing admittance and allowances predicated upon.

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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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Integrating SAP and Microsoft Power Platform for intelligent outcomes

Avanade

SAP and Microsoft Power Platform is an example of how powerful technologies come together to drive collaboration and connectivity in the enterprise.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Brian

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA. Class Valuation has 1.08 out of 5 stars rating by the Better Business Bureau per customer reviews. What does your friend “high up” in the food chain at Class think about that? How much did Class pay Fannie Mae for the honor to be one of the big 6 with a 1 star rating?

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Comment on Top DEI Bosses Have a Problem ā€“ Diversity by Jaydee

Appraisers Blog

Rules for thee, but not for me. When my Certification Expires next year; I’m tossing in the towel. I’m not going to be renewing. The discriminatory anti-discrimination crowd put a big target on appraisers’ backs. They want to remove the only safeguard left (us) so they can steel all the real estate. “By 2030 you will own nothing and you’ll be happy” So who will own everything?

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Voluntary Accident Insurance as an Employee Benefit

Machen McChesney

Voluntary accident insurance provides funds to pay for additional costs incurred from injuries. If you've ever seen an Aflac commercialā€”with the duck that keeps repeating the name of the productā€”you get the idea that supplemental insurance provides coverage for bills that your major medical plan doesn't cover. You can see how this is an attractive option to catch the attention of top talent.

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Outlook for China tourism 2023: Light at the end of the tunnel

Mckinsey and Company

With Chinaā€™s travel restrictions lifted, demand is strong among Chinese tourists. Hereā€™s where these travelers plan to go and what theyā€™d like to do.

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How to achieve work-life balance

JPAbusiness

Even the most successful business owner sometimes suffers individually when managing the competing needs and priorities of their business, clients, staff, family, relationships, personal goals and interests. These competing elements can take a significant toll on individuals, with stress and pressure affecting health and wellbeing, and also often impacting their ability to make sound business and life decisions.

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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 canā€™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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Top trends in global private markets

Mckinsey and Company

The debut episode of Deal Volume highlights takeaways from McKinseyā€™s Global Private Markets Review, including the condition of the industry in 2022 and trends likely to affect investors in 2023 and beyond.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by ej

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Todd Redington, SRA AI-RRS AGA. So what? If accurate, that makes it even worse. That means the listing agent did more due diligence than the company(Class) that hired the felon. So much for vetting these gig workers.

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MSG Loses Bid To Avoid Doc Production In Atty Ban Probe

Law 360 M&A

A New York judge has denied a Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. attorney's request to rethink a decision requiring that certain documents be turned over to the state liquor authority as the agency reviews a policy that bars attorneys engaged in litigation against the company from entering its venues.

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Comment on Top DEI Bosses Have a Problem ā€“ Diversity by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

[link] Nine out of ten people are not going with this. Sounds about right for how out of touch appraisal industry management has become.

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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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Dorsey's Jay-Z Ties Don't Thwart Tidal Deal, Chancery Says

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's Chancery Court on Tuesday dismissed a Block Inc. shareholder's suit against founder and CEO Jack Dorsey and company directors over Block's purchase of Norwegian music-streaming service Tidal in 2021, rejecting a shareholder's claims that Dorsey's friendship with rap mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter tainted the $306 million deal.

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Activision Blizzard hires legal heavyweight to fight UKā€™s block of Microsoft deal

Financial Times M&A

David Pannick KC, whose recent cases include Boris Johnsonā€™s partygate probe, will lead the gaming groupā€™s legal challenge

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Standard General Announces Diversity Plan For Tegna Deal

Law 360 M&A

Hedge fund Standard General LP has announced a plan to increase its commitments to diversity and inclusion pending its $8.6 billion acquisition of broadcast company Tegna Inc.

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Capturing the value of ā€˜one firmā€™

Mckinsey and Company

Our proprietary research across 2,000 companies shows that it pays to operate as ā€œone firm.ā€ Hereā€™s how top-performing organizations make it work.

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SoftBank nears deal to sell Fortress to Mubadala for up to $3bn

Financial Times M&A

Japanese group in late-stage talks with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund as it seeks to pare debt

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Racial Diversity Exposure and Firm Responses Following the Murder of George Floyd

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rafael Copat (University of Texas at Dallas) , on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Rafael Copat is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas. This post is based on a recent paper forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting Research by Professor Copat, K. Ramesh , Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Accounting at Rice University; Karthik Balakrishnan , Vernon S.

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Getting the talent strategy right: Critical factors for new businesses

Mckinsey and Company

Building new businessesā€”or corporate venturesā€”is increasingly critical for growth.

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MultiPlan Acquires Leading Healthcare Data and Analytics Firm Benefits Science LLC

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MultiPlan Acquires Leading Healthcare Data and Analytics Firm Benefits Science LLC

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Author Talks: Can you use your ā€˜brainpowerā€™ to defend cognitive liberty?

Mckinsey and Company

Duke professor Nita Farahany examines the promise and perils of neurotechnology developments and their impact on the last bastion of freedom.

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Climate Change and Geopolitics: The Role of Risk and Internal Audit Professionals

Audit Board

Most people may think of climate change action as primarily involving scientists and governments ā€” but there is a clear geopolitical angle to it that keeps businesses and other organisations up at night. Businesses are more visible and more actively scrutinised than ever before. This has come as the result of social and economic shifts in the wider society, and changes in attitudes, thanks to rolling news and social media.

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Mercer Capital to Sponsor and Attend the Houston ASA Chapter Energy Valuation Conference

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is excited to sponsor and attend the Houston ASA Chapter Energy Valuation Conference. The conference will be held on May 11th, 2023, at the Briar Club in Houston, Texas, and virtually online. Mercer Capital’s Bryce Erickson, ASA, MRICS and J. David Smith, ASA, CFA are attending. Bryce Erickson, Senior Vice President at Mercer Capital, leads Mercer Capital’s Oil and Gas industry team.

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Perkins Coie, Cipollone Firm Attys Jump To K&L Gates In LA

Law 360 M&A

K&L Gates LLP is expanding its Los Angeles office, announcing Tuesday that it is adding two new partners ā€” a corporate attorney from Perkins Coie LLP and an intellectual property attorney from Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey LLP.

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Value Drivers for an Insurance Brokerage

Peak Business Valuation

In our volatile world, having insurance is crucial. Insurance provides financial protection against unexpected events like car accidents and earthquakes. As such, there is a steady demand for the insurance brokerage industry. Insurance brokerages help consumers find insurance policies that fit their needs. According to IBIS World , this industry will experience steady growth in the coming years.

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New Pitney Bowes Board Includes 4 Of Activist's Nominees

Law 360 M&A

Pitney Bowes and activist investor Hestia Capital Management announced separately Tuesday that the shipping and mailing giant's shareholders had elected four of Hestia's nominees to its board of directors following a proxy battle in recent months.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between C4 Laboratories and SC Labs

Benchmark Report

C4 Laboratories (a provider of cannabis testing services) was recently acquired by SC Labs. SC Labs is a licensed and accredited cannabis testing agency with locations spanning: California, Colorado, Michigan, Oregon, and Arizona.

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Tempur Sealy Shares Gain After Acquiring Mattress Firm For $4B, Q1 Earnings Beat

Benzinga

Tempur Sealy International Inc (NYSE: TPX ) reported a first-quarter FY23 sales decline of 2.5% year-on-year to $1.208 billion, almost in line with the consensus of $1.210 billion. The bedding products firm registered an adjusted EPS of $0.53, beating the analyst consensus of $0.51. On a constant currency basis, total net sales decreased by 0.5%, with a decrease of 1.2% in the North American business segment and.

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Argonaut Acquires Premier Drilling Tool Manufacturer

Business Wire M&A

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Argonaut Private Equity, a Tulsa, OK-based private equity fund, has announced the acquisition of Center Rock Inc., a Berlin, PA-based provider of drilling tools and rigs serving the construction, mining, utility, and energy industries. The private equity groupā€™s low-leverage approach reinforces the partnershipā€™s potential to build on Center Rockā€™s foundation as a premier manufacturer of tools that drill through overburden and bedrock.

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Consolidation In The Mattress Industry? Don't Sleep On This

Benzinga

Tempur Sealy International Inc (NYSE: TPX ) announced plans on Tuesday to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $4 billion. The Details: Mattress Firm, part-owned by Steinhoff International Holdings NV (OTCMKTS: STHHF), operates more than 2,300 brick-and-mortar store locations in the U.S., making it one of the largest bedding retailers in the country.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Gottlieb Packaging Materials Limited and Macfarlane Group PLC

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Manchester-based Gottlieb by national packaging and labels services company, Macfarlane. Established in 2001, Gottlieb is a supplier of packaging materials, hygiene products and warehouse equipment to a broad range of sectors including clothing retail, printing, and logistics. Gottlieb, owned by A & G Holdings Ltd, has an experienced team of 15 employees, including two directors, all of whom will remain with the business follo

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Nikola Eyes Focus On Its North America Operations; Divests JV Ownership In Ulm, Germany To Iveco

Benzinga

Italian vehicle manufacturing company Iveco Group N.V. will assume full ownership of the joint venture with Nikola Corp (NASDAQ: NKLA ) in Ulm, Germany. Also, Iveco Group will be licensed to freely access and continue developing vehicle control software for the jointly developed BEV and FCEV. Nikola will be granted the IVECO S-Way technology license for North America and related component supply from Iveco Group.