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DEI Initiatives under Attack by Activists

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Delikat, J. T. Ho and Hong Tran, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Friday, October 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Delikat and J. T. Ho are partners, and Hong Tran is an Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. This post is based on their Orrick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Social Responsibility Resolutions by Scott Hirst.

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The fight against money laundering: Machine learning is a game changer

Mckinsey and Company

To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.

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Weekly Roundup: September 30-October 6, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, October 7, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of September 30-October 6, 2022. The Irrelevance of Delaware Corporate Law. Posted by Robert J. Rhee (University of Florida), on Friday, September 30, 2022. Tags: Delaware law , financial , Firm valuation , Stakeholders , Stock performance.

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Sustainability in global transaction banking: A market imperative

Mckinsey and Company

Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals. But success requires a strategic approach.

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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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2022 Industrial Robotics Industry Report

Benchmark Report

Industrial robotics is now critical across many sectors for the automation and manufacturing of many tasks, including loading, packaging, labeling, and inspection. They are commonly used in the automobile and heavy engineering sectors and are becoming more common in many other sectors. In the past, robots were mostly only used in the automotive and manufacturing industries, but more sectors are adopting them today.

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The chessboard rearranged: Rethinking the next moves in global payments

Mckinsey and Company

Shifts in the macro environment are creating opportunities and obstacles for participants across the worldwide payments ecosystem.

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Author Talks: How to make bureaucracy work for you

Mckinsey and Company

Marina Nitze shares 13 tactics for successfully ushering change through any bureaucracy, from the DMV to your local not-for-profit organization.

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Alberta Becomes First Canadian Province To Regulate Psychedelics-Assisted Therapy

Benzinga

As of January 2023 , Canada’s 4th largest province will be the first to offer supervised treatments involving psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ketamine to those among its 4.5 million population suffering from mental health disorders. The decision was taken and announced by the Alberta province on Wednesday, October 5.

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2022 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Machen McChesney

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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PureTech Health Confirms 'Possible' Merger With Nektar Therapeutics

Benzinga

PureTech Health plc (NASDAQ: PRTC ) has confirmed that it is in talks about a possible tie-up with Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR ). In April, Nektar Therapeutics announced a new strategic plan to prioritize key research and development efforts and cut 70% of its workforce, including Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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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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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | October 2022

National Law Review M&A

Greenberg Traurig's International Trade & Investment Practice Jurisdiction: All Federal Mexico United Kingdom European Union China Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Corporate & Business Organizations Financial Institutions & Banking Global Mergers & Acquisitions

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Poshmark Buyout Offer Falls Well Below IPO Price: Analysts Call It Fair — Is It?

Benzinga

When South Korean tech giant Naver confirmed earlier this week that it would purchase Poshmark Inc. (NASDAQ: POSH ) at $17.90 per share, many observers said the offer was fair. Was it? After all, Poshmark — an Instagram-like site specializing in apparel resale — went public in 2021 at $42 a share. On Thursday, it closed at $17.80. Here's a look at why the Redwood City, California-based company plummeted in value.

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Agile funding: An investment management approach to funding outcomes

Mckinsey and Company

Truly performance-driven organizations do more than adopt agile ways of working; they take an agile approach to the enterprise funding process to allocate talent and capital toward the right outcomes.

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Renault chief flies to Japan for crunch talks over Nissan alliance

Financial Times M&A

Negotiations will aim to resolve intellectual property dispute and examine future of French group’s stake

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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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Employees on the move: How to keep and attract talent

Mckinsey and Company

In Australia, job mobility is happening in both the public and private sectors. Leaders are faced with finding ways to keep present talent and attract the new.

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EIG Unit To Pay $2.2B For Tokyo Gas' Australia Project Stakes

Law 360 M&A

EIG-managed MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company, said Friday it has agreed to pay $2.15 billion for Tokyo Gas Co.'s stakes in four Australian natural gas projects, in a deal being guided by White & Case.

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Utility procurement: Ready to meet new market challenges

Mckinsey and Company

North American utilities’ procurement leaders are tackling today’s challenging times by partnering closely with business unit leaders, deploying bespoke category strategies, and building innovative capabilities.

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Stalled IPO Market Forces Many Companies To Sidelines

Law 360 M&A

The largely frozen market for initial public offerings is delaying many companies' listing plans, forcing some to stay private longer or consider acquisitions, advisers say, while select businesses are braving choppy waters and preparing to go public anyway.

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Why on earth should business care about space?

Mckinsey and Company

Two decades of technological innovation have unlocked a wealth of space-based opportunities for commercial entities to offer once-unimaginable services.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk threw a smoke bomb, Twitter Inc. threw a fit, and Delaware's chancellor calmly shuffled her papers in the court's highest-profile contract dispute last week. Facebook, Peloton, Krispy Kreme and Winston cigarettes also made appearances on a busy Chancery Court docket.

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What happens now that Twitter v Elon Musk trial has been delayed?

The Guardian M&A

All you need to know about the latest developments in the twisting takeover saga What Musk might do with Twitter if deal to buy it goes ahead The legal fight between Twitter and Elon Musk over his failure to complete his agreed purchase of the company has been postponed after a judge granted the Tesla chief executive’s request for a delay. The social media platform and Musk, who this week U-turned on his decision to walk away from the deal , have until 28 October to close a transaction or else t

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BakerHostetler Accused Of Fraud, Jones Asks For New Hire

Law 360 M&A

Alliance Health's liquidating trustee alleges a law firm helped a $100 million fraud scheme, the Alex Jones-controlled Free Speech Systems needs a new leader, and satellite operator Intelsat SA escapes from a $400 million contract dispute. This is the week in bankruptcy.

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Beyond burnout: What helps—and what doesn’t

Mckinsey and Company

Despite leaders’ best efforts, worldwide burnout persists. New research reveals why—and how to help employees begin to thrive again.

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Keys To A 9-0 High Court Win: Look For Common Ground

Law 360 M&A

When arguing for the petitioner in Golan v. Saada before the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, a focus was placed on appealing to multiple judicial philosophies with the aim of not only winning each justice’s vote, but also achieving clear guidance from the court’s opinion, says Karen King at Morvillo Abramowitz.

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Will HP shape the way of remote working with a new merger?

Valutico

HP Inc. Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 7 October 2022. Link to the detailed valuation. About HP. HP Inc. is a US-based computer technology firm that develops PCs, laptops, and printers. The company also offers 3D printing solutions and sells related hardware products. . Recent Performance. In terms of earnings, HP was able to meet the expectations of analysts in their third-quarter earnings call.

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FTC Drops Some Claims In Meta VR Fitness App Antitrust Row

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Trade Commission trimmed back its challenge of Meta Platforms Inc.'s acquisition of the popular virtual reality fitness app Within Unlimited Inc., asking for a California federal court to dismiss several of the claims it had previously levied.

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Attract investors with SEIS/EIS advance assurance

Vested

You asked, we listened. Customers can now apply for SEIS and EIS advance assurance through Vestd - the first step to secure SEIS and EIS funding - all without leaving the platform.

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U.S. jobs report: Hiring slows as another 75-basis-point rate increase looms

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) The U.S. economy is proving far more resilient in the face of sustained pricing pressures than otherwise thought a short time ago. The post U.S. jobs report: Hiring slows as another 75-basis-point rate increase looms first appeared on LaPorte.

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Mineral Interest Owners: How to Know What You Own

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Because of the popularity of this post, we revisit it this week. Originally published in 2019, this post is as a guide for mineral owners who are seeking to learn more about what they own. As we’ve discussed, there are plenty of factors to consider when determining the value of mineral interests. While some mineral owners may be very well attuned to decline curves and local pricing dynamics.

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Marketing a Business for Sale

Midstreet Blog

You’re thinking about selling your business, and you’re curious about how it will be marketed for sale. As a business owner, you probably have a good grasp on marketing, whether it’s through flyers, radio, online ads, or other traditional techniques. But what about marketing your business for sale?

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ViaSat - Inmarsat Deal Faces Regulatory Hiccup

Benzinga

The U.K. competition regulator found the California-based satellite operator ViaSat, Inc's (NASDAQ: VSAT ) $7.3 billion takeover of Britain's Inmarsat could lead to airlines facing more expensive and worse quality onboard WiFi. The Competition and Markets Authority will refer the deal for an in-depth investigation if ViaSat and Inmarsat fail to address the competition concerns.

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RIA M&A Update

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Year-to-date RIA M&A activity has surpassed last year’s record levels in 2022, even as macro headwinds for the industry continue to mount. Fidelity’s August 2022 Wealth Management M&A Transaction Report listed 155 deals through August of 2022, up from 112 during the same period in 2021. These transactions represented $212 billion in AUM, up 16% from 2021 levels.

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MICT Revises Merger Terms With Tingo

Benzinga

MICT, Inc (NASDAQ: MICT ) forged a new merger agreement with Tingo Inc (OTC: TMNA ) to acquire 100% of the operating business and assets of Tingo. Tingo is a Fintech and Agri-Fintech business on the African Continent. In May, the companies agreed to merge and consolidate their operations to create a Fintech and Agri-Fintech company serving the African and Asian markets with a Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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The key people you need in your founding team

Vested

When you hear startup success stories, you usually hear about a founding team composed of one person and a laptop or one person and their roommate ready to change the world.

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