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ESG Trends – What the boards of all companies should know about ESG regulatory trends in Europe

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Alain Pietrancosta (University of Paris) and Alexis Marraud des Grottes, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Editor's Note: Alain Pietrancosta is Professor of Law at the Sorbonne Law School at the University of Paris and Alexis Marraud des Grottes is a partner at the Paris office of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

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Author Talks: How to learn and lead calmly through volatile times

Mckinsey and Company

Three McKinsey veterans condense decades of boardroom experience and cognitive science into a guide for learning proactively and leading dynamically amid the most uncertain circumstances.

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Remarks by Commissioner Crenshaw at the Inaugural ECGI Responsible Capitalism Summit

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Caroline A. Crenshaw, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Editor's Note: Caroline A. Crenshaw is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Crenshaw, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the other Commissioners, or the Staff.

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A devilish duality: How CEOs can square resilience with net-zero promises

Mckinsey and Company

Amid turbulence on the path to net zero, leaders will have to be much nimbler to balance resilience with an energy future that is secure, affordable, and clean. Five actions can help.

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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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Myriad Genetics Q3 Earnings Fall Short Of Expectations, Lowers Annual Outlook

Benzinga

Myriad Genetics Inc (NASDAQ: MYGN ) has acquired Gateway Genomics LLC , a personal genomics company and developer of consumer genetic tests, including the flagship SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test, for an upfront cash purchase price of $67.5 million. Gateway can earn up to an additional $32.5 million of cash payments in 2023 and 2024 if certain revenue, volume synergy, and EBITDA targets are achieved.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

NYT M&A

At least three Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

NYT M&A

At least five Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.

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Gunnercooke Expands Into US With NY Office Launch

Law 360 M&A

U.K.-based law firm Gunnercooke LLP announced Tuesday that it is launching its first U.S.-based office in New York as part of an international growth strategy.

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Federal funding may boost social determinants of health infrastructure

Mckinsey and Company

Federal-funding mechanisms represent an often-underused funding source for public- and private-sector stakeholders when enhancing SDoH data, analytics, and technology infrastructure.

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The ‘Silver Tsunami’ and Its Effects on the M&A Landscape

Butcher Joseph & Co.

Keith Butcher and Brian Beaulieu take a deep dive into the facts surrounding the metaphor known as the “Silver Tsunami” and how it will impact suc. The post The ‘Silver Tsunami’ and Its Effects on the M&A Landscape appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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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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Smart scheduling: How to solve workforce-planning challenges with AI

Mckinsey and Company

AI-driven schedule optimizers can alleviate age-old scheduling headaches—reducing employee downtime, improving productivity, and minimizing. schedule-related service disruptions.

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The megadeals that hint at a US M&A comeback

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Charlie Munger and his fellow China bulls pay the price, and the aluminium tycoon who became his own worst enemy

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The McKinsey Crossword: Hot Stuff | No. 100

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Morrisons to close more than 10 per cent of McColl’s stores

Financial Times M&A

Supermarket says up to 1,300 staff affected will be offered jobs elsewhere after it bought the convenience chain in May

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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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Tracking diversity, equity, and inclusion data in private markets

Mckinsey and Company

Institutional investors and private equity firms can implement some basic but crucial best practices to measure progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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ERM 101: What’s COSO, and Why Should I Care?

N Contracts

When it comes to enterprise risk management, the leading voice is COSO. Read on for COSO FAQs to learn what COSO is and why you should care about what it has to say about ERM.

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Meta Continues Bid To Duck FTC's VR Merger Challenge

Law 360 M&A

Meta Platforms Inc. urged a California federal judge on Tuesday to toss the Federal Trade Commission's amended challenge to its acquisition of virtual reality app developer Within Unlimited, arguing that the agency again has failed to show how the merger could harm competition in the market for VR fitness apps.

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The state of diversity in global private markets: 2022

Mckinsey and Company

New research captures regional differences in the state of diversity in private equity and discusses the role of institutional investors as a catalyst for change.

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A Merger Between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster Was Blocked, but Brought the Industry Little Clarity

NYT M&A

The uncertainty comes at a time when publishing is facing slumping sales after a pandemic boom, and fears of recession.

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US trustbusters: slaying of monster Penguin reflects mission creep

Financial Times M&A

A DoJ decision has drawn praise from Stephen King and other authors

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Improving Your Budgeting Process

Redpath

For many business owners, budgeting is a lot like dieting and exercise—we all know we should do these things, but we don’t always get it done, at least not consistently. However, just as good health is vital for your body, budgeting is vital for your company’s financial health because it plays a central role in strategic planning and execution.

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The Cost of Not Having an Exit Plan

Value Scout

Do you have an exit plan for your business? Is your exit plan documented or something that’s just in your head as a future “to-do” activity? Do you periodically review your exit plan and measure your progress against the milestones? Every business owner should know these questions because only honest answers will help you determine the strategy towards your goal of a successful exit.

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Business tax considerations amid economic headwinds

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) Tax considerations to help your business fight economic factors that could lead to a recession. The post Business tax considerations amid economic headwinds first appeared on LaPorte.

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AuditBoard Announces Evan Fitzpatrick as Chief Product Officer

Audit Board

Former Bain Capital executive brings deep SaaS management experience to lead company’s product and design efforts through next stages of growth. ?????. LOS ANGELES, CA - November 2, 2022 – AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, and compliance management, today announced Evan Fitzpatrick has been named AuditBoard’s new Chief Product Officer to lead the product and design teams.

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As recession looms, middle market businesses face new era

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) The U.S. economy faces a recession over the next 12 months, as the Fed raises rates to tame inflation, says RSM Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas. The post As recession looms, middle market businesses face new era first appeared on LaPorte.

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Vuzix Buys SAP Software Solution Provider Moviynt

Benzinga

Vuzix Corp (NASDAQ: VUZI ) has acquired Moviynt, a U.S.-based SAP Certified ERP platform software solution provider. The financial terms were not disclosed. Moviynt, a boutique specialized software firm founded in 2018 by three principals, has developed a logistics mobility software platform (Mobilium), which eliminates traditional middleware, and is device agnostic.

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Baker Botts Snags New M&A Co-Lead From Holland & Knight

Law 360 M&A

Baker Botts LLP announced Monday that it has hired a former partner from Holland & Knight LLP as its latest addition to its corporate department, as well as co-head of its cross-border mergers and acquisitions practice.

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Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Specialty Food Distributor Chef Middle East

Benzinga

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF ) has acquired specialty food distributor Chef Middle East (CME) from Gulf Capital, an alternative asset management firm in the Gulf and Southeast Asia. The financial terms were not disclosed. CME has operations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman. It provides specialty food products to higher-end restaurants, Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Market Insights on Auto Dealer M&A Activity

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

A few weeks ago, I sat down with Kevin Nill of Haig Partners to discuss the current state of the M&A market and other timely trends in the auto dealer industry. Specifically, I wanted to discuss some of the movements in Blue Sky multiples for various franchises and interpret the range of multiples that Haig Partners recently published with the release of their Second Quarter 2022 Haig Report.

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2022 changes to Arizona tax credits

Henry Horne

Doing an Arizona tax credit donation is a great way to receive a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your Arizona state tax while also giving to charitable organizations you feel strongly about. Don’t miss: Clearing the air on electric car credits Generally, any donation claimed as an Arizona tax credit is not deductible on the federal return. … Keep Reading.

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Does your startup really need a company secretary?

Vested

When you’re trying to grow your startup, time is of the essence, but so are costs. While you want to reach out to as many investors as possible and look to build capital, you also want to keep costs as low as possible, so you can keep the profits rolling in.

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Netflix Snaps Its Sixth Gaming Studio

Benzinga

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX ) scooped Spry Fox , a Seattle-based independent gaming studio focused on cozy games. The financial terms of the transaction remained undisclosed. Spry Fox became Netflix's sixth in-house games studio. Also Read: Netflix Goes Aggressive In Gaming Stance, Collaborates To Piggybank On Popular Franchises. Spry Fox's unique approach to game development and success with titles will help accelerate Netflix's creative growth in.

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Polsinelli Names New Business Department Co-Chairs

Law 360 M&A

Polsinelli PC announced Tuesday that it has appointed two leaders for the firm's business department, replacing outgoing chair Frank Ross Jr., who has led the department for almost two and half decades.

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Shopify Snaps This Open-Source Web Framework Developer For Undisclosed Terms

Benzinga

Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP ) scooped Remix , a startup developing an open-source web framework similar to Next.js. The financial terms of the transaction remained undisclosed. Remix CEO Michael Jackson said that Remix will receive “long-term backing and support” from Shopify that will allow it to “grow faster” and “sharpen its focus on performance and scalability.

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