Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Posted by Jai Massari, Lightspark, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Jai Massari is Cofounder and CLO of Lightspark and Visiting Lecturer at Berkeley Law. This post is based on her Lightspark piece. FTX’s collapse reiterates the need for comprehensive U.S. regulation of crypto markets. This regulation must have a solid legal foundation, a key pillar of which is a workable framework to distinguish cryptoassets [1] that are securities from those that are not.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Five proven use cases show how artificial intelligence is creating value for advanced industrial companies.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Posted by John C. Kocoras Joseph M. Yaffe, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Editor's Note: John C. Kocoras and Joseph M. Yaffe are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. The fundamental components of effective corporate compliance programs have not changed significantly in recent years. [1] However, United States enforcement authorities are trying to reinvigorate companies’ attention t

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

African banks can increase their productivity to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and deliver new value to customers—even in the face of a tightening global business environment.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Posted by Brianna Castro, Courteney Keatinge, Maria Vu, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Brianna Castro is Senior Director of North American Research; Courteney Keatinge is Senior Director of Environmental, Social & Governance Research; and Maria Vu is Senior Director of Compensation Research at Glass, Lewis & Co.

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Rhythm Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A while ago, I listened to a podcast where Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, and Adam Grant debated whether the recent phenomenon of "quiet quitting" is just employee disengagement by a new name. Recent events have shone a spotlight on a problem that is far from new. People don't want to expend energy in a workplace where they feel uncertain about how to be successful, undervalued in their efforts, stagnant in their growth, and disconnected from their values and a sense of purpose and belonging.

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National Law Review M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Corporate & Business Organizations Mergers & Acquisitions Communications, Media & Internet Special highlight:

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NYT M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The move appears to be an olive branch to the Federal Trade Commission, which could vote to block the $69 billion acquisition in a closed-door session on Thursday.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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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Machen McChesney

DECEMBER 6, 2022

What a difference a year makes. In 2021, cryptocurrency markets reached all-time highs. Broader institutional adoption continued with the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs investing in the space and offering their clients crypto assets. Interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was at an all-time high.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Advanced air mobility could revolutionize passenger transportation, and the digital platforms that support it must be equally innovative.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Emails showing Centrica was told that UK state support for bid was on offer cloud dispute over fairness of process

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

McKinsey benchmark data highlight challenges for European machinery companies. A response focused on supply chains and sustainability can help.

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 6, 2022

On November 14, 2022, FTX, the third largest crypto exchange in the world, filed for bankruptcy. Since then, the company, its many affiliates, and its 30-year-old owner and founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, have been investigated by lawmakers and regulators across many jurisdictions, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission , the Securities and Exchange Commission , and the U.S.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grubhub cofounder Mike Evans shares how he started one of the largest food delivery companies in the world and advises budding entrepreneurs on finding success.

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NYT M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street firm had paused layoffs during the pandemic, as deal activity spiked industrywide. The layoffs will affect workers across all divisions.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A New York federal magistrate judge said she thinks lawyers for MLB don't have the goods yet to sanction Sportvision's newer owners for filing an ongoing patent lawsuit over MLB allegedly breaking a lucrative licensing deal.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As the field of risk management evolves, the value proposition for employees has to evolve as well.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Rise of ESG. The spotlight on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to intensify as businesses are increasingly being called upon to disclose more about their ESG performance and strategies. ESG, as we now know it, began to take form in the mid-2000s; however, the philosophy that drives it has been around much longer. Today, the ESG landscape is more mature in Europe and other parts of the world compared with the United States.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Event Dates: 2023-02-14T09:00:00-06:00 to 2023-02-14T12:30:00-06:00 2023-02-15T09:00:00-06:00 to 2023-02-15T12:30:00-06:00 2023-02-16T09:00:00-06:00 to 2023-02-16T12:30:00-06:00 Location: Live-Online / Zoom. Register Now. NEW for 2023: M&A Leadership Council’s The Art of M&A® live-online and in-person training courses will be structured around the M&A Milestone Map™ our proprietary process framework.

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JPAbusiness

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Your business’s value proposition is a critical element of its ‘point of difference’ within its market sector. And, in order to be realised, that value proposition must be underpinned by an effective business model. Our new ebook – Business systems and processes – takes a look at how core systems and processes contribute to a business model’s success.

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Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 6, 2022

RV dealerships are in high demand due to increasing consumer demand for outdoor recreation. As such, now is the perfect time to enter or exit the recreational vehicle industry. If you plan on buying an RV dealership or selling an RV dealership , understanding the value is key. Valuation multiples for RV dealerships are often used when determining the value of an RV dealership.

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Valutico

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Salesforce Inc. Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 6 December 2022. Link to detailed valuation. About Salesforce. Salesforce is a US-based software company, specializing in customer relationship management technologies. The market leader for CRM software is currently trading at around $133 per share, down more than 50% from its all-time-high of $300 per share, achieved in November 2021. .

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Gross Mendelsohn

DECEMBER 6, 2022

If your organization is like many other youth-focused nonprofits, the generosity of donors is a huge source of funding for some, if not all, of your income. As a result, fundraising is always a top priority. Since child-focused nonprofits often compete for donor dollars and attention, how can your organization stand out in the crowd of nonprofits that help kids?

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LaPorte

DECEMBER 6, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) When Schedule K-3 instructions were released by the IRS, many pass-through entities feared compliance challenges. Here’s how it played out. The post Schedule K 3 instructions first appeared on LaPorte.

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Financial Analyst Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2022

What You Need to Know for a Profitable Investment in Real Estate Do you want to invest in real estate in Vienna but don’t yet. The post 4 Tips To Help You Invest in Real Estate Without Loss appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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LaPorte

DECEMBER 6, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) Syndicated Conservation Easement transactions are listed transactions under Treasury’s new Proposed Regulations. The post IRS issues proposed regulations on syndicated conservation easements first appeared on LaPorte.

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Truelytics

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We see a lot of talk about the increased scale of independent financial advisory businesses and RIAs across the industry. But usually the context is centered around AUM. " How advisors can grow to $1 Billion " for example. However, the concept of "scalability" is actually a more important conversation because it focuses on the efficiency and profitability of a business. not just the raw counting stat of AUM.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 6, 2022

NRG Energy Inc (NYSE: NRG ) has agreed to acquire Vivint Smart Home Inc (NYSE: VVNT ) for $12 per share or $2.8 billion in an all-cash transaction. The consideration represents a premium of approximately 33% to Vivint's closing share price on December 5, 2022. Assuming the $2.4 billion of debt (net of cash), the total transaction value amount to $5.2 billion.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

American Airlines and JetBlue's codeshare agreement for New York and Boston has increased fares and diminished flight choices for consumers, according to a proposed antitrust class action filed in New York federal court Monday.

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Benchmark Report

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction of Stria, LLC, to Bitwise Industries. Stria, LLC. The company works with key third-party platforms to provide classification-as-a-service (CaaS), content service platform support, workflow automation, document scanning, records management, and reprographics services.

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Federal Trade Commission staffers urged the commissioners on Monday not to change the standard being used to pursue antitrust allegations against Altria Group Inc.'s $12.8 billion investment in Juul Labs Inc., warning that doing so as they appeal an initial loss could open the FTC up to circuit court override.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Pune, India, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global data science platform market size was valued at USD 64.14 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 81.47 billion in 2022 to USD 484.17 billion by 2029 , exhibiting a CAGR of 29.0% during the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report titled, "Data Science Platform Market Forecast, 2022-2029.".

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Law 360 M&A

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Ruby Pipeline asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday to approve a $236 million stalking horse bid for its pipelines from an equity sponsor while noteholders complained the company had rejected what they said was their own superior offer.

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