Fri.Apr 22, 2022

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Liability for Non-Disclosure in Equity Financing

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Albert H. Choi (University of Michigan) and Kathryn E. Spier (Harvard Law School), on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Albert H. Choi is Paul G. Kauper Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and Kathryn E. Spier is Domenico De Sole Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. This post is based on their recent paper. Under the current US securities laws, when a company raises capital by selling securities to outside investors, the company must disclose material information it p

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Chemicals and capital markets: Growing sustainably

Mckinsey and Company

Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.

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SEC Rules Would Make SPAC Process More Burdensome than Traditional IPOs

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gail Weinstein, Philip Richter, and Brian Hecht, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein is senior counsel, and Philip Richter and Brian Hecht are partners at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. This post is based on a Fried Frank memorandum by Ms. Weinstein, Mr.

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Benchmark International Unveils its New DĂĽsseldorf Office

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new offices in Germany. Taking residence on the eighth floor of the Sky Office in DĂĽsseldorf, the large and modern offices opened in 2009. With an aesthetically pleasing design both inside and out, the building creates an inspiring working environment in a first-class location.

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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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Weekly Roundup: April 15-21, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 15-21, 2022. A Deconstruction of the Short-Termism Thesis. Posted by Charles Nathan, Finsbury Glover Hering, on Friday, April 15, 2022. Tags: Hedge funds , Investor horizons , Repurchases , Shareholder activism , Short-termism , Takeovers.

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Amazon Deepens Overseas Push With Latest Acquisition

Benzinga

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has acquired the Indian social commerce startup GlowRoad in an all-cash deal making a more significant push into one of its key overseas markets, TechCrunch reports. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. The report cited an Amazon spokesperson saying the acquisition will help Amazon make inroads with its commitment to digitizing the nation's 10 million businesses by 2025.

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Employee Engagement and Motivation: How to Motivate and Engage your Employees

Rhythm Systems

In working with middle market CEOs and their employees and they often wonder about their employee productivity and professional development. I often find that they are overlooking one of the biggest components of productivity, are your employees engaged or are they motivated? The team members may be motivated by a bonus and they will be productive, but if a team member is also engaged with their work - and its purpose - they are almost a third more productive.

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

Law 360 M&A

This past week in London has seen corporate investigators hired to spy on a former Dechert LLP attorney sue him for harassment, another wave of lawsuits accusing major automakers of cheating emissions standards and Barclays Bank attempting to enforce a judgment against the scandal-hit executive of a failed hospital operator.

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High Tide Acquires Boreal Cannabis Company For $1.73M

Benzinga

High Tide Inc. (Nasdaq: HITI ) (TSXV:HITI) (FSE:2LYA) has completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity interest of 2080791 Alberta Ltd. operating as Boreal Cannabis Company which operates two retail cannabis stores in Northern Alberta for CA$2.2 m illion ($ 1.73 million) , plus the wholesale value of inventory, which is estimated to be approximately CA$175,000 on closing and approximately CA$200,000 cash on hand at closing.

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The next frontier in consumer goods: Digitally enabled innovation

Mckinsey and Company

Four lessons to guide the industry’s innovation transformations.

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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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This Investor Has The Right To Purchase Millions Of Tesla Shares For Pennies On The Dollar

Benzinga

The richest man in the world, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk, has the right to purchase 25.2 million shares of the company for $70.01 per share. Here's how. Musk's Tesla Compensation Package: Musk's compensation structure was designed to ensure that his interests were aligned with those of other Tesla shareholders, and it was to be totally performance-based.

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Logistics disruptors: Flexport’s Sanne Manders on being customer obsessed and thinking differently

Mckinsey and Company

Founded in 2013, Flexport rose to become the sixth-largest freight forwarder in the transpacific region in less than a decade. How?

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UK competition regulator probes Maersk-Noble ÂŁ2.6bn offshore drilling merger

Financial Times M&A

CMA warns of potential for higher prices and lower quality services for North Sea oil and gas producers

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As Cyber Risks Surge, Remember Attorneys' Ethical Duties

Law 360 M&A

The prevalence of remote work and a greater threat of Russian cyberattacks should serve as a stark reminder of a lawyer's professional obligations to guard against unauthorized disclosure of client information and to protect client interests in the event of a cyberattack, says Alvin Mathews at Ulmer & Berne.

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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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Audits of information security or cyber may be short

Norman Marks

I have been involved in information security, either auditing it or being responsible for the function at a couple of financial institutions, for a very long time. To me, cyber is not separate from information security. If I were to make a distinction, information security would include not only digital information, but also hard copy reports […].

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RIA M&A Q1 2022 Transaction Update

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

RIA M&A activity continued to trend upward through the first quarter of 2022 even as potential macro headwinds for the industry emerged. Fidelity’s March 2022 Wealth Management M&A Transaction Report listed 58 deals in the first quarter, up 26% from the first quarter of 2021. These transactions represented $89.2 billion in AUM, down 2% from the prior year quarter.

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AB InBev warns of $1bn hit from Russian venture exit

Financial Times M&A

Belgian brewer plans to sell its stake to Turkish partner

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E&P Capital Expenditures Set to Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

The upstream oil and gas sector is highly capital intensive; production requires expensive equipment and constant maintenance. Despite higher oil and gas prices, E&P operators have refrained from increasing capital investment and instead, are delivering cash to shareholders. This post explores recent capex trends in the oil & gas industry and the outlook for 2022 through 28 selected public.

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Growing meat instead of raising animals for food: A conversation with Eat Just’s Josh Tetrick

Mckinsey and Company

The cofounder of a food-technology company wants nothing less than to change the way we produce and consume meat.

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How to Boost Your Firm's Growth with CAS

Accounting Web

Practice How to Boost Your Firm's Growth with CAS.

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Aerojet CEO Warns Chancery Of Board Rival's Takeover Bid

Law 360 M&A

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc.'s CEO warned the Delaware Chancery that the board's executive chairman is looking to increase his stake in the company to 34% amid a fierce battle for company control that has fractured the board.

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Chindata Shares Soar Premarket Following Takeover Offer Reports

Benzinga

Chindata Group Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: CD ) has received initial takeover interest from other firms in the industry, Bloomberg reports. Shanghai-based GDS Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: GDS ) considered a bid to combine with the Chinese data center company backed by private equity firm Bain Capital. Rivals like EdgeConneX, Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Freshfields Partners Not Alarmed By Slump In SPAC Deals

Law 360 M&A

Although SPAC mergers and IPOs are at their lowest levels since the onset of the pandemic, special purpose acquisition vehicles haven't lost their luster. Rather, market players are adjusting to proposed regulatory rules and looking worldwide for places to both list and find targets, two Freshfields partners told Law360 in a recent interview.

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FCF Valuation Monitor – Q1 2022 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Valuation Monitor – Q1 2022”. The FCF Valuation Monitor is a comprehensive valuation analysis for the German small / midcap market segment and. Read more. The post FCF Valuation Monitor – Q1 2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Frozen Food Market to Reach USD 385.04 Billion by 2028 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Acquired Business Owned by Kerry Consumer Foods, set to Spur Growth

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Frozen Food market size was USD 231.38 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 256.46 billion in 2021 to USD 385.04 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.98% during the 2021-2028 period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights , in its report, titled, "Frozen Food Market, 2021-2028.".

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Ogletree Deakins Hires Back Ford Harrison Atty In SF

Law 360 M&A

Labor and employment firm Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC hired back an attorney from Ford Harrison LLP as a shareholder in the firm's San Francisco office.

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Beer Market to Hit USD 989.48 Billion by 2028 | Beer Industry Exhibit a CAGR of 3.68% from 2021 to 2028

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global beer market size is projected to grow from USD 768.17 billion in 2021 to USD 989.48 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 3.68% during the forecast period in 2021-2028. The growing alcohol e-commerce channel and rising personal disposable income levels are expected to magnify the market's growth in the forthcoming years.

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Don't Miss It: Jones Day, Kirkland Guide Week's Hot Deals

Law 360 M&A

With so much mergers and acquisitions news this week, you may have missed several deals announced in the last few days helmed by firms such as Jones Day and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

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Protective Gloves Market to Hit USD 33.26 Billion by 2029 | Global Protective Gloves Industry Register a CAGR of 4.6%

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global protective gloves market size is predicted to reach USD 33.26 billion by 2029 and exhibit a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. The swiftly expanding construction industry is anticipated to bolster the growth of the market. Fortune Business Insights TM has presented this information in its report titled, "Protective Gloves Market, 2022-2029".

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UK Flags Competition Concerns For Maersk, Noble Merger

Law 360 M&A

The U.K.'s competition enforcer said Friday the planned ÂŁ2.6 billion ($3.3 billion) merger of offshore drilling outfits Maersk Drilling and Noble Corp. could result in higher costs for oil and gas producers in the North Sea, as the companies float a proposed fix.

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Proactive news headlines including Snap, Newmont, GreenBank Capital, Gratomic and Alkaline Fuel Cell Power

Benzinga

New York , April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: . Newmont shares slide as gold titan reports fall in first quarter profits amid rising costs click here. Snap first-quarter loss sends investors into tizzy click here.

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Windy City Shuffle: Crowell & Moring, Benesch, Ballard Spahr

Law 360 M&A

In Law360's occasional roundup of Chicago lawyers' latest moves, Crowell & Moring has hired a brand protection litigator, Benesch has promoted and added new partners in the intellectual property and corporate spaces and Ballard Spahr has nabbed a patent litigator.

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Sage acquires Mateo cloud savings and loan software, so nonprofit and faith-based organizations can maximize donations

Benzinga

ATLANTA, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the acquisition of Mateo cloud savings and loan software from MAS Integrated Solutions. The move deepens Sage's commitment to helping nonprofit and faith-based organizations manage programs that involve a revolving loan fund.

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Top 5 M&A Takeaways from Attending a Peer Group Event

IT Valuations

When was the last time you attended a live event? Not a concert or an improv comedy show but a live business event with your peers and industry experts. We’re talking about people who might be more intelligent and experienced than you in your business. It takes a big person to admit they don’t know everything. Additionally, it’s been said that you won’t grow until you’re willing to push yourself towards the other side of fear.