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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2022, sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

The IVSC Valuation Webinar Series, sponsored by Kroll, returns from 2 nd –10 th June 2022 with a programme of thought-provoking panel discussions. Join participants from around the world and hear from leading international experts on topics including the global economic outlook, the impact of inflation on valuation and the cost of capital, and the growing influence of digital assets in the investment world.

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Stark Choices for Corporate Reform

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Aneil Kovvali (University of Chicago), on Friday, April 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Aneil Kovvali is the Harry A. Bigelow Teaching Fellow & Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Columbia Law Review. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders?

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How to Win the Talent War in 2022: 10 Expert Tips for Today's Job Market

Rhythm Systems

In today’s rapidly changing work environment, the competition for recruiting and retaining top talent has never been tougher. Rhythm Systems works with mid-market companies across all industries, and the #1 challenge we consistently hear holding companies back today is staffing. To gain some insight into the specifics of the issue, we hosted a special Q&A with EY (Ernst & Young) talent expert, Randy Beck.

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Weekly Roundup: April 22-28, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, April 29, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 22-28, 2022. SEC Rules Would Make SPAC Process More Burdensome than Traditional IPOs. Posted by Gail Weinstein, Philip Richter, and Brian Hecht, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Friday, April 22, 2022.

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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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Taking sustainability seriously: Are banks ready?

Avanade

In this blog post, Peter Barrett writes about Avanade’s research with Efma, a global financial services trade association, on how ready banks are to hit their sustainability goals.

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Remarks by Commissioner Crenshaw at Virtual Roundtable on the Future of Going Public and Expanding Investor Opportunities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Caroline A. Crenshaw, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, April 29, 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 remarks at a Virtual Roundtable on the Future of Going Public and Expanding Investor Opportunities. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Crenshaw, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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How Financial Advisors Can Grow Beyond Being Accidental Business Owners

Truelytics

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 81 - How Financial Advisors Can Grow Beyond Being Accidental Business Owners. One of the things that I've become pseudo famous for saying on the podcast is that many of today's financial advisors got their start as stockbrokers. One of the side effects of that starting position, according to Robert Russo , CEO of Independent Advisor Alliance, is that advisors often tend to be accidental business owners.

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: FDA Approves Bristol Myers' Oral Heart Disease Drug, European Approval For Merck's Keytruda, Genocea Restructures, Zymeworks' Takeover Bid

Benzinga

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours. Stocks In Focus. Bristol Myers' Oral Heart Disease Drug Scores FDA Approval. The FDA has approved Bristol Myers Squibb & Co's (NYSE: BMY ) Camzyos (mavacamten) for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (obstructive HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Statutory Employees

ThomsonReuters

The Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam is an advanced payroll professional certification offered by the American Payroll Association ( APA ). This 190 question test can be a benefit to both payroll professionals and their employers. The CPP allows payroll professionals to demonstrate their expertise and advancement in a company. CPP benefits. .

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The next horizon for grocery e-commerce: Beyond the pandemic bump

Mckinsey and Company

Consumers will increasingly shop for groceries online in the years ahead. Retailers must make a series of strategic investments to keep pace.

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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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Boehly leads race for Chelsea after Jim Ratcliffe tries to gatecrash deal

Financial Times M&A

US consortium backed by private equity group Clearlake Capital told it can enter exclusive talks to buy the London football club

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Petrochemicals 2021: Regional fortunes and growing sustainability

Mckinsey and Company

The industry has continued to recover after the initial shock of COVID-19. A deep dive into the numbers illustrates several implications for 2022.

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Don't Miss It: Kirkland, Gibson Dunn 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 several days helmed by firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

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Johnson Matthey shares soar after US conglomerate buys stake

The Guardian M&A

Shares in struggling British chemicals producer jump after fund linked to Standard Industries takes 5% stake Shares in chemicals producer Johnson Matthey have jumped by a fifth after a US industrial conglomerate bought a stake in the struggling British company, in a move that immediately prompted takeover speculation for one of the UK’s most venerable large businesses.

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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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Associates, Look Beyond Money In Assessing Lateral Offers

Law 360 M&A

In the face of high demand for corporate legal work and persistent staffing constraints, many law firms continue to offer sizable signing bonuses to new associates, but lateral candidates should remember that money is just one component of what should be a much broader assessment, says Stephanie Ruiter at Lateral Link.

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It’s cloud time for boards—in seven charts

Mckinsey and Company

These seven charts can help boards shape their business’s cloud strategy.

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Clover Health Stockholder Sues In Del. For Company Docs

Law 360 M&A

Another Clover Health Investments Corp. stockholder sued in Delaware Chancery Court for the company's books and records. The complaint comes a few weeks after a derivative suit alleging that the company failed to disclose a federal investigation prior to a $3.7 billion merger.

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U.S. LNG Exports

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

From 2010 to 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) received approximately 145 long-term applications for export facilities seeking to export liquified natural gas to countries both with and without free-trade agreements (“FTA”) with the U.S. Of these 145 applications, 93 (or 64%) have been approved, with approximately 80% of the approved applications coming from submissions made.

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Houghton Mifflin Shareholder Seeks Appraisal In Delaware

Law 360 M&A

A Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. shareholder has petitioned Delaware's Court of Chancery for an appraisal of his shares following the education publishing company's $2.8 billion merger this month with affiliates of private equity firm Veritas Capital, telling Law360 that the deal wasn't "properly shopped.

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Glass House Brands Completes Acquisition Of PLUS Cannabis Edibles Brand For $25.6M

Benzinga

Glass House Brands Inc. (OTCQX: GLASF ) (OTCQX: GHBWF ) (NEO:GLAS.A.U) (NEO:GLAS.WT.U) and Plus Products Inc. announced that Glass House has completed the acquisition of the business of PLUS. The company acquired PLUS for approximately $25.6 million through a combination of unsecured convertible debt and equity, plus additional performance-based consideration.

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Blank Rome Brings On Kirkland & Ellis Trade, Security Pro

Law 360 M&A

Blank Rome LLP has brought on a Kirkland & Ellis LLP partner with extensive trans-Atlantic sanctions and export controls experience to lead its international trade and national security team.

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GTY Technology Shares Soars On Takeover At 123% Premium

Benzinga

GTY Technology Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: GTYH ) agreed to be acquired by GI Partners, a leading private investment firm. GTY shareholders will receive $6.30 in cash for each share of GTY. The purchase price represents a 123% premium over the. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Decision-Makers Stress Markets In Recent Merger Challenges

Law 360 M&A

The decision-makers who ruled on two government merger challenges recently highlighted the importance market definition plays in deciding cases, in delivering postmortems on the Justice Department's victory in its first arbitrated merger case and a rare Federal Trade Commission loss on a hospital deal. Law360 looks at some takeaways from a panel discussion.

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New Tools In Troika's Toolbox? Converge Acquisition Could Lower Customer Acquisition Costs

Benzinga

This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. As in-person events and corporate marketing budgets bounce back after being suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, brand consultant Troika Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TRKA ) reports that it is seeing more demand for its digital content, media expertise and data and analytics.

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FisherBroyles Adds Corporate Partners In Chicago, Dallas

Law 360 M&A

FisherBroyles LLP announced Friday that it added corporate partners based in Dallas and Chicago, the latest additions in what's been a period of rapid growth for the fully virtual law firm.

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Mister Car Wash Gains Entry To Inland Empire Via Speedwash Acquisition

Benzinga

Mister Car Wash Inc (NYSE: MCW ) has acquired Speedwash , which includes four express exterior locations in Victorville and Hesperia, California. The financial terms of the deal. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Klehr Harrison Brings In Litigation Partner From Dechert

Law 360 M&A

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP expanded its litigation department in Philadelphia with the addition of a former Dechert LLP attorney who specializes in counseling businesses on protecting their interests.

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I missed the market!

Benchmark Report

We have been in an unprecedented bull market. I use the phrase here broadly as the public markets have been flying for over a decade, and the M&A market has seen similar levels of growth. Spurred on by aggressive monetary and fiscal policies and a relaxed regulatory environment, the S&P 500 has grown 15.47% as of the time of this writing from the bottom on March 9, 2009.

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Here’s How to Get Ready to Sell Your Business

Hallmark Brokers

So you’ve decided it’s time to sell your company. Once you’ve made this decision, several steps must be taken in order to get your business on the market. Here is how to get ready to sell your business: You may have heard the saying, “the best time to prepare to sell your business is when. Read more. The post Here’s How to Get Ready to Sell Your Business appeared first on Hallmark Brokers.

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Statutory Fair Value vs Fair Market Value (and Fair Value): Not So Subtle Differences

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Over the past year we have seen an uptick in transactions (and contemplated transactions) in which boards seek to reduce the number of shareholders via reverse stock splits and cash out mergers. The central question for a board aside from fairness and process is: what price? While the terms “fair market value” and “fair value” appear to be similar, they are very different concepts.

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Elon Musk Sells Tesla Stock Ahead of Twitter Takeover

NYT M&A

He raised $8.5 billion in a series of sales this week and said he didn’t have plans to sell any more.

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Careem’s co-founders on finding purpose building a unicorn

Mckinsey and Company

Mudassir Sheikha and Magnus Olsson reflect on the early days of launching their Middle East ride-sharing app, the importance of a company’s meaning, and what lies ahead for both Careem and start-ups in the region.

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How do you measure the performance of the Internal Audit function?

Norman Marks

One metric stands out when it comes to assessing the performance of the CAE and his or her team: the satisfaction of their primary customer, the audit committee of the board. Second to that, and frankly not far apart in its effects on the longevity and mental health of the CAE, is the satisfaction of […].

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Goodwin Procter Adds Davis Polk Capital Markets Pro

Law 360 M&A

Goodwin Procter LLP has added a Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP capital markets expert as partner in its Silicon Valley office.