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Risk oversight and the board: navigating the evolving terrain

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, Stephen G. Parker, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, Paul DeNicola is Principal, and Stephen Parker is a Partner, at the Governance Insights Center, at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. We’re living in an era of unforeseen events that give rise to risks, including geographic conflicts and a “black swan” event—something so unpredictable that

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When Chains Change, Do NFTs Stay The Same? How Hard Forks May Affect NFT Value and Licenses

National Law Review M&A

Jason H.

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Big Three Power, and Why it Matters

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lucian A. Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), and Scott Hirst (Boston University), on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School. Scott Hirst is Associate Professor of Law at Boston University. This post is based on their recent paper.

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Every company is a software company: Six ‘must dos’ to succeed

Mckinsey and Company

As software transforms every industry, leaders must turn to a new playbook.

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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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Annual Meeting and Corporate Governance Trends in 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Brian Breheny, Raquel Fox, Joseph Yaffe, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Brian Breheny , Raquel Fox and Joseph Yaffe are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. Consider New DGCL Amendments Permitting Officer Exculpation.

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Building a competitive solar-PV supply chain in Europe

Mckinsey and Company

Can European businesses achieve a competitive position in the global solar-PV supply chain and strengthen Europe’s energy transition and resilience? It’s challenging but a potential pathway exists.

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How to Write OKRs A Step By Step Guide With Examples

Rhythm Systems

OKRs are an essential part of any successful organization. They help align everyone around common goals and objectives. But what exactly are OKRs? And why do we need them? Let’s look at how OKRs work and why they’re such an effective tool for creating a high-performing team, but many don’t know how to properly write objectives and key results to effectively align teams to your 3-5 year strategic plan.

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SBF behind bars

Financial Times M&A

The Saudi bank backing Credit Suisse’s turnround strategy and Apollo’s pitch to wealthy equity investors

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Tandem Diabetes Acquires Swiss Based Insulin Patch Pump Developer

Benzinga

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc (NASDAQ: TNDM ) has agreed to acquire AMF Medical SA , the privately held Swiss developer of the investigational Sigi Patch Pump. It is designed to be an ergonomic, rechargeable patch pump that reduces the burden of managing diabetes through. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Regulatory Brief for November 2022: Flood Insurance, State Privacy & Cyber Regulations & the Latest with the CFPB

N Contracts

Worried you’re missing a key regulatory development? Unclear on what regulatory change means for your institution?

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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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Prima And Prospect Farms Merge As Uplifter Brands

Benzinga

Prima acqui red Prospect Farms. Together, they form Uplifter Brands, PBC , a CPG house of brands across personal care, supplements, spa and hospitality, private label, and pet wellness. The acquisition gives Prima ownership of Prospect Farms, a USDA Certified Organic hemp farm and manufacturing complex. With over 250-acres of regenerative cultivation, the farm holds a greenhouse, pharmaceutical-grade filing system, and on-site lab.

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T-Mobile Drops Bid To Pause Private Merger Suit

Law 360 M&A

T-Mobile dropped its request on Monday to temporarily pause proceedings in a proposed class action lawsuit over its $26 billion merger with Sprint until the judge has made a decision on its bid to transfer the case from Illinois to New York, where the companies beat a prior merger challenge.

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Jeff Zucker joins private equity group RedBird to launch $1bn fund

Financial Times M&A

Move marks comeback after forced exit as CNN president

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Weber Goes Up In Smoke With Buyout: Here's What Happened With This Short Squeeze Favorite And Bill Gates-Backed Company

Benzinga

One of the top short squeeze candidates of 2022 is no longer a candidate for high short interest with a buyout offer taking the company private after being public for 16 months. What Happened: Outdoor grilling company Weber Inc (NYSE: WEBR ) had been a popular short squeeze candidate with the stock seeing high short interest and a high cost to borrow.

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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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Elliott buys Nielsen debt, backing its own takeover

Financial Times M&A

Investment by group comes weeks after it spent $1bn buying junk bonds tied to its takeover of Citrix

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Ex-CNN Boss Launches Investment JV With $1B In Capital

Law 360 M&A

Former CNN head Jeff Zucker is joining forces with Paul Hastings-led Middle Eastern firm International Media Investment to launch Red Bird IMI, a sports and entertainment investment joint venture, using $1 billion in secured capital for its launch, according to a Tuesday announcement.

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Author Talks: What it means to run ‘while Black’

Mckinsey and Company

Activist Alison Mariella Désir dismantles the Whiteness of long-distance running and the dangers of taking up space as a Black person in America: “There’s nothing micro about these aggressions.”.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — December 2022

National Law Review M&A

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The Committed Innovator: The future of Israel’s start-up ecosystem

Mckinsey and Company

Based on past successes within the world’s third-largest start-up ecosystem, two innovation leaders see technological and cultural change as catalysts for future growth.

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Gold Fields chief steps down after Yamana takeover failure

Financial Times M&A

Chris Griffith says company needs new leadership ‘unencumbered’ by setback

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Inflation-weary Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy

Mckinsey and Company

High prices and low expectations: The job market still may be strong, but lingering economic conditions are taking a toll on the outlook of American households.

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Attys Spar Over Trial Dates In CBS, Viacom Suits In Chancery

Law 360 M&A

Counsel for parties in two consolidated stockholder lawsuits alleging CBS' $30 billion merger with Viacom in 2019 was unfair are bickering in Delaware Chancery Court over when separate trials will be held, and whether they can be completed in the five days allotted by the court for each.

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How start-ups can manage uncertain times: Insights from leading European venture capitalists

Mckinsey and Company

Start-ups are shifting their focus from fast-paced growth toward sustainable economics amid global headwinds. Four prominent European venture capitalists discuss how founders and funders can play the long game.

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Jesse Jackson Tells FCC He Supports Tegna-Standard Deal

Law 360 M&A

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has thrown his weight and that of his social justice organization behind Standard General's planned $8.6 billion takeover of broadcast company Tegna, saying the hedge fund CEO had their full support following a "careful and scrupulous review of his record on diversity and inclusion.

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How grocers could use sustainability to transform Asian food systems

Mckinsey and Company

Grocers need to develop sustainability transition plans and think more broadly about the role they can play in encouraging change across the full value chain.

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2 Firms Drive Up To $6B Deal For Nimbus' Psoriasis Drug Biz

Law 360 M&A

Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda on Tuesday agreed to pay as much as $6 billion to acquire from Nimbus Therapeutics the business unit housing a drug that is being evaluated for the treatment of autoimmune diseases including psoriasis, in a transaction advised by Goodwin Procter and Cleary Gottlieb.

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The state of grocery in Southeast Asia

Mckinsey and Company

A series of emerging trends will put pressure on modern grocery retailers to adapt. Five “resets” hold the key to continued growth.

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ISS Discusses Human Rights-Related Shareholder Proposals

Reynolds Holding

The topic of human rights is of major concern among many stakeholder groups, spanning the public, private, and social sectors (e.g., companies, investors, consumers, NGOs, governments, intergovernmental organizations, etc.). Human rights issues present material risks to not only companies, but also to institutional investors, as reputational as well as regulatory and litigation risks, can impact both companies and their investors.

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Getting to carbon-free commercial fleets

Mckinsey and Company

Commercial transport operators can take action now to decarbonize their fleets and start to lower their total cost of ownership.

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IRS issues method change procedures for sec. 174 R&E expenditures

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) IRS releases procedures to adopt new rules for capitalizing research & experimental and software development costs. The post IRS issues method change procedures for sec. 174 R&E expenditures first appeared on LaPorte.

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Crafting an omnichannel value proposition for the e-grocery revolution

Mckinsey and Company

Shifting consumer attitudes have accelerated the trial and adoption of e-grocery, with implications for omnichannel strategy.

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Use our checklist to improve business systems and processes

JPAbusiness

There are several foundational systems required by most businesses to operate effectively. In our ebook, Business Systems and Processes , we focused on six key business systems and their related processes and procedures, and examined how they contribute to a business model’s success. As part of the ebook we created a checklist to help business owners and managers review the strength of these six core systems and related processes in your own businesses, and identify gaps and issues impacting you

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The McKinsey Crossword: 90210 | No. 106

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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A Textile Polyester Yarn Factory Became Insolvent Due To Various Factors

RNC

How did we help creditors estimate the realizable value of the plant & machinery assets? Introduction. A Company having its textile polyester yarn factory in a western Indian state started suffering losses & became insolvent. The company struggled to stay afloat & could not service its debts & became a Non-performing asset account with the banks & other financial institutions.

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