Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 29, 2022

Posted by Colleen Honigsberg (Stanford Law School) and Shivaram Rajgopal (Columbia Business School), on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Colleen Honigsberg is an Assistant Professor at Stanford Law School; and Shivaram Rajgopal is the Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. This post is based on a rulemaking petition submitted to the U.S.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey experts predict that video entertainment, in all its forms, will become more immersive, gamified, and personalized.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 29, 2022

Posted by Michael Birnbaum, Jina Choi, and Haimavathi Marlier, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Birnbaum , Jina Choi , and Haimavathi Marlier are partners at Morrison & Foerster LLP. This post is based on their Morrison & Foerster memorandum. In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to prim

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

Shed the conventional methods. Talent-to-value protection defines the most important cybersecurity roles that demonstrate the greatest reduction in risk for the enterprise.

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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

JUNE 29, 2022

Posted by Robert Stebbins, Abigail Edwards, and Ariel Blask, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert Stebbins is partner and Abigail Edwards and Ariel Blask are associates at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on their Willkie memorandum. On May 18, 2022, in Jarkesy v. S.E.C. , a divided Fifth Circuit panel vacated the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “Commission” or the “SEC”) affirmation of an SEC administrative law judge’

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Rhythm Systems

JUNE 29, 2022

Using OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results has become more and more popular as a goal-setting framework. And, it's no surprise! It's an effective system used by many highly successful organizations to set and achieve goals. We've worked with many clients to implement Rhythm, and some of them have come to us because they've struggled to implement OKRs or EOS or other business goal frameworks successfully.

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Biz Equity

JUNE 29, 2022

For CPAs and tax professionals, meeting quarterly with business owner clients is critical for success. Find out how business valuation can create a repeatable framework for engaging clients and providing meaningful advice.

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Benzinga

JUNE 29, 2022

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE ) on Wednesday postponed a key shareholder vote on a proposed deal with Frontier Group Holding Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC ) until next week. What Happened: The Florida-based airline said it aims to discuss more options with Frontier and rival suitor JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ: JBLU ). This is the second time Spirit has postponed the vote and said the meeting will now reconvene on July 8.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 29, 2022

Summer is starting, so if you are planning to take the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam during the Summer/Fall 2022 testing period, it would be a good idea to start working on those flashcards and find information for the seven main topics of the CPP test. According to the American Payroll Association (APA) website, core payroll concepts make up 24% of the exam.

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Benzinga

JUNE 29, 2022

Evolent Health Inc (NYSE: EVH ) has agreed to acquire IPG , a technology and services company providing surgical management solutions for musculoskeletal conditions, from TPG Growth. The deal value includes $375 million plus additional consideration of up to $87 million. It is expected to close in Q3 of 2022. Upon close, the IPG team and platform will be integrated into New Century.

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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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Avanade

JUNE 29, 2022

Daniel Schimmelpfenig and Joel Lindsey reflect on the experience of being selected to attend a MIT CISR executive education course, as a benefit of Avanade’s patronship.

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Benzinga

JUNE 29, 2022

SMART Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SGH ) reported third-quarter sales growth of 5.7% year-over-year to $463 million , beating the consensus of $455.17 million. Adjusted EPS of $0.87 (+24% Y/Y) beat the consensus of $0.75. The gross margin expanded by 540 bps to 24.7%, and the adjusted gross margin was up 380 bps to 25.7%. Adjusted operating margin expanded by 185 bps to 11.7%.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

The veteran film and TV producer shares her perspective on what the technology shifts roiling the entertainment business mean for both artists and audiences.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 29, 2022

Payroll’s biggest event. We attended American Payroll Association’s (APA) annual Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada. APA’s Congress was one of the year’s highest attended payroll conferences with nearly 100 workshops and almost as many vendors spending five days in the desert to talk about a variety of payroll topics and network with other payroll professionals.

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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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Gross Mendelsohn

JUNE 29, 2022

Many nonprofit associations get anxious in anticipation of their yearly audit, but there are ways you can make the process less stressful. Here are five tips from our audit team on how to take some of the stress out of your association’s yearly audit.

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The Guardian M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

Parker Hannifin expects to complete £6.3bn move for British defence manufacturer within two months The UK government has signalled it is likely to accept the £6.3bn takeover of the British defence manufacturer Meggitt, the second deal by a US buyer to receive a green light in a week. The American industrial conglomerate Parker Hannifin said on Wednesday that it expected to complete the takeover within the next two months after receiving assent from the UK business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

Companies highlight their outreach efforts during Pride Month, but LGBTQ+ workers persistently report microaggressions and feelings of isolation at work. Here’s how LGBTQ+ employees report their workplace experience.

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NYT M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

Spirit said it would continue to talk with both Frontier and JetBlue, putting off a shareholder meeting until July 8.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

Want to reduce project costs and timelines while increasing returns? Undertake a top-to-bottom reassessment of your capital investments at every stage of the life cycle.

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N Contracts

JUNE 29, 2022

This post summarizes information provided by FinCEN on June 15, 2022. To read its complete advisory, visit Elderly Financial Exploitation Advisory (fincen.gov).

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

Asia’s electric-vehicle market is poised for growth. Those who approach the challenges and opportunities with an ecosystem view can create significant value for their business—and the global climate.

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

Delaware's Chancery Court dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a private deal that would give Fenway Sports Group majority ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins, saying the dispute must be arbitrated before the NHL's commissioner.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

Teaming can unlock significant value in North America’s life insurance sector, but only if insurance carriers reimagine their distribution model across five dimensions.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

Neither bid for Spirit looks like a slam dunk to pass the scrutiny of competition authorities

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

European consumer goods companies that adopt a circular business model view extending product life through repair, resale, refurbishment, and recycling as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat.

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Accounting Web

JUNE 29, 2022

Practice Excellence Tips for Solo Virtual Bookkeeping Success.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

Plus, Mukesh Ambani sets a succession plan for his empire in motion and private jet travel spikes at public companies

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Rhythm Systems

JUNE 29, 2022

At Rhythm Systems, we work with clients to ensure they are measuring the metrics that matter to allow them to achieve their dreams and goals. Our strategy execution software allows you to create KPI dashboards to ensure team accountability, alignment, and execution-ready quarterly plans. The staffing industry KPIs for recruiting that we have compiled below represent many of the metrics that can be measured.

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and U.S. investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners have said they will acquire a 72.55% stake in a German railcar lessor for approximately €7 billion ($7.3 billion).

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Benzinga

JUNE 29, 2022

1stdibs.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIBS ) has sold Design Manager to the Chicago-based private equity firm Performant Capital for an undisclosed sum. Design Manager is a project management and accounting software company. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Henry Horne

JUNE 29, 2022

A great opportunity that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 brought to investors was the ability to invest in a qualified opportunity zone fund. There are many tax benefits to investing in a fund, but the most relevant is being able to defer gains to later years while not having to pay tax … Keep Reading. The post Could investing in a qualified opportunity zone fund be a benefit?

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 29, 2022

If you’re thinking about exit opportunities and can’t decide between private equity and hedge funds , activist hedge funds might be your solution. Similar to private equity firms, they operate on longer time frames, influence companies’ operations and finances, and might catalyze major changes, such as spin-offs or acquisitions. And similar to long/short equity hedge funds , they target undervalued and misunderstood companies and profit when the rest of the market catches up.

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Benzinga

JUNE 29, 2022

Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT ) agreed to acquire Memomi , an augmented reality (AR) optical tech company. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Memomi is a leading technology provider for enhancing virtual optical try-on experiences, helping customers virtually "try on" eyewear in real-time for a seamless, easy, and fun omnichannel experience.

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 29, 2022

A pair of stockholders claimed in separate lawsuits that data center operator Switch Inc. didn't disclose key financial information about a proposed $11 billion go-private deal with investment firms DigitalBridge and IFM Investors.

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