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Cybersecurity + ESG for the Global Capital Markets

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jonathan R. Everhart, Global ReEnergy Holdings, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Jonathan R. Everhart is Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Global ReEnergy Holdings. This post is based on Global ReEnergy Holdings memorandum by Mr. Everhart. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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From Education To Electric Vehicle - What's On The Cards For China Liberal Education's Like For EV Brand Aiways

Benzinga

China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: CLEU ) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire all the outstanding equity interest in the new electric vehicle brand Aiways Holdings Limited. China Liberal Education is a China-based company that provides. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Indemnity and Insurance: How Directors and Officers Can Enhance Their Protections

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jacquelyn Burke and Rachel Katz, Cooley LLP, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Jacquelyn Burke is special counsel and Rachel Katz is an associate at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. Whether they are new executive leaders or longtime members of a corporate board, directors and officers should be considering two prongs of protection—a robust insurance program and a tailored indemnification agreement.

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Microsoft - Activision Deal Draws More Regulatory Attention

Benzinga

Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) $75 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) faced intense scrutiny in Brussels and the U.K., the Financial Times reports. There were growing concerns that the deal was anti-competitive and would exclude rivals from accessing the blockbuster game Call of Duty. The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority will.

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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: September 9-15, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, September 16, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of September 9-15, 2022. Speech by Chair Gensler on Kennedy and Crypto. Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, September 9, 2022.

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Data marketplace: Productizing data to improve value-driven consumption

Avanade

Imagine a cloud-based platform that exists in your organization where users (employees) can shop for data sets to deliver better experiences, products and services.

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Reverse Mergers Get Another Look As SPACs Decline

Law 360 M&A

As market appetite for special-purpose acquisition companies fades, some transactional lawyers expect reverse mergers to rise as an alternative vehicle for taking companies public, partially picking up slack left by the decline of SPACs.

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Improving pediatrician well-being and career satisfaction

Mckinsey and Company

Many pediatricians say they are facing burnout. Here’s what hospitals and other health systems can do to help.

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Ncontracts Appoints Melissa Outlaw to Chief Customer Officer

N Contracts

Regtech leader continues to expand leadership team with latest promotion.

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Don’t let fear stop you from forging ahead: An interview with Erika James

Mckinsey and Company

As dean of the Wharton School, James is eager to expand the narrative about the school and all it has to offer. And as a self-described “insecure risk-taker,” she offers advice on how to turn discomfort into action.

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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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3 Standards of Value in Divorce Valuations (and why you should care)

Quantive

Valuations are often required when a privately held business is part of a marital estate. In order to perform a division of property, the parties must know the value of the asset, and in the absence of a public market price, a third party valuation is required. For the purposes of business valuation for divorce, […].

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US year-to-date funding volume now below previous year’s level

Fox Corporate Finance

After an exceptional year 2021 for venture capital funding in the US Biotech-sector, aggregated financing volumes in 2022 are for the first time lower than in 2021. During the last months funding volumes have declined. Read more. The post US year-to-date funding volume now below previous year’s level appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Churchill Downs Bets Big On This 100-Year Old Kentucky Racing Firm

Benzinga

Churchill Downs Inc (NASDAQ: CHDN ) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ellis Park Racing & Gaming in Henderson, Kentucky, from Enchantment Holdings LLC for $79 million in cash. The company will also assume Ellis Park's opportunity to construct a track extension facility in Owensboro, Kentucky. Ellis Park, located north of the Ohio.

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US year-to-date funding volume now below previous year’s level

Fox Corporate Finance

After an exceptional year 2021 for venture capital funding in the US Biotech-sector, aggregated financing volumes in 2022 are for the first time lower than in 2021. During the last months funding volumes have declined. Read more. The post US year-to-date funding volume now below previous year’s level appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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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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EV Technology Group Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Portfolio of Iconic Automotive Brands of Ford, Maserati and Ferrari Coach Builders

Benzinga

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EV Technology Group Ltd. (the " Company " or " EV Technology Group ") ((NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF , DE: B96A)) announces that it has entered into a share exchange agreement (the " Definitive Agreement ") with 1000310362 Ontario Inc. (the " Target ") and its shareholder, to acquire a portfolio of intellectual property including iconic brands Officine Stampaggi Industriali, Fantuzzi, Marazzi and Brewster & Co.

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Types of Financial Buyers

Benchmark Report

There are two types of buyers: strategic buyers and financial buyers. Commercial lenders, family offices, private equity funds, mezzanine funds, independent investors, and other capital providers are all financial buyers. Strategic buyers include everything else. It can be beneficial to entertain both financial and strategic buyers when you are selling your business.

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High Tide's Second Quarter And Outlook: M&As And Organic Openings Coming Soon?

Benzinga

The Analyst. Pablo Zuanic from Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a Neutral rating on High Tide Inc., lowering its 12-month price target to C$2.75 from C$2.80, "given the overall sectoral derating and industry challenges." "High Tide continues to consolidate the Canadian retail industry ( Choom being the latest deal), is expanding its discount loyalty program, and is achieving double-digit same-store sales growth north of 20%.

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Business Valuations of Residential Properties

Merrimack Business Appraisers

Scenarios for Tax, Gift & Estate Planning In my last blog, I shared that I thoroughly enjoy working on unique scenarios where a business valuation is needed. A business valuation is often part of a well-thought-out business plan to protect business interests and reduce tax liability. This blog discusses three scenarios where residential properties need […].

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Top Financial Media Stories Friday, September 16: Uber Internal Systems Hacked By A Teenager, Germany Takes Control of Oil Refineries Owned by Russia's Rosneft, Kanye West End Apparel Partnership with Gap And More.

Benzinga

New York Times. Uber Hacked! Teenage Hacker Advocating Driver's Rights Gains Access To Internal Slack, AWS. A hacker breached Uber Technologies, Inc's (NASDAQ: UBER ) computer systems on September 15, leading the company to take several of its internal communications and engineering systems offline as it investigated the hack. The person claiming responsibility for the hack sent images of the email, cloud storage, and code repositories to cybersecurity researchers and the NYT.

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Reconciling Real-World Transactions With the Fair Market Value Standard

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

When business owners think about the value of their firm, they frequently think in terms of the dollar value that they believe they could sell the business for in an arms’ length transaction. However, the nuances of real world transaction terms in the investment management industry can often obscure what’s being paid for the business on a cash-equivalent basis.

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What Is Rollover Equity?

Midstreet Blog

Have you heard the phrase rollover equity? Maybe a fellow business owner recently sold their company to a private equity group (PEG) , or you’ve received an unsolicited offer from one.

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Mercer Capital’s RIA Team Speaking at and Attending the 2022 Association of Trust Organizations Annual Meeting

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Two members of Mercer Capital’s RIA team, Brooks K. Hamner, CFA, ASA and Zachary W. Milam, CFA will be attending the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Association of Trust Organizations in Las Vegas on September 18-19, 2022. In addition, Brooks K. Hamner, CFA, ASA is speaking with Paul Lesser of Cannon Financial Institute in the session “Upping the Stakes: Recruiting, Retaining and Disruption.

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Leah Pates Earns CPA Designation

Trout CPA

Trout CPA is pleased to announce that Staff Accountant Leah Pates has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This prestigious certification indicates Leah has completed the necessary education and experience requirements and has passed the uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.

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What Is Stock Market Short-Termism?

Reynolds Holding

What is stock market short-termism? It’s important to know the boundaries between stock market short-termism and other economic ills, because in public discourse many social and economic woes are mistakenly attributed to stock market myopia. But when we mistakenly categorize problems as due to corporate or stock market short-termism, when they in fact have little to do with failing to think and plan for the long run, we misunderstand the problem and miss out on the best remedies.

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Porter Hedges Grows Energy Practice With 2 Partners

Law 360 M&A

Two former Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP attorneys with practices focused on the energy industry have reunited to join Porter Hedges LLP's Houston office.

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Silver Lake ups stake in Manchester City owner

Financial Times M&A

Renowned tech investor has turned its sights on sport and is now second-largest shareholder in City Football Group

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Inflation and It's Impact on Business Valuation in the US Economy

Biz Equity

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10 Ways To Increase Your Accounting Firm’s Income

Equilest

Are you looking for Ways To Increase Your Accounting Firm’s Income? Here you can find 10 . The first of a company’s pioneers is to increase its profit rate. It is the basic building block to increase the volume and size of the business and, at the same time, ensure the continuity of its sustainability. Every firm, especially small and medium-sized accounting firms, has many ways and options to follow this growth, annual income, new customer acquisition, and more success.

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Booz Must Give NSA Its Best, EverWatch Merger Judge Told

Law 360 M&A

Executives from Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and EverWatch Corp. insisted Friday in Maryland federal court that nothing about their proposed $440 million merger would diminish their drive to compete for the sole National Security Agency contract that the U.S. Department of Justice says the deal threatens.

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Antitrust: Push to Target Director Interlocks Raises Unresolved Issues

John Jenkins

Antitrust regulators have made it clear that they intend to take a hard look at potential violations of Section 8 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits director interlocks, and that private equity firms may find themselves in the crosshairs of these actions.

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BitGo Says Galaxy's SEC Scrutiny Sank $1.2B Crypto Deal

Law 360 M&A

BitGo Holdings Inc. accused fellow cryptocurrency platform Galaxy Digital of engaging in "gamesmanship" by backing out of a promised $1.2 billion merger, arguing in a newly unsealed complaint that the real reason the deal fell through was that Galaxy was facing intense questioning by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PMV Consumer Acquisition Corp. Announces Postponement of Special Meeting of Stockholders

Benzinga

Palm Beach, Florida, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMV Consumer Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: PMVC ) (the "Company"), announced today that it has postponed the Company's Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on September 16, 2022, until September 21, 2022, at 9:00am Eastern Time. The postponed Special Meeting will be completely virtual and stockholders will be able to attend the special meeting online, vote and submit questions by visiting [link] 2022.

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New CFIUS Order Should Prompt Broader Investment Scrutiny

Law 360 M&A

More companies in the biotechnology, energy and quantum computing sectors should plan to give the federal government notice before bringing on foreign investors, or risk being caught in a review instigated by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

Benzinga

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") (NASDAQ: CHDN ) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ellis Park Racing & Gaming ("Ellis Park") in Henderson, Kentucky, from Enchantment Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Laguna Development Corporation, for total consideration of $79 million in cash, subject to certain working capital and other purchase price adjustments.

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