Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Posted by Will Arnot, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Will Arnot is Senior Editorial Specialist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on DMI’s recent special report, Investor Stewardship 2023. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits and Paying for long-term performance (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse M.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Jump to: Reflect on your current tax workflow Use automation to boost staff engagement and retention Unlock growth opportunities With staffing shortages of epic proportions, the accounting industry is facing a crossroads. In recent years, more tax professionals have exited the industry than entered it, which presents the potential for detrimental effects across the business and financial world.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A fellow appraiser sent me the following which was in an order she did not accept. Of note, the fee was $225 and the turn time was 3 days. Scary that for $225 these AMC’s/lenders want a drive-by appraisal with the promise to be an expert witness in the future. Please copy this URL into your browser to see Stewart Valuation Intelligence’s Best Practices and First Impression expectations: FHA Order Number: – Bankruptcy or foreclosure assignment may require the appraiser as an exp

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N Contracts

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Risk Management and Fraud in Banking: An Overview Fraud is a consistent problem for financial institutions, threatening them and their consumers. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rep orted that consumers lost an estimated $8.8 billion to fraud – a 30% rise from the previous year. The number of cases has only increased in 2023.

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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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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

First Brands Group upped prices and canceled orders as soon as its subsidiary Carter Carburetor closed the deal for Walbro LLC's engine management division, then left executives at Walbro to mollify irate customers without letting them reveal who bought the company, the executives told Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Family-owned businesses that combine four critical mindsets with five strategic actions have a chance to quadruple their value in the next decade—while maintaining resilience.

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JPAbusiness

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I don’t know about you guys, but I really need to take more time to go fishing. I’m certainly not an expert, but one thing I do know is that knowledge and patience is more important to being a successful fisherman than size of the bait. A knowledgeable fisherman – or woman – studies the weather, tides and currents, time of day and locations where fish are best found.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Investor relations strategy should prioritize long-term investors who are the true owners of your company.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Investors’ decade-old deal pays off in ‘one of the huge private equity successes’

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which first-in-class firms made the list this year.

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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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Benchmark Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of both Blue Octopus HR & Recruitment Limited and Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited ( Blue Octopus ), by IRIS.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that Adobe Inc's (NASDAQ: ADBE ) proposed $20 billion acquisition of Figma could harm innovation in software used by U.K. digital designers. Also Read: EU's Antitrust Warning Looms Over Adobe's $20B Figma Takeover Bid: Report The CMA's detailed Phase 2 investigation suggests the deal might reduce competition in product-design software, stifle.

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Benchmark Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between QT Industries, LLC and KB Components. This transaction signifies a strategic expansion for the team at KB Components and further establishes their foothold in their geographic area.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Recent market stresses have accelerated the industry’s transformation, and new opportunities lie ahead for asset managers in a world of disruption.

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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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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Infrastructure giant Ferrovial has announced a deal to sell its entire 25% stake in the parent company of London's Heathrow Airport for £2.4 billion ($3 billion) to French private equity investor Ardian and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.

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Audit Board

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Within the intricate web of global supply chains, we encounter a multitude of risks - reputational, legal and compliance, environmental sustainability, and climate change - all deeply intertwined with business continuity, and all magnified by the pandemic and global conflicts. These elements create a dynamic landscape where supply chain-related ESG risks have the potential to impact organisations on multiple fronts.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

"Edge computing" software firm Veea Inc. and special-purpose acquisition company Plum Acquisition Corp. I on Tuesday unveiled a merger agreement that would take Veea public at an estimated $281 million value, guided by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole and Hogan Lovells.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Mercer Capital, a national business valuation and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that David LaMonte, CFA has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a Vice President. The firm also has offices in Houston, Memphis, and Nashville. David has over 12 years of business valuation experience. He provides valuations in support of financial reporting requirements, and consulting and other.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Major U.S. law firms are steadfast in their commitment to the pursuit of further growth despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Here’s what the leaders of four Leaderboard firms have to say about how the legal industry is preparing for next year.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE: GOOS ) has acquired the operating assets of Paola Confectii Manufacturing. The financial terms were not dislcosed. The acquisition marks the company's first European facility, expanding existing categories. Based in Romania, Paola Confectii has been a partner for Canada Goose since its launch in 2017, producing. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked the CEO of U.S. Anesthesia Partners to rethink its "monopolistic business model" and its use of noncompete agreements among doctors.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Accenture Plc (NYSE: ACN ) has agreed to acquire Ammagamma, an Italy-based firm that helps companies enhance their uses of AI and generative AI technologies. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The acquisition is a part of Accenture's investment of $3 billion to boost clients' transformation through the large-scale application of AI.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority announced Tuesday that a former senior mergers official will be rejoining the agency to lead that division after nearly two years with strategic regulatory advisory firm Fingleton.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Businesses in the metalworking machinery manufacturing industry create tools for finishing and shaping metal parts. These parts are then used to manufacture other machines such as metal cutting tools, fabricating machines, coil handling equipment, etc… According to IBIS World , there are around 6,000 metalworking machinery manufacturing businesses across the United States.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

An Allen & Overy-advised consortium led by Dubai-based Fajr Capital has agreed to acquire 65% of hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare's Gulf Cooperation Council business for $1 billion, Fajr said Tuesday.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Competition and Markets Authority says merger threatens rivals in product design software, image editing and illustration

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said Tuesday that Adobe's proposed $20 billion deal for design collaboration company Figma Inc. could harm innovation in software used by digital designers in the U.K.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Listing of luxury trainer brand in Milan could come as soon as the first half of 2024

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Vested

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Simon Paine joins Ifty Nasir for FounderMetrics episode five. Uncover the Rebel Business School journey from unconventional beginnings to changing lives.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Carrefour and Lidl among those seeking to buy hypermarkets from indebted group built by Jean-Charles Naouri

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John Jenkins

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Family offices have become increasingly important players in the space traditionally occupied by private equity and venture capital funds. According to a recent Citi Private Bank Global Family Office Survey, family offices’ interest in participation in private equity through funds and direct investments remains strong despite economic uncertainties.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

News of move by indebted French group in negotiations with Czech billionaire follows S&P credit rating downgrade

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Ferrovial selling holdings after 17 years

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