Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Posted by Ben Bates (Harvard Law School), on Monday, December 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Ben Bates is a Research Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. This post is based on his recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
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Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, December 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions memorandum by Jun Frank , Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory; Stephan Stegmueller , Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory, EMEA and APAC; Yan Xu, Senior Adviser, EMEA; and Fredrik Lundin, Senior Sustainability Solutions Product Manager at ISS-Corp
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A people-focused approach to AI can transform jobs for the better—and improve performance, too.
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.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Liberty Tax parent NextPoint Financial on Monday got recognition from a Delaware bankruptcy judge of a Canadian court approval of the sale of its business, clearing the way for Liberty to be acquired by stalking horse bidder BP Commercial.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A recent Wall Street Journal article described younger adults’ profound mistrust of the traditional institutions of financial life, such as banks and financial advisors. That doesn’t mean young adults don’t have questions about money, it just means they are more likely to turn to their peers for answers. What does this mean for enterprising families?
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Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Financial-services revenues from Latinos may grow by up to $93 billion by 2030. To get more of that market, institutions would need to tailor their offerings.
Reynolds Holding
DECEMBER 11, 2023
On October 30, 2023, U.S. District Judge William Orrick of the Northern District of California issued an Order [1] largely dismissing without prejudice the claims brought by artists Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan and Karla Ortiz in a proposed class action lawsuit against artificial intelligence (“AI”) companies Stability AI, Inc., Stability AI Ltd. (together, “Stability AI”), DeviantArt, Inc.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of discovery that will affect the future. Dr. Fei-Fei Li offers a human-centered approach to AI that could maximize its potential and mitigate the risks.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Result paves way for deal that would see buyout industry take stake in entity controlling Bundesliga’s commercial rights
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
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A sample consumer basket shows that employing green fertilizer could reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from agricultural end products by about 5 percent.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Last week, a Tesla stockholder threw a rock at Elon Musk's glass house, Floor & Decor shareholders got an updated order, Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO sought legal fees, and Rwanda moved ahead in its lawsuit against a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. In case you missed any of it, here's the wrap-up of legal news from Delaware Chancery Court.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Same-day delivery is best suited to a specific set of circumstances. Six key charts reveal factors that point to rising same-day potential and explore alternative fast-delivery options.
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The oil company said it would buy CrownRock, a smaller producer, for $12 billion just weeks after Exxon Mobil and Chevron announced acquisitions.
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.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Canadian psychedelics biotech Tryp Therapeutics Inc. has entered into an agreement with Australian publicly-trading drug vehicle developer Exopharm Ltd. for the acquisition of 100% of Tryp’s issued and outstanding common shares. The arm’s length transaction, dated Dec. 8, 2023, will be completed as a statutory plan of arrangement under the BC Business Corporations Act.
Farrel Fritz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Injunctions are an indispensable weapon in the business divorce lawyer’s arsenal. Primarily defensive in nature, temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions tend to feature prominently at the outset of business divorce litigation, where many disputes start with an emergency: one side hoping to prevent the other’s seizure or illegitimate exercise of control of a business, or the dilution or extinguishment of an equity interest, or some combination thereof.
Rhythm Systems
DECEMBER 11, 2023
You’ve done all the research. You’ve compiled a spreadsheet full of requirements, Googled until your eyes crossed, talked to sales reps, done demos and free trials, worked out a budget, created the business case, made recommendations to your team, and you are ready to pull the trigger on a new software solution. The decision has been made, so the hard part is done, right?
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday that it will buy Icosavax, a U.S. biopharmaceutical company, for up to $1.1 billion to add a vaccine for life-threatening respiratory diseases to its arsenal.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 11, 2023
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS ) and India's Reliance Industries Ltd are reportedly in advanced negotiations to merge their Indian media and entertainment divisions. A successful merger, spearheaded by Reliance's Mukesh Ambani , could lead to the creation of the South Asian nation's most extensive media enterprise.
RNC
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Introduction: TDRs have developed as an important tool in urban planning, providing a framework for combining development objectives with resource protection. TDR in real estate, like any intricate system, comes with its own set of challenges. This blog will explore some of the difficulties developers, municipalities, and stakeholders face when dealing with transferable development rights.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A California federal judge on Monday refused to throw out shareholders' claims that Elon Musk fraudulently tweeted about Twitter's purported problem with bots in an effort to get out of his planned acquisition, but the judge did agree to trim other claims from the proposed class action.
Rhythm Systems
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Are you struggling with executing your plans and achieving your goals? Do you often find yourself falling short of your expectations? The missing piece to your success puzzle may be accountability.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Sanofi said Monday it will terminate a planned licensing agreement with Maze Therapeutics after the Federal Trade Commission moved to block the $755 million deal over concerns about a potential competitor to Sanofi's Pompe disease treatments.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Terran Orbital Corp (NYSE: LLAP ), a prominent player in the small satellite sector, is conducting a formal review of strategic alternatives. The regulatory disclosure follows an earlier WSJ report that Terran has attracted interest from potential strategic and financial buyers in the U.S. and Europe. This move comes roughly eighteen months following its public debut.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday gave Hello Bello, a baby product brand started by actor Kristen Bell, permission to accept a $65 million bid for its assets from a private equity company, after it received no other offers.
Vested
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Joining Ifty Nasir for FounderMetrics episode six is Felicia Hjertman, the founder of TILLIT , a pioneering platform that makes it easier for ordinary people to find and invest in funds.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Jump to: What is the proportional amortization method? What are LIHTC investments? What conditions must be met to apply the proportional amortization method? Accounting for tax equity investments Implementing ASU 2023-02 Accounting professionals with equity investor clients who are involved with projects to receive income tax credits and other income tax benefits need to have a clear understanding of the proportional amortization method (PAM), especially in light of recent changes.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
China's Hollysys Automation Technologies said Monday it has agreed to be acquired by Ascendent Capital Partners for $1.66 billion in cash, effectively ending a bidding battle between the Asia-focused private investment firm and a rival consortium.
Peak Business Valuation
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Businesses in the iron and steel manufacturing industry produce various metals including ferroalloys, steel, and pig iron. IBIS World notes that there are approximately 278 steel mills throughout the United States. Together, these businesses generate over $17.5 billion in revenue each year. As such, buying , growing , or selling a steel mill can be lucrative.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Counsel for credit repair company PGX Holdings told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Monday that it has struck a $1.45 million deal with ex-employees claiming they were laid off with insufficient warning prior to the company's Chapter 11 filing.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE: OXY ) has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Midland-based oil and gas producer CrownRock L.P. for cash and stock in a transaction valued at about $12.0 billion, including assumption of debt. CrownRock L.P. is a joint venture of CrownQuest Operating LLC and Lime Rock Partners. CrownRock's over 94,000 net acres of stacked pay assets and supporting infrastructure amplify the company's Midland Basin business.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Cigna Group said it approved an additional $10 billion in stock buybacks, bringing its total planned share repurchases to $11.3 billion, after rumored talks for a mega-merger between Cigna and Medicare giant Humana fizzled.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Cigna Group (NYSE: CI ) shares are trading higher after the company reportedly ended its attempt to negotiate an acquisition deal with rival Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM ) after the pair disagreed on price terms. Instead, Cigna approved an aggregate increase of $10 billion in incremental share repurchase authorization, bringing the company's total share repurchase authority to $11.3 billion.
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