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Weekly Roundup: June 3-9, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, June 10, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of June 3-9, 2022. The SEC’s Cyber Disclosures. Posted by Shiva Rajgopal (Columbia University) and Alex Sharpe (Sharpe Consulting LLC), on Friday, June 3, 2022.

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What are the biotech investment themes that will shape the industry?

Mckinsey and Company

From 2019 to 2021, venture capitalists plowed $35 billion into biotech companies with advanced platform technologies that could transform the industry.

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Remarks by Chair Gensler Before the Investor Advisory Committee

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, June 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks before the Investor Advisory Committee. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Semiconductor shortage: How the automotive industry can succeed

Mckinsey and Company

As the semiconductor shortage persists, the automotive industry will likely benefit from new sourcing models and stronger bonds between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor suppliers.

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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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Practical Stake

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Bruce F. Freed and Karl J. Sandstrom, Center for Political Accountability, on Friday, June 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Bruce F. Freed is President of the Center for Political Accountability, and Karl J. Sandstrom is strategic advisor to the Center and senior counsel with Perkins Coie. This post is based on their CPA memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Corporate Political Speech: Who Decides?

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How to Avoid Sellers’ Remorse When Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

Selling a business can be an emotional process, especially after years, maybe decades, of hard work. You have poured your life into making your business what it is today, and it is completely normal to have a lot of questions as you approach the selling process. A few questions you might have are, How do I find the best buyer? Are they going to value my legacy and vision?

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

How the great resignation is creating new job opportunities around the world. By: ASA CEO, Johnnie White. Many may not understand the appraisal profession, or even the fact that there are multiple disciplines within it, but what people should know are the new opportunities being created by the “great resignation,” as a result of the global pandemic and economy to start a new career.

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Octopus submits last-minute bid for electricity supplier Bulb

Financial Times M&A

Centrica and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar also in three-way race ahead of deadline at end of month

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Hannover Messe 2022: From robot dogs and Pepper’s Ghost Illusion to tangible optimism

Avanade

Avanade and Accenture have returned from Hannover Messe 2022 after being an exec sponsor at the Microsoft Booth. This blog provides a reflection of some of the positive experience at the event.

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Tidjane Thiam’s Spac replaces Pimco with ‘better fit’ Edward Zeng

Financial Times M&A

Investment vehicle led by the ex-Credit Suisse chief has yet to do a deal since launching in February 2021

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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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Advance Your Knowledge With a Fintech 201 Guide

Accounting Web

Growth Advance Your Knowledge With a Fintech 201 Guide.

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The Swiss blogger with the market-moving story of the week

Financial Times M&A

Tale about an unlikely combination between State Street and Credit Suisse left many looking credulous

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How to value your startup for crowdfunding?

Equidam

In 2013 equity crowdfunding was making headlines as the new frontier for startup investment. Equidam was founded around that time, and saw significant traction in this new market. To this day we maintain partnerships with equity crowdfunding platforms around the world, such as Crowdcube , Ethis , FundedHere , Equifund and Birchal. The timing was particularly fortunate, as online transactions require even more transparency than offline.

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What Litigation Funding Disclosure In Delaware May Look Like

Law 360 M&A

A standing order issued by Delaware's chief federal judge requiring litigants to disclose whether their cases or defenses are being financed by third parties is unlikely to have onerous effects but may raise questions regarding potential conflicts of interest and access to justice, say Cayse Llorens and Matthew Oxman at LexShares.

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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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Benchmark International’s Gregory Jackson Named International Ceo Of The Year (Corporate Finance)

Benchmark Report

Gregory Jackson, Benchmark International’s CEO, was named International CEO of the Year (Corporate Finance) by the Gamechangers™ 2022 Global Awards, adding to his growing and impressive list of accolades.

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

Law 360 M&A

The past week in London has seen a South African mining company drilled over its decision to back out of the $1 billion acquisition of a Brazilian mine, Pfizer suing two rivals over patents, and the Ritz Hotel's owner seeking 5-star justice in a libel case against the Times. Here, Law360 looks at these and other news claims in the U.K.

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Standard Mileage Rates Increase for Remainder of 2022

Trout CPA

Due to the recent gasoline price increases, the IRS updated the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2022. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of operating vehicles for business, medical, and charitable purposes. Below are the standard mileage rates for 2022.

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M&A in the Permian: Acquisitions Slow as Valuations Grow

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Transaction activity in the Permian Basin cooled off this past year, with the transaction count decreasing to 21 deals over the past 12 months, a decline of 6 transactions, or 22%, from the 27 deals that occurred over the prior 12-month period. This level is in line with the 22 transactions that occurred in the 12-month period ended mid-June 2020. It is difficult to interpret the significance with.

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Icelandic Fishing Co. Nabs $112M Slice In Salmon Farming Biz

Law 360 M&A

Icelandic fishing company Sildarvinnslan hf. said Friday it's buying a roughly 34% stake in Norwegian salmon farming business Arctic Fish Holding AS from Bremesco Holding Ltd. and others for about 1.09 billion Norwegian krone (about $112 million).

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Compensation Structures for RIAs

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Compensation models are the subject of a significant amount of hand-wringing for RIA principals, and for good reason. Out of all the decisions RIA principals need to make, compensation programs often have the single biggest impact on an RIA’s P&L and the financial lives of its employees and shareholders. The effects of an RIA’s compensation model are far-reaching, determining not only how.

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SPAC Acri Capital Hits Market with $75M Public Offering

Law 360 M&A

Shell company Acri Capital Acquisition Corp. began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market today under the symbol "ACACU" after going public with a $75 million initial offering that priced at $10 a share.

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Boise Cascade Acquires Coastal Plywood Operations For $512M

Benzinga

Boise Cascade Co (NYSE: BCC ) has agreed to acquire Coastal Plywood Company , including two manufacturing locations, from Coastal Forest Resources Company for $512 million. Coastal Plywood provides quality plywood, lumber, and treated wood products throughout the eastern U.S. The purchase agreement includes locations in. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Hogan Lovells Lands Former Foley Hoag M&A Co-Chair

Law 360 M&A

Boston attorney Alex Aber has joined the Hogan Lovells mergers and acquisitions practice after a two-decade career with Foley Hoag, where he was co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

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Why This Spirit Airlines Analyst Is Turning Bullish

Benzinga

A merger of Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NYSE: SAVE ) is “a high probability outcome,” and a merger with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU ) is more likely than with Frontier (NASDAQ: ULCC ), according to a JPMorgan analyst. The Spirit Airlines Analyst: Jamie Baker upgraded the rating for Spirit Airlines from Neutral to Overweight while raising the price target from $24 to $30.

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Clifford Chance Guides KKR-Led €1.2B Bid For Accell

Law 360 M&A

A consortium headed by U.S. investment company KKR has made a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) unconditional offer for Netherlands-based bicycle maker Accell Group NV.

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Here's Why Paltalk Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket

Benzinga

Communications software innovator Paltalk, Inc (NASDAQ: PALT ) acquired the core assets of ManyCam from Visicom Media Inc for $2.7 million cash plus a potential earn-out payment of up to $0.6 million. ManyCam is a live streaming software and a virtual camera that allows users to deliver professional live videos on any streaming. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Top investor calls for Gold Fields to scrap $5.3bn Yamana deal

Financial Times M&A

Redwheel urges South African miner to focus on existing operations rather than buying Canadian rival

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MGM Resorts Sells Gold Strike Tunica Operations For $450M

Benzinga

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM ) has decided to sell the operations of Gold Strike Tunica to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings LLC (CNE), a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, for $450 million in cash. The company expects net cash proceeds after taxes and estimated fees to be about $350 million. For the twelve. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between American Project & Repair to the Orion Group

Benchmark Report

The seller, American Project and Repair, is a leader in the facility maintenance space, with over 20 years of experience across the United States and Puerto Rico. Utilizing a vendor base of over 10,000 local licensed technicians and contractors, they have become the go-to source for facility maintenance for many Fortune 500 clients. Ted Mastrucci, owner of AP&R, had this to say about the transaction: “When you are a small business owner, and you only get to do this one time in your life, you

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Aegion Announces Acquisition of EN-TECH Corporation's Cured-in-Place Lining Division

Benzinga

ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion Corporation , a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of EN-TECH Corporation's cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining division. EN-TECH, headquartered in Closter, N.J., has been a leading provider of pipe maintenance and rehabilitation solutions across the Northeast since 1983.

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Allen & Overy Adds Farella Braun Transaction Group Head

Law 360 M&A

Allen & Overy LLP has added a Farella Braun & Martel LLP attorney to its corporate practice in San Francisco who spent over a decade in his previous role, the firm recently announced.

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Cityview Acquires Oceano Apartment Community in Woodland Hills

Benzinga

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a vertically-integrated multifamily investment management and development firm, today announced the acquisition of Oceano, an apartment community in the Woodland Hills submarket of Los Angeles. The four-story, podium-style apartment community features 244 one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, originally built in 2012.

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Don't Miss It: Kirkland, Cooley Guide Week's Hot Deals

Law 360 M&A

With so much mergers and acquisitions news this week, you may have missed several deals announced in the last several days helmed by firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cooley LLP. Here, Law360 recaps the ones you may have missed.

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Blue Nile, Leading Fine Jewelry Online Retailer, to Become a Public Company

Benzinga

Blue Nile, Inc. to combine with Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: MUDS ). Transaction expected to provide up to ~ $45 0 million of capital, including $50 million of new preferred equity provided by Mudrick Capital. Also includes $80 million of committed PIPE capital (~$50M of which has been pre-funded) from existing Blue Nile sponsors and Mudrick Capital.