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The Economics of Corporate Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mathieu Pellerin (Dimensional Fund Advisors), on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Mathieu Pellerin is Senior Researcher at Dimensional Fund Advisors. This post is based on his recent paper. Dimensional’s recent paper The Economics of Corporate Governance provides a concise overview of the corporate governance literature. We focus on the governance of for-profit, publicly traded corporations and address two important questions.

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Meet The Speakers—2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference

BVR

The 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference is just a little over a month away! Take a moment to meet a trio of our speakers.

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The Important Legacy of the Sarbanes Oxley Act

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael W. Peregrine (McDermott Will & Emery) and Charles W. Elson (University of Delaware), on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael W. Peregrine is partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Charles W. Elson is Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance (ret.) at the University of Delaware.

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Avoid 4 pitfalls in launching manufacturing sustainability initiatives

Avanade

Learn about the four pitfalls to avoid when implementing or revamping a sustainability program.

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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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Board Leadership, Meetings, and Committees

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Merel Spierings , in partnership with ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE and in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton, the KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC), Russell Reynolds Associates, and the John L.

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Overcoming obstacles to the electrification of transportation

Mckinsey and Company

In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, Navistar’s Michael Grahe shares his views on the latest developments in mobility.

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COVID-19: A catalyst to cancel burnout culture?

Mckinsey and Company

Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington was attuned to the deleterious effects of burnout culture long before COVID-19 struck—and she’s on a mission to stamp it out.

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Understanding Guardianships

ISA

8/29/2022 12:00:00 AM. In the Netflix movie “I Care A Lot,” Rosamund Pike’s character, Marla Grayson, is an icy, ambitious, court-appointed legal guardian who fleeces her wards out of their homes, cash, and personal property with amazing efficiency. It is at once entertaining and disturbing to watch. The story is fiction, but it shines a (dramatic) light on the predicament of individuals who become wards due to mental incapacity, inability to care for themselves, addiction, or

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Insurance MGAs: Opportunities and considerations for investors

Mckinsey and Company

Managing general agents (MGAs) fill key roles in the insurance distribution chain. The more informed investors are about how MGAs function, the better they can recognize opportunities.

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Elon Musk adds whistleblower claims to list of reasons for ending Twitter deal

The Guardian M&A

Tesla chief is trying to withdraw from his agreement to a $44bn takeover of the social media platform Elon Musk has formally added last week’s whistleblower allegations against Twitter as a reason for terminating his $44bn (£37.7bn) takeover of the social media platform. Representatives of the Tesla CEO said accusations of “far-reaching misconduct” at Twitter from Peiter Zatko, the company’s former head of security, constituted a further breach of the deal.

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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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The future of medtech sales is hybrid

Mckinsey and Company

Top-performing medtech companies are using hybrid or end-to-end remote sales motions to better meet the needs of healthcare personnel and other stakeholders.

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Washington Post’s Business Struggles as Frustrations Mount

NYT M&A

With digital subscriptions and digital advertising revenue stagnating, the company is on pace to lose money this year.

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How much is a brick? That depends

Mckinsey and Company

The building-materials sector is struggling. Agile margin management can help companies in the industry protect profitability.

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Why This Twitter Analyst Says Whistleblower A 'Huge Potential Win' For Elon Musk

Benzinga

A former Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) security chief has turned whistleblower, alleging the company knew of security and bot issues. The information could support Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk’s accusations the social media platform has downplayed bot issues. Here’s what one analyst has to say about the newest piece of information in the highly publicized acquisition of the social media platform.

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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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The McKinsey Crossword: Green Business | No. 91

Mckinsey and Company

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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Elon Musk Serves 2nd Termination Letter To Twitter On Undisclosed Bases: What You Need To Know

Benzinga

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk sent a second termination letter to Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) on Monday — this time adding additional bases separate and distinct from the ones mentioned in the July 8 termination letter — according to an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on Tuesday. “Allegations regarding certain facts, known to Twitter prior to and as of.

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Musk Adds Whistleblower Claims To Twitter Deal Break Notice

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk sent another letter to Twitter declaring his termination of his $44 billion deal to take the social media giant private, citing in part new allegations raised by Twitter's former top security executive, who was fired in January and recently filed a series of federal whistleblower actions.

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Roper To Snap Frontline Education From Thoma Bravo For $3.7B

Benzinga

Roper Technologies, Inc (NYSE: ROP ) agreed to acquire Frontline Education from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.725 billion. Including a tax benefit, the net purchase price is $3.375 billion, representing 19 times Frontline's estimated 2023 EBITDA. Frontline's cloud-based software provides a connected platform of administrative.

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Elon Musk cites Twitter whistleblower as new grounds to cancel $44bn deal

Financial Times M&A

Billionaire says allegations by ex-security chief, if true, breach several aspects of merger agreement

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California cuts inflation relief checks

Henry Horne

We all see on the news these days stories of rising prices. When it comes to gasoline, California is often singled out as having some of the highest prices in the nation. After weeks of talks between California Governor Gavin Newsom and California legislative leaders, on June 30 Newsom signed a tax relief package that … Keep Reading. The post California cuts inflation relief checks appeared first on Henry+Horne.

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3 Lessons Learned from a $250,000 OFAC Fine

N Contracts

The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) recently fined Banco Popular de Puerto Rico $250,000 for violating the Venezuela Government sanctions program. The bank processed $850,000 in transactions on behalf of two low-level Venezuelan government employees over a 14-month period. The bank was aware of the new OFAC sanction but took over a year to make the appropriate changes to their compliance program.

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Elon’s new Twitter gambit

Financial Times M&A

The teknoking has a new excuse for walking away

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How Retail Investing Improves Corporate Governance and Benefits Society

Reynolds Holding

Since 2020, new retail investors have flooded the securities markets, opening a record number of new brokerage accounts. Due to the ease of investing through commission-free trading apps and the ability to purchase fractional shares, a broader segment of the population is beginning to partake in direct investing. A 2020 FINRA-NORC study of new retail investors found that there has been an increase in the racial and ethnic diversity of new investors.

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Annual Targets 2023: How to Set Performance Targets

Rhythm Systems

As Chris Cosper detailed in a previous post , we have the ability to record 3 types of metrics in our Rhythm cloud based strategy platform: KPIs ( Key Performance Indicators ). Critical Numbers. Targets.

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Elon Musk Cites Twitter Whistleblower Report as Reason to Scrap Deal

NYT M&A

The billionaire said in a letter to Twitter that allegations made by a whistle-blower have had a “material, if not existential” effect on the company.

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Write an Inspiring 2023 Annual Plan Using a Destination Postcard (Infographic)

Rhythm Systems

I bet you’re not going into Annual Planning this year thinking, “Gee, I’d really like to have a pretty slow year where our company doesn’t accomplish much.” I bet you have big dreams for the year ahead - important initiatives you want to kick off, lofty revenue goals you’re shooting for, new products you want to launch or customers or acquisitions you can’t wait to land.

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Elon Musk Cites New Reasons to Scrap Twitter Deal, as Subpoenas Fly

NYT M&A

The billionaire said in a letter to Twitter that allegations made by a whistle-blower have had a “material, if not existential” effect on the company.

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Team Planning: How to do Team Planning for Team Focus & Alignment

Rhythm Systems

It’s time to slow down and develop a world-class team execution plan for next year. When we don’t slow down to plan our execution, our teams don't end up being focused on the right things, leading to mistakes and rework, and ultimately smacking our profit with a 2-by-4! How strong is your execution this year? I get asked every year how to do team planning, and I am sharing some of my insider tips with you.

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Harnessing The Power Of Big Data In Litigation

Law 360 M&A

The growth in the volume, scope and utility of available data — with vendors tracking and selling data, and government releasing large data sets — requires consideration of new data analysis approaches and technological tools that can help provide objective insights in litigation matters, answer key liability and damages questions, and support critical discovery efforts, say analysts at Bates White.

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Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market to Worth $68.81 Billion by 2028 | Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global commercial refrigeration equipment market size reached USD 46.13 billion in 2020. The market valuation is slated to rise from USD 48.18 billion in 2021 to USD 68.81 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.2% in the 2021-2028 period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights , in its report, titled, "Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market, 2021-2028.".

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Twitter Says Musk's PayPal Buddy Skirting Subpoenas

Law 360 M&A

Twitter Inc. has accused former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks and his venture capital firm of engaging in a "pointless distraction" by challenging subpoenas to hand over private communications with Elon Musk about the promised $44 billion takeover of the social media platform.

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Goldman Sachs’ 50-50 odds on China’s Wall Street ties

Financial Times M&A

Plus, a pay war heats up at top consultancies and Elon Musk uses the Twitter whistleblower to his advantage

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Hong Kong PE Firm PAG To Buy $721M Japanese Theme Park

Law 360 M&A

PAG, an investment firm focused on the Asia-Pacific region, said Tuesday it plans to buy one of Japan's biggest theme parks, Huis Ten Bosch, from H.I.S. Co. Ltd. in a deal valuing the park at 100 billion yen (roughly $721 million) in equity.

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FCF Biotech Venture Capital Monitor – USA 07/2022 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Biotech Venture Capital Monitor – USA 07/2022”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the US-Biotech sector. As. Read more. The post FCF Biotech Venture Capital Monitor – USA 07/2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.