Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 15, 2022
Posted by Kem Ihenacho, Clare Scott, and Anne Mainwaring, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday, August 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Kem Ihenacho is partner, Clare Scott is counsel, and Anne Mainwaring is an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Ihenacho, Ms. Scott, Ms. Mainwaring, Catherine Campbell , and Jennifer Cadet.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
Unity Software Inc (NYSE: U ) shares are down more than 5% after the company rejected a takeover proposal from Applovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP ). Monday on CNBC's "TechCheck," Unity CEO John Riccitiello reaffirmed that the company's previously announced merger with IronSource Ltd (NYSE: IS ) is the better deal for shareholders. What Happened: Unity's board unanimously determined the Applovin proposal is not in the best interest of Unity shareholders following a financial and str
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Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 15, 2022
Posted by Joanna Cound, Sarah Matthews, and Michelle Edkins, BlackRock, Inc., on Monday, August 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Joanna Cound is Managing Director, Sarah Matthews is Director and Michelle Edkins is Managing Director at BlackRock, Inc. This post is based on BlackRock’s response to the Exposure Draft ED/2022/S2 Climate-Related Disclosures issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd (OTC: BRPHF ) shares traded lower by 2.8% on Monday after the company announced it has scrapped a major acquisition deal. What Happened? Galaxy Digital announced it is terminating its acquisition deal for BitGo after the company failed to deliver audited financial statements for 2021. Related Link: Did Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Get His Terra (LUNA) Tattoo Removed Following Crypto Collapse?
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 15, 2022
Posted by Jeffrey Coles, Davidson Heath, and Matthew Ringgenberg (University of Utah), on Monday, August 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Jeffrey Coles is the Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. Presidential Chair in Business, David Eccles Chair, and Professor of Finance; Davidson Heath is an Assistant Professor of Finance; and Matthew Ringgenberg is an Associate Professor of Finance, all at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business.
Farrel Fritz
AUGUST 15, 2022
Welcome to the 12th annual edition of Summer Shorts. This year’s edition features brief commentary on a handful of recent decisions by New York trial judges and appellate courts in a variety of business divorce cases involving capital calls, recapitalization, dissolution agreements, derivative vs. direct claims, and judicial dissolution. Click on the case names to read the decisions.
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Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
The head of Penguin Random House's U.S. operations told a D.C. federal judge Monday that there's real competition between the company's various imprints, in an effort to debunk the government's allegations that its planned purchase of Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global will dampen author pay.
ThomsonReuters
AUGUST 15, 2022
Supplemental Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave. Some states have laws that require the provision of supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave. Such leave could be used to obtain a vaccination, deal with side effects, for self-isolation and quarantine, or deal with closures of the workplace or the school or daycare their child attends. However, many such provisions were COVID-19 specific and did not apply to all PHEs.
Accountancy Today
AUGUST 15, 2022
SMEs are reportedly planning to put a stop on hiring plans because of the current level of economic uncertainty, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Corporate Finance Network’s (CFN) monthly SME Recover Tracker. The tracker found just 12% of SMEs anticipate having more people on the payroll, a sharp decline compared with earlier this year in March (37%) and serves as a “strong signal” on investment.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
Unity Software Inc (NYSE: U ) unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal from Applovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP ) without expecting any superior proposal. Unity reaffirmed its allegiance to ironSource Ltd's (NYSE: IS ) proposal. Unity CEO John Riccitiello said, "The Board continues to believe that the ironSource transaction is compelling and will deliver an opportunity to generate long-term value through the.
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
NYT M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
A Times journalist spent three months capturing a contemporary portrait of Hungary’s capital, where he lived for several years as a child in the early ’90s.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 15, 2022
China-originated biopharmas will likely have greater influence on the industry by 2028, but regulatory developments and the quality of partnerships will determine how the industry grows.
BV Specialists
AUGUST 15, 2022
After years of creating, developing, and growing your small business there will ultimately come a time when you determine the next best course of action is to sell, whether that be in the open market or in a private transaction between employees, family members, or current investors. In all of these potential scenarios, there are a few things to include in the early stages which will give you the best opportunity for a successful outcome.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 15, 2022
Creating a culture of operational excellence is allowing the mining industry to reach new heights in sustained improvement in productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
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.
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has allowed nursing home chain American Eagle Delaware Holding Co. to strike a deal with the second-place bidder for two of its Florida facilities in order to close the sale and move toward the end of its Chapter 11 case.
NYT M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Third Point, the firm founded by billionaire investor Dan Loeb, has bought back into Disney and proposed a spinoff of ESPN, takeover of Hulu and new board members.
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
More than a dozen new cases in fields ranging from petrochemicals to biopharma to e-bikes hit Delaware's Court of Chancery last week, as the court's newest vice chancellor began doling out his first round of rulings.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Investors should wait for results of leadership change before pursuing a further demerger
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Activist shareholder Third Point LLC on Monday disclosed a new stake in Walt Disney Co. and offered a list of recommendations to try and improve the company's future outlook, from a spin-off of cable sports giant ESPN to a refreshed slate of board members.
NYT M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Madeline McIntosh argued that the publishing industry extends far beyond its biggest players, and that the government has focused on a tiny sliver of deals.
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
The Federal Circuit's recent ruling vacating a $2.75 billion judgment in Centripetal Networks v. Cisco should be a wake-up call for lawyers that they and their clients could pay a heavy price if a judge with financial ties to a litigant fails to take appropriate action, says Deborah Winokur at Cozen O'Connor.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
UK-based cyber security tech company advised by Mike Lynch attracts bid from US private equity group
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
White & Case LLP has added three partners to its New York and Houston offices to strengthen its worldwide real estate and mergers and acquisitions practices, the firm said Monday.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Australian miner benefits as war in Ukraine crimps Russian fuel exports
Midstreet Blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
The world of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is full of potential buyers who would love to purchase your business. This can be great news for you if you’re selling. The bigger the buyer pool, the more competitive the bids for your business, right?
Audit Board
AUGUST 15, 2022
Third-party risks change as the business changes. Security breaches, new contracts, and changes in internal risk ownership — to name a few examples — can all impact the performance of a third-party risk management program (TPRM). To effectively execute a continuous risk monitoring program, it is necessary to have a solid foundation of TPRM guiding principles and organizing best practices.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS ), the industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs, today announced the acquisition of GeneSiC Semiconductor, a silicon carbide (SiC) pioneer with deep expertise in SiC power device design and process. The transaction is immediately accretive to Navitas as GeneSiC is highly profitable, with more than 25% EBITDA margins.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
AUGUST 15, 2022
Stock buybacks were in the news last week as the newly-passed Inflation Reduction Act includes a provision levying a 1% excise tax on share repurchases by public companies. As we’ve noted in previous posts, we question Congress’s grasp of the basic economics of what a stock buyback is, but Congress is not our focus today. Privately held family businesses are exempt from the tax.
Financial Analyst Insider
AUGUST 15, 2022
Most people know that life insurance is important, but few understand how it actually works. A life insurance policy is a legal agreement between you. The post How Life Insurance Works appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) has acquired privately-held Obsidio Inc that developed the Gel Embolic Material (GEM) technology to embolize blood vessels in the peripheral vasculature. Deal terms were not disclosed. Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure intended to obstruct or reduce blood flow to an abnormality or tumor. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Turquoise Hill Resources said Monday that it had rejected a $2.7 billion bid by the Rio Tinto Group to buy the 49% of the Canadian mining company's shares it doesn't already own, saying the Anglo-Australian giant's offer didn't reflect fair value.
Benzinga
AUGUST 15, 2022
Gaming equipment provider Inspired Entertainment, Inc (NASDAQ: INSE ) offered $370 million to acquire slot machine maker PlayAGS, Inc (NYSE: AGS ), Reuters reports. Inspired offered $10 per share in cash to acquire PlayAGS. The offer price. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Law 360 M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has hired a partner for its U.S. employee benefits and executive compensation practice as a key addition to the Silicon Valley office, the firm announced Monday.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 15, 2022
Activist investor held 10mn shares as price rallied on news of Tesla chief’s $44bn takeover offer
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