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Comment Letter on SEC Rule 10B-1 Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert G. Eccles (University of Oxford) and Shiva Rajgopal (Columbia University), on Monday, April 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School, and Shiva Rajgopal is Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School.

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Avoid burnout before you’re already burned out

ThomsonReuters

Tax season is a stressful time of year for anyone who works at an accounting firm. Burnout is commonplace and sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things when the busy season dies down. From the time tax season starts to when it ends, many professionals find they’re burning the candle at both ends, missing valuable time with their families, and giving their all to their clients.

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'If Elon Musk Wants To Buy Twitter, He Will': So Here's How To Trade It

Benzinga

Following Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR ), the social media company adopted a limited duration shareholder rights plan, often referred to as a "poison pill." What To Know: The rights plan aims to reduce Musk's likelihood of gaining control of Twitter through open market accumulation without paying all shareholders an appropriate premium or without providing the company sufficient time to make a decision.

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How to Sell a Business Privately

Sun Acquisitions

If you’re looking for a guide to selling your business privately, you’ve come to the right place. Selling a business is a complex affair. And Forbes and Bloomberg tell us that 8 out of 10 businesses will not find a buyer. With competition for acquisition so high, it’s no wonder some business owners prefer to sell privately. In one of our previous posts, we looked at how to sell a business , but in this blog, you’re going to learn how to sell a business privately.

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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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Why Are Natus Medical Shares Trading Higher Today

Benzinga

Natus Medical Inc (NASDAQ: NTUS ) will be acquired by ArchiMed, an investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, for approximately $1.2 billion. Natus shareholders will receive $33.50 in cash for each share , representing a 29% premium to the closing price of the company's common stock on April 14. "The sale of Natus. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Building the electric-vehicle charging infrastructure America needs

Mckinsey and Company

The United States needs many more EV-charging stations—and federal funds for them are coming. Seven principles could help US states and companies accelerate this buildout effectively.

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What Medicare Advantage members want from their onboarding experience

Mckinsey and Company

Medicare Advantage payers that apply the results of a recent survey to improve the onboarding experience could reap benefits such as improved health outcomes for beneficiaries and reduced churn.

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Apollo Said to Be Weighing Participating in Twitter Bid

NYT M&A

Investors have been skeptical that Elon Musk would be able to cobble together the funds needed to buy Twitter.

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Net-zero emissions in US government fleets

Mckinsey and Company

Through its use of electric vehicles, the US government stands to serve as a role model for accelerating progress in the electrification journey and reaching net-zero commitments.

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Would Elon Musk Want to Buy Your Family Business?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

“Twitter has extraordinary potential. I will unlock it.” – Elon Musk Elon Musk, in Elon fashion, tweeted his SEC filing to acquire 100% of Twitter for $54.20, a 38% premium above the pre-announcement price. This is after Musk’s 9.1% stake in the company was revealed, followed by his rejection of a board seat, all accompanied by the public fanfare and consternation that generally follows the CEO of.

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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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Asda’s private equity buyer records 20-fold return from debt-laden deal

Financial Times M&A

TDR Capital reveals eye-watering paper gains only a year after purchase from Walmart

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Altaba Can't Cut $800M Reserve For Canadian Privacy Claims

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware vice chancellor ruled Monday that former Yahoo Inc. owner Altaba Inc. can't reduce its $800 million reserve for outstanding Canadian data breach claims to $50 million in light of a $7.5 million settlement Altaba reached with some Canadian claimants.

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Twitter: Musk should focus on knockout bid, not fighting poison pill

Financial Times M&A

A knockout bid is the best vindication of the rights of minorities

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Poison Pills: What to Look for When Twitter Files Its Rights Plan

John Jenkins

On Friday, Twitter announced that it was adopting a shareholder rights plan in response to Elon Musk’s unsolicited buyout proposal.

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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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9 Valuable Investing Lessons Clients Should Know

Accounting Web

Practice 9 Valuable Investing Lessons Clients Should Know.

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Aircraft Micro Turbine Market Worth USD 58.7 Million by 2021-2028 | Aircraft Micro Turbine Industry Exhibiting a CAGR of 10.6%

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global aircraft micro turbine market size was USD 25.9 million in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 29.1 million in 2021 to USD 58.7 million in 2028 at a CAGR of 10.6% in the 2021-2028 period. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights™ , in its report, titled, " Aircraft Micro Turbine Market, 2021-2028.".

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Panel: A Comparative View of Appraisal Rights

Appraisal Rights

Rolnick Kramer Sadighi is sponsoring a panel alongside the New York City Bar Association’s Foreign & Comparative Law Committee on appraisal rights across jurisdictions, including practical differences between jurisdictions in the use and effectiveness of the appraisal remedy. Appraisal experts in Cayman Rocco Cecere , South African Adam Pike of Pike | Law and European Union (as well as EU states) appraisal rights Dr.

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Another Company Considers Twitter Bid: Here's What Investors Should Know

Benzinga

Shares of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) ticked higher Monday afternoon on news that buyout firm Apollo Global could be the latest to put in an offer for the social media platform. What Happened: After Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk put in a buyout offer of $54.20 per share for Twitter, many analysts and industry experts expected a higher price to come in for the company.

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A digital transformation is sweeping through compensation and carried interest 

Private Funds CFO

PE firms are discovering how transparency is reducing risk and redefining competition in a world of heightened regulatory scrutiny and tougher employee retention, writes Richard Change of PFA Solutions. .

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Integrated Marine Automation System Market to Hit USD 6.33 Billion by 2029 | Integrated Marine Automation System Industry Exhibit a CAGR of 7.39% During the Forecast Period

Benzinga

Pune, India , April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global integrated marine automation system market is expected to rise during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for an emergency of electronic chart display and information systems used in navigation tools such as RADAR, GPS, and ARPA. The rising demand fueled global market growth of 7.40% in 2021 compared to the average growth from 2018 to 2020.

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ArchiMed Signs $1.2B Deal For Davis Polk-Led Natus Medical

Law 360 M&A

Investment firm ArchiMed Group plans to buy Natus Medical, a Davis Polk-led medical device provider focused on the sensory nervous system, for about $1.2 billion and take it private, the hospital supplier said Monday.

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Luxury Hotel Market is Projected to Hit USD 238.49 Billion in 2021-2028 | Luxury Hotel Industry exhibit a CAGR of 10.4%

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global luxury hotel market size is projected to reach USD 238.49 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ diagnoses this market in its report, titled " Luxury Hotel Market, 2021-2028 ", which also states that the market value stood at USD 93.43 billion in 2020.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Yakgear, Inc and T-H Marine Supplies, LLC, and Nautical Group International Holdings Limited

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction of a distributor of paddle sports accessories and marine accessories. based in Houston, Texas, the company also has operating agreements to provide RAILBLAZA products throughout North America, as well as distribution agreements with several other third-party water sports brands. YakGear is an industry-leading supplier of kayak equipment, paddle sports accessories, and boat-mounting accessories to individual consumers, as well as di

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Epoxy Resin Market to Worth USD 17.10 billion by (2021-2028) | Epoxy Resin Industry CAGR of 5.7%

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global epoxy resin market size was valued at USD 8.70 billion in 2020. The market is anticipated to rise from USD 11.59 billion in 2021 to USD 17.10 billion by 2028 at a 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2028. Fortune Business Insights™ has delved into these insights in its latest research report, titled, " Epoxy Resin Market , 2021-2028.".

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Values Up, Valuations Flat?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Pre-COVID and chip shortage, it would be no surprise if Blue Sky multiples remained stable over numerous quarters for many brands. As seen in the charts later in this post, multiples normally don’t tend to shift dramatically on a quarterly basis. Multiples are dependent on numerous factors, though brand desirability is chief among them. This is usually tied to product lineup and the overall.

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Merger Arbitrage Mondays – Thoma Bravo Adds SailPoint Technologies To Its Portfolio And Approaches Twitter

Benzinga

Merger activity increased last week with five new deals announced and one of the five new deals announced was a potential deal in the works. SailPoint Technologies (NYSE: SAIL ). Thoma Bravo continued its binge of software acquisitions last week by entering into an agreement to acquire SailPoint Technologies. This is Thoma Bravo’s second acquisition this year.

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30 Students Graduated from the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp 03

Andrew Stolz

On April 15 th , 2022, 30 students graduated from the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp. The Boot Camp is an intense 6-week course to train attendees on how to value any company in the world. To graduate, students must complete the course work, write a complete valuation report on one company, and then present that valuation. A wide variety of students.

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Automatic Identification System Market to Hit USD 374.8 Million by 2028 | Automatic Identification System Industry Exhibiting a CAGR of 5.94% during the Forecast Period

Benzinga

Pune, India , April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The automatic identification system market size was USD 242.2 million in 2020. The market size is expected to rise from USD 250.3 million in 2021 to USD 374.8 million in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.94% during the forecast period of 2021-2028. The global market is expected to rise during the projected period, owing to increasing adoption of IoT to enhance system performance.

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Southwest Gas Mulls $5B-Plus Offer From Non-Icahn Suitor

Law 360 M&A

Southwest Gas said Monday that it will undergo a strategic review that includes evaluating a new takeover offer from an undisclosed suitor that dwarfs the $5 billion bid from activist billionaire Carl Icahn that the company previously rejected.

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Europe Hair Care Products & Styling Tools Market is Projected to Hit USD 3.28 Billion by 2021-2028 | Europe Hair Care Products & Styling Tools Industry Exhibit a CAGR of 4.94%

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Europe hair care products & styling tools market size amounted to USD 2.24 billion in 2020. The market value is set to grow from USD 2.34 billion in 2021 to USD 3.28 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 4.94% during the forecast duration period. Haircare and hair styling are gaining increased importance among individuals of all age groups.

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The State of the Chinese Art Market: Strong With Subtle Nuances

ISA

4/18/2022 12:00:00 AM. The Year of the Tiger is off to an auspicious start with the wildly successful auction results of Asia Week in New York City from March 16-25, 2022. Attendees were celebrating being back in person, buying enthusiastically, reflecting the overall current strong market for Chinese works of art, both ancient and contemporary. Tina Zonars, Co-Chairman of Asian Art at Christie’s commented: “We are delighted by this week’s results, which demonstrate the strengt

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With 12.3% CAGR, Server Operating System Market Size Worth USD 227.77 Billion in 2029

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global server operating system market size was USD 92.74 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 100.89 billion in 2022 to USD 227.77 billion by 2029 , exhibiting a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report, titled, "Server Operating System Market, 2022-2029.".

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Where should internal audit report?

Norman Marks

This is a touchy subject. While there is very little debate that the head of internal audit, the chief audit executive or CAE, should report functionally to the board (usually the audit committee of the board), there are some strong opinions on whether it should report for administrative purposes. This is what the IIA’s Standards […].

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Diamond Market Size, Share, Growth Outlook 2022-2029 | Diamond Industry Analysis and Forecast Report by Fortune Business Insights™

Benzinga

Pune, India, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global diamond market size is expected to gain momentum during the forecast period. This is attributable to the growing demand for e-commerce websites and the high spending capacity of millennials across the globe. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights, in its upcoming report, titled, "Diamond Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Natural, Synthetic), By Application (Jewelry & Ornaments, Industrial) and