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Proxy Voting: Managers Focus on Environmental and Social Themes

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc., on Thursday, August 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Agency Problems of Institutional Investors (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alma Cohen, and Scott Hirst; Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence, and Policy

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Look for More IRS Form Revisions Now That the Inflation Reduction Act Is Law

ThomsonReuters

The IRS may need to revise certain employment tax reporting forms, and the forms used to claim the qualified small business payroll tax credit for increasing research activities, after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act ( H.R. 5376 ) into law, which includes a provision increasing the research credit next year. Background. . The Code Sec. 41 research and experimentation (R&E) tax credit first became a part of the Internal Revenue Code in 1981.

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Gender Pay Gap Across Cultures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kristina Minnick (Bentley University), on Thursday, August 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Kristina Minnick is Stanton Professor of Finance at Bentley University. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor. Minnick; Natasha Burns , Professor of Finance at the University of Texas at San Antonio; Jeffry Netter , Josiah Meigs Professor of Finance at the University of Georgia Terry College of Business; and Laura T.

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Chamath Palihapitiya's SPAC Track Record Means Double-Digit Losses For You. Here Are The Details On All His Deals

Benzinga

Chamath Palihapitiya was one of the biggest names in the SPAC market in 2021 and when times were good for new companies going public, Palihapitiya had some of the best-performing deals of that year. The year 2022 has not been as kind to Palihapitiya with re-valuations on many of the companies that went public by investors seeing shares below the former $10 price point of the SPACs.

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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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Can High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Thursday, August 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on a publication by Hernando Cortina, CFA, Head of Index Strategy, and Brian Kennedy, Index Strategy Associate, at ISS ESG. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will

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Digital manufacturing: The importance of smart connected products

Avanade

Paul Lipovanciuc discusses our Industry X service which includes solutions for smart connected products, where X signifies the constant change characteristic, for connecting the physical with the digital components of an organization.

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How to Adapt to the Changing Tides of Asset and Wealth Management

Biz Equity

Technological change alone can be daunting as evidenced by the arrival of “5G” and most recently “The Metaverse”. In other words, we have ‘never been here before’ as we enter a new stage of technology growth. Although it is a potentially positive dynamic for investors, it is also economically deflating.

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Deals Rumor Mill: Manchester United, Meituan, Cardinal Health

Law 360 M&A

The deals rumor mill is often overflowing with transactions that are reportedly close to being signed, but with so many rumors it can be hard to know which ones to stay on top of every week. Here, Law360 breaks down the deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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Kwarteng blocks takeover of Pulsic by Hong Kong rival over security concerns

The Guardian M&A

Business secretary says move to protect Bristol-based electronic design firm ‘necessary to mitigate the risk’ The UK has blocked the takeover of an electronic design company by a Hong Kong rival over national security concerns, in the latest sign of growing British anxiety about Chinese investment. The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, took the decision to prevent Super Orange HK from acquiring Bristol-based Pulsic, saying it was “necessary and proportionate to mitigate the risk to national se

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Using analytics to address inflation risks and strengthen competitive positioning

Mckinsey and Company

In the new inflationary environment, company leaders can protect their business and gain competitive advantage by deploying analytics-aided strategies.

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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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Racial Targeting Under the Heading of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Appraisers Blog

This time around, the racial targeting is masked as a virtue under the heading “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” or “DEI.” Valuation Jiu-Jitsu Will Lead to Future Addie Polks Addie Polk was a 91-year-old African-American widow who shot herself in the chest in 2008 during a Fannie Mae-initiated eviction in Akron, Ohio. It marked the low point in Fannie’s embrace of toxic mortgages.

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Transforming global trade: Views from Tradeshift CEO Christian Lanng

Mckinsey and Company

The leader of the Danish-born fintech talks about modernizing B2B payments, the significance of global trade, and an early meeting with a Silicon Valley mentor that keeps him centered.

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Do You Have a Digital Payments Strategy?

N Contracts

What does the future of payments look like at your institution? It’s a question every financial institution should be asking.

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Men's Grooming Co. And SPAC Ax Their Go-Public Merger

Law 360 M&A

A merger that would have taken men's grooming business Manscaped public was canceled Thursday, marking the latest deal to unravel amid a crumbling market for special-purpose acquisition companies.

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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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Optimizing front- and back-office services in advanced electronics

Mckinsey and Company

By using digital and analytics to simplify end-to-end processes, organizations can improve margins and customer experience.

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Meta Wants More Overseas Rivals' Docs In FTC Case

Law 360 M&A

Meta asked a D.C. federal judge on Wednesday for more help seeking information from the overseas parent companies of its purported social media and messaging rivals, this time arguing that Tokyo-based Rakuten Group Inc. and Line Corp. have information important to rebutting Federal Trade Commission assertions of Meta's market dominance.

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Maryland Raises Business Personal Property Tax Exemption

Gross Mendelsohn

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) made business owners very happy as House Bill 268 ( HB268 ) has officially taken effect. This legislation increases the exemption amount of personal property eligible to be taxed. The exemption has gone from $2,500 to $20,000 for businesses, and from $10,000 to $20,000 for at-home businesses.

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Pretrial Battles Widen In $44B Musk-Twitter Deal Bust Suit

Law 360 M&A

Disputes over massive document and deposition demands on both sides of the battle over Elon Musk's attempt to escape his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter Inc. are threatening to bog down the run-up to a Delaware Court of Chancery trial over the busted deal in mid-October.

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Geely: worst of times is the best of times to build a global auto network

Financial Times M&A

Profits may be down but buying spree should pay off for most international of China’s carmakers

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Court Questions Penguin's Bid Policy In Merger Challenge

Law 360 M&A

A D.C. federal judge questioned an expert witness Thursday on how well Penguin Random House's promise to allow individual company imprints to bid against each other for books will work after its planned purchase of Simon & Schuster.

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Inflation Reduction Act Indirectly Impacts Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans

ThomsonReuters

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, H.R. 5376 (2022). Available at [link]. Congress has passed, and the President has signed, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. While the legislation largely focuses on climate change mitigation and deficit reduction, several provisions are of interest to group health plan sponsors and their advisors. Here are highlights: Enhanced Premium Tax Credit.

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DD and Marky Mark walk into a gym?.?.?.?

Financial Times M&A

Plus, sweet shops invade Oxford Street and South Korea’s love affair with private equity

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McDermott Adds Ex-Mayer Brown Partner In NY

Law 360 M&A

McDermott Will & Emery LLP has added a "go-to dealmaker" in the power and utilities sectors as a partner in its transactions practice group in New York, the firm said Thursday.

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Top 10 Red Flags to Look for in the Seller of a Business

Midstreet Blog

If you’re in the process of buying a business, one of your main concerns is sure to be the person selling it. Buying a business is a life altering decision, so you need to be able to trust the person you're dealing with.

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DOJ Forces $85M End to "Long-Running Conspiracy" to Suppress Poultry Wages

Mogin Rubin M&A

Three poultry processors and a consulting firm that circulated wage information among them have entered a consent decree with the Department of Justice to end a “long-running conspiracy to exchange information about wages and benefits for poultry processing plant workers and collaborate with their competitors on compensation decisions,” a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

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Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 07/2022 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 07/2022”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the European Life Sciences. Read more. The post Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 07/2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Selecting an ESOP Business Valuator

Gergory Caruso

Employee Stock Ownership Plans, better known as ESOPs, are required to have a compliant opinion of business value each year to assist the ESOP trustee in determining the share value for distributions and purchases of beneficiary stock. The trustee has the fiduciary responsibility of representing the employee shareholders, and has final say in determining the […].

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Money Transfer App Wise Makes Deal with Plaid

Financial Analyst Insider

Wise has struck a deal with Plaid. This will help the 13 million customers to access more than 6000 applications with ease. Based on the. The post Money Transfer App Wise Makes Deal with Plaid appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Dorman Buys This Powersports Aftermarket Supplier - Benefits Include Cash Flow Generation, New Products & More

Benzinga

Dorman Products Inc (NASDAQ: DORM ) has agreed to acquire the independent powersports aftermarket supplier Super ATV LLC for $490 million in cash. Dorman will also provide an earn-out of up to $100 million payable over two years subject to specific performance targets achieved in 2023 and 2024. SuperATV is an independent supplier to the powersports aftermarket with a family of brands spanning functional accessories and upgrades and replacement parts.

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Why boomer business owners should watch M&A cycles

Exit Strategy

Approximately 20% of business owners are over the age of 65. Another 30% are between the ages of 55 and 64, according to estimates from the Census Bureau Annual Business Survey. If we’re going by age trends alone, that suggests roughly half of America’s businesses will transition ownership in the next five to 10 years. […]. The post Why boomer business owners should watch M&A cycles appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

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Pace® Life Sciences Acquires Meridian BioGroup, Expanding Regulatory, Compliance, and Validation Capabilities to the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Markets

Benzinga

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace ® Life Sciences, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and subsidiary of Pace ® Science and Technology Company, announced today that it has acquired Meridian BioGroup (Meridian). Meridian specializes in bringing industry experts from regulatory affairs, quality, validation, and related backgrounds to meet its clients' needs in FDA-regulated environments. "Our clients value our technical

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Deducting Small Equipment: McDonald’s Owners Need an Accounting Policy

Concannon Miller

There are several tax policies geared at deducting major equipment purchases – such as Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation – but there’s another IRS rule McDonald’s Owners should know that applies to smaller expenditures for the acquisition or improvement of tangible property. The IRS Repair Regulations are a way for McDonald’s Owners to deduct the costs of smaller purchases – such as muffin toasters, sweetener dispensers, etc., in the year acquired without impacting any accelerated depreciation

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Employee-Paid LTD Policy Cannot Be Severed From Employer’s ERISA Plan

ThomsonReuters

Duncan v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., 2022 WL 2812659 (M.D. Tenn. 2022). Available at [link]. An individual sued an insurer in state court after it denied portions of his claim for long-term disability (LTD) benefits. Seeking the protection of ERISA preemption, the insurer successfully removed the case to federal court. In connection with the individual’s request for a jury trial, the federal court needed to determine whether the LTD policy was subject to ERISA.

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Arizona offers film makers tax credits

Henry Horne

Over the years, film makers have used Arizona as the backdrop for movies like Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and Jerry Maguire (1996). But in recent years we have seen many film producers use Arizona as the setting for their movies, but the filming was done in neighboring states such as California, New Mexico, Nevada and … Keep Reading. The post Arizona offers film makers tax credits appeared first on Henry+Horne.

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