Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 25, 2022

Posted by Amy D. Roy, William T. Davison, and Robert A. Skinner, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Monday, April 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Amy Roy and Robert Skinner are partners, William T. Davison is counsel, and Brooke Cohen and Rachel Scholz-Bright are associates at Ropes & Gray LLP. This post is based on their Ropes & Gray memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita (discus

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Norman Marks

APRIL 25, 2022

While many are focused on issues like cyber, saying it is perhaps the greatest source of risk to an organization today, I believe there are greater sources of concern. One of these has been in the news over the last months, called the Great Resignation Consider this set of survey results from ResumeBuilder.com. In the […].

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Compliance 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 25, 2022

Posted by Mike Kesner, Ira T. Kay, and John Ellerman, Pay Governance LLC, on Monday, April 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Mike Kesner is partner, Ira T. Kay is a managing partner/founder, and John Ellerman is partner at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance (discussed on the Forum here ); and Pay without Performance: The Unfulfilled Promise of Executive Compensation

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

The world’s richest man succeeded in a bid to acquire the influential social networking service, which he has said he wants to take private.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

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.

Marketability

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 25, 2022

Posted by Ting Xu (University of Virginia), on Monday, April 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Ting Xu is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business; Shai Bernstein is the Marvin Bower Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School; and Richard Townsend is Associate Professor of Finance at the University of California San Diego, Rady School of Management.

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Finance Marketability 191

Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

There's a new boss in social media. Elon Musk , the CEO of the world's premier electric vehicles company with a net worth north of $265 billion, will now add Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) to his portfolio. What To Know : On Monday, Twitter accepted Musk's offer to purchase the company for $54.20 per share. The Telsa Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) chief first made an offer on April 14 , just days after becoming the social media company's largest shareholder.

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Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) chief Elon Musk tweeted , “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter because that is what free speech means” on Monday. The tweet preceded news that Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) will accept Musk’s bid to take the social media platform private. What Happened: While no deal has been officially announced , sources close to the situation told Reuters that Twitter is expected to accept Musk's "best and.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Ultimately the appraiser is responsible and liable for data collected by third parties. There has been a lot of discussion and debate among appraisers around liability issues for data collected by third parties for hybrid and desktop appraisals. On April 22, 2022, the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers cautioned its appraisers that they are responsible for the data they rely upon.

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Appraisal 89

Rhythm Systems

APRIL 25, 2022

According to Gallup , “in their search for new ideas and approaches, organizations could be overlooking one of the most easily executed strategies: employee recognition.” In today’s competitive labor market, don’t leave anything on the table when it comes to engaging and retaining your top talent. Taking a little time to intentionally map out your employee recognition systems can improve retention, increase productivity and boost morale —and best of all, it doesn’t have to be expensive to be eff

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Marketability 98

Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

Silicon Motion Technology Corp (NASDAQ: SIMO ) weighs a potential sale amid takeover interest in the semiconductor firm, Bloomberg reports. Silicon Motion’s American depositary. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Technology 98

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

Corporate Finance

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Twitter Inc. said Monday it has accepted a $44 billion takeover offer led by Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, in a breakthrough in the flamboyant entrepreneur's quest to take over the social media giant and reshape its operations.

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Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) shares are trading higher Monday following several reports indicating the company is getting closer to making a deal with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk. Earlier this month, Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share. Twitter initially put measures in place to fight back against a potential hostile. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Rhythm Systems

APRIL 25, 2022

If you’re a hiring manager at your organization, chances are that you have had a couple of new hires that haven’t worked out the way that you hoped, or as we call them - a mis-hire. The costs of a bad hire can be staggering when you really sit down and analyze them. In work done by Dr. Bradford Smart, author of Topgrading, the estimated cost of a bad hire ranges from 5 to 27 times the amount of the person’s actual salary.

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Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

VerifyMe Inc (NASDAQ: VRME ) acquired the assets of PeriShip, LLC in a transaction worth $10.5 million. The consideration consisted of $7.5 million cash, $1.0 million in VerifyMe shares, and a $2.0 million promissory note. PeriShip is a value-added service provider of shipping and logistics. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Marketability 98

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 Report

APRIL 25, 2022

If you are considering selling your business , you will need to have a clear understanding of its type of customer revenue because it can significantly impact the value of your business. Sometimes people confuse recurring revenue with repeat revenue, but it is essential to understand how they are not the same thing. Recurring Revenue Recurring revenue stems from a contractually bound legal agreement for a solution delivered over time.

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Marketability 96

NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Las razones del hombre más rico del mundo para tomar el control de la red social no tienen que ver con la libertad de expresión. Se trata de controlar el megáfono.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Audit Board

APRIL 25, 2022

If you’ve been wondering where security practices and compliance requirements align and where they diverge, you’re not alone. Security and compliance have synergies, but they aren’t the same, and it can be challenging to tease them apart. When you are thinking about creating the strongest and most secure system for your organization’s and customers’ needs, you have to consider what protocol you must follow and whether compliance is enough to cover your needs.

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Avanade

APRIL 25, 2022

Digital twins have been in the mainstream since 2002 but they have evolved immeasurably, opening up opportunities for organisations across all sectors.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Workers say they have been left largely in the dark about what a sale to the billionaire would mean for them and their shares in the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 25, 2022

The question of corporate purpose has been much in the news of late, triggering renewed attention by legal scholars to corporate social responsibility, ESG, and shareholder value maximization. Many of these scholars have been strongly influenced by the late Lynn Stout’s work on the topic. Ten years ago, Stout published her book, The Shareholder Value Myth , [1] which built on her earlier article, Why We Should Stop Teaching Dodge v.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 25, 2022

A transition to net-zero emissions would entail much greater demand for electric vehicles. McKinsey analysis shows how the shift could create opportunities and risks for automakers around the world.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Tesla chief says free speech is ‘bedrock’ of democracy as board declares deal ‘best path forward’

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Many of the lessons taught in an introductory theater performance class can provide foundational guidelines for virtual witness preparation, including the importance of props, proper lighting and wardrobe decisions, and of acknowledging that the star of your show is not a Zoom expert, say Hailey Drescher at Trask Consulting and Michael Thomas at Foley & Lardner.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Mr. Musk has not been a responsible caretaker for the companies he already oversees.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 101

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

A Delaware vice chancellor released what could become a landmark ruling on liquidating or rehabilitating struggling insurance companies, yet another call surfaced for greater clarity on the detail required for the increasingly common books and records suits, and three law firms got a rare hat tip from the bench for going the extra mile. Here's your weekly roundup from Delaware's Chancery Court.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Social media group’s board holds meeting to finalise terms of deal with Tesla chief

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

The government most commonly intervenes when a company is buying a competitor.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 25, 2022

In a fast-changing business environment, CEOs who prioritize a new, holistic risk management approach will add value to their organizations—and to their customers too.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Negotiations ran long into the night as Musk’s offer to buy Twitter and take it private looks increasingly likely to go ahead.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 73

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

APRIL 25, 2022

This week, we once again welcome Tim Lee to the Family Business Director blog. The post below originally appeared as part of an ongoing series from Mercer Capital’s Transaction Advisory team regarding buy-side considerations in transactions for middle market companies. Business is good for many middle market operators and investment capital is generally plentiful.

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Marketability 59

Vested

APRIL 25, 2022

Acutely aware of the lack of representation of the Black community in business, Nathaniel Wade and Albert Larter launched Wakuda , an online marketplace for UK Black-owned brands.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

Plus, Blackstone corners the Reit market with a new property play and French billionaire Patrick Drahi struggles to make it in America

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Marketability 68

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 25, 2022

We’re in the midst of an energy transition that continues to accelerate.

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Benzinga

APRIL 25, 2022

Kinross Gold Corp (TSX: K) (NYSE: KGC ) has agreed to sell its 90% stake in the Chirano mine in Ghana to Asante Gold Corp (OTC: ASGOF ) for a total consideration of $225 million in cash and shares. The Ghanaian government. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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