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ISS Provides Guidance on the Universal Proxy Card

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kai Liekefett, Derek Zaba, and Leonard Wood, Sidley Austin LLP, on Monday, August 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Kai Liekefett and Derek Zaba are partners and Leonard Wood is senior managing associate at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on a Sidley memorandum by Mr. Liekefett, Mr. Zaba, Mr. Wood, Jessica Wood and Beth E. Berg. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.

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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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Board Reforms, Stock Liquidity, and Stock Market Development

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Buhui Qiu and Thomas Y. To (University of Sydney), on Monday, August 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Buhui Qiu is Associate Professor of Finance and Director of Doctoral Studies and Thomas Y. To is Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Finance at the University of Sydney Business School. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Review of Corporate Finance Studies.

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Strategic courage in an age of volatility

Mckinsey and Company

Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution.

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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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ECB Tilts Toward Climate, but Investors Can Go Further

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Vivek Bommi, Eamonn Buckley, and Markus Peters, AllianceBernstein L.P., on Monday, August 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Vivek Bommi is Head of European Fixed Income and Director of European and Global Credit; Eamonn Buckley is Portfolio Manager of Global and European Credit; and Markus Peters is Senior Investment Strategist of Fixed Income at AllianceBernstein L.P.

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Manager’s Guide to Goal Setting

Rhythm Systems

Use the SMART Goals Framework. The SMART goals framework helps you set realistic goals that are measurable, attainable, relevant, specific, timely, and trackable. Many successful people across all industries use this framework to achieve success. These apply to individual, team, and company goals. Using this proven framework helps you reach your goals faster.

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Elon Musk’s Lawyers Subpoena Twitter Whistle-Blower

NYT M&A

Peiter Zatko’s accusations of false statements and security shortcomings at Twitter may be used by Mr. Musk in the legal battle over a $44 billion acquisition of the company.

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How Law Firm Operations Can Adjust To New COVID Realities

Law 360 M&A

Given that COVID-19 may be here to stay, law firms must once again rethink their office policies and culture to adapt to new trends and the permanent lifestyle changes that many attorneys and employees have made, say Kami Quinn and Adam Farra at Gilbert.

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A Who’s Who of Silicon Valley Lawyers Up for the Musk-Twitter Trial

NYT M&A

More than 100 subpoenas have been issued to techies like Jack Dorsey and Marc Andreessen as Twitter tries to force Elon Musk to complete a $44 billion deal. Law firms are stoked.

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Aurora Cannabis To Buy Majority Shares Of Bevo Farms

Law 360 M&A

Canadian cannabis giant Aurora has struck a deal to buy a controlling interest in flower and vegetable grower Bevo Agtech Inc. for $45 million.

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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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Delivering the US manufacturing renaissance

Mckinsey and Company

The stage is set for a manufacturing resurgence in the United States. Can the country’s producers make it happen?

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Perhaps the greatest and least practiced skill for internal auditors

Norman Marks

Whenever I see papers or presentations by consultants on the evolution of internal auditing, usually by adopting new technologies, I am at once amused and frustrated. What these papers ignore is that so much more can be achieved by ensuring internal auditors perform the basics well. For example, in my experience few internal audit departments […].

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Baltimore Racial Bias Lawsuit

Appraisers Blog

When reading over the Baltimore document, it appears painfully clear (to me) that there is a competency issue exposed. Folks, below is the Baltimore court paperwork for the latest appraiser bias suit that recently ‘hit the fan.’ This document is fairly specific, in that it reveals quite a lot about the two appraisals performed, including the home locations for the ‘comps’ used.

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Small Business Goals: Growing Your Business to the Next Level

BV Specialists

Small business owners who have spent the time going through the initial stages of becoming established and developing a steady revenue stream under their existing plan may decide it’s time to consider what it will take to expand and grow the company to the next level. Depending on the type of business you operate, your competition, and available resources, your growth options will vary.

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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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Heirs to Thatcher ignore her lead on industrial policy

Financial Times M&A

Conservative leadership rivals should not indulge in the ‘pseudo-patriotic hysteria’ over takeovers

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With 25.08% CAGR, Drone Sensors Market to Hit USD 2,342.1 Million by 2028

Benzinga

Pune, India, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global drone sensors market size is projected to reach USD 2,342.1 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.08% during the forecast period. The increasing deployment of drones amid the COVID-19 crisis will be a major driving factor for this market, postulates Fortune Business Insights ™ in its report, titled "Drone Sensors Market, 2021-2028".

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Meta Blasts FTC Deal Challenge And Chair's 'Agenda'

Law 360 M&A

Meta Platforms Inc. told a California federal court that its planned purchase of virtual reality fitness app developer Within Unlimited Inc. will be good for competition and consumers, arguing that the Federal Trade Commission's challenge is based on the chair's preconceived notions.

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With 9.1% CAGR, ERP Software Market Worth USD 90.63 Billion by 2029

Benzinga

Pune, India, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global enterprise resource planning (ERP) software market size was valued at USD 45.82 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 49.28 billion in 2022 to USD 90.63 billion by 2029 , exhibiting a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights provide this information in its report titled, "Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Market, 2022-2029.".

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How to Spot a Rigged Business Valuation

Gross Mendelsohn

There are many instances when a business valuation report is needed in litigation. During a divorce, if one or both spouses own a business, it may be necessary for the business to be valued for asset distribution purposes. Each party may hire their own business valuation analyst to value the business, and each analyst may come back with very different conclusions as to the value of the business.

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Alé Dalton - Healthcare Transactional Attorney & First Gen Lawyer [PODCAST]

National Law Review M&A

Alé Dalton Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Law Office Management Mergers & Acquisitions Health Law & Managed Care Special highlight:

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Why Exit Planning Is Really Value Creation

Value Scout

Exit planning goes with planning the company’s other processes, preferably before an investor comes on board. Potential investors should see the exit strategy’s results in the three main aspects of a business: people, processes, and business potential. I recommend entrepreneurs approach an exit process like a value enhancement process, i.e., plan backward starting from the ideal result.

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Zack Weatherspoon of John Deere Champions a Consultative Approach That Drives Value

Audit Board

Join Richard Chambers for a new episode of his Agents of Change video series, featuring conversations with internal audit leaders from some of the world’s most prominent organizations about innovation in the profession. In this episode, Richard sits down with Zack Weatherspoon, Director, Global Internal Audit at John Deere , to discuss how his team is changing perceptions of internal audit to show the value audit can add, including: Developing and retaining a high-performing audit team that take

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Ex-Straight Path CEO Recalls Rush To Release IDT Claims

Law 360 M&A

Former Straight Path Communications CEO Davidi Jonas testified in Delaware's Chancery Court Monday to feverish efforts to head off an independent committee's proposal to retain allegedly massive claims against IDT Corp., which is controlled by his father, after Straight Path was spun off in 2013.

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What We’ve Been Reading

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

We hope you are enjoying the last dog days of summer as the calendar turns to college football, the kids get back to school, and the mid-term political season kicks into high gear. In this post we share several pieces we have been reading that you may have missed over the last few weeks. Advisor Corner The Family Business Consulting Group discusses how a non-family CEO and a family ownership team.

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Bowman Consulting Strengthens Hold In Marine Space Via Anchor Consultants Acquisition

Benzinga

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd (NASDAQ: BWMN ) has acquired Anchor Consultants LLC. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Anchor specializes in the planning, inspection, design, environmental permitting, dredging engineering, and construction management of waterfront infrastructure along coastal and. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Rideshare: Friend or Foe to Auto Dealers and Manufacturers?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Fifteen years ago, the term “ridesharing” did not exist. There were taxi and coaching services across the country, but ridesharing as an industry emerged in the late 2000s. It changed how people could “catch a ride” when using a personal vehicle was problematic or not a good decision (For example: driving after a night of drinking alcohol or when the rider is not old enough to drive).

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Olympus Sells Microscope Biz To PE Firm In Nearly $3.1B Deal

Law 360 M&A

Japanese company Olympus Corp. said Monday that it is selling its wholly owned subsidiary Evident Co. Ltd., which makes microscopes and other items used in the medical field, to Bain Capital Private Equity LP for 428 billion yen ($3.08 billion).

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The “Conflict of Interest” Defense to Shareholder Derivative Standing

Farrel Fritz

In shareholder derivative litigation, defendants occasionally argue that the plaintiff – who ostensibly sues on behalf of the company and its owners in a fiduciary capacity – has some form of conflict of interest with the company or its remaining owners, so the court should disqualify the plaintiff from serving as plaintiff. The classic, most simple conflict of interest is where the plaintiff herself has engaged in some form of wrongdoing against the company, for which the entity or its owners h

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Walmart Braced To Snap Up Remaining Stake In This Loss Making Retailer At 53% Premium

Benzinga

Massmart Holdings Ltd (OTC: MMRTY ) bagged a takeover offer from U.S. retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT ). Walmart proposed a 6.4 billion rand ($377.6 million) offer for the 47% of Massmart shares it does not already own. The offer price represents a premium of 53% to Friday's. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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New York Yankees and LA fund join investors in AC Milan

Financial Times M&A

Announcement comes as US group RedBird prepares to close acquisition of Italian football club

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Why Hill International Stock Is Up 20% Today

Benzinga

Hill International Inc (NYSE: HIL ) shares are trading higher Monday following an updated merger agreement with Global Infrastructure Solutions. Hill and Global Infrastructure Solutions entered into a definitive merger agreement on Aug. 16. Following the receipt of an unsolicited proposal from a third party, Hill and Global Infrastructure Solutions negotiated an amended.

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ISS Discusses 2022 Shareholder Resolutions Requesting Civil Rights Audits

Reynolds Holding

More shareholder resolutions were filed in the 2022 proxy season than in the previous year, with approximately 932 environmental, social, and governance shareholder proposals submitted at U.S. companies so far, compared to 903 proposals submitted in 2021, according to ISS Voting Analytics data. The number of proposals focusing on environmental and social issues is estimated to have risen from 500 submissions in 2021 to approximately 588 proposals in 2022.

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Why Is Grindrod Shipping Holdings Stock Rising Today?

Benzinga

Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: GRIN ) shares are trading higher Monday after Taylor Maritime delivered a non-binding proposal to acquire the company for $26 per share. The proposal comes by means of a tender offer at a cash purchase price of $21 per share to. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

Tweet. The American Society of Appraisers Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to present their 2022 ASA Business Valuation Virtual Conference to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The conference will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Zoom invites will be sent out ahead of time. Early-bird registration fees are available through September 9, 2022, at midnight.