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Corporate Racial Equity Tracker

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kavya Vaghul and Ashley Marchand Orme, JUST Capital, on Monday, June 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Kavya Vaghul is Senior Director of Research and Ashley Marchand Orme is Director of Corporate Equity at JUST Capital. This post is based on a JUST Capital memorandum by Ms. Vaghul, Ms. Orme, Aleksandra Radeva , Daniel Krasner , Kim Ira , and Molly Stutzman.

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Viking Assists With Transaction in Commercial Cleaning Industry

Viking Mergers

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions of Tampa, Florida, announces the successful acquisition of a well-established commercial cleaning company by a Purchaser poised for stability and growth. The Seller’s commercial cleaning company has been helping businesses, hospitals, and schools remain healthy and attractive since 1890. The Company began providing window washing services before World War I, then expanded into janitorial services and grew into an industry leader in commercial cleaning.

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Proposed ESG Disclosure Requirements for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Laura Ferrell, Sarah Fortt, and Betty Huber, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday, June 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Laura Ferrell , Sarah Fortt , and Betty Huber are partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Ms. Ferrell, Ms. Fortt, Ms. Huber, David Berman , Paul Davies , and Nicola Higgs. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporati

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The Law360 400: Tracking The Largest US Law Firms

Law 360 M&A

As the legal market adjusted to pressures of a global pandemic and saw demand for complex legal services soar, many law firms spent 2021 locked in a fierce war for talent to meet ever-expanding client needs.

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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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An Overview of Auto Finance

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Auto dealers that sell new vehicles around the country rely on their Finance and Insurance (F&I) departments as an important source of earnings. While top-line revenue in these departments is typically a small portion of a new car dealership’s total revenue mix, these departments have much more favorable margins than their counterparts in the selling division.

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War, Economic Jitters Cloud UK Hopes For IPO Recovery

Law 360 M&A

The UK's initial public offerings market remains mired in doldrums as mid-2022 arrives, beset by macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical earthquakes that have roiled the world, and is showing little sign of a turnaround soon.

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Will BigLaw Regret Its Hiring Spree As The Economy Softens?

Law 360 M&A

The largest 200 law firms in the U.S. boosted their headcount by an average of 5.6% in 2021 — the steepest increase in five years, according to the Law360 400. Here's a look at what those numbers mean and where firms may be headed if the economy slows in the coming year.

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Cut through the hype: Practical guidance for business in the metaverse

Avanade

Cut through the metaverse hype with a look into what you can do today to prepare for tomorrow.

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With 12.3% CAGR, Home Automation Market Worth USD 163.24 Billion by 2028

Benzinga

Pune, India, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global home automation market size is projected to grow from USD 72.30 billion in 2021 to USD 163.24 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 12.3% in the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report, titled, "Home Automation Market Forecast, 2021-2028.". As per the report, the market size was USD 64.58 billion in 2020.

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The Importance of a Quality of Earnings Study

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

This week, we welcome Jay D. Wilson, Jr., CFA, ASA, CBA to the Family Business Director blog. Jay is a Senior Vice President at Mercer Capital and a member of the firm’s Financial Institutions and Transaction Advisory teams. The post below originally appeared as part of an ongoing series from Mercer Capital’s Transaction Advisory team regarding the importance of quality of earnings studies in.

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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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Tidjane Thiam’s Spac in merger talks with life sciences group Human Longevity

Financial Times M&A

Californian group that offers expensive tests in effort to prolong lives was selected after Pimco scuppered earlier deal

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Trout CPA Hires Managing Director of Transaction Advisory Services

Trout CPA

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (June 17, 2022) – Trout CPA a top-ranked regional accounting firm specializing in accounting, tax, and advisory services is pleased to announce that Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA has joined the firm as Managing Director of Transaction Advisory Services. Prior to joining Trout CPA, Andrew was a Partner with a regional private equity firm.

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LLCs, Direct vs. Derivative Claims, and Special Litigation Committees: A Lively Debate

Farrel Fritz

The current issue of The Business Lawyer , a quarterly publication of the ABA’s Business Law Section that rightly bills itself as “the premier business law journal in the country,” features a pair of dueling articles of great interest to scholars, practitioners, and other students of the limited liability company. The articles’ authors, whom I’ve had the good fortune getting to know at annual meetings of the LLC Institute and who have guest posted on this blog ( here and here ) and spoke on my p

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JAB tightens grip on US pet care market with insurance deal

Financial Times M&A

European private equity firm acquires stakes in two leading insurers for $1.

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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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What Is A Sustainable Growth Rate?

Benchmark Report

As a business owner, it is important to have a solid understanding of what a sustainable growth rate (SGR) is, and why it matters to the valuation of your company.

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Selling to yourself: the private equity groups that buy companies they own

Financial Times M&A

A growing number of privately owned companies are being bought and sold by the same firm.

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Seize the opportunity through strategic risk management capabilities

Norman Marks

PwC has shared with us the results of their 2022 Global Risk Survey. It has some interesting stuff, although (as usual) doesn’t go far enough for me. Their food stuff includes: In this turbulent business environment, many executives find the need to revise and adapt their strategies and operating models at a rapid pace. They […].

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Pfizer buys stake in French vaccine maker Valneva

Financial Times M&A

US pharma group to pay €90.

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Sullivan & Cromwell Discusses Supreme Court Decision on Exemption to Federal Arbitration Act

Reynolds Holding

Among other things, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) authorizes U.S. courts to enforce arbitration agreements in “contract[s] evidencing a transaction involving commerce,” but excludes from its scope “contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.” On June 6, 2022, the U.S.

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With 5.3% CAGR, Hair Extensions Market to Hit USD 3.43 Billion by 2028 | Fortune Business Insights™

Benzinga

Pune,India, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The worldwide hair extensions market size reached USD 2.35 billion in 2020. The market valuation is projected to increase from USD 2.38 billion in 2021 to USD 3.43 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.3% over 2021-2028. The increased use of premium and sophisticated grooming products by people for various occasions to fit their appearances is expected to boost the worldwide hair extension market growth.

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Mondel?z To Gobble Up Clif Bar For $2.9B

Law 360 M&A

Food giant Mondelēz International Inc. announced Monday that it has struck a deal to buy the California-based protein bar maker Clif Bar & Co., which also makes Luna bars, for $2.9 billion.

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Low Speed Vehicle Market Size Worth USD 8.17 Billion, Globally, by 2026 at 4.8% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, India, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global low speed vehicle market size is projected to reach USD 8.17 billion by the end of 2026. Applications of the product across diverse industry verticals will aid the growth of the market in the coming years. According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, titled "Low Speed Vehicle Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Engine Type (ICE, Electric), By Vehicle Type (Industrial Utility, Golf Cart, Personal Carrier, Public

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Private equity groups make £1.6bn takeover approach for Euromoney

Financial Times M&A

Demand for data services has helped UK-listed company recover from pandemic

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Utility Asset Management Market to Reach USD 6.20 Billion by 2027; Rising Consumption of Energy to Propel Growth: Fortune Business Insights™

Benzinga

Pune, India, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global utility asset management market is set to gain traction from the increasing implementation of stringent rules by private grid operators to prevent power outage issues. These mainly occur because of natural calamities and erratic human decisions. This information is given by Fortune Business Insights™ in a new report, titled, " Utility Asset Management Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Public Utility and Pr

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Acquisition as a Growth Strategy

Quantive

When markets are ripe for consolidation, acquisition expedites organic growth.

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Proactive news headlines including Future Metals, Armada Metals, Recce Pharmaceuticals and Race Oncology

Benzinga

Sydney, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Future Metals NL (ASX:FME, AIM:FME) has upgraded the JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of its Panton PGM-Nickel Project in WA to 5 million ounces palladium, platinum and gold (PGM3E) and 238.8 tonnes nickel.

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The SEC’s Authority to Pursue Climate-Related Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jill E. Fisch (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, June 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Jill E. Fisch is the Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law and co-Director of the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. This post is based on a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Prof.

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Iron Flow Battery Market Size Worth USD 15.24 Million, Globally, by 2028 at 29.3% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, India, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global iron flow battery market size is anticipated to hit USD 15.24 million by 2028 and exhibit a CAGR of 29.3% during the forecast period. Iron flow battery's inherent advantages over conventional batteries and the rising adoption of flow batteries in utility sectors are expected to be the key trends boosting the market growth.

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Why Do Companies Going Public Choose Controversial Governance Structures, and Why Do Investors Let Them?

Reynolds Holding

Over the past three decades, there has been increasing concern about how corporate governance structures such as classified boards and dual class stock entrench managers, reduce director effectiveness, and reduce firm value. Likely as a result, mature firms have increasingly eliminated these structures. While almost 60 percent of S&P 1500 companies had classified boards in the 1990s, only 35 percent had them in 2017.

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Power Cables Market Size Worth USD 272.88 Billion, Globally, by 2027 at 6.8% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, India, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global power cables market size is projected to reach USD 272.88 billion by the end of 2027. The increasing demand for energy and power across the world will lead to a wider product adoption. According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, titled "Power Cables Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Installation (Overhead, Underground and Submarine) By Cable Type (Low Voltage Cable, Medium Voltage Cable, High Voltage Cable),

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How Ochsner Health Brings Stakeholders Together to Empower Collaboration

Audit Board

In our Spotlight on Success series, Kelly Rollins, IT Audit Manager at Ochsner Health, and Adam Grantham, Senior IT Auditor at Ochsner Health, share how their team leverages AuditBoard’s connected platform to increase efficiencies and take on new initiatives for the organization. Based in New Orleans, Ochsner Health is the largest non-profit academic healthcare system operating in Louisiana.

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Proactive news headlines including SpaceX, Gratomic, Goliath Resources, Vanstar Mining Resources, Mobilum Technologies and Idaho Champion

Benzinga

New York , June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: SpaceX fires at least five employees who said Elon Musk's behaviour is embarrassment for them click here. Lion Copper and Gold closes first tranche of convertible debenture financing for nearly US$1.1M click here.

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eXp World Holdings to Acquire Zoocasa Realty Inc.

Benzinga

BELLINGHAM, Wash., June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp World Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPI ), the holding company for eXp Realty ® , Virbela and SUCCESS ® Enterprises, today announced the pending acquisition Zoocasa Realty Inc. and its key property, Zoocasa.com, to bolster eXp Realty's online lead generation, home search and listings portal opportunities for our agents and brokers.

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Mondel?z International to Acquire Clif Bar & Company, U.S. Leader in Fast-Growing Energy Bars

Benzinga

Creates a $1 Billion global snack bar player with leading brands. Augments well-being and sustainable snacking portfolio and continued expansion in Baked Snacks. Builds on company's strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies. CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondel?z International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ ) today announced an agreement to acquire Clif Bar & Company, leading U.S. maker of nutritious energy bars with organic ingredients, for $2.9 billion

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