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Posted by Robert Eccles (Oxford University), Shivaram Rajgopal (Columbia University), and Jing Xie (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), on Monday, August 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School; Shivaram Rajgopal is Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School; and Jing Xie is Assistant Professor of Finance at Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Account
We were extremely fortunate to have Conrad Nelsen spend three months with the Viking Mergers & Acquisitions team in Charlotte, NC. Conrad was our Spring 2020 recipient of the Viking Entrepreneur Endorsement Scholarship. He is working towards a double major at Appalachian State University in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance, along with a minor in Accounting.
Posted by Kai Liekefett, Derek Zaba, and Leonard Wood, Sidley Austin LLP, on Monday, August 8, 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 an Ethical Boardroom publication. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.
Because of digital and sustainability trends, R&D organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape. Developing the necessary organizational structures and capabilities is urgent.
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.
Posted by Marc Treviño and Bob Downes, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Monday, August 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Marc Treviño and Bob Downes are partners at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Treviño, Mr. Downes, Aaron Levine , Natasha Rygnestad-Stahl, and Jordan Voccola. Summary. On July 13, the SEC voted 3 to 2 (Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda dissenting) to adopt amendments to the rules governing proxy voting advice provided by proxy advi
I have heard that in one form or another over my career. The first came when I was an internal audit manager for a financial institution. The senior vice president for Human Resources said she was a big supporter of internal audit, but my team and I couldn’t audit her area. I asked why and […].
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I have heard that in one form or another over my career. The first came when I was an internal audit manager for a financial institution. The senior vice president for Human Resources said she was a big supporter of internal audit, but my team and I couldn’t audit her area. I asked why and […].
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) is in talks to acquire over 51% stake in logistics firm Ecom Express Ltd for $500 million-$600 million, India's Mint newspaper reported, citing sources. What Happened : The development follows Amazon’s efforts at building an in-house logistics division, as per the report. Ecom Express is an end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider to the Indian e-commerce industry, according to the firm’s website.
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
Cox Enterprises Inc. will purchase Latham & Watkins LLP-advised Axios Media Inc. for a reported $525 million, in a deal that will help the digital news company expand into more local markets, the companies said Monday.
TAF spent $1.4 million dollars lobbying over the past four years using the revenue they take in from appraisers… To set the stage of the complete disdain for the appraisal industry and the public trust… In the 2019 TAF 990 Filing, and based on the assumption their compensation has increased in the last three years, the two leaders of TAF, Dave & Kelly, run a 12 employee entity and make a staggering ± $750,000 annually.
Organizational performance is an essential aspect of any business. Being a growing business is great for attracting and keeping talented employees. It affects how well companies perform and whether they can compete in their industries. Organizational performance starts at the top with the leadership and executive teams. Performance measurement is at the heart of every high-performance company, and they can clearly define and measure organizational performance.
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.
The weekend that went past had its fair share of action, with Washington lawmakers keeping companies and investors on tenterhooks regarding the Senate clearance of the climate bill before finally approving it. With earnings still on the radar and key inflation data due in the unfolding week, here's a recap of a few major headlines that hit the wire over the weekend: Elon Challenges Twitter CEO For Public Debate: Tesla, Inc.
Auditors commonly use confirmations to verify such items as cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee benefit plans, and pending litigation. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, an external confirmation is “a direct response to the auditor from a third party either in paper form or by electronic other means, such as through the auditor’s direct access to information held by a third party.”.
Veolia said Monday that it will sell Suez's waste management business in the U.K. to Australian financial services group Macquarie for €2.4 billion ($2.5 billion), as the French utility giant seeks to resolve long-running antitrust concerns.
Making the transition to cloud is urgent, but at Avanade we caution our clients that technology alone can’t be viewed as an end goal. It must be viewed as a tool for intentional business transformation.
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An increasingly busy Delaware Chancery Court raced to docket new suits last week involving PayPal, Snapchat and the Carlyle Group in between a flurry of Twitter-related filings.
The July-August Issue of the Deal Lawyers print newsletter was just posted and sent to the printer. This month’s issue includes the following articles: – Universal Proxy: What Companies Need to Know in ‘Year Zero’ – How Continuous Voting with UPC Will Change Proxy Contests – The Deal Closed – Now What?
Unity Software Inc. stockholders sued directors of the video game animation platform company in Delaware Chancery Court on Monday, seeking to block a $1 billion note issuance to support a $4.4 billion merger with ironSource Ltd., pending fuller disclosures about the deal.
After many years of deferral, the FASB is finally requiring the adoption of Accountin g Lease Standard No. 2016-12, Topic 842, Leases. The new standard is required to be implemented for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 (if your year end is December 31, 2022 – this means you!).
The CEO of Macmillan Publishers told a D.C. federal court on Monday that the planned merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster would create an "intimidating" publisher capable of acquiring any book it wants.
(authored by RSM US LLP) The U.S. unemployment rate now stands at 3.458%, the lowest rate in 50 years and one that many of us will most likely not observe again in our career arcs. The post Payroll employment returns to pre-pandemic levels first appeared on LaPorte.
Last week, Tod’s – the Italian maker of luxury shoes – announced plans by the founding Della Valle family to take the company private. Under the proposed transaction, the Della Valle family would invest €338 million to increase its ownership interest from just under 65% to 90%. Following the transaction, the remaining 10% equity position will be held by luxury conglomerate LVMH.
A study found that adolescents who use e-cigarettes are over three times more likely to use cannabis than those who don’t. "E-cigarette use among cannabis-naive adolescents was associated with an increased likelihood of both self-reported past 12-month and past 30-day cannabis use 1 year later," stated the study. The research is based on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study that was published at JAMA Network Open and surveyed a nationally representative gr
Former Delaware Chancery Court vice chancellor Joseph R. Slights III is starting another chapter in his legal career in the state, as he has joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC as a partner in its Wilmington office two months after leaving the bench.
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. and a proposed class of investors suing it for securities fraud squared off in filings submitted in New York federal court Friday, with the company arguing that the suit should be tossed as it comes "nowhere close" to supporting their claims and shareholders saying their case is "straightforward.
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