Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Posted by Justus O’Brien, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Monday, September 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Justus O’Brien co-leads the Board & CEO Advisory Partners Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on an RRA memorandum by Mr. O’Brien, Paul Ballman , Erin Zolna , and Aimee Williamson. CEO succession planning works best when it’s a continuous process that constantly replenishes your pipeline of future leaders.

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Viking Mergers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When it comes to buying a business for the first time, most people realize that there is a lot that goes into it. Shaun Jacobson had a long and successful career in the nuclear power industry. He was looking for a change of pace and he and his wife had always dreamt of buying and running their own business. Buying a business can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Posted by Jennifer Arlen (New York University School of Law), and Lewis A. Kornhauser (New York University School of Law), on Monday, September 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Jennifer Arlen and Lewis A. Kornhauser are both Professors of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the The University of Illinois Law Review.

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Rhythm Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

No matter what business your company is in, it's a safe bet to assume that you'll need to be able to adapt to the changing conditions around you. In the same way that businesses change, customers change as well. Paying attention to your customers sounds easy enough, right? That might not always be the case….

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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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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (NASDAQ: AGRI ), an intellectual property (IP)-focused AgTech company, agreed to amend the merger agreement with Delphy Groep BV, a Netherlands-based AgTech consultancy firm. What Happened? AGRI entered into a definitive agreement in February to acquire Delphy for $29 million through a combination of cash and stock. This definitive agreement follows the binding LOI as previously announced in October 2021.

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Vested

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Samantha-Jane Agbontaen is the interior design specialist and self-taught techie who founded House Designer, the UK's most popular interior and garden design service.

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BV Specialists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Retirement can mean many different things to people who come from a multitude of family and career backgrounds. If yours involves owning a small business, there are some consistent mindsets and potential options ahead that are in tune with other proprietors nearing this phase of life. Here are a few to think about: Keep it in the Family. If you’ve been fortunate enough to have one or more family members working with you over the years, there is the opportunity to sell the business while keeping

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Norman Marks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I had the privilege of working with Mike Jacka as a member of an IIA International Committee for many years. He’s not only smart, but funny – a great speaker if you can get him. He continues to write for the IIA’s magazine and blog. His latest is Mind of Jacka: Not Quite a Manifesto. Mike […].

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Concerns about slow VA appraisal turnaround times is overblown… On September 14, 2022, US House passed HR 7735, “the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022“, legislation that proposes to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs’ appraisal requirements, including when an appraisal is required, how an appraisal is to be conducted, and who is eligible to conduct an appraisal.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Law firm associates laid off due to economic conditions can recuperate and move forward by practicing self-care, identifying key skills to leverage during the job search, engaging in self-reflection and more, say Kate Sheikh at Major Lindsey and wellness consultant Jarrett Green.

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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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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune, India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global oilfield services market size is expected to gain momentum by reaching USD 346.45 billion by 2028 while exhibiting a CAGR of 6.6% between 2020 to 2027. In its report titled "Oilfield Services Market, 2020-2027," Fortune Business Insight mentions that the market stood at USD 267.82 billion in 2019.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Shares in London-listed car dealership rise by a fifth after bid from largest shareholder

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

An investor continued last week to urge the Delaware Chancery Court to order online grocery business Boxed Inc. to pay him $2 million in attorney fees and expenses for benefits he says he secured for the company and its stockholders, disputing the company's claims that the request is "absurd.

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Farrel Fritz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The statutes authorizing judicial dissolution of Delaware LLCs (LLC Act § 18-802) and New York LLCs (LLC Law § 702) essentially are the same: the petitioner must show that it is no longer “reasonably practicable” to carry on the business in conformity with the LLC’s operating agreement. Not much guidance there. Delaware’s Chancery Court got a head start over New York’s courts in crafting a standard for determining when the statute is satisfied.

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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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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP has recruited a real estate expert who previously served as general counsel for a multifamily and mixed-use development company to join its Orange County, California, office as of counsel.

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Hallmark Brokers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

If you want to be a business owner, you don’t only need to consider starting one from the ground up. After all, starting and operating a small or large business can be incredibly difficult, especially if the business requires you to adapt your skillset. Fortunately, if you have a dream of becoming a business owner, Read more. The post Is Buying an Existing Business Right for You?

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Merrimack Business Appraisers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A Best Practice for Determining Business Valuations Some thrived. Some closed. Some crashed early in the pandemic and now are making a comeback to pre-pandemic performance levels. One thing is certain: it has not been dull. Since early 2020, we have seen tremendous variability in the financial markets and in business performance across industries. The […].

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Company’s next boss needs to lay out a coherent competing vision

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Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On August 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a draft Strategic Plan (the Plan) for fiscal years 2022–2026. The Plan focuses on three goals that, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, advance the SEC’s mission to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. The Plan is open for public comment until September 29, 2022.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The industry is not a pyramid scheme but it might be operating in an alternate reality

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Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The basic goals of executive compensation have changed little since the advent of large corporations in the late 19 th century: Provide strong incentives to increase shareholder value, retain key talent, and limit shareholder cost. The literature of compensation consultants and HR executives, however, claims that the guiding policy used to achieve these objectives has indeed been revised.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

McDonald Hopkins LLC has added two Baltimore attorneys as members to its mergers and acquisitions practice.

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John Jenkins

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

RWI policies are different from other insurance policies in a number of ways, some of which can be very important to the claims process. Woodruff Sawyer recently began a series of blogs intended to serve as a primer on claims under these policies.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The First State's court of equity took on a lot last week, roundly rejecting a shareholder's settlement, putting a deal for a cellphone tower builder on hold, highlighting a gap in a board's accountability for sexual harassment, and denying a famous billionaire a do-over in discovery. Get ready for the week ahead by catching up on what you missed in your weekly wrap-up of news from Delaware's Chancery Court.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune, India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cognitive Computing Market Size is expected to gain momentum by exhibiting a stellar CAGR of 26.6% between 2020 and 2027. This is attributable to the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the internet of things (IoT) in the healthcare industry across the globe.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A New York federal judge has refused to hand either side a pretrial win in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's fraud fight against two executives for an Israeli government communications contractor that once provided products to the Mexican police, ruling that a jury must decide the securities claims.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune, India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per the report published by Fortune Business Insights, The Smart Manufacturing Market Size is projected to grow from USD 277.81 billion in 2022 to USD 658.41 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period [2022 to 2029]. Smart Manufacturing Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component, By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By Industry and Regional Forecast, 2022-2029.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Multiple law firms are guiding the go-public merger between Canadian energy company Hammerhead Resources Inc. and blank-check company Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV in a deal valued at CA$1.39 billion ($1.02 billion), the companies announced Monday in a joint statement.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune, India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ride sharing market size was USD 76.48 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 84.30 billion 2021 to USD 242.73 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 16.3% during the 2021-2028 period. This vital information is presented by Fortune Business Insights™, in its report, titled, "Ride Sharing Market, 2021-2028.".

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Special purpose acquisition company KINS Technology Group Inc. said Monday it plans to acquire and take public a workplace-focused subsidiary of indoor analytics firm Inpixon for $69 million in stock, guided by two law firms.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune,India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mHealth apps market size is expected to showcase exponential growth by reaching USD 314.60 billion by 2028 while exhibiting a CAGR of 34.8% between 2021 and 2028. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights in its report, titled "mHealth Apps Market, 2021-2028." The report further observes that the market stood at USD 24.93 billion in 2020.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A federal judge in Arizona ordered a mobile home company to pay $1.5 million to settle a 2017 insider trading claim brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Pune, India, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortune Business Insights has published latest forecast for ePharmacy market in their report titled, "ePharmacy Market Forecast, 2019-2026". As per the report, the global market size was USD 49,727.7 million in 2018. The global ePharmacy market size is projected to 177,794.9 million in 2026 at a CAGR of 17.3% in the forecast period, 2019-2026.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That could mean more wrangling.

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