Thu.May 05, 2022

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ESG During the 2022 AGM Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stefanie Chalk, Pru Bennett, and Dan Lambeth, Brunswick Group LLP, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Stefanie Chalk is a director and Pru Bennett and Dan Lambeth are partners at Brunswick Group LLP. This post is based on their Brunswick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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7 Common Reasons to Sell Your Business

Viking Mergers

Every day, countless business owners and entrepreneurs ask themselves, “When should I sell my business?” The decision to sell a business is not often an easy one, but there are many reasons an owner might do it. In this article, we’ll take a look at seven common reasons to sell your business. 7 Reasons to Sell Your Business. 1. Business Momentum. While this may feel counterintuitive, the best time to sell a business is when it is doing well.

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Where Nonprofits Incorporate and Why It Matters

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is associate professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Molk, forthcoming in the Iowa Law Review. Delaware’s dominance in the race for publicly traded company incorporations is well known.

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Navigating America’s net-zero frontier: A guide for business leaders

Mckinsey and Company

The US government has a goal: net-zero emissions by 2050. Our analysis maps out a pathway to this net-zero frontier—and the growth opportunities that $27 trillion of capital spending could create.

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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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IRS Announces 2023 HSA and EBHRA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums

ThomsonReuters

Rev. Proc. 2022-24 (Apr. 29, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has released the 2023 cost-of-living adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). Here are the details: HSA Contribution Limits. The 2023 annual HSA contribution limit is $3,850 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (up from $3,650 in 2022), and $7,750 for individuals with family HDHP coverage (up from $7,300 in 2

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Benchmark International is Pleased to Announce it is Sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022 on 13 th September at the Dorint Hotel Frankfurt/Oberursel. Dealsourcing is a key event in Germany for M&A professionals, hosting hundreds of participants including private equity firms, funding platforms, restructuring advisors, M&A advisors, and due diligence professionals, to name a few.

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Spirit's Merger with Frontier May Face Turbulence

Mogin Rubin M&A

In early February, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a $6.6 billion merger that gives Frontier a 51.5% controlling interest in a combined airline that will become the fifth largest carrier in the country and the largest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13 in cash for each Spirit share, which has an implied value of $22.54 as of May 4.

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Appeals Court Rejects Argument That Embedded Cost-Sharing Regulation Applies Retroactively

ThomsonReuters

Fisher v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., 2022 WL 1193999 (2d Cir. 2022). Available at [link]. In a dispute over an insurer’s interpretation of a health plan provision incentivizing use of generic drugs, a federal appeals court has held that the regulation establishing an “embedded” individual cost-sharing limit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not apply before January 1, 2016.

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Taking the pulse of the US consumer

Mckinsey and Company

According to the latest Consumer Pulse survey, people across America are changing their shopping behaviors—and will continue to do so. Companies need to pay close attention.

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Winning the accounting talent war: How did your firm score this tax season?

ThomsonReuters

Attracting and retaining top talent has been an industry-wide concern for many tax and accounting firms for years. Most recently, pandemic-driven changes to professional work environments prompted a record number of people — across all industries — to reevaluate their careers in what has been coined “ The Great Resignation.”. Few industries, if any, have been able to dodge The Great Resignation.

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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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Reputation Risk: Just Say No to Cannabis Banking?

N Contracts

Over 30 states have passed laws legalizing medical and/or recreational marijuana—in direct conflict with federal law, which defines marijuana as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Financial institutions that provide banking services to cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses put themselves at risk for violating anti-money laundering laws.

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Expanding your client base for accounting firm growth: How did your firm score this tax season?

ThomsonReuters

Each year, tax time is an opportunity to expand your accounting firm’s client base. How did your firm fare this year? That is a question firms should consider as they reflect on the tax season. Leading up to tax time, there are potential clients ranging from individuals to major corporations who may be on the hunt for a new tax preparer. Firms not only need to be ready when the opportunity comes knocking, they must also understand the proactive steps they can take to drive greater growth and pro

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Musk Brings in New Investors to Contribute $7 Billion to Twitter Deal

NYT M&A

The filing lists a number of investment firms and others backers who will contribute $7 billion to the deal.

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Deals Rumor Mill: Twitter, Roku, Arm

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk may take Twitter public again in about three years, Roku and a private-equity firm are bidding for a stake in pay-TV and streaming service Starz, and the UK’s prime minister wants chip designer Arm to list in London. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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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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Bausch & Lomb IPO prices below target amid volatile markets

Financial Times M&A

Eyecare company had aimed to raise up to $840mn in second-largest listing of the year

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Antitrust Law As A Tool Against Privacy Abuses

Law 360 M&A

As consumer protection statutes prove insufficient in combating privacy harms, regulators and courts increasingly recognize privacy violations as anti-competitive harm — with potentially momentous effects, say William Reiss and Matthew Geyer at Robins Kaplan.

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Twitter buyout: fortunes made in risk asset bull market find their way to Musk buyout

Financial Times M&A

Securities filing discloses that Tesla chief lined up just over $7bn in equity commitments to fund $44bn acquisition

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Clients' Diversity Mandates For Law Firms Are Necessary

Law 360 M&A

Coca-Cola recently scrapped its proposed diversity staffing requirements for outside counsel, and other companies may be reassessing their mandates due to external pressures, but it is important to remember the myriad factors supporting these policies and why they are more important now than ever before, says David Hopkins at Benesch Friedlander.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Drinkable Company Invests in Cirona Labs, Forming Cannabinoid Beverage R&D Partnership

Benzinga

In a Benzinga exclusive, Boston-based beverage producer The Drinkable Company is announcing it has made a private investment in water-soluble cannabinoid supplier Cirona Labs. Why It Matters. The private investment aims to propel both companies into the infused THC beverage space. Beverages are expected to play a substantial role in market growth, with BDSA's 2022 Cannabis Market Forecast projecting that U.S. edibles sales will generate $4 billion this year.

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Jupiter has ‘lost its way’ and risks takeover, says former board director

Financial Times M&A

Jon Little, who holds millions of pounds of shares in asset manager, calls for strategy shake-up

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Elon Musk’s Growing Grab Bag of Investors

NYT M&A

Twitter’s would-be owner brings a slew of financiers into the fold — and a wide range of views.

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Vivendi’s Canal Plus working on bid for stake in US TV channel Starz

Financial Times M&A

Movie studio Lions Gate has said it is open to selling the maker of premium series

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Seven Reasons to Use An M&A Advisor To Sell A Business

A Neumann & Associates

Based on many testimonials, the decision to engage a professional to sell your business will be one of the most important investments you can make. Sellers tell us how emotional the process can become. After all, business ownership has been your life’s work. The entire process from preparation to execution becomes much less stressful with the proper M&A advisory team carefully guiding you through the multiple steps.

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Musk rallies wealthy friends and true believers to his side on Twitter deal

Financial Times M&A

An eclectic roster of investors pours billions into Tesla chief’s audacious plan to take social media platform private

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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | May 2022

National Law Review M&A

Andrew G. Berg Gregory J. Casas Robert Gago Edoardo Gambaro Jurisdiction: All Federal Netherlands United Kingdom Poland Italy European Union China Japan Yuji Ogiwara Type of Law: Mergers & Acquisitions Antitrust & Trade Regulation Litigation / Trial Practice Securities & SEC Labor & Employment Stephen M.

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Pierce Atwood Hires Cadwalader Bank Regulatory Partner

Law 360 M&A

A former co-chair of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP's financial services department has joined Pierce Atwood LLP, the latest in a string of attorneys to leave the historic New York City firm.

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Why Do So Many Investors Hate On RobinHood?

Financial Analyst Insider

The trading app Robin Hood has opened up the stock markets to a whole new generation of budding investors by offering fee free trades. However, The post Why Do So Many Investors Hate On RobinHood? appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Social Security offices reopen to the public

Henry Horne

In another sign that the pandemic is receding, and life is returning to normal, Social Security Administration (SSA) offices reopened to the public in early April. During the height of the pandemic offices were closed and services could only be accessed online or by phone. Here’s what to expect when Social Security offices reopen. Don’t … Keep Reading.

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Why Intercept Shares Are Rising Today

Benzinga

Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ICPT ) has agreed to sell certain foreign subsidiaries and rights regarding its international operations, including a license to commercialize Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) outside of the U.S., to Advanz Pharma. Intercept will receive $405 million upfront and an additional $45 million from Advanz Pharma contingent upon.

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Trust but verify: A regulatory response to the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) noncompliance

ThomsonReuters

“Trust but verify” is a phrase that was introduced into US politics by then-president Ronald Reagan during the signing ceremony of a nuclear disarmament treaty with the former Soviet Union. It did seem to capture the tricky balance required where both sides begin to reduce the number of their own nuclear warheads while also reassuring each other that the other side was complying as well.

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What's Going On With Datadog Shares Today

Benzinga

Datadog, Inc (NASDAQ: DDOG ) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 83% year-on-year to $363 million, beating the consensus of $337.8 million. As of March 31, Datadog had 2,250 customers with an ARR of $100,000 or more, increasing 60% Y/Y. The non-GAAP gross margin expanded 300 bps to 80%. The non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 1,300 bps to 23%.

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From Automat to Automatic: How New Tech is Bringing Efficiencies to Restaurants

Concannon Miller

From the drive through speaker to the QR code menu, restaurant patrons are familiar with the evolution of technology that streamlines front of house operations. Recent years have seen increased focus on innovation at the back of house. Though they might not be visible to the average customer, changes underway will have a profound impact on customer experience.

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Centene Offloads Two Pharmacy Businesses For $2.8B

Benzinga

Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC ) has agreed to sell Magellan Rx to Prime Therapeutics LLC and PANTHERx Rare to a consortium of The Vistria Group, General Atlantic, and Nautic Partners. Centene expects to receive approximately $2.8 billion in aggregate proceeds from the transactions. Magellan Rx is a comprehensive pharmacy solutions organization with.

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Larry Ellison, Binance and Sequoia back Musk’s $44bn bid for Twitter

Financial Times M&A

Tesla chief raises $7bn from new investors to help fund his takeover of social media platform

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