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ESG Momentum Remains Strong but May Face Headwinds in 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Marc S. Gerber, Greg Norman, Kathryn Gamble, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Monday, January 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Marc S. Gerber and Greg Norman are Partners and Kathryn Gamble is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Gerber, Mr. Norman, Ms. Gamble, Anita B.

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2023, a testing year: Will the macro-scenario range widen or narrow?

Mckinsey and Company

Will the world move to solve its structural problems and make superior short-term choices? Yes or no: that’s the first question on the test.

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Ryan Cohen Takes Stake In Alibaba — Nudges Board To Boost Share Buybacks By Another $20B: WSJ

Benzinga

Activist investor Ryan Cohen has reportedly acquired a stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA ) worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is privately nudging the company to hasten its share-repurchase program. Cohen and others built the stake during the second half of last year, reported the Wall Street Journal, citing sources.

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Business Appraisers: Working with the Client’s Advisory and Legal Team

BV Specialists

As a business valuation professional, oftentimes your work effort goes beyond the preparation of an appraisal report. Business owners may engage with a more comprehensive advisory team to accomplish their goals, including tax, accounting, and legal representatives. With the potential threat of audits and legal disputes involved with certain ongoing project requirements, this team of experts may all have a role in the successful outcome for your client.

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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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Microsoft's Pending Activision Blizzard Deal Faces New EU Antitrust Challenge: Report

Benzinga

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) was hit with another setback Monday over its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ), this time from the European Commission, which has concerns surrounding the deal. Microsoft has faced ongoing scrutiny by regulators in the U.S. and overseas since announcing the $69-billion acquisition deal. On Jan. 13, Alphabet and Nvidia , two of Microsoft’s big-tech peers, joined in to raise concerns over the agreement, saying the acquisition will p

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The Real Chat GPT Risk Auditors Missed – Auditing Artificial Intelligence

Robert Berry

Reading Time: 6 minutes Auditors everywhere have been talking about Chat GPT. Many are afraid of the implications it might have on audit reports. If you haven’t heard of it, where have you been? We are supposed to be … The Real Chat GPT Risk Auditors Missed – Auditing Artificial Intelligence Read More ».

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2023 is a Great Time to Sell Your Business

Hallmark Brokers

It’s been remarked before that the business world is one of the opposites. There are quite a lot of its and downs, ebb and flow, and most importantly, buying and selling. With 2023 finally here, making the move to sell your business might be the most important decision you make. Today, we explore why this. Read more. The post 2023 is a Great Time to Sell Your Business appeared first on Hallmark Brokers.

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The fast, scalable way to transform your manufacturing operations

Avanade

This blog outlines how intelligent digital twin solutions can help manufacturers transform their operations to address immediate challenges and add significant value to their business.

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INEOS To Acquire Concrete Biz From Sika After CMA Probe

Law 360 M&A

British chemicals giant INEOS has said that it will buy MBCC Group's chemical admixtures business from rival Sika AG, in a move that will allow the Swiss and German companies to complete their $5.7 billion merger.

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Mercer Capital Sponsoring and Speaking at the 2023 Acquire or Be Acquired (AOBA) Conference

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is proud to again be a sponsor for the 2023 Acquire or Be Acquired (AOBA) Conference presented by Bank Director magazine. The conference will be held January 29–31, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The AOBA Conference is regarded as the financial industry’s premier M&A event for bank CEOs, boards of directors, and key leadership teams.

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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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Legal Services Biz Buys Southwest England Law Firm For £2M

Law 360 M&A

Legal services business group Knights Group Holdings PLC said on Monday that it has entered into a deal to acquire Meade King LLP, a long-established Bristol law firm, for £2.1 million ($2.6 million), as it seeks to expand in southwest England.

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IoT Connected Machines Market Size Worth USD 510.85 Billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune,India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global IoT Connected Machines Market Size was valued at USD 128.05 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 149.69 billion in 2022 to USD 510.85 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.2% during the forecast period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report titled, "IoT Connected Machines Market, Forecast, 2023-2029.".

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Potential Creditor Drags Corporation in Stalled Dissolution Proceeding into Receivership

Farrel Fritz

The dissolution of a company—and the winddown and liquidation that usually follow—often impacts a broad range of stakeholders beyond just the owners of the company, including creditors and potential creditors, who often are stuck awaiting the outcome of the dissolution process before they get paid. The waiting can be doubly painful when a corporation is the subject of an involuntary dissolution proceeding under BCL 1104 or BCL 1104-a , since those proceedings can drag on seemingly indefinitely.

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Virtual Production Market Size Worth USD 7.19 Billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global virtual production market size was valued at USD 2.54 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.86 billion in 2022 to USD 7.19 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 14.1% during the forecast period. This information is presented by Fortune Business Insights, in its report titled, "Virtual Production Market Forecast, 2023-2029.".

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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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Euronext to switch derivatives clearing to Italy in 2024

Financial Times M&A

Exchanges group prepares to move financial and commodity derivatives away from French capital to Milan

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Anti-Money Laundering Software Market Worth USD 4.31 Billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global anti-money laundering software market size was valued at USD 1.65 billion in 2021 and USD 1.82 billion in 2022. The market is expected to reach USD 4.31 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 13.0% during the forecast period. Increasing importance of monitoring of transactions amongst consumers is expected to propel market growth.

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When the IS auditor identifies a lack of segregation of duties

Norman Marks

Chinmay Kulkarni has asked people on LinkedIn a question that appears to be from the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. He posted (I have included the current poll results, with 941 voting): CISA Question 3 As an IS auditor, what is the FIRST step you will take upon identifying lack of segregation of […].

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ForFarmers/Boparan: birds of a feather scare rivals together

Financial Times M&A

Proposed JV between Dutch feed supplier and UK ‘chicken king’ faces regulatory challenges

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Simpson Thacher Discusses Second Circuit Decision Curtailing Title 18 Insider Trading Liability

Reynolds Holding

On December 29, 2022, the Second Circuit issued its highly anticipated opinion on remand in United States v. Blaszczak (“ Blaszczak II ”), reconsidering the case following the Supreme Court’s January 2021 vacatur of the Second Circuit’s original decision upholding multi-count convictions of defendants for, at bottom, illegally trading on material non-public information misappropriated from the government.

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Trout CPA Welcomes Staff Accountant Adam Siviter

Trout CPA

Trout CPA is excited to announce that Adam Siviter has been hired as a Staff Accountant in our Lancaster office.

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Market Practices and the Awareness/Use Problem in Insider Trading Law

Reynolds Holding

In a new article, I respond to an article by Professor Andrew Verstein concerning the awareness/use problem in insider-trading law. As many readers know, this problem arises because, although Rule 10b-5 prohibits persons bound by a duty of confidentiality from trading securities on the basis of material, non-public information (“MNPI”), it is unclear just what it means to trade on the basis of such information.

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Calibre Scientific Acquires Glass Chemicals, a Comprehensive Provider of Laboratory Consumables, Equipment and Services in Spain

Benzinga

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce the acquisition of Glass Chemicals (the "Company"), a Spanish distributor of scientific consumables, equipment and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and industrial sectors. Glass Chemicals is Calibre Scientific's second acquisition in Spain, and further expands its presence across the entire Spanish market including offices and warehouses in the key regions of Madrid and Barcelona.

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Internal Audit Trends for 2023: Talent Demands, Escalating Risk Velocity, and More

Audit Board

There is currently a misalignment in the world of Internal Audit. As Richard Chambers and AuditBoard’s 2023 Focus on the Future Report reveals, there are key areas where significant gaps exist between risk levels and planned efforts. The ability to attract and retain top talent, macroeconomic factors and geopolitical uncertainty, and business model disruptions due to the evolving risk landscape were all listed as top concerns for major organizations, yet only 13-20% of businesses have meaningful

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Award Winning Communications Agency, Talk Shop Starts 2023 Strong, Acquires Jam PR

Benzinga

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talk Shop , one of Canada's leading communications agencies, announced today its acquisition of Jam PR, a West Coast public relations firm that brings a journalistic approach to its clients services. This move solidifies Talk Shop as an industry leader making bold moves and further contributing to Vancouver's economic ecosystem.

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What Does An Exit Really Mean?

Scott Mashuda

What Does An Exit Really Mean? It’s important for business owners and founders to know that they have options when exiting a business through transition or a sale. This could include selling a controlling interest and retaining a minority stake or vice versa. This could also mean selling 100% of the company. Working with an investment bank to arrange the sale of your business empowers entrepreneurs to focus on defining their career objectives and financial goals.

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Supremex Announces the Acquisition of Impression Paragraph Inc.

Benzinga

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supremex Inc. ("Supremex" or the "Company") (TSX: SXP), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, announced today the acquisition of the shares of Impression Paragraph Inc. ("Paragraph"), an integrated provider of paper-based packaging, print and point of sale products for a broad range of commercial markets.

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Solar Tracker Market to Worth USD 16.73 Billion by 2029: Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, india, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar tracker market size was valued USD 6.05 billion in 2021 and USD 6.88 billion in 2022 respectively. The global market size is expected gain momentum by reaching USD 16.73 billion by 2029, growing at CAGR of 13.5% during forecast period of 2023 to 2029. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report, titled, "Solar Tracker Market, 2022-2029.".

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Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Market Worth USD 45.92 Billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global degenerative disc disease treatment market size was USD 26.05 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 27.87 billion in 2022 to USD 45.92 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. This information is presented by Fortune Business Insights, in its report titled, "Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Market, 2022-2029.".

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Genomics Services Market Worth USD 15.40 billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global genomics services market size was valued at USD 6.64 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 7.41 billion in 2022 to USD 15.40 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period. This information is presented by Fortune Business Insights , in its report titled, " Genomics Services Market, 2022-2029.".

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Electric Vehicle Battery Market Size Worth USD 154.90 Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 28.1% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global electric vehicle battery market size was valued USD 21.95 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 27.30 billion in 2021 to USD 154.90 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 28.1% in the 2021-2028 period. This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights™, in its report, titled, "Electric Vehicle Battery Market, 2021-2028.

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Bicycle Market Size Worth USD 127.83 Billion, Globally, by 2029 at 6.5% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global bicycle market size was valued USD 78.33 billion in 2021. The global market is projected to reach USD 127.83 billion in 2029 from its value USD 82.50 billion in 2022, at CAGR of 6.5% during forecast period of 2021 to 2028. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights™, in its report, titled, "Bicycle Market, 2021-2028.".

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Flywheel Energy Storage Market Size Worth USD 551.9 Million by 2029 | Exhibiting CAGR of 8.3%

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global flywheel energy storage market size was valued at USD 297.6 million in 2021 and USD 316.8 million in 2022. The market is expected to reach USD 551.9 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. The rising transition toward renewable energy sources is expected to propel the market course in a growing direction.

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Modular Construction Market Size Worth USD 114.78 Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 6.1% CAGR

Benzinga

Pune, India, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global modular construction market size was USD 72.11 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 75.89 billion in 2021 to USD 114.78 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 6.1% during the 2021-2028 period. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights™, in its report, titled, "Modular construction Market, 2021-2028.".

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Data Pipeline Tools Market Size Expected to Grow $17.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 20.3%: Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Benzinga

Chicago, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Data Pipeline Tools Market is estimated to grow from USD 6.9 billion in 2022 to USD 17.6 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™ Data experts may effectively prepare for new sources of information and channels and decrease the time and expense for incorporating additional sources if they have a common knowledge of data processing activities.