Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Thursday, September 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Cydney S. Posner is special counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A. Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita; Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value?

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Organizations need to strategically invest in capabilities, people, processes, structures, and technology to navigate the risks arising from an evolving and fraught geopolitical landscape.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Posted by Gerry Davis, Michael Verrechia, and Paul Schulman, Morrow Sodali, on Thursday, September 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Gerry Davis , Michael Verrechia , and Paul Schulman are Managing Directors at Morrow Sodali. This post is based on a Morrow Sodali memorandum by Mr. Davis, Mr. Verrechia, Mr. Schulman, Harry van Dyke , Jonathan Ostroff , and Tom Margadonna.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

QUESTION: One of our DCAP participants has submitted a reimbursement claim that includes a $20 “late fee.” This charge is in addition to the regular monthly day-care fee for the participant’s child and appears as a separate entry on the statement from the day-care center with no further explanation. Can we reimburse it? ANSWER: It depends on what the charge is for.

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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 8, 2022

Instacart is acquiring Rosie , an e-commerce platform for local and independent retailers and wholesalers. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Instacart operates a grocery delivery and pick-up service in the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 2013, Rosie offers independent grocers branded e-commerce websites and mobile app capabilities that power order.

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Henry Horne

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Shutting down your business can be overwhelming. There’s legal paperwork to complete, liabilities to pay and assets to distribute. If you don’t fulfill these requirements, you are risking potential disputes and unnecessary fees. These are the steps The IRS recommends you make when closing your business. Don’t miss: Educator expense deduction increased Final tax return … Keep Reading.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The firm, commonly known as Ernst & Young, announced a plan to separate into two companies, one that does mainly auditing work and the other consulting and advisory work.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Beringer Capital announced the acquisition of a majority stake in one of Canada's fastest growing companies, Dig Insights. Here’s an inside look at what Dig Insights does, how it’s found success and the company's next stage of growth. What Happened: Beringer Capital acquired a majority stake in Dig Insights, a Toronto-based consumer insights and research company.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Lawyers for Elon Musk mentioned a $7 million payment to Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former top security executive, in a court hearing this week.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Semiconductor companies are on the cusp of a decade of opportunity, but success will be predicated on the ability to attract and retain the best and brightest.

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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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ISA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

9/7/2022 12:00:00 AM. Voting for ISA's 2022-2023 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members. Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term are Len de Rohan, ISA CAPP, Pam Campbell, ISA CAPP, and Alyssa Stevens, ISA AM. These three members will join the six continuing members of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 year: Susan Boze, ISA CAPP Kim Kasten, ISA CAPP Sue McGovern-Hoffman, ISA CAPP Kathryn Minard, ISA CAPP Bruce Treadway, ISA

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N Contracts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Ready for another month of regulatory changes, guidance, and news? This month’s Ncast Regulatory Brief podcast has got you covered.

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Machen McChesney

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Distinguishing between independent contractors and employees is important for both tax and financial reasons. In order to comply with federal tax laws, you've got to be crystal clear about your workers' status and keep accurate records no matter what. Here's how to distinguish between independent contractors and employees – and why it's important.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With Nearly 50,000 Reservations for the Critically Acclaimed B1 and B2 Consumer Trucks, with Potential Customers and Upfitters Like Con Edison and Wabash , with Medium Duty Trucks Across Classes 3-6; Acquisition Accelerates Bollinger's Delivery of Class 4 EV Trucks to 2023. Bollinger to Leverage Mullen's Solid-State Battery Technology and Expertise.

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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 8, 2022

A recent Law360 guest article suggested that the American Bar Association ignored new opportunities for the legal industry by opposing nonlawyer ownership of law practices, but any advantages would be outweighed by the constraints nonlawyer owners could place on the independence that lawyers require to act in the best interest of their clients, says Stephen Younger at Foley Hoag.

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The Guardian M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Competition regulator’s finding paves way for clearance of £190m rescue deal by supermarket group Morrisons’ takeover of convenience store chain McColl’s creates competition concerns in only a small number of local areas, according to the UK competition watchdog, paving the way for clearance of the £190m rescue deal. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which said its initial investigation had found concerns in 35 local areas where the two brands competed, said the overall the deal “woul

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A shareholder who sued the media company formed by iconic comic book writer and publisher Stan Lee following an alleged "fire sale" merger with a Hong Kong company in 2017 has agreed to settle his Delaware Chancery Court class action for $950,000.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The deal would involve the creation of a new brand focused on lifestyle and entertainment coverage and could be worth at least $50 million over several years.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The D.C. Circuit next week will consider a long-simmering constitutional challenge to parts of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that lawyers at the Electronic Frontier Foundation call "a draconian federal statute that directly restricts [the] ability to speak." Here's a look at that case — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Handing investors shares in this unglamorous car business is a departure for the private equity group

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The share price of Darktrace sank more than 30% on Thursday after U.S. private equity firm Thoma Bravo said it has backed out of takeover talks with the U.K. cybersecurity company.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Shares in UK cyber security group tumble 30% on the news

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Chris Mercer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Recap of 1,000 Days. Today, September 9, 2022, marks Day 1,000 for a journey that began on December 15, 2019, or nearly three years ago. I walked 5.3 miles, or 11,177 steps, on that day and began a commitment to walk at least five miles every day. Actually, I started with a goal of 10,000 steps per day and then raised it to five miles, which is about 10,500 steps.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Executives of blank-cheque group loan company $2.

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A Neumann & Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Closing the deal is a significant challenge business owners face once they’ve made the decision to sell their business. Some business owners still hope somebody will walk through their door and make an offer they cannot refuse. While in some instances, inflated purchase prices might exist amongst public companies or with strategic acquisitions, but rarely will a buyer overpay for a business.

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LaPorte

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) The labor market showed continuing strength as last week's new filings for jobless claims fell for the fourth week in a row. The post Initial jobless claims drop to lowest level since May first appeared on LaPorte.

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Fox Corporate Finance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 08/2022”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the European Life Sciences. Read more. The post Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 08/2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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LaPorte

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) Congress passed multiple pieces of legislation aimed at providing relief to employers struggling due to the pandemic. A new Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report finds that ongoing IRS processing delays are causing businesses to wait on COVID-related credits claimed on Forms 941-X. The report states that as of Feb. 1, 2022, there were 447,435 Forms 941-X waiting to be processed.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Husch Blackwell LLP is adding two attorneys in California, a corporate transactional expert as a partner in the San Francisco-area office while a health care expert joins the Los Angeles office as a senior counsel.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mullen Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: MULN ) has acquired a controlling interest in EV truck innovator Bollinger Motors Inc. The purchase price is $148.2 million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest, giving Mullen the majority ownership of Bollinger Motors. The acquisition is MULN's first EV. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Krishna Veeraraghavan of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP's corporate practice has overseen billion-dollar deals in the tech, biotech and life sciences sectors as well as the consumer, media, real estate sectors and more, earning him a spot as one of Law360's 2022 Mergers & Acquisitions MVPs.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (NYSE: WH ) has acquired the Vienna House brand for €44 million ($44 million). The acquisition adds an upscale and midscale portfolio of approximately 40 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms. The acquisition of the brand adds 28. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Benchmark Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Pennsylvania-based Arora Engineers and Jacmel Growth Partners, a New York-based private investment firm. Arora is a leading professional services firm that provides infrastructure-focused planning, design, program/construction management, facilities management, asset management and technology services primarily to state, local, and federal government customers.

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Biz Equity

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With the average owner having over 70% of their net worth tied to the business, it’s no wonder that more financial professionals are looking to work with business owners. They represent a unique opportunity for advisors of all specialties.

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