Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 12, 2022

Posted by Michael Bonner and Melissa Burek, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Bonner is principal and Melissa Burek is a founding partner at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on their CAP memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried (discussed on the Forum here ).

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Marketability 277

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 12, 2022

Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. The best CEOs know up front what success looks like—and what stands in their way.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 12, 2022

Posted by Sandra Boss and Michelle Edkins, BlackRock, Inc., on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Sandra Boss is Global Head of Investment Stewardship and Michelle Edkins is Managing Director of Investment Stewardship at BlackRock, Inc. This post is based on their BlackRock memorandum. BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) takes a case-by-case approach to shareholder proposals and, without exception, takes voting decisions on proposals as a fiduciary acting in clients’ long-term economic int

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 12, 2022

The rapidly increasing uptake of electric vehicles could transform the automotive ecosystem and promote even greater innovations. For that to happen, two imperatives need attention now.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 12, 2022

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks before the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Annual Meeting. The views expressed in the post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Banking Marketability 189

BVR

MAY 12, 2022

BVR’s DealStats platform is one of the best ways to discover complete financials for public- and private-company transactions. But one aspect that adds substantial value to a DealStats subscription is the DealStats Value Index. Get a sneak peek at some of the 4th quarter 2021 issue’s insights.

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 12, 2022

What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. It is not only time-consuming, but also takes lots of resources as the process can take from a few weeks to several months. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible.

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Compliance Technology 105

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 12, 2022

To attract Black consumers, brands must demonstrate quality, social mission, and good value.

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Marketability 111

Financial Times M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Critics concerned over potential influence of Roman Abramovich’s team in process

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NYT M&A

MAY 12, 2022

An internal memo shared with employees said the platform’s general manager and general manager for revenue would be departing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 98

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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Avanade

MAY 12, 2022

Bhavya Kapoor, Avanade’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia, talks about the strategic importance of Malaysia to Avanade’s growth, the launch of its newest Digital Studio, and how Avanade will make a positive impact through talent development and digital innovation.

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Vested

MAY 12, 2022

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme, we thought we’d share things we do as a remote team to tackle loneliness. In case it helps in any way.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 12, 2022

The country increasingly represents the safest choice for a regional hub

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Equity 98

N Contracts

MAY 12, 2022

There’s no May-Day announcement in this month’s regulatory podcast, but as you’ll quickly see and hear our friends in Washington DC and the State houses have not been sitting still!

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Compliance 97

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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Financial Times M&A

MAY 12, 2022

New venture will broadcast English Premier League and Uefa Champions League football matches

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 12, 2022

While some surveyed nurses said they plan to leave direct patient care, the effects of COVID-19 on the nursing workforce may be leveling off.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Law firms considering machine learning and natural language processing to aid in contract reviews should keep several best practices in mind when procuring and deploying this nascent technology, starting with identifying their organization's needs and key requirements, says Ned Gannon at eBrevia.

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Technology 75

Reynolds Holding

MAY 12, 2022

Vast corporate growth over more than a century has weakened shareholder voting rights, as highlighted by, among other things, the rise of dual-voting stock IPOs. The extent of that growth, and the lack of people’s power to negotiate with corporations, provide legal justification for the possible application of standard contracts law to corporate law in general, and especially to the laws regulating publicly-trade corporations.

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Marketability 56

Law 360 M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Grocery delivery startup Instacart is weighing a direct listing, the SEC is probing Elon Musk's late disclosures involving acquisitions of Twitter stock, and a European private equity firm has delayed its IPO plans. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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Private Equity Firm Equity 74

John Jenkins

MAY 12, 2022

The May-June issue of the Deal Lawyers newsletter was just posted and sent to the printer. This month’s issue contains the following articles: – SEC Proposed New Rules to More Tightly Regulate SPAC Activity – Let’s Talk About Tender Offers Remember that, as a “thank you” to those that subscribe to both DealLawyers.

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LaPorte

MAY 12, 2022

(authored by RSM US LLP) Planning is key for institutions embarking on strategic fintech partnerships. The post 7 key actions for financial services organizations partnering with fintech companies first appeared on LaPorte.

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Audit Board

MAY 12, 2022

While Access Provisioning, Access Deprovisioning, and Change Management are areas of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) management testing that get a lot of attention, IT Dependency (ITD) validation for completeness and accuracy is often a misunderstood or a missed area of SOX testing by management. In our consulting work at Cooper-Richards with clients managing risk and compliance across many industries, we have noticed different requirements for ITD testing across the major external audit firms.

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Compliance 52

Benzinga

MAY 12, 2022

IM Cannabis Corp. (CSE: IMCC) (NASDAQ: IMCC ), a medical and adult-use cannabis company with operations in Israel, Canada, and Germany, announced its financial results on Thursday for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Q1). Q1 2022 Financial Results. Revenues were $23.6 million in Q1 2022, representing an increase of 169% from Q1 2021 and 18% sequentially.

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Marketability 52

Law 360 M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Relatively few joint venture legal agreements contain buy-sell provisions, but it's worth thinking through the subtle implications of structuring such exit terms to determine whether to include them, say consultants at Ankura.

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Benzinga

MAY 12, 2022

Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP ) subsidiary WKSP NY has acquired a manufacturing facility in New York for $8.125 million. The facility is 152,847 square feet and features a 17,229-square foot Automated. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Health care-focused special-purpose acquisition company eureKING listed Thursday on Euronext Paris after raising $156 million, money that will potentially fund the acquisition of companies that make medicines for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MAY 12, 2022

A recent Appellate Court decision was released from a case (Thomas A. Buckley v. Grover C. Carlock, Jr. et.al.) that we were directly involved in back in 2019. The case centered around a shareholder oppression issue involving a minority owner of an “ultra-high-line” auto dealership. Mercer Capital was hired by the Defendant to serve as the expert witness.

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Concannon Miller

MAY 12, 2022

In today's tight labor market, small businesses — including restaurants, delivery services, retail stores and manufacturers — are struggling to attract and retain top-quality staff. The conditions are likely to worsen in many sectors as demand ramps up during the summer months. To be competitive with other employers, you'll need to be proactive in identifying candidates with the right fit at a reasonable cost.

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Marketability 52

Henry Horne

MAY 12, 2022

Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially if it is your first time. In a normal market, the administrative, legal, and financial requirements are enough to overwhelm even the most prepared home buyers. And as we all know, the real-estate market has been anything but normal lately. This has further increased the financial … Keep Reading.

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Marketability 52

Benzinga

MAY 12, 2022

Pune, India, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North America hot melt adhesives market size stood at USD 1.86 billion in 2021. The market is anticipated to surge from USD 1.98 billion in 2022 to USD 2.80 billion by 2029 at a 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ has elucidated these insights in its latest research report, titled, " North America Hot Melt Adhesives Market , 2022-2029.".

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Marketability Banking Technology 52

Law 360 M&A

MAY 12, 2022

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP has expanded its corporate practice with the addition of an attorney in Pittsburgh with more than two decades of experience, the firm has announced.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 12, 2022

A cost-cutting merger that boosts shareholder returns is justified

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 12, 2022

QUESTION: I have been asked to make sure that our 401(k) plan is ready for a possible sale of the company. I understand that buyers typically ask for a determination letter to help assure that a plan is qualified, so I’m thinking we should get one. But I’ve heard that determination letters aren’t always available. When can a 401(k) plan be submitted for a determination letter?

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 12, 2022

The CFPB plans to use its authority to examine any company providing consumer financial products or services that the CFPB has “reasonable cause” to believe poses risks to consumers. The CFPB has announced its intention to invoke its “dormant” statutory authority to examine any company providing consumer financial products or services that it has “reasonable cause” to believe poses risks to consumers. 1 The authority the CFPB is referring to is a catch-all provision in Title X of the Dodd-Frank

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