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The Role Of Timing In M&A Deals

Benchmark Report

Several important factors play into the deal-making process if you are a business owner considering a merger and acquisition for your lower- to middle-market company. Timing is often one of these factors.

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Meme Corporate Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dhruv Aggarwal (Yale University), Albert H. Choi (University of Michigan), Alex Lee (Northwestern University), on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Albert H. Choi is Paul G. Kauper Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, Dhruv Aggarwal is a J.D. Candidate at Yale Law School and Ph.D. Candidate at Yale School of Management, and Alex Lee is Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

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The Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side: Useful Categories in the Finance Industry, or Marketing Hype?

Brian DeChesare

The buy-side vs. sell-side distinction/debate is interesting because it happens on the internet and in real life. With other topics – such as “ target schools ” or “ elite boutiques ” – few people use the terms in-person. In fact, it would be quite weird if you spoke one of these terms aloud in an interview. But everyone from headhunters to bankers to interviewers uses the terms “buy-side” and “sell-side,” and most people put themselves in one category or the other.

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Gender Diversity in the C-Suite

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gabrielle Lieberman, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Gabrielle Lieberman is a Leader of the Center for Leadership Insights at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Ms. Lieberman and Tom Handcock. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite (discussed on the Forum here ) by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss; Will Nasdaq’s D

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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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IVSC Enhances Tangible Asset Valuation Standards with the Appointment of New International Experts to Tangible Assets Board

IVSC

IVSC has taken a significant step towards furthering its mission of promoting and enhancing valuation standards globally with the appointment of four new experts to its Tangible Assets Board (TAB). Tangible assets, including real estate, plant and machinery, and other physical assets, are a crucial component of the global economy. Accurate and consistent valuation of these assets is of paramount importance as the world’s greatest store of net wealth, which is why the IVSC is dedicated to fosteri

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Navigating the three horizons of 5G business building

Mckinsey and Company

As 5G technology transforms industries, telcos’ ability to maximize the opportunity will depend on transforming themselves from network providers to outcome providers with a new approach to monetization.

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Lessons from leaders on green business building

Mckinsey and Company

Gain insights from leaders across industries who have successfully built and scaled green businesses.

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Ferrer Acquires Worldwide Rights to ASN90, an O-GlcNAcase Inhibitor From Asceneuron, Exclusively to Treat Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Business Wire M&A

BARCELONA, Spain & LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spanish pharmaceutical company Ferrer and Swiss clinical stage biotechnology company Asceneuron announce the signing of a licensing agreement in which Ferrer obtains the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize ASN90 in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), an orphan, tau-related disease with a high unmet medical need1.

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On the brink: Realizing the value of analytics in insurance

Mckinsey and Company

Insurers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa invest significantly in advanced analytics but have unlocked a fraction of the potential value. How do top performers tip the balance in their favor?

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Cost Optimization Strategies for Resilient Growth

Machen McChesney

The overall economic outlook is uncertain, costs continue to rise and supply chain disruption persists. How can businesses enable new growth and find competitive advantage?

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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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Can better governance help space lift off?

Mckinsey and Company

With more public and private actors entering the arena, outer space is getting crowded. Good governance could limit conflicts and help keep the space economy on a growth trajectory.

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Luminia Acquires New Hampshire Solar Garden to Expand Community Solar Portfolio

Business Wire M&A

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luminia has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire the assets, development resources and project pipeline of New Hampshire Solar Garden, including 15 MWs of community solar that the companies jointly closed in 2022. Luminia will now control and manage the developer’s community solar portfolio totaling over 218 MWs.

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The banker to Silicon Valley faces a reckoning

Financial Times M&A

Plus, missing Chinese dealmaker Bao Fan’s plan to move money to Singapore and Apollo finds a new board member in Washington

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Adobe Campaign v8 - a dinosaur or rockstar?

Avanade

The release of Adobe Campaign v8 has brought big changes in the engine room. Plus, new features that brings Adobe Campaign forward and ready for the future.

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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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Cineworld yet to receive firm offers for entire business

Financial Times M&A

Chain has contacted a ‘broad universe’ of about 40 potential suitors since early January

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The Parent Company, Gold Flora To Merge Into 'A True Vertical Leader In The Most Exciting Cannabis Market In The World'

Benzinga

TPCO Holding Corp. (OTCQX: GRAMF ) (NEO:GRAM) and Gold Flora have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock merger. Under the terms of the merger agreement, The Parent Company shareholders will own approximately 49%, and Gold Flora holders will own approximately 51%, of the outstanding common equity of the combined company on a pro forma basis upon consummation of the business combination.

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Wood Group rejects three offers from Apollo

Financial Times M&A

London-listed energy services company has faced pressure from activist investor Sparta to boost share price

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Semrush Acquires Leading Marketing Education Company Traffic Think Tank to Bolster Semrush Academy Offering

Business Wire M&A

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today announces the acquisition of Traffic Think Tank (TTT), a leading marketing education company and community featuring premium content by and for world-class marketing and growth leaders. With more than 300 hours of content from over 90 industry experts, the TTT Academy is one of the most well-respected resources for digital marketing education in the world.

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Euronext launches €5.5bn bid for Allfunds

Financial Times M&A

Europe’s biggest exchange operator continues mission to create capital markets empire

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RMA Announces the Acquisition of GeoTest

Business Wire M&A

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #environmental--RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced that it has acquired GeoTest Services, Inc. (“GeoTest”), a leading provider of geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, specialty inspection, and building science services in the Pacific Northwest. Since December 2021, RMA has completed six acquisitions, as it executes an aggressive growth strategy to build a national platform for testing and inspection services.

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3 Job Satisfaction Questions For Partners Considering Moves

Law 360 M&A

The post-pandemic rise in legal turnover may cause partners to ask themselves what they really want from their workplace, how they plan to grow their practice and when it's time to make a move, says Patrick Moya at Quaero Group.

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Unlocking Asia-Pacific’s vast carbon-capture potential

Mckinsey and Company

Asia-Pacific has vast CCUS potential—but substantial challenges remain. With eight assertive actions, regulators and companies can boost CCUS in the region.

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Microsoft Inks Gaming Pacts Amid EU Activision Review

Law 360 M&A

Microsoft Corp. finalized 10-year agreements with Nvidia and Nintendo to bring more games to their platforms as its leaders met with European enforcers to talk about the company's planned $68.7 billion purchase of video game developer Activision Blizzard.

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CoreLogic Acquires Roostify, Expanding Digital Mortgage Capabilities

Business Wire M&A

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #corelogic--CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, has acquired Roostify, a leading digital mortgage technology provider. By integrating Roostify’s digital mortgage technology platform with CoreLogic’s robust data, analytics and workflow solutions, clients will gain critical information about borrowers and properties at the beginning of the loan process, saving both time and money.

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News Corp. Eyes Move Inc. Sale Options As CoStar Talks End

Law 360 M&A

News Corp. confirmed in a securities filing Wednesday it is "no longer engaged in discussions" to sell Move Inc. to CoStar Group, but the company is actively assessing other options for its real estate-related digital offerings and has had interest in Move from other potential buyers.

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America’s productivity engine is sputtering. Fixing it is a $10 trillion opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Since 2005, productivity growth has been lackluster, averaging 1.4% a year, compared to the post-World War II average of 2.2%. That is a problem. Increasing productivity–economic output per unit of input–maintains U.S. competitiveness and improves our quality of life. It is also essential to meet challenges like inflation, debt loads, entitlements, and the energy transition, write Asutosh Padhi and Olivia White in Fortune.

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John Wood Group rejects takeover bids from US private equity firm Apollo

The Guardian M&A

Apollo has until 22 March to announce a firm intention to make a takeover offer or walk away The Aberdeen-based energy services and consulting firm John Wood Group has rejected three takeover approaches from Apollo Global Management, in the latest private equity raid on a UK company. The FTSE-250 company said in a stock market filing on Wednesday that it had rebuffed all unsolicited proposals from the US firm, with the most recent approach in late January valuing it at £1.59bn.

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ICYMI: Masimo Reverses Bylaw Amendments

John Jenkins

John previously blogged about Politan’s lawsuit against Masimo Corp. seeking to overturn the bylaw amendments adopted by the company following the effectiveness of the universal proxy rules.

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10 Steps for Setting up Your Startup's Accounting Function

Lighter Capital

If your startup is in its early stages, now may not be the right time to worry about 409A valuations or top-down financial projections. But it's never too soon to set up a simple accounting function. You don’t want to get too far in the game without establishing an accounting system. And it doesn’t have to be complicated! The key is to establish an accounting infrastructure that will support your company finances and help define your financial strategy as you grow.

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Why You Should Adopt a Continuous Approach to Compliance

Audit Board

In a business climate of emerging security risks and expanding regulatory requirements, security and compliance leaders are struggling under the pressure of maintaining ongoing compliance. A February 2023 AuditBoard flash poll of over 1,000 compliance, risk, and audit professionals across a range of industries revealed the biggest compliance challenges are: business and technical transformation (23%), talent management/strained resources (22%), and rapidly changing requirements (15%).

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2 Firms Steer Biotech Firm's $425M Merger With US Rival

Law 360 M&A

Redx Pharma, a British biotechnology company, and U.S. rival Jounce Therapeutics announced on Thursday that they intend to merge and create a $425 million pharmaceutical giant, in a deal guided by Cooley LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP.

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Contact Center as a Service Market Size [2022-2029] Worth USD 15.07 Billion by 2029 | Exhibiting a CAGR of 17.5%

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global contact center as a service market size was USD 4.18 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 4.87 billion in 2022 to USD 15.07 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 17.5% during the forecast period. Increase in cloud-based service and software CCaaS adoption for the global remote working population drives the market growth.

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Business Must Prepare for Continual Disruption From Geopolitical Incidents, Warns Chartered IIA and Airmic

Audit Board

One year on from the invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical risk events are here to stay and business leaders must take action and undertake scenario planning to be ready – urges joint report. With this Friday 24 February marking the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA) has worked with Airmic to urge business leaders to prioritise action to prepare for further geopolitical disruption.

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Prefilled Syringes Market Size to Surpass USD 15.20 Billion by 2029 | Report by Fortune Business Insights

Benzinga

Pune, India, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Prefilled Syringes Market size was valued at USD 6.60 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 7.51 billion in 2022 to USD 15.20 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period. Industry Development : November 2020: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals launched RediTrex, a methotrexate prefilled syringe.