Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Posted by Jina Choi, Edward A. Imperatore, Brian K. Kidd, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Jina Choi , Edward A. Imperatore , and Brian K. Kidd are Partners at Morrison & Foerster LLP. This post is based on their Morrison & Foerster memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Insider Trading Via the Corporation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Jesse M.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Net zero is an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the earth’s atmosphere is balanced by the amount of GHGs removed. Decarbonization efforts are needed to reach net zero.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Cantor Fitzgerald's Pablo Zuanic has crunched Q3 earnings numbers for two cannabis MSOs following Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. 's (TSX: XLY) (OTCQX: CBWTF ) and Columbia Care Inc. 's (OTCQX: CCHWF ) quarterly performance reports. Cresco Labs Inc (OTCMKTS: CRLBF). The analyst retained an "Overweight" rating on the company's stock while keeping his price target of $15.

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Avanade

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today, there’s nothing magical about migrating manufacturing ERP to the cloud. Instead, with an experienced partner and the right platform, it should be a logical, methodical and predictable process.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Firms launching a neobank can increase their odds of success in today’s uncertain environment by targeting specific characteristics and capabilities in their strategy and execution plans.

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NYT M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A dealmaker and superstar matchmaker, he worked with artists like Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and Tracy Chapman. Later he was chairman of Martha Stewart Living.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You might expect electric vehicles to be more popular, with gas prices and sustainability concerns so high. But barriers to widespread adoption remain. Here’s what companies must do to topple them.

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Gross Mendelsohn

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A work in process (WIP) schedule is one of the most important financial tools for a contractor—and it may be underutilized. Not only does a WIP schedule give a construction company and project stakeholders insight into a project’s financial performance, but it can help keep a company on track with a project currently in progress. To ensure your construction company fully leverages WIP’s capabilities, we’ll dive into some basics regarding WIP along with five key tips that will help keep your WIP

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A Quinn Emanuel attorney has blasted a request that Lockridge Grindal be appointed as co-lead counsel for consumers accusing Meta of monopolization, saying Lockridge Grindal and Hagens Berman's implication that Quinn Emanuel or one of its lawyers does not respect female attorneys is an "offensive, unprofessional, and unsupported" attack.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

After Ticketmaster was unable to handle unprecedented demand for Taylor Swift tickets earlier this month, the ticketing service provider and its parent company could face new antitrust claims under five potential theories that may consequently break up their merger, say attorneys at Perkins Coie.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Swiss group to spin out meal kit business and announces review of peanut allergy treatment

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A Texas bankruptcy judge gave hospital operator Pipeline Health System approval to sell two Chicago hospitals in a two-part, $92 million transaction despite saying there was a serious risk the deal could go awry before the second part closes.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Claims executives can use a structured approach that includes transparent tracking, tactics, and strategic actions to tackle claims inflation in the short term and in the future.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

McDermott Will & Emery LLP-guided Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates six professional sports teams in the Washington, D.C., area, on Tuesday announced former eBay President Jeff Skoll as its newest minority investor.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It is vital to manage three areas when negotiating the rocky 1.5° pathway: clear policies, risks to private capital, and tradeoffs.

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JPAbusiness

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

For this week’s blog post we’re drilling down into our new ebook, How to give your business a strong forward outlook. As a business valuer I often need to have difficult conversations with clients who assume their business value will be based purely on past performance. They look longingly at past results and say: “Based on those fantastic results I think my business should be worth X.

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Appraiser Newsroom

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Tweet. 7 Important Steps to Consider. By Serena O’Sullivan as seen on Komando.com. Editor’s Note: For appraisers who run their own practice the year-end time frame is the perfect time to perform a self-assessment of your operations. The new year is right around the corner, which means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, paperwork filing and holiday vacations.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H ) affiliate agreed to acquire Dream Hotel Group's lifestyle hotel brand and management platform. Hyatt will pay a base purchase price of $125 million, with up to an additional $175 million over the next six years. The acquisition includes Dream Hotels, The Chatwal Hotels and Unscripted Hotels brands, with properties in prominent hotel markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC has added a former K&L Gates LLP transactional attorney who specializes in sports matters as the chair of its sports and entertainment practice, the firm announced Tuesday.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You might be gearing up to sell your HVAC business for a number of reasons – retirement, change in marital status, poor health—or any of a myriad of other reasons. Whatever your motivation for selling, we’re sure you want a seamless transition in which you walk away with a decent profit from the sale. In this post, we give you a step-by-step HVAC business selling guide including best practices and tips to ensure a successful outcome.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The fast-evolving world of impact investing can offer fulfilling careers to corporate finance attorneys, but success requires an innovative mindset, intense focus on this interdisciplinary field and a genuine commitment to changing the world, says Chintan Panchal at RPCK Rastegar.

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Henry Horne

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service announced on October 21, 2022, that the contribution limits on retirement plans have been increased for 2023. As of today, the contribution limit for employees that participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans and the government’s Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $22,500, which is up from the previous $20,500 limit. … Keep Reading.

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Audit Board

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With businesses facing the strongest economic headwinds in years, the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA) is urging internal auditors to embrace data analytics to navigate more risky, uncertain, and volatile times ahead. To support their call to action the Chartered IIA in partnership with AuditBoard has published a new report ‘ Embracing data analytics: Ensuring internal audit’s relevance in a data-led world ’.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Shell Petroleum NV , a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL ), has agreed to acquire 100% shareholding of Denmark’s Nature Energy Biogas A/S for $2 billion (€ 1.9 billion). The acquisition will be absorbed within Shell’s current capital range, which remains unchanged. Nature Energy produces Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from agricultural, industrial, and household wastes.

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Appraiser Newsroom

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Tweet. 6 Tips to Weathering a Slowdown. By Jamie Owen as seen in the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Editor’s Note: Diversifying your client base is key to weathering an economic slowdown. So, what can appraisers do to reach new clients or referral sources? Appraisals are needed for many different reasons like for divorce and marriage dissolutions, probate work, estate and financial planning, tax appeals, private cash sales, etc.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc (NASDAQ: FRG ), said their largest multi-unit operator, US Retail Holdings, signed a deal to purchase 29 Wag' N Wash stores. The financial details were not disclosed. This agreement follows their previous development announcement to open. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

British banking heavyweight HSBC Holdings PLC said Tuesday that it will sell its Canadian business to Royal Bank of Canada for 13.5 billion Canadian dollars ($10 billion), mirroring moves to trim operations in the U.S. and France.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Pune, India, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US behavioral health market size hit USD 76.44 billion in 2021. The market value is slated to rise from USD 79.69 billion in 2022 to USD 105.14 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period. As a result of the adoption of supportive federal and state policies, mental health services are expanding at an impressive rate, says Fortune Business Insights TM in its report titled, "US Behavioral Health Market, 2022-2029".

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that it will buy biotechnology company Neogene Therapeutics Ltd. for up to $320 million, as the pharmaceutical giant seeks to improve its cellular-level cancer treatments.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

UK lender has been resisting pressure from shareholder Ping An to split its Asian and western operations

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Delaware Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn Jr. said Tuesday he would retire from the bench in May after serving about 8 ½ years of a 12-year term.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How do governments across the region ensure that local industries are part of the solution?

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Canadian asset manager Brookfield will buy a 49% stake in SBB's education portfolio for up to 10.4 billion Swedish kronor ($987 million), the Swedish property management company said on Wednesday, in a deal guided by Linklaters LLP.

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