Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 6, 2022
Posted by Salima Lamdouar, Patrick O'Connell, and Tiffanie Wong, AllianceBernstein, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Salima Lamdouar is Portfolio Manager of Sustainable Fixed Income, Patrick O’Connell is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Research, and Tiffanie Wong, CFA is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Portfolio Management at AllianceBernstein.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 6, 2022
The stakes are high for financial-services firms to reorient their offices around learning, inclusion, and innovation.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 6, 2022
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 29-May 5, 2022. Stark Choices for Corporate Reform. Posted by Aneil Kovvali (University of Chicago), on Friday, April 29, 2022. Tags: Climate change , Corporate purpose , ESG , Governance reform , Shareholder primacy , Stakeholders , Sustainability.
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB ) (TSX:ACB) has completed its previously announced acquisition of TerraFarma Inc. (parent company of Thrive Cannabis ) for aggregate initial consideration of $38 million paid in cash and Aurora common shares, and up to $30 million in potential earnout amounts, payable in cash, Aurora Shares or a combination of both, subject to Thrive achieving certain revenue targets within.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 6, 2022
Posted by Nick Grabar, Lillian Tsu and Helena Grannis, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Nick Grabar and Lillian Tsu are partners and Helena Grannis is counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary Sustainability Working Group publication by Mr. Grabar, Ms. Tsu, Ms.
Musings on Markets
MAY 6, 2022
The nature of markets is that they are never quite settled, as investors recalibrate expectations constantly and reset prices. In most time periods, those recalibrations and resets tend to be small and in both directions, resulting in the ups and downs that pass for normal volatility. Clearly, we are not in one of those time periods, as markets approach bipolar territory, with big moves up and down.
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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 6, 2022
How does being a parent inform how women show up at work, and vice versa? For Mother’s Day 2022, we asked eight McKinsey partners to share their thoughts.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Group led by US financier secures biggest football club acquisition in history
NYT M&A
MAY 6, 2022
The chief executive’s debt load, his divided attention and Twitter’s own challenges could all take a toll on his electric-car company.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Australian bank posts bumper earnings after market chaos caused by pandemic and Ukraine war
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
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Several states that have recently or soon intend to roll out their adult-use cannabis marketplaces hope progressive equity licensing measures pay off, unlike the states before them. New York, New Jersey, Illinois and others aim to address criminal records while prioritizing licensing for drug war victims. New York's market potential and progressive licensing model is earning it ample spotlight.
Audit Board
MAY 6, 2022
Audit committee members have oversight of internal audit, but time together is often limited to just four meetings each year. During those meetings, the audit committee needs to digest a great deal of information related to trends and risk exposures that are occurring, the organization’s performance in managing risk, and internal audit strategies to improve their focus on risk, as well as to review the structure and composition of the department’s resources. .
Financial Times M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Telecoms group appoints former chief executive of Arm and the head of France’s public broadcaster
Audit Board
MAY 6, 2022
The SEC has come out with a wide range of proposed rules covering topics such as climate risk disclosures, SPACs, and now cybersecurity disclosures. Given the need for consistency and transparency in financial reporting, we believe there is a high likelihood that these rules will come to pass. One element of the recent SEC Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosure proposed rules that stands out is the need for speed — four days after the registrant determines that it has experienced a material cyb
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.
Benchmark Report
MAY 6, 2022
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between NewGroup and Sunpac (Pty) Ltd, with Sunpac acquiring NewGroup’s Sela, My Natural and Muthi Medicine brands. NewGroup (Pty) Ltd is a private company owning several brands in the complementary medicines and natural beauty sectors, including Herbex. The brands acquired include a range of specialty teas, hair care solutions, and natural herbal remedies, all traded extensively throughout South Africa and internationally.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2022
Technology has become an indispensable part of modern business by automating mundane tasks, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. However, technical tools can’t solve everything and should be viewed as a complement to – rather than a substitute for – the human element. In this episode of Pulse of Practice , “Do I have to choose between tools and staffing?
Reynolds Holding
MAY 6, 2022
One-third of S&P 1500 CEOs reduced their base salary in 2020 as the onset of the coronavirus pandemic caused widespread economic disruption. These pay cuts were often accompanied by press releases that emphasized notions of CEOs “leading from the front,” “being all in this together,” and “sharing the pain” of the pandemic with employees. In a new article , we document that a more complex adjustment to CEO pay occurred during this time.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2022
The Spring 2022 Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam testing period ended a few weeks ago on April 16, 2022. Hopefully, there are many CPPs out there! Next testing period . The next testing period for the CPP begins on September 10, 2022, with registration for it opening on July 6, 2022. This Summer/Fall testing period will be based on federal laws and regulations in effect as of January 1, 2022.
National Law Review M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Anthony S. Ferrara Hannelore Wiame Jon B. Dubrow Joel R. Grosberg Jurisdiction: All Federal European Union United Kingdom Lisa P.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2022
Many accounting firms provide invaluable services that go far beyond tax prep and financial reporting. For small to mid-size accounting firms that want to explore other revenue streams, accounting consulting services can be a great place to start. Many CPAs offer consulting services alongside regular tax preparation, which helps create additional revenue for the firm and provides additional support for clients.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 6, 2022
Transformations often struggle to scale up and make change stick. To achieve lasting impact, high-performing R&D organizations pay heed to the five outcomes that matter most.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2022
Increasing profitability is a fundamental part of growing and maintaining a business. For small and mid-sized tax and accounting firms, there are plenty of ways to do so. Whether you want to increase overall sales and revenue, decrease expenses, or a bit of both, 8 strategies to increase profitability are explored below. 8 ways small and mid-sized accounting firms can increase profitability. 1.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 6, 2022
A Twitter pension fund stockholder launched a suit in Delaware's Chancery Court Friday to block Elon Musk's planned acquisition of the social media giant pending a two-thirds vote by of shares not owned by Musk, arguing that he failed to disclose his own and prospective holdings, barring board only approval.
National Law Review M&A
MAY 6, 2022
International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs Jurisdiction: All Federal Sweden Type of Law: Global Communications, Media & Internet Corporate & Business Organizations Mergers & Acquisitions
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 6, 2022
The April 2022 SAAR was 14.3 million units, up 6.5% from 13.4 million in March but down 21.9% from the recent high April 2021 SAAR of 18.3 million units. The last three April SAAR figures (’20, ’21, and ’22) are interesting to compare to one another, as dynamic conditions resulted in three very different narratives surrounding the SAAR.
Reynolds Holding
MAY 6, 2022
July 31, 2020, was an ill-fated day for financier Dan Kamensky. It began on a bright note, as his billion-dollar hedge fund stood to profit from a possible settlement in Neiman Marcus’ bankruptcy. [1] Not only had the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors on which he served reached a tentative settlement from which they would receive shares in one of Neiman’s valuable subsidiaries, but it looked like Kamensky’s hedge fund would be in the exclusive position to purchase discounted shares from
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 6, 2022
Last week my colleague, Brooks Hamner, took us down the rabbit hole of the impact of higher interest rates on valuation in the RIA space. With the expansion of acquisition multiples over the past few years, it’s a healthy reminder that very low interest rates helped fuel those higher prices, and that cheap debt is a two-way street. There’s more to the story, but, unlike most things in finance.
Fox Corporate Finance
MAY 6, 2022
It is no surprise that the top 5 European investors have shown significantly higher activities than US investors in Europe from 2017 to 2021. Nevertheless, US investors such as SOSV, Epidarex Capital, OrbiMed, and RA. Read more. The post Overview of top VC investors in European life sciences markets appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Unsecured creditors of offshore drilling support company Ion Geophysical Corp. are asking a Texas judge to reject the company's proposed Chapter 11 financing and plan disclosure, saying the company's secured lenders have had too much control over the process.
Exit Strategy
MAY 6, 2022
Business owners often ask, “When is the right time to sell my business?” The answer is some version of “A good time to sell is when there is a seller’s market, and the owner and the business are prepared”. Simple enough, but there is a lot to unpack in this response. Don’t Try to Time […]. The post Is it the right time to sell your business? appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Online travel company Despegar.com Corp (NYSE: DESP ) has agreed to acquire TVLX Viagens e Turismo S.A (Viajanet), a Brazilian online travel agency, for about $15 million. Under the terms of the agreement, 60% of the purchase price will. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 6, 2022
Baker Donelson has hired a McGuireWoods LLP commercial finance and transactional attorney to the firm's financial services transactions group in Atlanta.
Exit Strategy
MAY 6, 2022
Business values increased in 2021, despite ongoing challenges from the pandemic, talent shortages, and supply chain disruption. Deal activity continued at an intense pace, with advisors across the country reporting increases in both incoming deal flow and completed engagements. More advisors characterized this as a seller’s market than nearly any other time in the last […].
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR ) weighed a sales process as it considers ways to maximize value for shareholders. Some potential buyers broke off discussions due to Turtle Beach's dependence on console gaming headsets and cyclicality. Speculation has mounted about Turtle Beach's prospects due to its boardroom battle with hedge fund Donerail Group trying to oust all six Turtle Beach board members, including CEO Juergen Stark.
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