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ESG Incentives and Executives

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ira T. Kay, Mike Kesner, and Joadi Oglesby, Pay Governance LLC, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Ira T. Kay is Managing Partner, Mike Kesner is Partner, and Joadi Oglesby is a Consultant at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A.

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Deal Structures: How to Negotiate Assets Conveyed

Viking Mergers

Selling a business includes many opportunities for negotiation – but you can only benefit from these opportunities if you are familiar with the different components of a business deal. We created this four-part series of blogs to pull pack the curtain on business deal structures and provide helpful information to entrepreneurs like you. This article is Part Two.

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Banking’s Climate Conundrum

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jeremy C. Kress (University of Michigan), on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Jeremy Kress is Assistant Professor of Business Law at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and Co-Faculty Director of the University of Michigan’s Center on Finance, Law & Policy. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the American Business Law Journal.

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Here's Why Quantum Computing Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Benzinga

Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ: QUBT ) agreed to acquire QPhoton, a quantum photonics innovation company. QPhoton developed a series of quantum photonic systems (QPS). QCI will issue to QPhoton's stockholders aggregate merger consideration consisting of 5.8 million shares, 2.4 million preferred shares convertible into 23.8 million shares, and warrants.

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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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Internal Auditors Are Uniquely Suited to Be Great at RPA

Audit Board

Internal auditors are in the midst of a transformation. The bots aren’t coming — they’re here. Robotic process automation, or RPA, is happening in our space. It’s not only a bellwether of what’s to come. It’s also an opportunity for internal audit to lead. I’ve spent the past several years immersed in training myself and others in RPA, both as the head of an internal audit team and in my current role as a professor and Director of the Center for Intelligent Process Automation at Nichols Colleg

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Musk's 5 Billion Dollar Exit From Twitter

Benzinga

Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, appears to be playing a game of Monopoly in real life as he leads a number of companies in the tech space, and builds stakes in other companies and cryptocurrencies. However, his recent acquisition of twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) may not pass go and perhaps sets him up to be liable for at least 5 billion dollars.

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Dexcom In Talks To Acquire Insulet, Create a Giant In Diabetes Devices: Bloomberg

Benzinga

Dexcom Inc (NYSE: DXCM ) is reportedly in talks to acquire medical-device company Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD ) to create a giant in diabetes devices, according to people with knowledge of the matter. According to Bloomberg, talks between the companies are ongoing, and an agreement could be reached in the coming weeks. Discussions could still be delayed or fall apart, the people said.

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US Begins Inquiry Into Industry’s Role in Infant Formula Supply Shortages

NYT M&A

The Federal Trade Commission said it would examine patterns of mergers and acquisitions to better understand how the industry became so concentrated.

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Guardforce AI Acquires Eight Companies In China For $30M

Benzinga

Guardforce AI Co Ltd (NASDAQ: GFAI ) (NASDAQ: GFAIW ) entered into two definitive agreements to acquire eight companies in China for $30 million. The deal will be paid in a combination of cash (10%) and restricted ordinary shares of GFAI (90%) at an agreed price of $2/share. As per the first agreement, GFAI will acquire Beijing Wanjia Security System Limited, Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Partners May Have to Report More Income on Tax Returns Than They Receive in Cash

Machen McChesney

Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year, you may be taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to you from the partnership in which you’re a partner.

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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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AppTech Shares Gain As It Closes Acquisition Of Hothand

Benzinga

AppTech Payments Corp (NASDAQ: APCX ) announced the closing of its acquisition of Hothand Inc. AppTech now owns Hothand's portfolio of twelve patents focused on delivering, Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Lombard v Skyjets: Key Takeaways for Lenders and Restructuring Professionals

National Law Review M&A

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Jurisdiction: United Kingdom Type of Law: Litigation / Trial Practice Corporate & Business Organizations Financial Institutions & Banking Global Mergers & Acquisitions Utilities & Transport

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Is there really a climate coup?

Financial Times M&A

Plus, a crypto king becomes ‘the most hated man in Korea’ and a billionaire bromance fuels a $44bn takeover

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The top 3 challenges of healthcare digitization in the cloud

Avanade

Learn about the 3 main challenges of healthcare digitization in the cloud and how Avanade can help solve them.

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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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A feud over fossil fuel money

NYT M&A

Some faculty and students at Stanford want the university to reject industry donations. It’s the latest clash in a wider battle over whether to shun oil and gas money.

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HSR Statistics Show Increasing Scrutiny Of Health Care M&A

Law 360 M&A

Recent enforcement and Hart-Scott-Rodino statistics illustrate the Federal Trade Commission's growing interest in the application of federal antitrust law to health care transactions and the FTC's ability to test novel theories of harm in this area, say Amanda Wait and Vic Domen at Norton Rose.

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Shares in second-largest Spac target sink by half in trading debut

Financial Times M&A

Healthcare litigation group MSP Recovery had claimed a $33bn valuation despite losses

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Pay Consultant Traded On Client's Sanofi Intel, Feds Say

Law 360 M&A

A California executive compensation consultant has been charged with insider trading for bets he made on a biopharmaceutical client right before it was acquired by Sanofi SA, federal prosecutors in New York announced Tuesday.

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Are Your Auditors the G.O.A.T.?

N Contracts

4 ways you can support your internal audit departments. Quite possibly the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) of your institution, your internal audit department is one of the most important groups. Serving as your third line of defense, auditors play a critical and proactive role to ensure that you are adequately protected against known risks while also providing insights that can identify new risks.

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A Look At The Legal Profession Since Murder Of George Floyd

Law 360 M&A

Little has changed for Black attorneys since law firms promised to combat discrimination within the profession following George Floyd's murder, but on this second anniversary of his death, law firms can recommit by adopting specific strategies that set their Black lawyers up for success, say Lisa Davis and Khasim Lockhart at Frankfurt Kurnit.

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Partners May Have to Report More Income on Tax Returns Than They Receive in Cash

Machen McChesney

Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year, you may be taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to you from the partnership in which you’re a partner.

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Aerojet CEO Reportedly Offers $48M Deal To End Control War

Law 360 M&A

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. CEO Eileen Drake is reportedly in talks to end a bitter Delaware Chancery Court company control fight in exchange for $48 million deal that includes a five-year consulting agreement, a source familiar with the development said late Tuesday.

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Department of Labor Cybersecurity Program Best Practices

Audit Board

Holding just under $11 trillion in assets, retirement plans are a particularly enticing target for cybercriminals. Through both audits and best practice guidance, the Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging businesses that sponsor retirement plans to pay attention to managing cybersecurity risk. In this episode of AuditTalk , Jon Powell, RACS Partner at Moore Colson , and Candace Jackson, Business Assurance Partner at Moore Colson dive into the cybersecurity guidance from the DOL, including: Ov

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Treasury Lawyer Urges Caution On New Investment Reviews

Law 360 M&A

A U.S. Treasury Department lawyer pressed lawmakers Tuesday to look carefully at the implications of pending legislation to block outbound investments over security concerns, nodding to concerns from the business community about the proposal's potential chilling effects.

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Selling a Highly Appreciated Vacation Home? Consider the Tax Implications

Concannon Miller

Real estate markets are still surging in many parts of the country, especially in some popular travel destinations. If you're thinking about selling a vacation home that's increased dramatically in value, you might be rightly concerned about the tax hit. While the limited federal income tax gain exclusion break is still on the books, it's only available for the sale of a principal residence.

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Classroom site fund changes

Henry Horne

Proposition 301 was passed for the state of Arizona in 2000. Schools know this proposition as CSF, or Classroom Site Fund. It provides millions of dollars to public and charter schools each year to benefit the salaries and performance pay bonuses directly paid to teachers. As of March 18, 2021, Governor Ducey signed the Senate … Keep Reading. The post Classroom site fund changes appeared first on Henry+Horne.

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Why Merger Talks Between Electronic Arts And NBCUniversal Failed: Who's A Potential Buyer?

Benzinga

Electronic Arts Inc. (NYSE: EA ) shares traded higher by 1.5% on a down day in the market on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that EA has been aggressively pursuing a sale of the company. What Happened? On Friday, news outlet Puck reported that Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) CEO Brian Roberts approached EA CEO Andrew Wilson with a proposal to merge Comcast's NBCUniversal subsidiary with EA.

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Clean up for restaurant audits

Henry Horne

When thinking about your year end restaurant audits there are some key areas that could be cleaned up in order to help the audit process go smoother. Don’t stress, we have put together a list of some common areas that generally result in financial statement adjustments and ways to help prevent this. Don’t miss: Understanding … Keep Reading.

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Employers look to expand health benefits while managing medical costs

Mckinsey and Company

A survey of US employers reveals their strategies and approaches for designing appealing health benefits packages and managing costs.

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Have you received mail from the IRS?

Henry Horne

There are a variety of reasons you may receive mail from the IRS including: Having a balance due Are due for a larger or smaller refund The agency has some questions about your return Your identity needs to be verified The agency needs additional information The agency has made changes on your tax return Don’t … Keep Reading. The post Have you received mail from the IRS?

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Sullivan & Cromwell Discusses Recent Rulings’ Effects on SEC Use of Administrative Forum

Reynolds Holding

Two cases—one recently accepted for review by the Supreme Court, and another recently decided by the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit—could change the manner in which the SEC brings enforcement actions against those accused of violating federal securities laws. The Supreme Court Accepts Cochran v. SEC. Congress has empowered the SEC to bring civil enforcement actions seeking a variety of sanctions, including monetary penalties, in either a federal court or in agency proceedings before adm

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Agricultural Microbials Market to Hit USD 11.81 Billion by 2027 | Increasing Population and Demand for Food Security to Propel Growth

Benzinga

Pune India, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global agricultural microbials market size is expected to reach USD 11.81 billion by 2027 while exhibiting a stellar CAGR of 14.27% between 2020 and 2027. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights in its latest report, titled, "Agricultural Microbials Market, 20 20 – 202 7." The report further observes that the market stood at USD 4.27 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to gain momentum during the forecast period.

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Another Columbia Care Shareholder Sues To Block $2B Sale

Law 360 M&A

Another Columbia Care Inc. shareholder is suing the cannabis company and its board to block a $2 billion sale to Cresco Labs, saying the board has failed to disclose several pieces of financial information related to the merger.

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Green Tea Market to Hit USD 23.66 Billion by 2027 | Rising Awareness about the Health Benefits of Green Tea to Drive Market Growth

Benzinga

Pune India, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global green tea market size is projected to reach USD 23.66 billion by 2027. The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity is set to boost the demand for green tea among people. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention, for instance, mentioned in its National Diabetes Statistics Report that more than 88 million adults are prediabetic in America.