Norman Marks
MARCH 1, 2023
I am pleased to announce that my latest book is now available on Amazon (see below). The intent is to help business leaders and information security practitioners discuss cyber risk in business rather than technical language, enabling executives and the board to make informed and intelligent business decisions.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 1, 2023
Posted by Michael R. Levin, The Activist Investor, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael R. Levin is founder and editor of The Activist Investor. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst. We discern a definitely interesting and possibly significant impact of the new universal proxy card (UPC) rules on US proxy contests, even though it’s still somewhat early.
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Viking Mergers
MARCH 1, 2023
Everyone has heard the saying, “the best defense is a good offense.” It’s a mantra that can be applied to a variety of life experiences and has served many people well when using preemptive action to ensure long-term success. While selling a business probably isn’t the first scenario that comes to mind when you hear the phrase, it is definitely an appropriate mindset to have.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 1, 2023
Posted by Jed Rubenfeld, Strive Asset Management, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Jed Rubenfeld is Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School and an advisor to Strive Asset Management. This post is based on his Strive memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
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.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CNB--Cherokee Federal strengthens its cybersecurity and IT federal contracting service offerings through the strategic acquisition of Criterion Systems.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
New data regulations from the European Union require organizational attention, and three key steps can help navigate the data privacy landscape.
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Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. Their value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BetaNXT, a provider of wealth management infrastructure software with real-time data capabilities and an enhanced advisor experience, today announced that certain affiliates of BetaNXT have acquired Mediant Communications (“Mediant”), a provider of investor communications technology and technology-enabled solutions to banks, brokers, corporations, funds, and investment managers.
Butcher Joseph & Co.
MARCH 1, 2023
Jeff Buettner discusses what is going on in the deal making space and provides an update on how the current environment is impacting valuations, deal. The post Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
Southeast Asia is a top producer of base metals, including nickel and copper, but its downstream-processing industry is lagging behind. Investing in digital and analytics could enhance productivity.
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
Accountancy Today
MARCH 1, 2023
FRP Corporate Finance has advised on the pre-pack sale of Truphone Limited, a global mobile communications company, to TP Global Operations Limited, in a transaction that saves around 450 jobs. Headquartered in London and with a research and development centre in Lisbon, Truphone specialises in the provision of connectivity plans and mobile phone recording compliance solutions for major financial institutions; connectivity plans for enterprises and eSIM enabled internet of things (IoT) devices;
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
“I’m increasingly talking about the need to build a planetary restoration industry,” says a prominent investor in sustainability. “This, to me, is one of the great industries that we need to be building together over the next decades, and indeed beyond—the next centuries.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that it acquired Knowledge Lens. Based in Bengaluru, India, Knowledge Lens is a services and solutions provider that delivers actionable business insights from enterprise data, combining digital technologies with deep data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering expertise.
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the "independence and integrity" of the U.S. Department of Justice and pushed back against GOP senators who accused him of politicization and criticized his prosecutorial policies Wednesday during a long and occasionally contentious Senate hearing.
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.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Informative Research (IR), a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC), today announced the acquisition of the AccountChek® platform previously offered by FormFree. AccountChek is a digital verification of asset, income and employment service that drives insight into a consumer’s financial profile and is available to customers through multiple channels.
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
South and Southeast Asia-focused digital insurance product company Lexasure and blank-check company Capitalworks Emerging Markets Acquisition Corp. announced Wednesday they will merge in a deal led by Nelson Mullins and Ellenoff Grossman that takes Lexasure public at a valuation of $250 million.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--agilon health (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced it has acquired mphrX, a leading provider of value-based care technology and interoperability solutions. As a result of the transaction, mphrX will become a wholly owned subsidiary of agilon health.
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
A key cable advocate said Wednesday the Federal Communications Commission's staff decision to ask an in-house judge to examine questions surrounding a major broadcast deal "sets the stage" for renewed debate over retransmission consent fees.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the acquisition of Leapgen, a leading Human Resources (HR) technology advisory firm focused on digital strategy and transformation, workforce solutions, and improving employee experience. The acquisition enhances Mercer's position as a trusted advisor in the rapidly-growing digital HR strategy market, according to Jean Martin, Senior Partner, Mercer.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
Bain Capital adviser Stephen Pagliuca says clubs must recognise the value of robust competition
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altamira Technologies Corporation announced it has completed the acquisition of Virginia Systems & Technology, Inc. (VaST), a Warrenton, Virginia-based signals intelligence mission company. “The acquisition of VaST brings new SIGINT capabilities and core National Security Customers to the Altamira portfolio,” said Jane Chappell, CEO of Altamira.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
European exchange operator pulls cash-and-stock offer for fund platform
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
FAIRMONT, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisition--MVB Bank today announced that Ankura Consulting Group, LLC, has acquired Chartwell Compliance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVB Bank.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
A merger creates an opportunity to reinvent the procurement function, turning it into an innovation engine and strategic partner to business leaders.
Audit Board
MARCH 1, 2023
As businesses begin their SOX planning, adopting a risk-first approach to SOX can help teams drive efficiency throughout their testing year. One of the best places to begin implementing this is during the SOX risk assessment. However, before launching this foundational step of the SOX planning and scoping process, it is important to first conduct a post-mortem of the recently wrapped SOX year (unless you are SOX testing for the first time this year).
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
Britain's antitrust authority has accepted fixes proposed by Korean Air to alleviate its concerns about competition on the London-Seoul route after a probe of the planned $1.6 billion acquisition of rival carrier Asiana Airlines.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
スペイン・バルセロナ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--（ビジネスワイヤ） -- インドサット・オレドー・ハチソン（インドサット）の代表取締役社長兼最高経営責任者（CEO）のヴィクラム・シンハは、インドネシアを力づける最も成功した合併であるインドサットの事例について語りました。インドサットは、インドサット・オレドーとハチソン3インドネシアの合併によって生まれたインドネシアの新しい世界的なデジタル通信・インターネット企業です。 シンハは討論会で、通信事業者の合併は、異なる技術やシステムの統合の難しさ、規制の壁、重要な人材や顧客の維持の難しさなど、さまざまな理由で失敗しやすいことを強調しました。しかし、インドサットの合併の成功は、電気通信業界とインドネシアのGDP成長率を大きく変えました。 インドネシアは、世界で最も急成長している国の一つであり、ASEANで最も経済のデジタル化が進んでいる国の一つです。
Appraiser Newsroom
MARCH 1, 2023
Editor’s Note: ASA participated in the College Art Association (CAA) 111th Annual Conference February 15–18, 2023 at the New York Hilton Midtown the largest convening of art historians, artists, designers, curators, and visual art professionals in the US. Activities included presenting a session on determining the authenticity, rarity, and value of a work of art; exhibiting; and providing attendees with information about ASA and the appraisal profession, including a special flyer for educ
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
西班牙巴塞隆納--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)--Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat)總裁兼執行長Vikram Sinha分享了Indosat的故事——印尼歷史上極為成功的公司合併交易。Indosat由Indosat Ooredoo和Hutchison 3 Indonesia合併而成，現已成為印尼新晉的世界級數位電信和網際網路公司。 在圓桌討論中，Sinha強調：電信公司之間的合併常常失敗，原因有很多，例如難以整合不同科技和系統、監管障礙，以及留住關鍵人員和客戶方面的挑戰。然而，Indosat的成功合併卻改變了電信業，並促進印尼的GDP成長。 印尼是世界上成長最快的經濟體之一，也是東協內部極為突出的數位經濟體之一。數位化的普及使印尼得以縮短進入高收入國家行列這一長期目標所需的時間。
Peak Business Valuation
MARCH 1, 2023
Selling a business can be a big undertaking, but if done right, one that can be very rewarding. There are many things you can do along the way to avoid common mistakes when selling a business. Below we address these and how you can perform adequate due diligence to avoid these mistakes. Peak Business Valuation , business appraiser, is here to help you confidently and successfully sell a business.
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
西班牙巴塞罗那--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美国商业资讯)--Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat)总裁兼首席执行官Vikram Sinha分享了Indosat的故事——来自于印度尼西亚历史上极为成功的公司合并交易。Indosat由Indosat Ooredoo和Hutchison 3 Indonesia合并而成，现已成为印尼新晋的世界级数字电信和互联网公司。 在圆桌讨论中，Sinha着重指出：电信公司之间的合并常常失败，原因有很多，例如难以整合不同技术和系统、监管障碍，以及留住关键人员和客户方面的挑战。然而，Indosat的成功合并却改变了电信行业，并促进了印尼的GDP增长。 印尼是世界上增速领先的经济体之一，也是东盟内部极为突出的数字经济体之一。凭借数字化的普及，印尼得以缩短进入高收入国家行列这一长期目标所需的时间。
Appraiser Newsroom
MARCH 1, 2023
This past Valentine’s Day ASA appraisal experts advised buyers to follow the Four’s C’s of Gems & Jewelry. A news release outlining the Four C’s was sent to the media. Included in the release was an invitation for reporters to speak with an accredited expert in gems & jewelry appraising. As a result of this outreach, Patti Geolat, ASA , who currently serves on ASA’s Board of Governors as the Gems & Jewelry Discipline Governor, spoke with David Rancken of Dallas-Forth Worth, TX KRLD N
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radius Global Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADI), (“Radius”), EQT and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which EQT Active Core Infrastructure and PSP will indirectly acquire Radius for $15.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion.
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 1, 2023
Axis Bank, an Indian private lender, has bought Citigroup's consumer banking business in the country for $1.4 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, to help the U.S. giant exit the local retail market.
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