Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 25, 2023
Posted by Matthew Wansley and Samuel Weinstein (Yeshiva University), on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Wansley is an Associate Professor of Law, and Samuel Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Uber once seemed poised to revolutionize urban transportation.
Viking Mergers
MAY 25, 2023
Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. So, when it’s time to exit the organization that you put time and effort into growing, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible.
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NYT M&A
MAY 14, 2023
Vice, which had wooed media giants, has struggled to adjust to the punishing realities of digital publishing. A group of creditors could buy Vice for $225 million.
IVSC
MAY 2, 2023
Now in its third year, the IVSC is pleased to present the 2023 Valuation Webinar Series, Sponsored by Kroll, taking place from 7-15 June 2023. Join us for four fascinating panel discussions featuring participants from across the globe, and gain insights from renowned international experts on important topics such as: The global macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook The evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape and the crucial role of valuation Valuation challenges confrontin
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.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 11, 2023
AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 15, 2023
Working in the tax and accounting industry can be a stressful job. With long hours, tight deadlines, and pressure to deliver results, it can be hard to achieve a work-life balance. That’s why it’s important for both tax and accounting professionals and their firms to take steps to protect their mental health. With Mental Health Month upon us, this is a good time to think about strategies to ensure that your teams maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Internal Audit 360
MAY 25, 2023
GUEST BLOG POST A s the saying goes, you can’t audit what you don’t understand. And for auditing complex risk management processes, that idea can hit home for many internal auditors. That doesn’t mean you have to be an expert with years of experience as a risk practitioner to audit risk management, but you do have to know enough about risk management to be able to assess whether it is effective.
Audit Board
MAY 8, 2023
Do you think you know what it takes to create a secure password? How can you ensure your company’s systems users and employees are creating passwords that will protect confidential data, keep communications private, and prevent cyberattacks from damaging the company’s reputation and bottom line? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regularly updates its Digital Identity Guidelines, including password creation and secrets management.
IVSC
MAY 2, 2023
IVSC is pleased to announce the launch of a 12-week public consultation on the proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). The consultation, commencing on 28 April 2023, invites input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry professionals, regulators, investors, financial institutions, and other parties involved in the preparation, review, or reliance on valuations, to ensure comprehensive perspectives are considered in refining the IVS.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 11, 2023
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.
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
ThomsonReuters
MAY 25, 2023
DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2023
Posted by Chris Goolgasian and Cheryl Duckworth, Wellington Management, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Chris Goolgasian is Director of Climate Research and Cheryl Duckworth is Head of Sustainable Investment at Wellington Management. This post is based on their Wellington memorandum.
Benchmark Report
MAY 3, 2023
Several elements play into a successful merger or acquisition, from finance to sales and from operations to HR. Leading up to a transaction, it’s not uncommon for business owners to focus more on these elements and not the area of marketing as an important part of their M&A strategy.
Benzinga
MAY 11, 2023
HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NASDAQ: HEXO ) received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice advancing its arrangement agreement with Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY ). In this transaction, Tilray agreed to acquire all of HEXO's common shares through a court-approved plan of arrangement. To proceed with the arrangement, a special meeting will be held on June 14, Full story available on Benzinga.
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.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 1, 2023
Depositors protected but shareholders wiped out in country’s second-largest bank failure
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2023
A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 4, 2023
QUESTION: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we established a telehealth-only plan to provide benefits to individuals who were not eligible for coverage under our regular group health plan. Can we continue to offer this benefit? ANSWER: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth-only benefits have been exempt from certain requirements that otherwise apply to group health plans.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 11, 2023
Posted by Cary Martin Shelby (Washington and Lee University), on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Cary Martin Shelby is a Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law. This post is based on her recent paper , forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. News of colossal bank failures have threatened economic stability once again.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 30, 2023
MIAMI LAKES, Fl.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevate ENT Partners (“Elevate”), a leading management support organization (“MSO”) of ear, nose, and throat (“ENT”) practices nationwide, announced it has acquired Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus (“LENTS”). This transaction follows the recent acquisitions of Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Texas and Florida’s Otolaryngology Consultants PA.
Benzinga
MAY 26, 2023
Bunge Ltd (NYSE: BG ) and Glencore Plc's (OTC: GLNCY ) Viterra grains division reportedly discuss a merger. There is no certainty that Viterra, part-owned by Switzerland-based mining and trading giant Glencore, will be able to reach an agreement on the terms, reported Reuters , citing a person familiar. Full story available on Benzinga.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 19, 2023
In reply to me. That’s a great follow up. Thank you for posting. There are many different types of ‘diversity’ This ongoing stereotypical diversity push, which is based on skin color and simple demographic analysis alone, and not recognizing world view, education, or different cultural backgrounds, is not a move towards more strength for Americans, but rather a weakness.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 2, 2023
The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 18, 2023
Rev. Proc. 2023-23 (May 16, 2023) Available at [link] The IRS has released the 2024 cost-of-living adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). Here are the details: HSA Contribution Limits. The 2024 annual HSA contribution limit is $4,150 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (up from $3,850 in 2023), and $8,300 for individuals with family HDHP coverage (up from $7,750 in 2023
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 18, 2023
Posted by Michael R. Levin, The Activist Investor, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael R. Levin is founder and editor of The Activist Investor. This post is based on his TAI piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 25, 2023
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) reports that on May 25, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), it acquired control of 28,612,500 common shares (each, a “Kirkland Share”) in the capital of Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“Kirkland”) as consideration pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated February 16, 2023, as amended May 8, 2023, between New Found and Kirkland.
Benzinga
MAY 24, 2023
Cann American Corp. (OTCPK: CNNA ), a holding company specializing in the development of alternative therapeutics, recently finalized its acquisition of Liberty Health Plus , marking a significant milestone for the company. In addition to the completion of the acquisition, the company announced the appointment of Michael Kramer, founder of Liberty Health Plus, to its board of directors.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 15, 2023
In reply to Mike Ford. The third party amc Class, hired a fourth party records check service, whom approved the fifth party inspector, whom just coincidentally had a side hustle staging robberies of armored trucks he was driving and had already been caught with pending convictions at the time of records checking. Checks out. Sounds legit. Let’s give that appraisal management company a really big government contract!
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 8, 2023
Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.
Meade & Moore
MAY 16, 2023
The pandemic has had a lasting impact both on our economy and on our work environment. When rising inflation, product shortages, and a stricter regulatory environment are combined with new expectations in the job market, employers must be willing to embrace change. Unfortunately, change can be expensive, especially when it comes to benefits. To meet expectations in the job market and to keep existing employees happy, employers should maximize spending on benefits while still keeping overall cost
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 29, 2023
Posted by Robert G. Eccles (Oxford University) and Eli Lehrer (R Street Institute) , on Monday, May 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School and Eli Lehrer is the co-founder and President of the R Street Institute. This post is based on their recent piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A
Chris Mercer
MAY 19, 2023
This post was originally written for Mercer Capital’s Family Business Director Blog and offered advice to family business directors based on my observations following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023. This failure was followed by Signature Bank on March 12, 2023, and First Republic Bank on May 1, 2023. All three banks failed because of deposit withdrawals in excess of the banks’ abilities to fund them.
Benzinga
MAY 16, 2023
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) shares are trading higher Tuesday following Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point disclosed new stakes in AMD. As per the filing, the fund bought 1 million AMD shares at roughly $98, valuing the stake at $98 million. It forms 1.6% of the total fund. Also, Bernstein's comments that PC shipments appear to be normalizing at pre-COVID levels are adding to the gains.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 12, 2023
In reply to Hamp Thomas. Hamp I just submitted a draft article for AB to consider. See what you think. It does address fraud and a few other relevant issues of concern to appraisers. I suspect it is likely to trigger a response from certain ‘stakeholders’ and or regulators. Including the issues, you are concerned with.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.
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