Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 10, 2022
Posted by Steven Rothstein (Ceres), Olivia Tay (Semler Bross LLC), and Yamika Ketu (Ceres), on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven Rothstein is managing director, Yamika Ketu is an associate, and Melissa Paschall is director of governance at Ceres; Olivia Tay is senior consultant, Kathryn Neel is managing director, and Blair Jones is managing director at Semler Brossy LLC.
Viking Mergers
MAY 13, 2022
Mergers and acquisitions are often discussed together, but the terms are not actually interchangeable. The term merger refers to a strategic process whereby two or more companies mutually enter a legal agreement to form a new business entity. Large scale examples of mergers include the 1998 merger of Exxon Corp and Mobil Corp to become Exxonmobil, and more recently, the 2015 merger of H.J.
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BVR
MAY 12, 2022
BVR’s DealStats platform is one of the best ways to discover complete financials for public- and private-company transactions. But one aspect that adds substantial value to a DealStats subscription is the DealStats Value Index. Get a sneak peek at some of the 4th quarter 2021 issue’s insights.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 12, 2022
Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. The best CEOs know up front what success looks like—and what stands in their way.
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 9, 2022
Posted by Joanna Czyzewski and Lauren Peek, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Monday, May 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Joanna Czyzewski and Lauren Peek are principals at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on a CAP memorandum by Ms. Czyzewski, Ms. Peek, Jared Sorhaindo, and Kristine Stanners. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A.
Viking Mergers
MAY 11, 2022
If you have ever looked into selling a business, you may have learned that there are many types of buyers and deal structures, from employee buyouts, strategic acquisitions, to private equity firms. To make the right decision for you and your business, it is essential to have relevant and accurate information about your own business and the types of buyers available.
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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 9, 2022
Thanks to the combined impacts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and pandemic-related recovery bills, states and localities could have a meaningful effect on lives and livelihoods.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 12, 2022
Posted by Michael Bonner and Melissa Burek, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Bonner is principal and Melissa Burek is a founding partner at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on their CAP memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried (discussed on the Forum here ).
Viking Mergers
MAY 9, 2022
No matter your business goals, planning and preparing your exit strategy is essential. There are a variety of business exit strategy options, and the best option for you may not be the same as another person or business. In this article, we will discuss what an exit strategy is and some of the options available to you as a business owner. What is an Exit Strategy?
Benzinga
MAY 13, 2022
Following the news of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk putting his acquisition of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) on hold , current Twitter boss Parag Agrawal had something to say. Here’s some background: Musk tweeted early Friday morning that the “Twitter deal [is] temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users’ ” He later followed up by saying he’s “still committed to the acquisition.
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
The Guardian M&A
MAY 13, 2022
Tesla owner says $44bn deal has been paused until he gets more information about fake accounts Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£36bn) takeover of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” after the social media platform claimed that fewer than 5% of its users were spam or fake accounts. The Tesla chief tweeted on Friday morning that the deal was being frozen while he awaited details supporting Twitter’s assertion, in a post that indicated scepticism.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 9, 2022
Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University), and Roberto Tallarita (Harvard Law School), on Monday, May 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School; Kobi Kastiel is Associate Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University, and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance; and Roberto Tallarita is a Lecturer o
Law 360 M&A
MAY 13, 2022
Tegna's planned $8.6 billion deal to go private has formally come under antitrust scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice, the broadcast giant disclosed in a government filing.
Benzinga
MAY 13, 2022
Elon Musk’s from-out-of-nowhere announcement that he was putting his acquisition of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) on hold stirred criticism, cynicism and compassion on the platform, with users bringing the hashtag #elonsproblems to trending status. WTF Elon: Musk tweeted earlier today that the Twitter purchase was “temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users.
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.
Avanade
MAY 12, 2022
Bhavya Kapoor, Avanade’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia, talks about the strategic importance of Malaysia to Avanade’s growth, the launch of its newest Digital Studio, and how Avanade will make a positive impact through talent development and digital innovation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 12, 2022
Posted by Sandra Boss and Michelle Edkins, BlackRock, Inc., on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Sandra Boss is Global Head of Investment Stewardship and Michelle Edkins is Managing Director of Investment Stewardship at BlackRock, Inc. This post is based on their BlackRock memorandum. BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) takes a case-by-case approach to shareholder proposals and, without exception, takes voting decisions on proposals as a fiduciary acting in clients’ long-term economic int
Law 360 M&A
MAY 13, 2022
Elon Musk tweeted Friday that he has hit "pause" on his blockbuster, $44 billion Twitter acquisition while assessing reports that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5% of users.
Benzinga
MAY 13, 2022
Elon Musk spooked the market with his early Friday tweet that the Twitter, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTR ) deal is on hold. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says there are three scenarios at play now: The Street will view the announcement as signaling that the deal could be falling apart. Alternatively, the development could suggest Musk is looking around to negotiate a lower bid price.
Brian DeChesare
MAY 11, 2022
There are few topics as heated as age and investment banking. But unlike other controversial topics – crypto, the CFA, or social media censorship – this one rarely generates long-running online arguments. Instead, it mostly produces comments such as: “Am I too old? Do I have any chance if I’m above the age of X? What should I do with my life if I’m too old for banking?”.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 11, 2022
Posted by Jason Halper, Erica Hogan, and Michael Ruder, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Halper and Erica Hogan are partners and Michael Ruder is special counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on a Cadwalader memorandum by Mr. Halper, Ms. Hogan, Mr. Ruder, and Lauren Russo.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 13, 2022
Payment processing company U.S. Alliance Group Inc. sued ATM provider NCR Corporation in California federal court on Thursday, alleging NCR conspired with two other companies to take over USAG's position in crypto ATMs.
Benchmark Report
MAY 11, 2022
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Leicester-based Air Projects to Witham-based EA-RS. Air Projects is a specialist ventilation engineer working on healthcare and commercial projects from basic extraction systems to hospital theatres and laboratories. Air Projects also provides expert advice on an array of services in ventilation, fume extraction, fire damper testing and healthcare compliance.
Benzinga
MAY 11, 2022
Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: CSSE ) has agreed to acquire entertainment company Redbox Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: RDBX ). The acquisition is expected to create an independent, integrated direct-to-consumer media platform delivering premium entertainment. Redbox stockholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.087 of a share of Class A common stock of CSSE.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 11, 2022
Posted by Richard Mergenthaler (Penn State Smeal College of Business), on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Richard Mergenthaler is Associate Professor in Accounting at Penn State Smeal College of Business. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Mergenthaler; Musaib Ashraf , Assistant Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Michigan State University Broad College of Business; Dain Donelson , Professor of Accounting at University of Iowa Tippie College of Business; and John M
Avanade
MAY 11, 2022
This blog post shares some of the findings from Avanade’s global workplace study – exploring the key workplace challenges organizations face currently and focus areas for the future of work.
Sun Acquisitions
MAY 13, 2022
People typically start businesses for one of four major reasons: For the lifestyle. For the money (they hope to make when they eventually sell). As a legacy and for posterity. To change the world. Regardless of the reason for setting out to establish a business, a fair number of people eventually wind up thinking of selling. And the question of when should you sell a business inevitably comes up.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 11, 2022
Biotech stocks have taken a hit, but the sector will probably rebound. Companies can navigate the downturn by scrutinizing cash management and financing and rethinking paths to long-term value creation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 10, 2022
Posted by Jacqueline M. Vallette and Kathryne M. Gray, Mayer Brown LLP, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Jacqueline M. Vallette is partner and Kathryne M. Gray is an associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on their Mayer Brown memorandum. On March 21, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3:1 to propose new rules that, if adopted, would require public companies to, among other things, provide audited financial statements containing climate-related financial
Benzinga
MAY 9, 2022
RealNetworks Inc (NASDAQ: RNWK ), a Seattle-based provider of artificial intelligence-based software and solutions, announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Robert Glaser , the company’s founder, chairman and CEO, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock not currently owned by Glaser and his affiliates at a purchase price of 67 cents per share in cash.
Internal Audit 360
MAY 11, 2022
GUEST BLOG POST: E arlier this year, I read the book Drive , by Daniel Pink. It’s an easy-to-read business book full of forward-looking non-conventional ideas on managing, motivating, and compensating people, among other topics. I liked the book so much that I started following Pink on LinkedIn, where I learned that he had published a new book titled The Power of Regret.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 10, 2022
What is Superfund? After more than 25 years, excise taxes on a specified list of chemicals and imported hazardous substances in the U.S. have been reinstated through the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on November 15, 2021. The excise taxes, effective July 1, 2022, and the complexities around how they are levied pose serious challenges for companies that import, manufacture, produce, sell, or use any of the 42 taxable chemicals, and 150 listed substances, i
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 11, 2022
Posted by Kerry Berchem and Charles Smith, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Kerry Berchem is partner and Charles Smith is a consultant at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This post is based on their Akin Gump memorandum. On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2022 examination priorities.
Benzinga
MAY 9, 2022
Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) shares traded lower by 4% on Monday, well off the $54.20 per-share buyout price Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk has agreed to pay to take Twitter private. In a new report , short seller Hindenburg Research said there's plenty of reason for investors to be skeptical of the Musk buyout. Changing Circumstances: Hindenburg said there are several factors that suggest Musk is not getting the value for Twitter that he was on April 14 when he announced his offer.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 13, 2022
Elon Musk's decision to put his $44 billion purchase of Twitter on ice may merely be a negotiating tactic, but it could prompt the social media platform to sue the Tesla CEO to collect a $1 billion breakup fee or force him to make good on his offer.
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