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Comcast and Disney Agree to Speed Up Hulu Deal

NYT M&A

Disney is poised to own the entirety of the Hulu streaming service, which has more than 48 million total subscribers.

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Board Practices: Artificial intelligence

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Natalie Cooper (Deloitte LLP), Bob Lamm (Deloitte LLP), and Randi Van Morrison (Society for Corporate Governance), on Saturday, September 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Natalie Cooper is Senior Manager and Robert Lamm is an Independent Senior Advisor, at the Center for Board Effectiveness, Deloitte LLP; and Randi Val Morrison is Vice President, Reporting & Member Support at the Society for Corporate Governance.

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Turning consumer and retail companies into software-driven innovators

Mckinsey and Company

As customers increasingly expect seamless, engaging digital experiences, consumer-facing organizations can follow six principles to perform like the most successful tech companies.

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Seven Reasons Why Vertical IQ Adds Value to Your Valuations

BVR

Vertical IQ is designed to help valuation practitioners like you get the most actionable industry intelligence for your valuation engagements. Let's take a look at some of the key reasons Vertical IQ can be an invaluable asset to your business.

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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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Colorado Cannabis Co. Expands In Europe Via New Acquisition, More Details Here

Benzinga

CBD of Denver, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBDD ) has closed the acquisition of HOLISTICH GmbH, a Swiss-based company with a location in Vienna, Austria with a focus on cannabis tissue cultures offering cannabis production facilities high-quality cannabis clones. What Happened HOLISTICH has an existing wholesale distribution and clone business that will immediately add revenues to Luxora.

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ESG + Incentives 2023 Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew Mazzoni and Jennifer Teefey, Semler Brossy LLC, on Sunday, September 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Mazzoni is a Consultant and Jennifer Teefey is a Senior Associate Consultant at Semler Brossy LLC. This post is based on a report with data provided by ESGAUGE by Mr. Mazzoni, Ms. Teefey, Mira Yoo , Jay Veale , Cecilia Miao, and Anjani Trivedi.

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Banker glee does not tell the whole story on Lina Khan setbacks

Financial Times M&A

Settlement over Amgen $28bn acquisition shows the antitrust chief still won concessions to protect consumers

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Ncontracts Endorsed by The Georgia Bankers Association

N Contracts

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., September 7, 2023 -- Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, vendor, and risk management solutions to the financial industry, has been officially endorsed by the Georgia Bankers Association for its Risk Performance Management (RPM) Suite.

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Corporate Governance and Risk-Taking: A Statistical Approach

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Steven L. Schwarcz (Duke University), on Thursday, September 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Steven L. Schwarcz is the Stanley A. Star Distinguished Professor of Law & Business at Duke University School of Law and Senior Fellow of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. This post is based on his recent paper. Recent bank failures have spurred widespread demands to impose greater penalties on corporate managers that engage in excessive risk-taking.

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Strategies to win in UK energy retail as the market reopens

Mckinsey and Company

The static UK energy retail market is starting to move as wholesale energy prices fall. As a third of customers look to switch suppliers, here’s how energy retailers can plug into customer needs.

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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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Smurfit Kappa in $20bn merger talks with WestRock

Financial Times M&A

Europe’s biggest packaging company says it would cancel London listing and shift to US should deal complete

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Key Performance Indicators in Banking | Ncontracts

N Contracts

Defining and measuring performance is necessary for financial institutions. To meet its strategic objectives, a bank or credit union must decide what it wants to achieve and evaluate its progress toward these goals.

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Corporate Stakeholders and CEO-Worker Pay Gap: Evidence From CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mei Cheng (University of Arizona) and Yuan Zhang (University of Texas at Dallas), on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Mei Cheng is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Arizona and Yuan Zhang is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas. This post is based on their article forthcoming in the Review of Accounting Studies.

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North American mobility retail balances old and new for future success

Mckinsey and Company

With the growth of e-mobility and younger consumers seeking high-tech convenience, nimble North American mobility-retail players are combining old and new offerings to stay competitive.

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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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Microsoft’s looming regulatory vulnerability

Financial Times M&A

Tech giant has side-stepped some issues with deft concessions but faces scrutiny over its most important business

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The Importance of Communication During Due Diligence

A Neumann & Associates

Mergers and acquisitions ( M&A ) are complex transactions that require careful planning, analysis, and execution. Due diligence is a critical part of the M&A process, as it involves an in-depth examination of the target company’s financial, legal, operational, and other relevant information. Effective communication between the acquiring company and the target company is essential during the due diligence period to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

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Board Oversight of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Blair Jones (Semler Brossy), Anna Natapova (Semler Brossy), and Chuck Gray (Egon Zehnder), on Thursday, September 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Blair Jones is a Managing Director at Semler Brossy LLC, Anna Natapova is Principal at Semler Brossy LLC, and Chuck Gray is Coleader of the US CEO and Board Practice at Egon Zehnder. This post is based on a Semler Brossy memorandum by Ms.

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Forward Thinking on funding a clean world with Ann Mettler

Mckinsey and Company

A leader on funding Europe’s energy transition talks about the three Ss that are necessary: speed, scale, and simplicity.

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Sony takes on Disney and Mukesh Ambani in India with Zee merger

Financial Times M&A

Japanese entertainment powerhouse hopes India’s biggest TV broadcaster can help it repeat previous successes

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Jodie Arceneaux Receives LCPA’s Distinguished Public Service Award

LaPorte

The Society of Louisiana CPAs has named Jodie B. Arceneaux, CPA, as this year’s honoree of the Distinguished Public Service Award. Jodie is a tax… The post Jodie Arceneaux Receives LCPA’s Distinguished Public Service Award first appeared on LaPorte.

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Proceduralism: Delaware’s Legacy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dalia Tsuk Mitchell (George Washington University), on Friday, September 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Dalia Tsuk Mitchell is The John Marshall Harlan Dean’s Research Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School. This post is based on her recent article published in the University of Chicago Business Law Review , and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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US government productivity: A more than $2,000 per resident opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and motivation to improve.

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Covestro to start deal talks after Adnoc raises bid price to €14bn

Financial Times M&A

Abu Dhabi state energy group improves offer for German chemical company as emirate flexes financial muscle

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360 M&A

New cases in Delaware's Court of Chancery last week alleged "pie in the sky" investments by Palantir Technologies and wasteful satellite-launch contracts by Amazon. The nation's court of equity also logged notice of a $65 million settlement and got ready for another coming up this week that could be almost three times as much.

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Trend in Delaware Merits Heightened Attention by Acquirors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ethan Klingsberg & Victor Ma, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Ethan Klingsberg and Victor Ma are Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on their Freshfields memorandum, and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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The plant as a product: Hyperscaling green capex

Mckinsey and Company

Most capital projects overrun schedules and exceed budgets. A new delivery system for capital expenditures can help reduce costs and increase efficiency for green tech projects.

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The $44bn bank bailout bonanza

Financial Times M&A

‘Deals of the century’ were to be had for opportunists on both sides of the Atlantic

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CFO Corner: Brian Johnson CFO MoneyGram

Global Finance

Brian Johnson recently stepped down as CFO of MoneyGram, a Dallas-based cash transferring company that operates in 200-plus countries and territories. He met with Global Finance shortly before resigning. The following remarks are edited for length.

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Lessons from the 2023 Proxy Season: Advance Notice Bylaws and Officer Exculpation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Douglas K. Schnell and Daniyal Iqbal, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Editor's Note: Douglas K. Schnell is a Partner and Daniyal M. Iqbal is an Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. This post is based on a WSGR memorandum by Mr. Schnell, Mr. Iqbal, Amy L. Simmerman , Ryan J. Greecher and Brad Sorrels.

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European machinery companies: Achieving balance through innovation

Mckinsey and Company

What can help European countries move the needle as the labor shortage worsens and inflation and costs rise? Investing in new tech, talent, and products; programmatic M&A; and decarbonization.

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CVC to buy Dutch infrastructure firm DIF Capital Partners for €1bn

Financial Times M&A

Private equity house seeks to extend range of investment strategies ahead of expected initial public offering

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Vinfast Lists On The Nasdaq

Global Finance

VinFast, founded in 2017 by VinGroup chair and Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, became more valuable than legacy automakers such as Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari.

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Weekly Roundup: September 1-September 8, 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, September 8, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of September 1-September 8, 2023 Trends in Shareholder Proposals Posted by Nathan Williams, Jamie McGough, and Donald Kalfen, Meridian Compensation Partners, on Friday, September 1, 2023 Tags: director elections , Executive Compensation , Lobbying , Proxy season , Russell 3000 , S&P 500 , Shareholder

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Product security: Navigating regulations and customer expectations

Mckinsey and Company

Following five success factors can help create a winning strategy for embedding security into the new-product life cycle.

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