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The Scope 3 challenge: Solutions across the materials value chain

Mckinsey and Company

Addressing Scope 3 emissions across industries can be complex but has the potential to radically transform business models and create real business value.

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Trust Survey: key findings and lessons for business executives

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Wes Bricker, Kathryn Kaminsky and Kathy Neiland, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, April 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Wes Bricker and Kathryn Kaminsky are US Trust Solutions Co-Leaders, and Kathy Neiland is Partner and Leader at the Trust Leadership Institute, at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. This is the third time we’ve conducted a trust survey and one thing continues to hold true: Consumers, employees and business executives overwhelmingly ag

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Integrated channels: The next frontier beyond omnichannel distribution

Mckinsey and Company

Leading banks integrate channels and use their mobile app to orchestrate across digital and human interaction to provide a truly differentiated customer experience.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2023, Sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

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

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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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Advisor Feature: Jacob Middleton in Tampa, FL

Viking Mergers

Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. Jacob lost his mother at a young age, just after his father opened his small optometry practice in Boca Raton. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family.

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Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, May 5, 2023 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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IVSC Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to International Valuation Standards (IVS)

IVSC

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.

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Astellas Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Iveric Bio

Business Wire M&A

TOKYO & PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, “Astellas”) and IVERIC Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISEE, CEO: Glenn P. Sblendorio, “Iveric Bio”) today announced that on April 29, 2023 (Japan time), the Companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Astellas through Berry Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas US Holding, Inc., has agreed to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Iveric Bio for US$40.

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Takeover Law and Practice: Current Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Igor Kirman, Victor Goldfeld and Elina Tetelbaum, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Igor Kirman , Victor Goldfeld , and Elina Tetelbaum are partners at Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?

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Tourism in the metaverse: Can travel go virtual?

Mckinsey and Company

The travel industry is ripe for virtual disruption, and the metaverse presents a $20 billion opportunity—but some benefits are more assured than others.

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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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Can a Telehealth-Only Plan Continue After the End of the COVID-19 Emergency?

ThomsonReuters

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.

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Why Your M&A Strategy Needs A Marketing Strategy

Benchmark Report

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.

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The New Unocal

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert B. Thompson (Georgetown University) , on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert B. Thompson is the Peter P. Weidenbruch, Jr. Professor of Business Law at Georgetown University Law Center. This post is based on his recent paper and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Case against Board Veto in Corporate Takeovers by Lucian Bebchuk; and Toward a Con

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The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

Mckinsey and Company

People analytics can provide real-time insights. Here’s how leaders can use them to identify critical needs, make decisions more quickly, and strengthen their employee value propositions.

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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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JPMorgan to acquire First Republic’s deposits as US regulators step in

Financial Times M&A

Depositors protected but shareholders wiped out in country’s second-largest bank failure

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Mandy Dellevoet. “Bob Bobson” Google to learn about this particular common name. Or pen name, you’re the quarterback, you make the call. ‘Argue the point/ skill, training, knowledge, 3d rendering regarding community or comparables.’ First, the term ‘community’ would not be generally accepted appraisal report terminology, except under a specific context which also focuses on real property valuation, rather than character type or some other pos

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Accounting for Bank Failure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Prasad Krishnamurthy (University of California, Berkeley) , on Monday, May 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Prasad Krishnamurthy is a Professor of Law at the U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Could better accounting rules have saved Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)? The answer is a resounding maybe. On the one hand, fair-value accounting for securities would have caused SVB to recognize its losses earlier and, perhaps, to have avoided those losses in the first place.

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Reducing climate-related property risk with AI

Mckinsey and Company

In this roundtable, leaders from AI-enabled analytics platform ZestyAI discuss how artificial intelligence could help US property insurers evolve their underwriting models to account for climate risk.

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First Republic Nears Federal Seizure as F.D.I.C. Seeks Buyers

NYT M&A

JPMorgan and PNC, two of the country’s largest banks, are said to be interested in acquiring the troubled lender after it is seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Bill Billson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Bob Bobson. Bob, you are correct. However, this isn’t about background checks. A licensed professional who has a career in appraisal, who is bound by ethics, and whose livelihood is on the line PROTECTS against criminality. An Uber driver who gets paid minimum wage minus expenses who has nothing to lose INVITES criminality.

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Statement by Chair Gensler on Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, May 5, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Nursing in 2023: How hospitals are confronting shortages

Mckinsey and Company

Nearly a third of surveyed nurses still report an intent to leave their current jobs. Will hospitals’ efforts bend the curve?

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U.S. Private Equity Firm Advent International and BCI Complete Acquisition of Maxar Technologies

Business Wire M&A

WESTMINSTER, Colo. & BOSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Technologies (“Maxar” or the “Company”), provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that U.S. private equity firm Advent International (“Advent”), alongside minority investor British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”), completed their acquisition of Maxar.

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Broadcom CEO Prepares To Allay Concerns Of EU Regulators Over VMware Deal

Benzinga

On Friday, U.S. chipmaker Broadcom Inc's (NASDAQ: AVGO ) CEO Hock Tan proposes to pitch EU antitrust enforcers regarding the pro-competitiveness of his proposed $61 billion bid for cloud computing firm VMware Inc (NYSE: VMW ). Tan arrived early Friday morning in Brussels for a closed hearing on one of the most significant tie-ups, Full story available on Benzinga.

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Weekly Roundup: April 28-May 4, 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 5, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 28 – May 4, 2023. Four Facts About ESG Beliefs and Investor Portfolios Posted by Stephen Utkus (University of Pennsylvania), on Friday, April 28, 2023 Tags: equities , ESG , ESG assets , holdings , investor portfolios , Retail investors , Stock returns Remarks by Commissioner Peirce before Eurof

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Bridging another digital divide: Accessibility for blind and low-vision consumers

Mckinsey and Company

Companies have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with consumers who are blind or low vision. Doing so requires a proactive, inclusive approach to digital.

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Halftime Adjustments: Mid-Year Planning is Critical in 2023

Rhythm Systems

Think back to the fall when most of you created your plans and goals for the year. There was so much uncertainty about whether the economy was going into a recession, would the supply chain improve, or would world and social events impact your business.

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AMC Entertainment & Warner Bros Earnings, Broadcom CEO Proposes To Pitch EU Regulators Over VMware Deal, Apple & Meta Brace For Virtual Reality Competition: Today's Top Stories

Benzinga

Reuters Broadcom CEO Prepares To Allay Concerns Of EU Regulators Over VMware Deal On Friday, U.S. chipmaker Broadcom Inc's (NASDAQ: AVGO ) CEO Hock Tan proposes to pitch EU antitrust enforcers regarding the pro-competitiveness of his proposed $61 billion bid for cloud computing firm VMware Inc (NYSE: VMW ). Tan will present his arguments to senior European Commission officials, including its deputy director general for mergers Guillaume Loriot, and their counterparts from national competitio

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What to Watch for this Proxy Season: Say on Climate

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Courteney Keatinge, Glass, Lewis & Co. , on Monday, May 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Courteney Keatinge is Senior Director of Environmental, Social & Governance Research at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on her Glass Lewis memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Pallas Launches Latest Credit Suisse Bondholders' Suit

Law 360 M&A

Two investors' groups holding over $1.65 billion in Credit Suisse bonds have sued Switzerland's finance watchdog, law firm Pallas Partners said Tuesday, part of a broader attack on the decision to write down their investments during the takeover by UBS of its failing rival.

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The importance of setting up client scope for your firm and clients

ThomsonReuters

The importance of setting a client scope agreement cannot be understated. For CPA firms, having clear expectations and boundaries with their clients can help avoid misunderstandings, scope creep, and other potential risks. Not only that, but investing in quality payroll solutions can save businesses time, money, and resources. In this article, we discuss the importance of setting a client scope agreement, what components make up a successful scope agreement, and why you should invest in one earl

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Private Equity Apollo Global Nears Arconic $3B Deal: Report

Benzinga

Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE: APO ) is reportedly close to taking Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC ) private in a roughly $3 billion deal. The deal is set to value Arconic at $30/share. Assuming the talks don’t fall apart at the last minute, the announcement to come by the time Arconic reports its results Thursday, Wall Street Journal reported citing people close to.

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Statement by Commissioner Uyeda on Form PF

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, May 4, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Paris Court Nixes Bid To Block €9.7B EDF Nationalization

Law 360 M&A

An appeals court in Paris has rejected an attempt by minority shareholders to derail the French government's plans to fully nationalize energy giant EDF under a €9.7 billion ($10.7 billion) state takeover.

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