A dealmaking denouement is under way for the decline of TV
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
After investing in streaming, media groups are looking to offload traditional broadcasting operations
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Who are the new directors?
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Friday, September 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions memorandum by Sandra Herrera Lopez, Ph.D., Vice President, ESG Content & Data Analytics, & Veronica Nikitas, Senior Associate, Compensation & Governance Advisory at ISS Corporate Solutions.
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IVSC AGM 2023, 9-11 October, Paris
IVSC
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Maison de la Chimie, situated in the heart of Paris, from 9-11 October. The IVSC AGM is a key annual event, uniting the IVSC’s boards, working groups, trustees, and member organisations from around the world. Over the course of the three-day program, participants will explore notable trends in valuation and examine the development of international standards.
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.
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2023
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Leading indicators show signs of a rebound—will it sustain? Confidence potentially returning but consumers remain cautious; inflation persistent in some countries; trade volumes still declining.
Guarding Against a Short Attack
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Posted by Richard J. Grossman, Neil P. Stronski and Demetrius A. Warrick, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Demetrius A. Warrick , Richard J. Grossman , and Neil P. Stronski are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. 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 wi
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
After years of rumors of an imminent IPO, Instacart has finally filed for a public offering of it’s shares, aspiring to raise about $600 million from markets, at a pricing of about $9-$10 billion for its equity. Coming in the week after ARM, an AI chip designer, also filed to go public, but with an estimated pricing of $55-$60 billion, it is an indication of how much the ground has shifted under Instacart since the heady days of 2020, when Instacart was viewed by some Americans as the only thing
Building food and agriculture businesses for a green future
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Many industry leaders expect significant disruption across the agriculture value chain over the next two years, resulting in new opportunities to build and scale green-growth, resilient businesses.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive -what non-EU companies should know
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Posted by Peter Pears, Tim Baines, and Oliver Williams, Mayer Brown LLP, on Sunday, September 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Pears and Tim Baines are Partners and Oliver Williams is a Trainee Solicitor at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Mr. Pears, Mr. Baines, Mr. Williams, Patrick Scholl, James Taylor, Musonda Kapotwe.
Chelsea FC raises $500mn from Ares
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Premier League club joins forces with US alternative asset manager as it looks for ways to boost revenue
Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement
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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
Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Russell Bean
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In reply to Raymond. When foreclosures was big in the market I had a contract with companies that managed the foreclosures. I did as many as 10 inspections in a day. so, it is very doable.
The organization of the future: Enabled by gen AI, driven by people
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Generative AI can empower people—but only if leaders take a broad view of its capabilities and deeply consider its implications for the organization.
Discretionary Investing by ‘Passive’ S&P 500 Funds
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), and and Adriana Robertson (University of Chicago), on Monday, September 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is the John H. and Mary Lou Dasburg Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Adriana Z. Robertson is Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago Law School.
Vexatious Vs. Virtuous: Del. Chancery Battles Dip In Decorum
Law 360 M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Nearly three decades after a "maggot" reference in a deposition prompted the Delaware Supreme Court to rebuke a lack of civility, a certain roughness is creeping back into the state's legal proceedings — and the Court of Chancery wants it to stop.
Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
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Q3 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Butcher Joseph & Co.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Jeff Buettner helps untangle the complicated terrain of the current market shifts and explore how they impact valuations, deal structures, strategic b. The post Q3 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.
AI: The next frontier of performance in industrial processing plants
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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Wildest Campaigns of 2023
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Posted by Jason Booth, Will Arnot, and Miles Rogerson, Diligent Institute, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Booth is an Editorial Manager, Will Arnot is a Senior Editorial Specialist, and Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Mr. Booth, Mr. Arnot, Mr.
UK regulator provisionally approves Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Competition watchdog was last big hurdle facing tech group’s attempt to buy ‘Call of Duty’ developer
Trout CPA Welcomes Three Outsourced Accountants
Trout CPA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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On the cusp of the next payments era: Future opportunities for banks
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The 2023 McKinsey Global Payments Report shines a light on a changing industry and explains how banks and others can capitalize on new dynamics.
CEO Succession Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc., Jason D. Schloetzer is Associate Professor of Business Administration at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and Lyndon A. Taylor is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggle and the regional managing partner of the Americas CEO & Board of Directors Practice.
FTC lawsuit targets serial acquisitions by private equity
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Complaint alleges New York-based firm consolidated market to become ‘dominant player’ for anaesthesia services in Texas
Uncovering a Phantom Workforce: The Dangers and Prevention of Ghost Employees
Gross Mendelsohn
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Payroll theft comes in all shapes and sizes and often lies hidden below the surface. Fraudsters who perpetrate ghost employee schemes use the shadow of another employee to cover their tracks. One of the best ways to prevent payroll theft is to understand what ghost employees are, and the motives behind their creation. Through a real-life case study, we look at how payroll fraud can be perpetrated, then offer strategies to uncover and prevent this kind of fraud.
The next wave: Alternative-seafood solutions
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
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Statement by Commissioner Uyeda on Updates to the Names Rule
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 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.
Private equity: financial engineering prevents valuation check
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The sector finds continuous ways to bypass the issue of true price discovery and keep their fee stream running
IRS Immediately Stops New Employee Retention Credit Processing Due to Fraud Concerns
Machen McChesney
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Machen McChesney is committed to keeping you informed about critical developments that may impact your business. Today, we would like to bring to your attention an important update from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program.
Asia on the cusp of a new era
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Asia will be the furnace in which a new era is forged—and may experience heightened versions of global challenges.
In 2022, Corporate Time Horizons Shorten, Investors’ Lengthen
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Posted by Allen He, Jessica Pollock, FCLTGlobal, on Saturday, September 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Allen He is a Director, and Jessica Pollock is a Research Associate at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on their FCLTGlobal memorandum. Data from year-end 2022 shows the investment horizon gap between companies and investors [1] remains slim, though for the first time since our tracking began, investors are leading with longer investment horizons than companies.
Cisco agrees $28bn deal for cyber security group Splunk
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
US tech company seeks to propel next generation of AI-enabled online security
How effective are your leadership systems and processes?
JPAbusiness
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
There are a lot of ‘soft skills’ involved in being a good business leader – listening, empathising, communicating and motivating are probably top of the list. But leading a business or a team also requires a level of planning and control that is best underpinned by effective and efficient business systems and processes. The following table is designed to help you conduct an initial self-assessment of the effectiveness of your current leadership systems and processes.
What is prompt engineering?
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs for generative AI tools that will produce optimal outputs.
Statement by Chair Gensler on Updates to the Names Rule
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent 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 its staff.
Private equity consolidation: mega manager may go the way of Big Tech
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Dearth of M&A and IPOs have kept managers from returning cash to their limited partners
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