Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Steven A. Rosenblum , Karessa L. Cain , and Carmen X. W. Lu. Over the past year, expectations for directors have continued to evolve, bringing new challenges and responsibilities to the boardroom.
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 3, 2024
Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.
NYT M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
The move is the printer maker’s latest as it tries to shift more toward its business services offerings.
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.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 1, 2024
Investors must get creative to get out of ‘a towering backlog’ of older investments and put new funds to work
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, Maria Moats, and Gregory Johnson, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is a Managing Director, Maria Moats is a Leader, and Gregory Johnson is a Director at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC report. Today’s increasingly unpredictable business environment can make management decisions more consequential.
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NYT M&A
JANUARY 4, 2024
The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 5, 2024
$17bn combination of shale drillers would be latest deal in industry consolidation wave
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 4, 2024
Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting 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 A.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 5, 2024
McKinsey’s 2023 global executive survey on autonomous driving reveals that despite recent uncertainties, the autonomous-vehicle industry is beginning to take shape.
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
Musings on Markets
JANUARY 5, 2024
In January 1993, I was valuing a retail company, and I found myself wondering what a reasonable margin was for a firm operating in the retail business. In pursuit of an answer to that question, I used company-specific data from Value Line, one of the earliest entrants into the investment data business, to compute an industry average. The numbers that I computed opened my eyes to how much perspective on the high, low, and typical values, i.e., the distribution of margins, helped in valuing the co
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 2, 2024
Decision will force a rethink of Spanish group’s investment plans in US
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 5, 2024
Posted by Li He (Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Toni M. Whited (University of Michigan), on Friday, January 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Li He is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam; and Toni M. Whited is a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan. This post is based on their recent paper.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 2, 2024
Making an effective exit from leadership is critical both to the organization’s future and the CEO’s legacy. Here is how the world’s best CEOs approach that transition.
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.
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 3, 2024
Technology is transforming the accounting profession. When businesses moved from paper ledgers to spreadsheets, it improved the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of accounting-related data. Likewise, cloud computing and the ability to remotely access real-time data have allowed accounting departments to be far more responsive to an increasingly distributed workforce.
N Contracts
JANUARY 3, 2024
IT Risk: Best Practices for Employee Security Awareness Training at Your Financial Institution What comes to mind when you think about cyberattacks in banking? Shadowy figures penetrating a financial institution’s network in an elaborate scheme that involves an unmarked van? Criminal masterminds slipping into a branch to plant secret surveillance devices?
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 2, 2024
Posted by Joe Ucuzoglu and Jennifer Steinmann, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Joe Ucuzoglu is Global CEO and Jennifer Steinmann is Global Sustainability & Climate Practice Leader at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 2, 2024
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 1, 2024
The issues facing dealmaking, private equity, financial regulation and beyond
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 5, 2024
In reply to Retired Appraiser.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Posted by Steven Davidoff Solomon (UC Berkeley) and David Berger, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Steven Davidoff Solomon is Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law and David Berger is a Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. This post is based on their recent paper.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 4, 2024
Japanese private equity is a growing presence in the financial landscape, and private equity firms can help Japanese companies fulfil their potential.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 1, 2024
Bullish year gives San Francisco-based delivery group some financial muscle to diversify and grow
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 5, 2024
Any appraiser not hitting the desired value, can now be turned to HUD itself, or a state appraisal board for racial bias. So, why bother!
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 2, 2024
Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA), on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his paper forthcoming in the Journal of Legal Studies. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 2, 2024
Appliance and housewares maker Instant Brands proposed changes to its executive bonus plan Tuesday in Texas bankruptcy court, after the company failed to close a $206 million sale of one of its business lines due to regulatory approval issues.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 2, 2024
French IT services group seeks to restructure and cut its debt load
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 5, 2024
Any appraiser not hitting the desired value, can now be turned to HUD itself, or a state appraisal board for racial bias. So, why bother!
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Posted by Julie Zuraw, Susan Angele, and Esther Aguilera, Thirty Percent Coalition, on Sunday, December 31, 2023 Editor's Note: Julie Zuraw is President & CEO, Susan Angele is Board Chair and Esther Aguilera is Board Vice Chair at Thirty Percent Coalition. This post is based on a recent comment letter submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Commission’s consideration of board diversity disclosure.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 4, 2024
As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigLaw business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Japan Investment Corporation’s $6.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
In reply to Bruce W Lennick. I’m part of that mill. I don’t know how many “deals I broke” My signature is sacred on any document. I’ve been overhauled by the state board a number of times. No violations, no administrative anythings. But with all the stuff rolling down hill and the major reason: a tumor in my head. I retired.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 4, 2024
Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA), on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Allocating Risk Through Contract: Evidence from M&A and Policy Implications (discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
Blackwells Capital and ValueAct Capital on Wednesday both spoke out in support of The Walt Disney Co. as the company tries to fend off two other activist firms in their attempt to get Trian Fund Management's Nelson Peltz nominated to the Disney board of directors.
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