NYT M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 15, 2024

Posted by Emma Bichet, Michael Mencher, Beth Sasfai, Cooley LLP, on Monday, April 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Emma Bichet and Michael Mencher are Special Counsels and Beth Sasfai is a Partner at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Ms. Bichet, Mr. Mencher, Ms. Sasfai, Jack Eastwood , and Charlotte Yin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted its long-awaited climate disclosure rules on March 6, 2024.

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Compliance 269

Benzinga

APRIL 19, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan , is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run Radio Pakistan, the official announcement could come within a few weeks.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.

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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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Benchmark Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Edna Twumwaa Frimpong and Dottie Schindlinger, Diligent Institute, and Derek Vadala, Bitsight, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is Director of International Research and Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director at Diligent Institute; and Derek Vadala is Chief Risk Officer at Bitsight. This post is based on a recent report by Ms.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2024

Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. Learn how.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

The scandal isn’t that a few appraisers might be racially biased. The scandal is that appraisal is so squeezy that two appraisers can produce value opinions that differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars! 30+ years ago, the AIREA and SREA merged; FIRREA was passed; the structure of appraisal licensing and regulation by the states was implemented, all overseen by the Appraisal Foundation.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 18, 2024

Posted by Joyce Chen and Courtney Yu, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, April 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is Associate Editor and Courtney Yu is Director of Research at Equilar, Inc. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Chen and Mr. Yu. The 2024 proxy season is in full swing, as public companies are in the process of submitting their proxy statements (DEF14A) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ahead of annual shareholder meetings.

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NYT M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to songs by Justin Bieber and Neil Young, helped kick-start a rush on catalog sales. But its future has been in doubt.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 112

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

Corporate Finance

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 16, 2024

What it takes to get transformation right, setting a company up to operate better today and handle disruption and change tomorrow with energized, creative employees.

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Corporate Finance Finance 112

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In reply to Vince Slupski. [link] Read the appraisals yourself, they are posted in that thread. If one could even call some of the hybrid simplified products as ‘appraisals.’ They did not adjust for land, gross sizing comparison differences, failed to adjust for rear features, did not adjust basement room counts, quality of feature differences, a myriad of shortcomings, see addenda, prewritten, etc, etc.

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Appraisal 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 14, 2024

Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, Maria Castañón Moats, and Paul DeNicola, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director, Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, and Paul DeNicola is Principal at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. As we gear up for the 2024 proxy season, it’s important to temper our expectations for any major surprises.

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Marketability 195

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 18, 2024

Crowell & Moring LLP has added two longtime partners and practice group leaders from Chicago-based firm Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP to help bolster its corporate, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets services and expand its services in the Windy City.

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Marketability 98

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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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2024

Momentum for the battery cell component market is building rapidly in Europe and North America. To capitalize on this opportunity, suppliers will need to tackle several challenges head-on.

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Marketability 102

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In reply to David Ziccardi. I understand your argument and this is interesting, perhaps you’re selecting language which is too close together in meaning. There is no room for bias, when all a valuator does is interpret and report on other peoples decisions, or some form of tangible items most likely and most probable worth in a specific market setting, solicited under specific terms.

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Appraisal Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Ali Saribas and Carmen Ng, SquareWell Partners, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, and Carmen Ng is a Director at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on their SquareWell memorandum. i. Introduction SquareWell published the inaugural edition of “ What do Shareholders Propose “, a comprehensive review of all shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) topics in Europe and the United States for 2022 and 20

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 19, 2024

Fast-casual Tex-Mex dining chain Tijuana Flats said Friday it has changed ownership and filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Florida bankruptcy court with more than $10 million in debt.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s hard to create outsize value when you have to manage the finance function’s daily and often urgent demands. But some CFOs rise to the challenge.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In reply to David Ziccardi. There are those that would take such a statement out of context and exploit it to support their self-serving narrative. They would use it in a manner to try and eliminate the appraiser stumbling block. The people trying to eliminate appraisers are greed driven, despicable individuals who have no moral compass. It is business and they will use anything at their disposal.

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Appraisal 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

Posted by Jun Qian (Fudan University), on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Jun Qian (QJ) is Professor of Finance and Executive Dean at the Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University. This post is based on a forthcoming article in the Journal of Finance by Franklin Allen , Professor Qian, Chenyu Shan , and Julie Lei Zhu. The Chinese stock market started in 1990 with the establishment of two domestic stock exchanges (the “A share” market): the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SS

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N Contracts

APRIL 16, 2024

Vendors make promises. They say they’ll comply with applicable laws and regulations and that their security controls are impenetrable. They swear they’ll never violate the terms of their contract. But is that really what’s going to happen?

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 17, 2024

The emergence of g enerative artificial intelligence ( GenAI ) has sparked both excitement and apprehension in the tax industry, with professionals divided on its potential impact. Jump to: Perceptions of GenAI How are tax professionals using GenAI ? T raining and policies The future of work New Report: 2024 Generative AI in Professional Services Explore all the latest comprehensive insights into how GenAI is shaping professional services.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

I for one have always found it troubling a “for profit” company sets the parameters for the mortgage industry. Of course any company that is answerable to their stake holders is going to do their best to maximize their returns. Why does anyone believe FNMA is any different? How they managed to get into the hen house is ripe for discussion.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP announced that it hired a pair of experienced New York-based attorneys who focus their practices on regulatory matters as partners in its bankruptcy and financial regulatory practices.

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) is under scrutiny by EU antitrust regulators following complaints regarding changes to VMware's licensing conditions , the recently acquired cloud computing firm. EU businesses and a trade group have voiced their concerns, prompting the European Commission to request information from Broadcom for investigation. Allegations include sudden policy changes resulting in significant price hikes, re-bundling of licenses, restrictions on license reselling, and refusal t

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Gross Mendelsohn

APRIL 19, 2024

For a couple going through a divorce, there are many things to plan for. If there are children involved, custody issues can become extremely contentious. Spouses have been known to use their children as bargaining chips to try to “win” during the divorce. But what if one of the “children” in the marriage is a business? What happens when that business is used to try to “win”?

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Business Valuation 93

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Great comments. Another great article. Don’t worry the taxpayer is backing everything. Insiders will find their way out ahead of the crowds after primary goals are achieved. Things are moving along nicely, just as planned. [link] The plunge protection teams current status; tap dancing on a bubble, whiskey and cigar in hand. Those whom rushed in with wild eyed ideas of saving the world and restructuring society, those whom believed that entrusting the same government and corporations whom f

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it's seeing clients and their issues from a new perspective, or staying nimble in a moment of intense challenge, the lessons learned from whitewater kayaking transcend the rapids of a river and prepare attorneys for the courtroom and beyond, says Matthew Kent at Alston & Bird.

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Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2024

Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: NMHI ) has entered into a term sheet to acquire 100% of all the outstanding shares of Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ: AGFY ). What Happened The California-based agriculture tech company that provides equipment and services to the industry said on Wednesday that it would issue shares of its common stock to acquire Agrify.

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Equity 96

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2024

Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

I recommend that my colleagues read “Dark Towers” by David Enrich very much substantiating similar historic and current behavior of the “twins” I would proffer that we currently are at an inflection point where high risk atypical properties are being loaded into the residential portfolios. Appraisers need only look at the last 10 appraisal requests and compare complexity to appraisal fee offered.

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Appraisal 98

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 16, 2024

A House subcommittee exploring ways to boost cybersecurity in the healthcare industry on Wednesday blasted Change Healthcare for failing to take appropriate steps to block a damaging cyberattack that echoed another recent strike on critical infrastructure and the Federal Trade Commission for not stopping the provider from controlling such a large market share.

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Marketability 98

NYT M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

Regulators are expected to meet next week to discuss the $8.5 billion deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and Michael Kors’ parent company, Capri Holdings, which would create a U.S. luxury conglomerate.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 93