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International Valuation Standards Council Announces Board Appointments

IVSC

London, UK – April 2024 – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce new appointments to its standards setting boards, effective April 2024. New board appointments have been made to the Standards Review Board, Business and Intangible Assets Board, Financial Instruments Board, and Tangible Assets Board. The new board members join at an important juncture, following the launch of the updated International Valuation Standards (IVS ) in January 2024, and

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The Limits of Individual Prosecutions in Deterring Corporate Fraud

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Samuel Buell (Duke University School of Law), on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Samuel Bell is Bernard M. Fishman Distinguished Professor of Law at the Duke University School of Law. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Wake Forest Law Review. One must search long and hard to find an academic, journalist, politician, or citizen who does not believe that the best tool for deterring corporate crime is criminal prosecution of individual employees, especially mana

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Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage

Mckinsey and Company

Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.

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Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.

NYT M&A

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

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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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BHP proposes takeover of Anglo-American in mining mega-deal

Financial Times M&A

Combination would bring together two of the leading players in the industry

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“ES” Versus “G” in Corporate Governance: You Can’t Have It All

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Patrick Corrigan (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Patrick Corrigan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School. This post is based on his working paper. The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) moniker implies a coherence between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.

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Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters

NYT M&A

With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.

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BHP shares fall as investors fret over £31bn offer for Anglo American

Financial Times M&A

Australian miner’s bid seen as complex and laden with risks

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Alternative Data – A COSO perspective

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Nicolas H.R. Dumont, Dave Navetta and Michael Egan, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Nicolas H.R. Dumont , Dave Navetta and Michael Egan are Partners at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) memorandum by Mr. Dumont, Mr. Navetta, Mr. Egan, and Ryan Blair.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, March 2024

Mckinsey and Company

Consumption continues to be resilient, except in Europe; central banks hold interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risk; business survey respondents show increased confidence in economy.

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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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In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough

NYT M&A

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

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Thoma Bravo agrees to buy UK-listed Darktrace in $5bn deal

Financial Times M&A

Offer comes less than two years after private equity group previously held talks about buying cyber security company

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A New Governance Paradigm is Necessary for AI-Powered Boards

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Alissa Kole, GOVERN, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Alissa Kole is Managing Director at GOVERN. This post is based on her GOVERN memorandum. Surprisingly, last month’s announcement regarding the addition of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) member to the board of Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) does not appear to have galvanized global attention.

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What is top of mind for dairy executives in 2024?

Mckinsey and Company

How will the US dairy industry evolve in response to growing concerns about sustainability and other issues? We conducted our sixth annual survey of dairy executives to find out.

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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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‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

NYT M&A

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why This Uranium Bull Market Is Different — 'We've Really Got To Start Developing Mines,' Says Madison Metals CEO

Benzinga

Uranium prices have more support now than they did when the nuclear fuel hit its all-time high in 2007, according to the chief executive of uranium explorer Madison Metals Inc. (OTC: MMTLF ). Back then, when uranium reached a record high above $130 per pound, physical supply was tight because of flooding at two major mines, falling recoveries from old nuclear warheads, expectations of a nuclear renaissance and the launch of uranium futures in New York.

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Governance Matters: The Proof Is in the Proxy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Bob Herr and Ryan Oden, AllianceBernstein, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Bob Herr is Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Governance on the Responsibility team and Ryan Oden is a Research Analyst for US Growth Equities at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on their AllianceBernstein memorandum. Our research shows a correlation between strong governance and higher stock returns.

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Sports investor Arctos to focus on US deals after raising $4.1bn fund

Financial Times M&A

Shareholder of Paris Saint-Germain targets predictable returns of home market where teams are not relegated and share profits

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Michael C. Jensen, Who Helped Reshape Modern Capitalism, Dies at 84

NYT M&A

He heralded stock options and golden parachutes as a professor at Harvard Business School, influencing a generation of Wall Street executives.

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TPRM 101: What is a Critical Vendor?

N Contracts

Financial institutions often ask f or a list of universal critical vendors. They assume there must be a master list of industry-designated third parties that are always critical – and these financial institutions are inevitably disappoin ted.

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Environmental & Social Policy Issues in the 2024 U.S. Proxy Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Heidi Welsh, Sustainable Investment Institute, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Heidi Welsh is the Executive Director at the Sustainable Investments Institute. This post is based on her recent Si2 memorandum. Introduction Proponents as of mid-Feburary 2024 had filed at least 527 shareholder resolutions on environmental, social and related sustainable governance issues for the 2024 proxy season.

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Jefferies boss sells $65mn in stock to buy a customer’s yacht

Financial Times M&A

Purchase shines light on wealth accumulated by longtime chief executive Rich Handler

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FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Tapestry-Capri Merger

NYT M&A

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.

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Managing 1071 Costs

N Contracts

Small business lenders worried about the high cost of Section 1071 implementation should consider the benefits of outsourcing.

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Q1 2024 Review of Shareholder Activism

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jim Rossman, Chris Ludwig, and Quinn Pitcher, Barclays, on Monday, April 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Rossman is Global Head of Shareholder Advisory, Chris Ludwig is Managing Director, and Quinn Pitcher is Vice President- M&A and Shareholder Advisory at Barclays. This post is based on a Barclays memorandum by Mr. Rossman, Mr. Ludwig, Mr.

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Top Anglo American shareholders criticise BHP’s £31bn bid as ‘opportunistic’

Financial Times M&A

Legal & General and Abrdn say offer substantially undervalues UK-listed miner

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Paramount’s Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week

NYT M&A

Once a staunch ally of Paramount’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, Mr. Bakish’s relationship with her soured in recent months.

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UPDATE: The Corporate Transparency Act May Still Apply to You

Redpath

On March 1, a district court judge ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. However, his decision applied only to the plaintiffs in the case: the National Small Business Association (NSBA) and its members. In an expected move, t he Justice Department has appealed the decision. While this litigation is ongoing, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will continue to implement the Corporate Transparency Act for all other reporting companies.

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A Proven Success: The SEC Whistleblower Regime Provides a Roadmap for DOJ’s New Program

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Allison Herren Lee, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP, on Thursday, April 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Allison Herren Lee is a former SEC Commissioner and Of Counsel at Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP. This post is based on her Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto piece. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it is embarking on a “90-day sprint” to develop a whistleblower award program.

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South Africa could be a thorn in BHP’s side as it makes £31bn Anglo American bid

Financial Times M&A

The world’s biggest miner faces fraught politics and complicated history weeks before key general elections

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Hipgnosis in takeover battle as UK music investor says it would accept rival bid

The Guardian M&A

Possible counteroffer by Blackstone could derail agreement with US fund Concord Chorus The troubled owner of music back catalogues ranging from Beyoncé to Neil Young has said that it would accept a takeover offer from Blackstone, after the private equity investor revealed it was considering outbidding a rival rights owner’s deal. Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) put itself up for sale after a turbulent period on the London Stock Exchange, and now faces the prospect of a takeover battle after saying on

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Mining Giant BHP Makes $39 Billion Bid for Rival Anglo American

NYT M&A

The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used for many green technologies.

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Unicorn Shareholder Suits

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Verity Winship (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), on Thursday, April 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Verity Winship is a Professor of Law and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This post is based on her article forthcoming in the Indiana Law Journal. Huge private companies like Epic Games or SpaceX are everywhere, creating gaps between the private-market reality and legal structures that were designed for public companies.

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ExxonMobil’s profit falls 28% on weaker gas prices and refining margins

Financial Times M&A

Oil major’s finance chief highlights ‘troubling’ geopolitical events in the Middle East and Russia

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