Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2024
Posted by Edwin Hu (NYU), Nadya Malenko (Boston College), Jonathon Zytnick (Georgetown University), on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Edwin Hu is a Research Fellow at the NYU School of Law’s Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance, Nadya Malenko is a Professor of Finance at Boston College, and Jonathon Zytnick is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
To gain the full productivity benefits of generative AI and other technologies, Europe and the United States will need to focus both on improving human capital and accelerating technology adoption.
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NYT M&A
MAY 22, 2024
Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.
Benzinga
MAY 23, 2024
Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is exploring the acquisition of HubSpot Inc. (NYSE: HUBS ), a U.S. marketing software maker valued at $31 billion. The acquisition would significantly enhance Google’s ability to compete with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) in the cloud-based applications market, What Happened : Analysts and investment bankers have noted that this would be Google’s largest deal, expanding its business-oriented products and applications, Reuters reported on
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 24, 2024
Posted by Dave (Young Il) Baik (Nanyang Technological University), Clara Xiaoling Chen, and David Godsell (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), on Friday, May 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Dave (Young Il) Baik is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Clara Chen is the Lillian and Morrie Moss Distinguished Professor in Accountancy at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and David Godsell is a PricewaterhouseCoopers Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor at the Univ
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Performance management systems help people continuously develop—but most companies fall short of best practices. A set of defined design choices can help guide leaders forward.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Benchmark Report
MAY 20, 2024
In any merger or acquisition, the buyer and seller anticipate synergy will be crucial. Synergy in M&A can manifest in several forms, but cost synergy is one of these critical areas. It is essential to note that cost synergy is not the same as revenue or financial synergy. We will delve into those topics in upcoming articles.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2024
Posted by Elizabeth Bieber and Pamela Marcogliese, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Elizabeth Bieber is a Partner and Pamela Marcogliese is Head of US Transactions at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on a Freshfields memorandum by Ms. Bieber, Ms. Marcogliese, and the Freshfields Corporate Advisory group.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Strategic alliances are a must for companies looking to build value from generative AI. But approaching them like traditional vendor arrangements won’t work.
NYT M&A
MAY 23, 2024
Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.
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
Global Finance
MAY 22, 2024
Southeast Asian economies survived the pandemic and post-pandemic pitfalls in solid shape. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam still rank among the world’s fastest growing large nations. The region’s financial center, Singapore, has expanded as global capital flees competing Hong Kong. So why is Southeast Asia’s startup engine stalling? Venture capital and private equity (VC/PE) flows in most regions have slowed as central banks raised interest rates to combat inflation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2024
Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc., on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Key Takeaways Three Years of Say-on-Climate: Most Action in Europe Say-on-climate resolutions are a relatively new genre of proposals, enabling shareholders to express a view on a company’s climate strategy.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
As launching new products becomes more challenging, the multifaceted role of product marketing manager is poised to become a differentiator for the most successful software providers.
NYT M&A
MAY 24, 2024
Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.
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.
Trout CPA
MAY 23, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Alex Mowery, a dedicated member of the Trout CPA team, has recently earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. This significant milestone is a testament to Alex's hard work and dedication.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2024
Posted by Raquel Fox, Marc S. Gerber, and Caroline S. Kim, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Raquel Fox and Marc S. Gerber are Partners and Caroline S. Kim is Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Fox, Mr. Gerber, Ms. Kim, and Jeongu Gim.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Master data management can give organizations a leg up by allowing them to easily organize and access data about customers, suppliers, products, and employees.
NYT M&A
MAY 23, 2024
A new approach by China’s top leaders is bold but pales against the problem: a vast number of empty apartments no one wants to buy.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 24, 2024
President Joe Biden secured confirmation of his 200th federal judge Wednesday and has transformed the judiciary by picking more women and people of color than any other president. But the upcoming election season could derail his hopes of confirming many more judges.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2024
Posted by Marcel Kahan and Edward Rock (New York University School of Law), on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Marcel Kahan is the George T. Lowy Professor of Law and Edward B. Rock is the Martin Lipton Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Generative AI technology is improving so quickly that a range of new capabilities are rapidly coming online, but only for those who can understand how to use them.
Benzinga
MAY 23, 2024
South32 Ltd (OTCPK: SHTLF), the diversified mining company spun out of BHP Group Ltd (NYSE: BHP ) in 2015, has expressed interest in acquiring Anglo American 's (OTCQX: AAUKF ) share of their jointly owned manganese assets. While BHP's acquisition efforts mainly focus on prized copper assets, Anglo American also announced restructuring amidst a strategic focus on copper and iron ore. “At the right price, absolutely.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 24, 2024
Live Nation and Ticketmaster were hit with a consumer antitrust proposed class action Thursday accusing them of monopolizing concert promotion and ticketing for major concert venues following their 2010 merger, which comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Justice's own lawsuit.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2024
Posted by Lucian A. Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance, and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. The Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) and the Council of the DSBA’s Corporation Law Section recently approved a proposal (“the proposal”) to make
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Industrial companies can enjoy the same strategic technology advantages as digital leaders in other sectors, provided they have the right blueprint: an integrated product and platform operating model.
N Contracts
MAY 22, 2024
Risk management methodologies have an acronym problem: there’s a lot of them and it’s not always clear what they mean. While academics and consultants debate the merits of GRC vs. ERM vs. IRM, it’s not always clear how these frameworks translate into functional risk management tools for financial institutions.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 24, 2024
The Department of Justice and a slew of state attorneys general filed a suit Thursday challenging the 2010 merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Here, catch up on Law360's coverage of the deal and those who have challenged it along the way – Taylor Swift fans, investors and regulators.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 22, 2024
In reply to Spencer Paul. As always, it depends on the market. I highly doubt they can program AI to analyze all the nuances that real estate brings for each market. So many, many variables that are not “standard”. No, reglazing old laminate is not a thing here. Most people get granite or quartz in my market area or basic Home Depot laminate.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 24, 2024
Our latest apparel CPO survey highlights five themes shaping the industry. Brands embracing selected best practices can turn their supplier base into a competitive advantage.
N Contracts
MAY 23, 2024
The latest 1071 compliance updates, news, and analysis for financial institutions and small business lenders covered under the CFPB’s Section 1071 final rule.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 24, 2024
From “The Giving Tree” to “Where the Wild Things Are,” most children’s books are easy to remember because they use simple words and numbers to tell stories with a human impact — a formula law firms should emulate in their marketing content to stay front of mind for potential clients, says Seema Desai Maglio at The Found Word.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 22, 2024
In reply to PD. The ending to that document was almost perfect. So very well suited for what appraisers are dealing with today. Be sure to read that on page 138 right before the Glossary. Someone should tell HUD, Brookings, FHFA, PAVE, and everyone whom agreed with them… They’ve created far more risk then benefit with their attack on the appraisal industry.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2024
Leading a rapidly growing start-up presents distinct challenges. Developing the leaders to effectively lead hypergrowth organizations requires founders and senior executives to answer four key questions.
JPAbusiness
MAY 21, 2024
AgriDigital CEO and co-founder Emma Weston is a unique talent on Australia’s corporate stage. The recipient of numerous titles and awards for her leading role in the agtech and fintech sectors – including the Pearcey Foundation NSW 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year – Emma is a highly sought-after expert speaker and advisor to start-ups. I have known Emma for 25 years and was delighted that she found time to sit down with me for an episode of the Let’s Talk Business podcast.
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