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The Sustainability Dividend: A Primer on Sustainability ROI

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Saturday, January 4, 2025 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is the Head of Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a Conference Board memorandum by Mr. Tonello, Nathalie Risse , and Anuj Saush. As sustainability becomes a business imperative, companies face growing pressure to determine the return on investment (ROI) of their sustainability efforts, a critical factor in gaining stakeholder trust and ensur

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Economic empowerment made-to-measure: How companies can benefit more people

Mckinsey and Company

Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.

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Hungarian energy bid under review over Russia concerns, says Romanian minister

Financial Times M&A

Bucharest could mirror Spains recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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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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Is This the Last Gasp? FTC Makes One Last Plea to Get Its Noncompete Ban Back on Track

BVR

In a last ditch effort to revive its covenant not to compete ban, the Lina Kahn-led FTC is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a federal district court ruling that halted the FTC ban.

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How beauty players can scale gen AI in 2025

Mckinsey and Company

Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Pat

Appraisers Blog

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Justices Seem Inclined To Uphold TikTok Sale-Or-Ban Law

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to generally uphold a federal law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company over national security concerns or face a nationwide ban, despite the justices expressing some concerns about the law's effect on American users' First Amendment rights.

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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development

Mckinsey and Company

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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BlackRock private equity fund takes more than $600mn hit on investment

Financial Times M&A

Alacritys restructuring puts it under control of private credit lenders including Antares, Blue Owl, KKR and Goldman

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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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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Frank Palatella. In San Diego County (City of San Diego, etc. / very isolated) where there is a population of 3.3 million there are currently 664 active licenses (1 per every 4,969 person) and only 17 trainees. Still way to many, but with next to no one coming in, the future of appraising (supply & demand) could be shifting in the coming years.

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ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Abruptly Scrap Sports Streaming JV

Law 360 M&A

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery called off their Venu joint live sports streaming venture Friday, just days after ESPN parent company The Walt Disney Co. used the acquisition of a majority stake in streaming startup FuboTV Inc. to nix Fubo's challenge to Venu on the courthouse steps.

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Unlocking peak operational performance in clinical development with artificial intelligence

Mckinsey and Company

Three lighthouse use cases serve as a blueprint for AIs potential to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of clinical trials.

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GSK nears $1bn deal for biotech developing drug for rare tumour

Financial Times M&A

IDRx tests treatment for digestive system cancer that affects 4,000 to 6,000 people a year in US

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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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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Pat Turner

Appraisers Blog

Regulators & industry stakeholders must act to ensure the appraisal process is transparent, fair, & serves the best interests of homebuyers.

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Getty, Shutterstock Ink $3.7B Visual Content Merger

Law 360 M&A

GettyImages Holdings Inc. and Shutterstock said Tuesday they have agreed to merge into a visual content company that would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, retaining the GettyImages name.

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The hidden traps of business building: A guide for life science CEOs

Mckinsey and Company

CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.

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Investment banks prepare for 2025 crunch

Financial Times M&A

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by ohiobeasttwoonesix

Appraisers Blog

crooked coumo and fannie slithered into a dingy white room to model the hvcc after failed eappraiseit and landsafe…what a broken and corrupt system 0

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Colo. Judge Certifies National Class Of Senior Care Investors

Law 360 M&A

A Colorado federal judge on Wednesday certified a nationwide class of stockholders in a securities suit alleging a senior health care company made misleading statements in an initial public offering that later caused stock prices to tank after a government audit exposed the falsehoods.

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Bringing digital to B2B payments

Mckinsey and Company

Serial entrepreneur Ren Lacerte talks about BILLs quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.

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Constellation Energy in talks to buy Calpine in big US power sector deal

Financial Times M&A

Takeover talks come amid surge in demand linked to rollout of artificial intelligence technologies

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kennedy. Thanks. I actually sent in an edit request to keep all that copied reg, and drop some of the commentary. At this point anyone who’s serious can and should be reading the rules rather than just opinion. How many rules and departures from original intention of regulation need to be broken before someone pays attention? Only in appraisal.

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BREAKING: Nippon, US Steel Hit Back With Suits After Biden Blocks Deal

Law 360 M&A

Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. andU.S. Steel Corp. have filed two lawsuits following President Biden's Friday decision to block their planned $14.9 billion merger, claiming Monday that the deal was blocked for "purely political reasons.

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Why Brazilian farmers are doubling down on productivity

Mckinsey and Company

Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.

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Segantii founder Simon Sadler looks to sell Blackpool FC

Financial Times M&A

Hedge funds founder and owner of the English club has had preliminary talks with at least one possible buyer

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to SB. Because we don’t want to be complicit in defrauding consumers? The same people whom invite us into their homes and trust us to provide an honest ethical service? Have you considered that maybe real estate appraisal, and all the ethical and honesty requirements involved, may not be a good fit for you? You’d probably do well at an amc, if you feel exploiting consumers and wrangling in vendors to be complicit in fraud is no big deal.

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Behind Disney’s Deal to Merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo

NYT M&A

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Play Time | No. 214

Mckinsey and Company

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 youre looking for a quick win.

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Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector

Financial Times M&A

Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations

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Comment on The Shadowy AMC Fees Draining Billions from Homebuyers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Josh Tucker. Previously I wrote the site owner here. I don’t understand the need to submit fifteen to twenty years of amc abuse of the system and outright fraud evidence. Because anyone whom signs up with these companies can see this first hand themselves. Any employee sent into the amc realm could easily document this too. Whistle blowers would not be hard to find, they’re basically reporting about problems full time on employee review sites of amc companies.

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Business Valuation for Selling an Urgent Care Business

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to sell an urgent care ? The medical field is one of the strongest industries in the country. Selling an urgent care at the right time is a great way to profit from this industry and your work. If selling an urgent care interests you, an urgent care valuation is the perfect place to start. A valuation for selling an urgent care helps you understand the fair market value of an urgent care and how to increase its value.

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New Year’s resolutions for tech in 2025

Mckinsey and Company

McKinseys technology leaders offer their insights on how leaders can make the most of tech this year.

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Nigeria’s Seplat moves in to fill gap as foreign oil companies retreat

Financial Times M&A

Buyer of ExxonMobils assets in the west African country wants to double production within six months

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