Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 24, 2024
Posted by Neil McCarthy, G. Michael Weiksner, James Palmiter, DragonGC, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder, and G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 24, 2024
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
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NYT M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.
Value Scope
JULY 26, 2024
By: Brent Shockley, Principal The 2024 Summer Olympic games officially begin today and run through Sunday, August 11 th. The opening ceremony will feature over 10,000 athletes aboard over 90 boats floating down the Seine River in Paris at 7:30pm local time and 1:30pm Eastern US time. A few sports, such as football (soccer in the US), got an early start to their opening rounds on Wednesday, July 24 th.
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
JULY 22, 2024
Posted by Lucia Song, Equilar, Inc., on Monday, July 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Lucia Song is a Research Analyst at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on her Equilar memorandum. Say on Pay continues to exert significant influence on corporate governance, compelling companies to reassess and adjust their executive compensation practices in response to shareholder feedback.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 26, 2024
Will middle managers survive the latest bout of disruption and delayering? Should they?
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Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
Oman is on course to become the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state to introduce a personal income tax as the sultanate ramps up efforts to boost revenue and diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. The draft law, approved by Oman’s Parliament in July, has been sent to the State Council for final approval, a decision analysts say is highly anticipated.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 20, 2024
Posted by Joel M. Cohen, Tami Stark and Ladan Stewart, White & Case LLP, on Saturday, July 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Joel M. Cohen , Tami Stark and Ladan Stewart are Partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Mr. Cohen, Ms. Stark, Ms. Stewart, Marietou Diouf and Robert DeNault. On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in SEC v.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 24, 2024
Demystifying the narrative around five fundamental elements will help start-ups and scale-ups grow efficiently and continuously.
NYT M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Kim Beom-Su, the billionaire behind Kakao, was taken into custody on Tuesday on allegations of stock manipulation during a bidding war over a major K-pop agency.
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
JULY 25, 2024
The Philippines is looking to Japan to partially finance its ballooning debt as Manila moves to strengthen ties between the two countries. The Department of Finance (DoF) says it is exploring issuing yen-denominated, or samurai bonds alongside or in place of conventional US-dollar bond issuance. Government debt has mushroomed in recent years, hitting 15.3 trillion pesos—around $264 billion in May—according to Bureau of the Treasury estimates.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 22, 2024
Posted by Avi Gesser, Bill Regner and Paul Rodel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, July 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Avi Gesser , Bill Regner and Paul Rodel are Partners at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Mr. Gesser, Mr. Regner, Mr. Rodel, Steve Slutzky , Joshua Samit and Amy Pereira. In the wake of a number of shareholder proposals, as well as first-of-their-kind enforcement actions and public statements by the U.S.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 25, 2024
Despite lingering concerns about inflation and the high cost of living, consumers across all ages and product categories still want to spend—thoughtfully.
NYT M&A
JULY 20, 2024
For more than 200 pro athletes, the boutique investment firm Patricof Co. is opening the door to the private equity market.
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.
The Guardian M&A
JULY 22, 2024
The UK has a huge problem with monopolies – yet taking conglomerates apart is not as hard as you might think When British farmers protested outside the Houses of Parliament earlier this year, they sent 49 scarecrows , after a survey had found that 49% of UK fruit and vegetable farmers said they expected to go bust within a year. The scarecrows stood in for real farmers, who are mostly too afraid to speak out.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 25, 2024
Posted by Arthur R. Bookout, Joseph O. Larkin and Jenness E. Parker, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Arthur R. Bookout , Joseph O. Larkin and Jenness E. Parker are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Bookout, Mr. Larkin, Ms.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 24, 2024
In the post-COVID-19 era, investors pinch their pennies.
NYT M&A
JULY 23, 2024
Google’s parent company narrowly topped revenue and profit expectations, driven by its search engine, while growth in YouTube ad sales fell short.
Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles, is rapidly becoming the dominant force in the global EV space, despite the US and Europe railing against its disruptive effect on their domestic markets. In the last month, the buccaneering firm has made major plant announcements in Thailand and Turkey as it doubles down on competing with its US and European Union rivals.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 26, 2024
Posted by Keith E. Gottfried, Gottfried Shareholder Advisory, on Friday, July 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Keith E. Gottfried is Founder and CEO of Gottfried Shareholder Advisory. This post is based on his Gottfried memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. On July 17, 2024, Senate Bill 313 , the market practice amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “ DGCL ”), were signed into law by Delaware Governor John Carney an
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 21, 2024
Demand for sustainable aviation fuel could outpace supply by 2030 without a significant increase in capacity. Forward-leaning aviation players use a combination of strategies to source SAF, including equity investments, to help scale the ecosystem.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Alphabet had been in discussions to buy the Israeli cyber security company
Global Finance
JULY 26, 2024
Treasury keeps up with the dynamic payments environment. As the dynamic payments landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for corporate treasury, it’s unsurprising that financial institutions are finding new ways to help treasurers leverage new payments trends to improve efficiency, manage risk, and support business growth. Banking Circle is the winner of our award for Best Embedded Treasury Solution, providing the core financial infrastructure that allows businesses to build and off
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 25, 2024
Posted by Kelly Malafis, Roman Beleuta, and Louisa Heywood, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Kelly Malafis is a Founding Partner, Roman Beleuta is a Principal, and Louisa Heywood is an Associate at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on their CAP memorandum. CAP’s report examines compensation outcomes for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) relative to Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 26, 2024
A range of existing and emerging decarbonization solutions could help active pharmaceutical ingredient companies reduce their carbon footprint by up to 90 percent.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 24, 2024
The entrepreneur’s latest venture might be his boldest venture yet but it offers little to ordinary investors
Global Finance
JULY 23, 2024
The plan by the Big Three banks to unwind their cross-shareholdings points to a long-awaited turn to better corporate governance. The announcements in June by Japan’s three megabanks that they will sell $5.4 billion of their strategic cross-shareholdings over three years mark a milestone in the decades-long effort to remodel Japanese corporate governance along more investor-friendly lines.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 23, 2024
Posted by Tara Tays, Phil Johnson (Pay Governance), and Ashley Gamarra (SustainaBase), on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Tara Tays is a Partner, Phil Johnson is a Senior Consultant at Pay Governance, and Ashley Gamarra is Head of Marketing at SustainaBase. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Introduction In recent years, global companies have grappled with defining a baseline for environmental metrics, establishing the processes and controls to measure and report progre
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 25, 2024
Our July obituaries also include a CEO and media mogul, an early transgender-rights activist, a Pritzker Prize–winning architect, and an astronaut whose work inspired the establishment of Earth Day.
Redpath
JULY 24, 2024
A report on the valuation of a company is more than just a number. It’s a powerful document that provides insights into the inner workings of your company.
Global Finance
JULY 24, 2024
Alphabet reached far outside its industry boundaries to recruit its new CFO; Anat Ashkenazi, an Eli Lilly veteran, takes charge of the Google parent’s finances this summer, replacing Ruth Porat, who was promoted to president and CIO. Unusual, yes; the drugmaker and the tech giant have very different lines of business, their cultures are different, and so are their strategic priorities.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 25, 2024
Posted by Matthew Kubic (University of Texas at Austin), Rui Silva (University of Texas at Austin), and Sara Toynbee (University of Texas at Austin), on Thursday, July 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Mathew Kubic and Sara Toynbee are Assistant Professors of Accounting and Rui Silva is a PhD student at the University of Texas, Austin. This post is based on their working paper.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 25, 2024
The ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points as other central banks hold; economic survey respondents remain cautious amid global uncertainty and expect more cuts; and the EU adds tariffs on China EVs.
Rhythm Systems
JULY 24, 2024
In his upcoming book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High-Growth Leadership , our CEO Patrick Thean shares how critical it is for today’s CEOs and leaders to be curious. Curiosity is not just an engaging personal trait—it's a strategic imperative for CEOs who want to drive innovation, inspire their teams, and position their organizations for sustainable growth in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
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