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ESG Global Study 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jessica Ground, Capital Group, on Friday, June 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Jessica Ground is Global Head of ESG at the Capital Group. This post is based on her Capital Group memorandum. Executive summary. ESG adoption is on the rise, fuelled by client demand and a desire to make an impact. As ESG momentum continues to gain steam, investors are refining and evolving their strategies.

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A Sneak Peek at the 2022 AAML/BVR Divorce Conference

BVR

Check out this preview of a few of the events taking place at the 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce conference, in sunny Las Vegas!

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DIVISION HIGHLIGHT: VIKING MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS IN NASHVILLE, TN

Viking Mergers

Kyle Kerrigan grew up surrounded by a spirit of adventure, risk, and purpose. His father is a surgeon who served overseas in mission hospitals in Ecuador and Kenya during Kyle’s most formative years. This robust childhood filled with new places, people, and experiences helped shape Kyle, fueling an entrepreneurial spirit and vastly influencing his approach, priorities, and motivation in business.

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How technology is shaping learning in higher education

Mckinsey and Company

New McKinsey research shows that students and faculty are eager to continue using new classroom learning technologies adopted during the pandemic, but institutions could do more to support the shift.

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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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Diversity, Experience, and Effectiveness in Board Composition

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Merel Spierings, The Conference Board, Inc., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is a Researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center. This post is based on her recent publication, which was released by The Conference Board and ESG analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton , the KPMG Board Leadership Center , Russell Reynolds Associates , and The John L.

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Why Mereo BioPharma Shares Are Jumping Today

Benzinga

AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ: AZN ) is rumored to be eyeing take over of Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO ), according to a report in The Times. The Times' report says that "Mereo would accept $5, equating to $500 million including American depositary receipts or ADRs. Evercore and Citigroup are said to be involved as advisers." Mereo's lead drug, a TIGIT called etigilimab, is putting them in a race that disappointed after Roche.

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Quantum computing funding remains strong, but talent gap raises concern

Mckinsey and Company

Our latest Quantum Technology Monitor shows industry interest remains strong, China is upping its game, and talent shortages require attention.

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Boards Are Tying Goals to ESG Metrics

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Molly Stutzman, Laura Thornton, and Matthew Nestler, JUST Capital, on Monday, June 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Molly Stutzman is Analyst of Corporate Research, Laura Thornton is Junior Analyst, and Matthew Nestler is Senior Manager of Workplace Policies Research at JUST Capital. This post is based on their JUST Capital memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A.

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KBR Acquires UK Digital Transformation Company VIMA

Benzinga

KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR ) has agreed to buy U.K.-based VIMA Group, a provider of digital transformation solutions to the defense and other public sector clients, for up to. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Electric Car Co. Investor Sues In Del. Over Disclosure Failures

Law 360 M&A

The shareholder of a special-purpose acquisition company that took electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future public in 2021 filed a proposed class action complaint in Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday, alleging company leaders misled shareholders about the true value of the luxury electric car company before the merger.

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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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Cybersecurity legislation: Preparing for increased reporting and transparency

Mckinsey and Company

To get ready for compliance with new US regulations, companies can segment their preparation into stages and take both short- and long-term actions to increase preparedness.

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Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert Jackson (NYU), Daniel J. Taylor (The Wharton School), and Bradford Lynch (The Wharton School), on Monday, June 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert J. Jackson, Jr. is the Pierrepont Family Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Corporate Governance and Finance at NYU School of Law, and a former Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Daniel Taylor is Associate Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and Bradford

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2 Analysts Share Insights Into Elon Musk's All-Hands Meeting: What's Next?

Benzinga

Elon Musk met with Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) employees on Thursday for the first time since he launched an offer for the social media platform, wherein he discussed a host of issues. Musk Wants to Move Forward, Munster Says: The fact that Musk is finding time to talk with Twitter employees is evidence that he does want to move forward , Loup Funds analyst Gene Munster said in a video he shared on his Twitter timeline.

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The Importance Of Data And Data Analysis In Litigation

Law 360 M&A

Understanding, analyzing and effectively presenting large datasets is an increasingly important skill in litigation as it allows plaintiffs to dramatically scale up the scope of cases and is often critical to defeating motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, says David Burnett at Motley Rice.

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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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Probing reality and myth in the metaverse

Mckinsey and Company

Despite some skepticism, our recent insights show that Americans of all ages are ready to embrace the metaverse.

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Stakeholder Capitalism and ESG as Tools for Sustainable Long-Term Value Creation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and matters affecting corporate policy and strategy. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, David M. Silk , and Carmen X.

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Indian Conglomerate Reliance Eyes Bankrupt Revlon: Reuters

Benzinga

Indian conglomerate company Reliance Industries is mulling acquiring cosmetics maker Revlon Inc (NYSE : REV), Reuters reported. The development comes in the wake of Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical, and Moving Expense Purposes Will Increase in July

ThomsonReuters

IRS Announcement 2022-13 (June 9, 2022); IRS News Release IR-2022-124 (June 9, 2022). Announcement. News Release. The IRS has announced a midyear increase in the standard mileage rates for business and medical use of an automobile, and for deducting moving expenses. For travel on or after July 1, 2022, the business standard mileage rate is 62.5 cents per mile (up from the original 2022 rate of 58.5 cents per mile—see our Checkpoint article ).

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Accelerating toward net zero: The green business building opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Surging demand for zero-carbon technologies, materials, and services gives companies opportunities to build new green businesses. Leaders that move quickly could see exponential growth.

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Socially Responsible Divestment

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Alex Edmans (London Business School), Doron Levit (University of Washington), and Jan Schneemeier (Indiana University), on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School, Doron Levit is Associate Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Washington, and Jan Schneemeier is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Indiana University.

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BHP To Retain Australian Coal Project For Another 8 Years As It Failed To.

Benzinga

BHP Group Ltd (NYSE: BHP ) will retain New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC) in its portfolio. The sale process of NSWEC did not result in a viable offer. The company said that moving to closure in 2030 provides the optimal financial outcome compared to alternate options. BHP will seek the relevant approvals to continue mining beyond its current mining consent expiring in 2026 and proceed with a managed process to cease mining at.

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BREAKING: Facebook Mostly Loses Giphy Merger Appeal, But Case In Limbo

Law 360 M&A

The U.K.'s specialist antitrust tribunal on Tuesday largely rejected Facebook's challenge to a decision blocking its $315 million acquisition of GIPHY, but agreed that Britain's competition watchdog made mistakes that could call the decision into question.

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Three new mandates for capturing a digital transformation’s full value

Mckinsey and Company

Most organizations achieve less than one-third of the impact they expected from recent digital investments. What can companies learn from the best performers about how to beat the odds today?

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California Gender Board Diversity Law Is Held Unconstitutional

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sarah Fortt, Betty Huber, and Maj Vaseghi, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Sunday, June 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Sarah Fortt , Maj Vaseghi , and Betty Huber are partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on their Latham memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss (discussed on the Forum here ); Will Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules Harm Investors?

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Merck Shows Takeover Interest In Seagen: WSJ

Benzinga

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK ) is reportedly mulling buying cancer-focused biotech Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN ), Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. If the deal happens, it would be significant, given Seagen's market value of roughly $28 billion. According to the report, some people said. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Go-Ahead in talks with two bidders over takeover

The Guardian M&A

Shares in Thameslink operator jump after proposals from Australia’s Kelsian and rival consortium The Go-Ahead Group, which operates the Southern rail franchise, Thameslink and buses, is considering offers from two bidders, making it the latest British transport company to become a possible takeover target. The group, a leading provider of bus services in London and around the country and which runs the UK’s biggest commuter rail network, Govia Thameslink Railway, said it had received unsolicited

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Author Talks: The 15-year career is here

Mckinsey and Company

Julien and Kiersten Saunders climbed the corporate ladder tirelessly until they discovered the FIRE movement. Now they’re on track to retire decades early as millionaires.

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The SEC’s Climate Proposal: Top Ten Points for Comment

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Nick Grabar, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Nick Grabar is partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Mr. Grabar, David Lopez , Francesca Odell , Lillian Tsu , and Helena Grannis. We think that moderating the proposal in key respects will—far from weakening it—make it more likely to achieve the Commission’s long-term purposes of eliciting useful and consistent disclosures.

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Geely Acquires Major Stake in Smartphone Maker Which Has Alibaba Connection

Benzinga

Billionaire Li Shufu controlled satellite-to-automobile group Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (OTC: GELYY ), purchased a majority stake in Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology Co, the Caixin Global reports. Geely's Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co division bought a 79% stake in Meizu from Meizu's founder and a unit of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ).

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How to keep up with tax law changes

ThomsonReuters

The foundation of a successful tax practice rests on the technical knowledge of your people. While you can create a modern firm with automated processes and expansive service offerings, your clients won’t keep coming back if your team isn’t up to speed with the most recent tax law changes. But of course, staying informed is easier said than done.

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Growth opportunities for digital health in KSA and UAE

Mckinsey and Company

Digital health can improve patient services and well-being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The sector offers growth opportunities for existing players and new market entrants.

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Weekly Roundup: June 10-16, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, June 17, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of June 10-16, 2022. Practical Stake. Posted by Bruce F. Freed and Karl J. Sandstrom, Center for Political Accountability, on Friday, June 10, 2022. Tags: Accountability , ESG , Lobbying , Political spending , Reputation , Social contract , Stakeholders.

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Crown Resorts Gets Final Approval For $6.3B PE Takeover

Law 360 M&A

Australian resort and casino operator Crown Resorts, advised by Herbert Smith Freehills, said Wednesday it's received final regulatory approval for its AU$8.9 billion ($6.3 billion) deal to be taken private by Blackstone.

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Why Continental Resources Stock Is Rising Today

Benzinga

Continental Resources Inc (NYSE: CLR ) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company announced the receipt of a "take private" proposal from the Hamm family. Harold G. Hamm sent a non-binding proposal letter on behalf of himself, the Harold G. Hamm Trust and certain trusts established for. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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