Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 4, 2022
Posted by Steven Rothstein and Yamika Ketu (Ceres), and Olivia Tay (Semler Brossy LLC), on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven Rothstein is managing director and Yamika Ketu is an associate at Ceres; and Olivia Tay is senior consultant at Semler Brossy LLC. This post is based on a Ceres/Semler Brossy client memo and article in Corporate Board Member by Mr.
Viking Mergers
MAY 5, 2022
Every day, countless business owners and entrepreneurs ask themselves, “When should I sell my business?” The decision to sell a business is not often an easy one, but there are many reasons an owner might do it. In this article, we’ll take a look at seven common reasons to sell your business. 7 Reasons to Sell Your Business. 1. Business Momentum. While this may feel counterintuitive, the best time to sell a business is when it is doing well.
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Benzinga
MAY 4, 2022
As reported during its first-quarter 2022 earnings call, WM Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MAPS ), d.b.a. Weedmaps, has completed the acquisition of cannabis-focused digital menu and ad company Enlighten. Why It Matters. This acquisition brings in two key Enlighten features: SmartHub, a subscription software that powers in-dispensary digital menus and kiosks; and.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 2, 2022
As technological innovation accelerates, fashion companies have an opportunity to serve customers better while also creating a more efficient, responsive, and responsible business.
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 4, 2022
Posted by Frederick Alexander (The Shareholder Commons), on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Frederick Alexander is Founder of The Shareholder Commons; Holly Ensign-Barstow is Director of Stakeholder Governance & Policy at B Lab. This post is based on their recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary D
Viking Mergers
MAY 3, 2022
Generally speaking, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are most common in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors. Nearly every industry had record activity in 2021, though. With just a few exceptions, the M&A boom swept across the US economy with deal values up significantly from 2020 totals. In this article, we will take a closer look at the sectors indicating growth for best-selling businesses.
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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 3, 2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, women have had bigger workloads—and have burned out in greater numbers. Government leaders can use proven approaches to address these issues and build better workplaces.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 30, 2022
Posted by Michael Littenberg, Marc Rotter, and Hannah Shapiro, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Littenberg is partner, Marc Rotter is counsel, and Hannah Shapiro is a law clerk at Ropes & Gray LLP. This post is based on their Ropes & Gray memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and For Whom Corporate Leaders Bargain by Lucian A
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB ) (TSX:ACB) has completed its previously announced acquisition of TerraFarma Inc. (parent company of Thrive Cannabis ) for aggregate initial consideration of $38 million paid in cash and Aurora common shares, and up to $30 million in potential earnout amounts, payable in cash, Aurora Shares or a combination of both, subject to Thrive achieving certain revenue targets within.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 5, 2022
Rev. Proc. 2022-24 (Apr. 29, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has released the 2023 cost-of-living adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). Here are the details: HSA Contribution Limits. The 2023 annual HSA contribution limit is $3,850 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (up from $3,650 in 2022), and $7,750 for individuals with family HDHP coverage (up from $7,300 in 2
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
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 5, 2022
The US government has a goal: net-zero emissions by 2050. Our analysis maps out a pathway to this net-zero frontier—and the growth opportunities that $27 trillion of capital spending could create.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 6, 2022
Posted by Salima Lamdouar, Patrick O'Connell, and Tiffanie Wong, AllianceBernstein, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Salima Lamdouar is Portfolio Manager of Sustainable Fixed Income, Patrick O’Connell is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Research, and Tiffanie Wong, CFA is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Portfolio Management at AllianceBernstein.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 6, 2022
BakerHostetler has hired two attorneys experienced in representing clients in health care transactions and advising private equity funds in mergers and acquisitions to the firm's business practice group in Dallas and Chicago.
Benzinga
MAY 6, 2022
Several states that have recently or soon intend to roll out their adult-use cannabis marketplaces hope progressive equity licensing measures pay off, unlike the states before them. New York, New Jersey, Illinois and others aim to address criminal records while prioritizing licensing for drug war victims. New York's market potential and progressive licensing model is earning it ample spotlight.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 3, 2022
Four irreversible trends are redefining excellence in service operations. For today’s leaders, they could be a transformational opportunity—or an existential threat.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 3, 2022
Posted by Francesca Odell, Ferdisha Snagg, and Clara Cibrario Assereto, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Francesca Odell is a partner, Ferdisha Snagg is counsel, and Clara Cibrario Assereto is an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Ms. Odell, Ms.
Benchmark Report
MAY 5, 2022
Benchmark International is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022 on 13 th September at the Dorint Hotel Frankfurt/Oberursel. Dealsourcing is a key event in Germany for M&A professionals, hosting hundreds of participants including private equity firms, funding platforms, restructuring advisors, M&A advisors, and due diligence professionals, to name a few.
Benzinga
MAY 5, 2022
Australia’s Qantas Airways (OTC: QABSY ) said it is acquiring the remaining 80% stake in Alliance Aviation Services for A$610.8 million ($443.14 million) in an all-stock deal, Reuters reported. The acquisition is expected to. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Audit Board
MAY 6, 2022
Audit committee members have oversight of internal audit, but time together is often limited to just four meetings each year. During those meetings, the audit committee needs to digest a great deal of information related to trends and risk exposures that are occurring, the organization’s performance in managing risk, and internal audit strategies to improve their focus on risk, as well as to review the structure and composition of the department’s resources. .
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 5, 2022
Posted by Stefanie Chalk, Pru Bennett, and Dan Lambeth, Brunswick Group LLP, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Stefanie Chalk is a director and Pru Bennett and Dan Lambeth are partners at Brunswick Group LLP. This post is based on their Brunswick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.
Mogin Rubin M&A
MAY 5, 2022
In early February, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a $6.6 billion merger that gives Frontier a 51.5% controlling interest in a combined airline that will become the fifth largest carrier in the country and the largest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13 in cash for each Spirit share, which has an implied value of $22.54 as of May 4.
Benzinga
MAY 4, 2022
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire game developer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) for $95 per share. The proposed all-cash transaction would be Microsoft's largest acquisition ever, valued at $68.7 billion. If the deal goes through, Microsoft would further strengthen its position in the gaming market via Activision's iconic franchises including "Call of Duty," "Warcraft," "Diablo," "Overwatch" and &q
Audit Board
MAY 4, 2022
Features to be showcased at the conference include automated framework mapping, evidence collection, and continuous monitoring. LOS ANGELES, CA — May 4, 2022 — AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, and compliance management, today announced a set of new advanced automation capabilities for its award-winning CrossComply solution.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 5, 2022
Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is associate professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Molk, forthcoming in the Iowa Law Review. Delaware’s dominance in the race for publicly traded company incorporations is well known.
Sun Acquisitions
MAY 3, 2022
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Ken brings over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, sales and operations. Ken’s career began as a business intermediary selling privately held companies to investors. After his time as a business intermediary, Ken held several executive leadership positions with expanded sales and operations.
Benzinga
MAY 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A ) (NYSE: BRK-B ), headed by CEO Warren Buffett, recently announced the acquisition of Alleghany Corporation (NYSE: Y ), a property and casualty insurance company in a deal worth $11.6 billion, at $842.02 per share. The acquisition is the largest that Berkshire has made since 2016, but ranks behind its previous $37-billion acquisition of Precision Castparts.
Audit Board
APRIL 30, 2022
Over the years, I have heard many audit leaders describe the stakeholders in their organizations as customers or clients. I have recently been researching the concept of client service and considering how this could apply to the internal audit practice — and I now see these leaders as early adopters of a visionary track that has the potential to significantly elevate the internal audit profession. .
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 6, 2022
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of April 29-May 5, 2022. Stark Choices for Corporate Reform. Posted by Aneil Kovvali (University of Chicago), on Friday, April 29, 2022. Tags: Climate change , Corporate purpose , ESG , Governance reform , Shareholder primacy , Stakeholders , Sustainability.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 2, 2022
O'Melveny & Myers LLP announced Monday it has opened a Houston office with the help of a trio of former Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP attorneys, placing the firm in a third Texas city in less than a year.
Benzinga
APRIL 30, 2022
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ) founder Vitalik Buterin has for the first time commented on the Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) takeover sage after the company agreed to be taken over by Elon Musk. What Happened: The largest consequence of Musk taking over Twitter may not be the specific policy decisions the Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO would make, Buterin said in a tweet.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 5, 2022
Fisher v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., 2022 WL 1193999 (2d Cir. 2022). Available at [link]. In a dispute over an insurer’s interpretation of a health plan provision incentivizing use of generic drugs, a federal appeals court has held that the regulation establishing an “embedded” individual cost-sharing limit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not apply before January 1, 2016.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 2, 2022
Posted by Andrew Weiss (Boston University), on Monday, May 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Andrew Weiss , a Professor Emeritus of Economics at Boston University, is Chief Executive Officer of Weiss Asset Management. This post is based on his recent comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on a comment letter that I submitted on the Security and Exchange Commission’s proposed rules governing Private Fund Advisers, File No.
Mogin Rubin M&A
MAY 3, 2022
Antitrust law enforcers at the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission remain dedicated to increasing competition in several rapidly consolidating industries, including healthcare and labor markets. Despite two losses handed to them by juries in Texas and Colorado in favor of defendant executives, they vowed to continue their accountability crackdown.
Benzinga
MAY 2, 2022
Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE ) shares are trading lower Monday after the company rejected JetBlue Airways Corp's (NASDAQ: JBLU ) proposal and said it will proceed with its previously-announced merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC ). Both Frontier and JetBlue aim to acquire Spirit to better compete. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
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