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Business Valuations for Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer, and IRS Gifting

Chris Curtain

Plan for Your Business Future Starting with a Certified Business Appraisal Estate Planning Starts with Knowing Your Company’s Value If you are a business owner, you have likely considered obtaining a business appraisal of your enterprise. A business appraisal, or business valuation, reflects the current economic value of a business. Such valuations are often conducted […].

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Cybersecurity + ESG for the Global Capital Markets

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jonathan R. Everhart, Global ReEnergy Holdings, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Jonathan R. Everhart is Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Global ReEnergy Holdings. This post is based on Global ReEnergy Holdings memorandum by Mr. Everhart. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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IVSC welcomes new Asia Director

IVSC

The IVSC is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicolas Konialidis as its new Asia Director, based in Singapore. Nicholas brings three decades of capital markets, corporate finance and valuation experience and will lead the IVSC’s growth across the region, with a focus on business valuation and intangibles. In his new role, Nicolas will also undertake market outreach and engagement with IVSC member and sponsor organisations, as well governments and regulatory entities, as IVS becomes

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DIVISION HIGHLIGHT: KNOXVILLE, TN

Viking Mergers

Kyle Valentine leads Viking’s efforts in the East Tennessee market and brings with him more than a decade of business development and recruiting experience. Kyle has partnered with some of the most respected companies in American business to provide talent across all departments. With this experience, Kyle brings a valuable perspective when guiding and assisting East Tennessee entrepreneurs with the most important financial decision of their life – selling their business.

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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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Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company to Fight Climate Change

NYT M&A

Yvon Chouinard has forfeited ownership of the company he founded 49 years ago. The profits will now be used to fight climate change.

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2022 Proxy Season Review: Say-on-Pay and Equity Compensation Plan Voting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jeannette Bander, Heather Coleman, and Marc Treviño, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Monday, September 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Jeannette Bander , Heather Coleman , and Marc Treviño are partners at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Ms. Bander, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Treviño, June Hu , Brittney Kidwell, and Rebecca Rabinowitz.

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From Education To Electric Vehicle - What's On The Cards For China Liberal Education's Like For EV Brand Aiways

Benzinga

China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: CLEU ) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire all the outstanding equity interest in the new electric vehicle brand Aiways Holdings Limited. China Liberal Education is a China-based company that provides. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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What Is Surprise Billing IDR?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We’ve heard that group health plan claims for certain services must be resolved under federal IDR rules. What is IDR, and what claims does it apply to? ANSWER: The No Surprises Act (included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)) protects individuals from surprise bills for certain out-of-network services (see our Checkpoint article ), and establishes an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process under which out-of-network providers and health plans may resolve disput

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Proposed Additional Amendments to Form PF

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jessica Forbes, Philip Heimowitz, and Mark Highman, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Saturday, September 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Jessica Forbes and Philip Heimowitz are partners and Mark Highman is special counsel at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. This post is based on a Fried Frank memorandum by Ms. Forbes, Mr.

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How Europe’s CPG leaders can navigate inflation

Mckinsey and Company

With inflation persisting, consumer-packaged-goods manufacturers can’t rely on the strategies that got them through the past two years. It’s time for a reset.

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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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Microsoft - Activision Deal Draws More Regulatory Attention

Benzinga

Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) $75 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) faced intense scrutiny in Brussels and the U.K., the Financial Times reports. There were growing concerns that the deal was anti-competitive and would exclude rivals from accessing the blockbuster game Call of Duty. The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority will.

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Retrospective Meetings: Bringing the Post Mortem Business Meeting to Life

Rhythm Systems

You've done it! You and your team have finished a significant project and are ready to celebrate. Your team did a great job adjusting to the challenges and delivering on the project. The team worked hard to get everything done, and they succeeded. It was a significant accomplishment, and everyone deserves a pat on the back. How do you follow up on this project?

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Indemnity and Insurance: How Directors and Officers Can Enhance Their Protections

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jacquelyn Burke and Rachel Katz, Cooley LLP, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Jacquelyn Burke is special counsel and Rachel Katz is an associate at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. Whether they are new executive leaders or longtime members of a corporate board, directors and officers should be considering two prongs of protection—a robust insurance program and a tailored indemnification agreement.

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Why digital trust truly matters

Mckinsey and Company

Consumer faith in cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible AI hinges on what companies do today—and establishing this digital trust just might lead to business growth.

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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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Elon Musk's Tesla And SpaceX Emails Can't Be Accessed Without His Consent, Judge Rules In Twitter-Deal Case

Benzinga

Judge Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Chancery Court on Tuesday denied Twitter Inc. ’s (NYSE: TWTR ) request to turn in Elon Musk’s personal emails as evidence in their ongoing litigation that would come up for hearing on Oct. 17. What Happened: Claiming attorney-client privilege, Musk chose to withhold his personal emails from the Tesla Inc.

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Dave & Buster's Elevates Atty To GC After $835M Merger

Law 360 M&A

Dave & Buster's has promoted one of its in-house attorneys to general counsel, the lawyer said in an online post, three months after the arcade and restaurant chain bought entertainment business Main Event Entertainment Inc. in an $835 million acquisition.

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NYSE’s Proposed Relaxed Pricing Limits for Primary Direct Listings

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Pamela Marcogliese, Taryn Zucker, and Lauren Lee, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Sunday, September 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Pamela Marcogliese is partner, Taryn Zucker is counsel, and Lauren Lee is an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on their Freshfields memorandum. On December 22, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved the New York Stock Exchange’s (“NYSE”) rule proposal that fundamentally changed the structure of d

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Airline retailing: How payment innovation can improve the bottom line

Mckinsey and Company

Airline retailing could be worth $40 billion by 2030—a new report gives insight on how airlines can maximize this opportunity.

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Twitter Shareholders Vote To Approve Buyout By Elon Musk: What Investors Should Know And What's Next

Benzinga

The latest step in the ongoing Twitter buyout saga was completed Tuesday. Here’s the latest in the battle between social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: Twitter shareholders voted to approve a $44 billion buyout from Musk. The vote is the latest step in a battle between Twitter and Musk to force him to complete his proposed buyout from April that valued Twitter at $54.20 per share.

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2 Firms Seek To Lead Litigation In Del. Over Busted SPAC Deal

Law 360 M&A

A tentative agreement has been struck for Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and Morris Kandinov LLP to lead Delaware Court of Chancery litigation over a $24 million dispute related to a special-purpose acquisition company's failed attempt to buy Landry's restaurants and the Golden Nugget casinos.

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Glass Lewis Comment Letter to the SEC on Enhanced Disclosure of ESG Issues

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Nichol Garzon-Mitchell, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Monday, September 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Nichol Garzon-Mitchell is Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a comment letter submitted by Glass Lewis to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule.

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3 things to consider when selecting a collaborative platform

Avanade

Dynamics 365 Marketing offers a rich event management feature that can help you with every step you need to arrange, execute, and follow up on public and private events.

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Skybridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci Breaks Down The Juicy Details Of The FTX Deal

Benzinga

FTX and Skybridge Capital announced last Friday that FTX acquired a 30% stake in Skybridge, an asset-management company led by Anthony Scaramucci. On Monday, Scaramucci gave more details on the deal at SALT New York. What Happened: Skybridge currently holds around $2.8 billion in assets under management. According to Scaramucci, the firm plans to deploy capital raised from the FTX transaction to purchase more crypto assets.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2022

Mckinsey and Company

Growth moderates globally in an inflationary environment; the US Federal Reserve emphasizes its tightening course; Europe faces near-term energy volatility.

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Deregulation and Board Policies: Evidence from Performance Measures Used in Bank CEO Turnover Decisions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rachel Hayes (University of Utah), Xiaoli Tian (Georgetown University), and Xue Wang (The Ohio State University), on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Rachel Hayes is Professor of Accounting at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business; Xiaoli Tian is Associate Professor of Accounting at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business; and Xue Wang is Associate Professor of Accounting at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.

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Data marketplace: Productizing data to improve value-driven consumption

Avanade

Imagine a cloud-based platform that exists in your organization where users (employees) can shop for data sets to deliver better experiences, products and services.

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EXCLUSIVE: Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell Says Columbia Care Acquisition Expands Retail Footprint

Benzinga

Cresco Labs Inc (OTCMKTS: CRLBF ) recently announced plans to acquire Columbia Care Inc (OTCMKTS: CCHWF ), marking another round of industrial consolidation in the cannabis sector. Cresco CEO Charlie Bachtell , a keynote speaker at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference , said on Tuesday that the acquisition is imperative to its strategic rapid footprint, as Cresco now has a presence in 18 markets.

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Against the odds: How life sciences companies excel in large transformations

Mckinsey and Company

Life sciences companies pursuing a step change in performance have obtained mixed results. Adhering to five principles can greatly improve the odds of a large transformation program succeeding.

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Weekly Roundup: September 9-15, 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, September 16, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of September 9-15, 2022. Speech by Chair Gensler on Kennedy and Crypto. Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, September 9, 2022.

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Did VCs overpay during the pandemic?

Equidam

Being a VC is not easy. It’s one of the few jobs with minimal feedback on your performance for up to a decade at a time. You screen a tremendous number of startups, pick a handful, and hope a few of those will grow up to become unicorns. Your job is to pick well, but the results of your selection aren’t apparent until many years later. You are asked to estimate how well a startup will do, in order to ascertain a fair and attractive price – while knowing that being left out of one or

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Elon Musk's Takeover Set To Get Twitter Shareholder Approval By 'Wide Margin' Today: Report

Benzinga

Shareholders of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) are likely to approve the $44 billion takeover led by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk — a proposal the billionaire entrepreneur is no longer keen on seeing through. What Happened: Early trends indicate investors approving the deal by a wide margin, according to a Wall Street Journal report , which cited people familiar with the matter.

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The Credit Analyst Career Path: How to Get Into Finance Through the Side Door

Brian DeChesare

One of the problems with discussing credit analyst roles and the credit analyst career path is that no one agrees on what they mean. Adding to the confusion is the presence of jobs with very similar names, such as “credit risk analyst,” “credit specialist,” and “loan officer.”. Unfortunately, they’re all somewhat different – despite the similar names.

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About the SEC’s Climate Proposal

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maura Hodge, Sam Jeffery, and Julie Santoro, KPMG LLP, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Maura Hodge, Sam Jeffery, and Julie Santoro are partners at KPMG LLP. This post is based on their KPMG memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Capturing the climate opportunity in insurance

Mckinsey and Company

The world’s transition to net-zero emissions will cost trillions of dollars and present new kinds of risks. Here’s the role insurers can play.

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