IVSC

AUGUST 7, 2024

Professor Anup Srivastrava Canada Research Chair in Accounting - Decision-Making and Capital Markets, Haskayne School of Business Professor Anup Srivastrava is Canada Research Chair in Accounting – Decision-Making and Capital Markets, at the Haskayne School of Business. Anup is a world-leading scholar, writer, and speaker on the financial, valuation, strategy, governance, and executive compensation issues of modern technology companies.

Intangible Assets 130

Intangible Assets Business Valuation Marketability Technology 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posted by Simone Hicks, Eric Juergens and Ulysses Smith, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, August 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Simone Hicks and Eric Juergens are Partners, and Ulysses Smith is an ESG Senior Advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Hicks, Mr. Juergens, Mr. Smith, Alison Buckley-Serfass , Tricia Sherno and Beatrice Techawatanasuk.

Equity 249

Equity 249

BVR

AUGUST 5, 2024

In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket1 class action litigation the Court grants the Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law. The judgment of the Jury after the trial was in favor of the Plaintiffs.

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186

NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for more than $100 million. Its chief executive thinks more acquisitions are on the horizon.

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

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.

Marketability

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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143

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Posted by Jared A. Ellias (Harvard Law School) and Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University School of Law), on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Jared A. Ellias is the Scott C. Collins Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and Elisabeth de Fontenay is Karl W. Leo Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Yale Law Journal.

Marketability 234

Marketability Corporate Finance Equity Finance 234

NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 144

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 7, 2024

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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142

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Curtis J. Milhaupt (Stanford Law School), on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Curtis J. Milhaupt is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. The “ End of History ” for corporate law and governance has come to a messy conclusion, marked by U.S.-China rivalry, techno-nationalism, economic sanctions, export controls, supply chain vulnerability, and resulting efforts by multinational enterprises and their governments to “de-risk” in a global

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Benzinga

AUGUST 5, 2024

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM ) shares are trading lower premarket today. The bank disclosed that it is contemplating legal action against a U.S. consumer watchdog over the agency’s investigations into the Zelle payment app. In its filing, the bank stated that it is addressing inquiries from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about fund transfers via the Zelle Network.

Banking 115

Banking Equity 115

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

Corporate Finance

NYT M&A

AUGUST 9, 2024

After purchasing Twitter, Mr. Musk failed to cash out Omid Kordestani’s stock, according to allegations in a new lawsuit.

Mergers & Acquisitions 143

Mergers & Acquisitions 143

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

Technology 141

Technology 141

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Posted by Miriam S. Wrobel and Selvin Akkus-Clemens, FTI Consulting, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Miriam Wrobel is a Senior Managing Director and Selvin Akkus-Clemens is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. As the world moves toward the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, companies around the globe find themselves under increased pressure from stakeholders and the communities in which these organizations operate to

Compliance 214

Compliance 214

The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 9, 2024

Big payday for founders after offer by private equity consortium that means London stock market exit Hargreaves Lansdown has agreed a £5.4bn takeover by private equity suitors that will give hundreds of millions of pounds to its billionaire founders and result in the investment supermarket becoming the latest company to leave the London stock market.

Equity 111

Equity Marketability 111

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.

Marketability

NYT M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.

Start-ups 138

Start-ups Technology Mergers & Acquisitions 138

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

Technology 137

Technology Banking 137

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 3, 2024

Posted by Robert W. Downes, Nicole Friedlander and Paulena B. Prager, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, August 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Robert W. Downes and Nicole Friedlander are Partners and Paulena B. Prager is an Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Downes, Ms. Friedlander, Ms.

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207

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 5, 2024

Executives fear ‘years of legal challenges’ if they split its TV and movie studio businesses

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112

NYT M&A

AUGUST 5, 2024

The federal government has more lawsuits in the pipeline trying to rein in the tech giants, including another antitrust case against Google that goes to trial next month.

Mergers & Acquisitions 137

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 137

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 9, 2024

Why the construction industry must climb out of its productivity rut—and why it hasn’t yet.

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136

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Ishan K. Bhabha, Erica Turret, and Peggy Xu, Jenner & Block LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Ishan K. Bhabha is a Partner, and Erica Turret and Peggy Xu are Associates at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on a Jenner & Block memorandum by Mr. Bhabha, Ms. Turret, Ms. Xu, Lauren J. Hartz , and Marcus A.R. Childress.

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199

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2024

Ares, Apollo, Blackstone and KKR prepare to increase buyout-linked investments as interest rates ease

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110

NYT M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

Thirty models of Samsung stoves were part of the recall over fires started by accidental contact.

Mergers & Acquisitions 131

Mergers & Acquisitions 131

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.

136

136

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Carey Oven and Deborah Golden, Deloitte LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Carey Oven is the National Managing Partner of the Center for Board Effectiveness and Deborah Golden is the US Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms. Oven, Ms. Golden, Caroline Schoenecker , Bo Baker, Jamie McCall , and Hallie Miller.

Technology 196

Technology 196

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 5, 2024

Executives at Abu Dhabi’s $300bn fund lead restructurings and management changes as valuations sink

Start-ups 107

Start-ups 107

N Contracts

AUGUST 6, 2024

The regulators have spoken: financial institutions need to get serious about managing AI risk. From cybersecurity and fraud to consumer compliance and third-party risk, AI poses significant regulatory risks.

Compliance 105

Compliance 105

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 9, 2024

Generative AI is already affecting the working world. But, with this technology’s continual, rapid evolution, what does the future of work look like? Two McKinsey experts give their opinions.

133

133

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Posted by Ira Kay, Ed Sim, and Mike Kesner, Pay Governance LLC, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Ira Kay is a Managing Partner, Ed Sim is a Consultant, and Mike Kesner is a Partner at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Key Takeaways There is a strong correlation (.56) between relative TSR and CAP but not between TSR and SCT Compensation (.

Total Shareholder Return 180

Total Shareholder Return 180

Butcher Joseph & Co.

AUGUST 4, 2024

If a business owner is contemplating a complete or partial sale of their business, planners can help them evaluate potential tax savings with a Sectio. The post Using IRC Section 1042 for Retirement and Exit Planning for Business Owners appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

Business Valuation 105

Business Valuation 105

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 4, 2024

Australian group’s quick second deal for US assets comes as Nassef Sawiris continues with OCI break-up plan

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105

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

As the electric-vehicle market continues to grow in Europe, customer expectations are also evolving.

Marketability 133

Marketability 133

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posted by Gabriel Chodorow-Reich (Harvard University), Owen Zidar (Princeton University), Eric Zwick (University of Chicago), on Monday, August 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Gabriel Chodorow-Reich is the George Fisher Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, Owen Zidar is a Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and Eric Zwick is a Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Finance 177

Finance 177

Mogin Rubin M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Written by Jonathan Rubin, Partner and Co-Founder of MoginRubin LLP -- This week’s decision in United States v. Google represents a significant victory for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and various state attorneys general, which successfully argued that Google has exercised anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the general search market and in the market for text advertising in search ( U.S., et al. v.

Marketability 105

Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions 105