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 252

Equity 252

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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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 140

Mergers & Acquisitions 140

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 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 140

Technology 140

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 238

Marketability Corporate Finance Equity Finance 238

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 136

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 136

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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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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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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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 8, 2024

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

Mergers & Acquisitions 132

Mergers & Acquisitions 132

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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133

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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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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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 9, 2024

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

Mergers & Acquisitions 128

Mergers & Acquisitions 128

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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130

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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Global Finance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture. As the CEO of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), he aims to introduce the first US stock market exclusively focused on the $50 trillion-plus global green economy. If GIX gets the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, it plans to kick off trading in 2025.

Marketability 109

Marketability Total Shareholder Return Finance Corporate Finance 109

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 126

Start-ups Technology Mergers & Acquisitions 126

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.

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129

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 198

Technology 198

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 5, 2024

French bank is slimming down under chief executive Slawomir Krupa

Banking 108

Banking 108

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 123

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 123

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

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

Marketability 126

Marketability 126

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 187

Total Shareholder Return 187

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

Authorities tell brewer’s joint venture partner Anadolu Efes ‘the current structure of the transaction has not been approved’

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106

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 106

Equity Marketability 106

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

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

Technology 124

Technology Banking 124

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 179

Finance 179

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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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 7, 2024

As many employees adopt generative AI at work, companies struggle to follow suit. To capture value from current momentum, businesses must transform their processes, structures, and approach to talent.

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111

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter and G. Michael Weiksne, DragonGC, on Monday, August 5, 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.

Technology 159

Technology 159

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