Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 3, 2024
Posted by Kurt Harrison, Laura Mantoura, and Emily Meneer, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Kurt Harrison is Co-Head of the Global Sustainability Practice, Laura Mantoura is Board Member and CEO Advisory Practice, and Emily Meneer is Leader of Sustainability Knowledge team at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 24, 2024
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
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Benzinga
JULY 8, 2024
Carlsberg' s (CARL-B.CO) recent $4.3 billion acquisition of Britvic , known for Robinsons squash and J20 , highlights a strategic pivot for the Danish brewer. The deal will create a new entity, Carlsberg Britvic , to enhance its footprint in the UK and Western Europe. Following a previously rejected lower offer, Britvic investors will receive £13.15 per share.
Global Finance
JULY 24, 2024
Alphabet reached far outside its industry boundaries to recruit its new CFO; Anat Ashkenazi, an Eli Lilly veteran, takes charge of the Google parent’s finances this summer, replacing Ruth Porat, who was promoted to president and CIO. Unusual, yes; the drugmaker and the tech giant have very different lines of business, their cultures are different, and so are their strategic priorities.
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.
Rhythm Systems
JULY 24, 2024
In his upcoming book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High-Growth Leadership , our CEO Patrick Thean shares how critical it is for today’s CEOs and leaders to be curious. Curiosity is not just an engaging personal trait—it's a strategic imperative for CEOs who want to drive innovation, inspire their teams, and position their organizations for sustainable growth in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
The Guardian M&A
JULY 22, 2024
The UK has a huge problem with monopolies – yet taking conglomerates apart is not as hard as you might think When British farmers protested outside the Houses of Parliament earlier this year, they sent 49 scarecrows , after a survey had found that 49% of UK fruit and vegetable farmers said they expected to go bust within a year. The scarecrows stood in for real farmers, who are mostly too afraid to speak out.
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Mckinsey and Company
JULY 16, 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.
Benzinga
JULY 8, 2024
Media company Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA ) agreed to a merger with Skydance Media to form "New Paramount," valuing the combined company at $28 billion. Here's a look at what analysts are saying and how Paramount Non-Executive Chairwoman Shari Redstone sees the deal playing out. What Happened: After months of negotiation, Paramount and Skydance have come to a merger agreement to combined the media entities.
Global Finance
JULY 22, 2024
A sizable decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) in China and a notable decrease in M&A sales across developing Asia contributed to an 8% fall in FDI to $621 billion across the region in 2023, according to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Nowhere was the drop steeper than in South Asia, where a 37% fall to $36 billion was reported.
Machen McChesney
JULY 23, 2024
Simple payroll errors are avoidable, but if you don’t pay attention, you could end up facing consequences that cost thousands of dollars in compliance penalties. Not only that but you might have to deal with unwanted attention on both you and your payroll department.
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
Law 360 M&A
JULY 25, 2024
A shareholder of Paramount Global Class B common stock on Wednesday sued chairwoman Shari Redstone and several members of its board over the allegedly "unfair" merger with Skydance Media LLC, claiming the deal is being orchestrated to cash out Redstone's investments in Paramount at a substantial premium compared to other stockholders.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 14, 2024
Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, July 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on his PwC memorandum. Part I: Introduction Shareholder activism today The nature of shareholder activism, the key players, their preferred methods and their typical targets all tend to shift along with investment and business trends.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 12, 2024
The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.
Benzinga
JULY 22, 2024
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has acquired Bray Film Studios , the former production site for the iconic Hammer horror film series, to expand its UK-based television and film production. What Happened : Amazon’s Prime Video division has purchased Bray Film Studios, located near London, for an undisclosed sum. Amazon said the studios consist of five stages, workshops, and offices.
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.
Global Finance
JULY 23, 2024
The plan by the Big Three banks to unwind their cross-shareholdings points to a long-awaited turn to better corporate governance. The announcements in June by Japan’s three megabanks that they will sell $5.4 billion of their strategic cross-shareholdings over three years mark a milestone in the decades-long effort to remodel Japanese corporate governance along more investor-friendly lines.
NYT M&A
JULY 7, 2024
The deal, approved by Paramount’s board, ushers in a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 23, 2024
The administrative law judge overseeing the Federal Trade Commission's in-house challenge to Kroger and Albertsons' $25 billion merger has given the agency and the grocery behemoths two extra days on a couple of filing deadlines after the FTC said the worldwide Microsoft outage left several counsel laptops unusable.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 19, 2024
Posted by David Rhinesmith, Brad Marcus, and Sara Schaedler, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Friday, July 19, 2024 Editor's Note: David Rhinesmith , Brad Marcus , and Sara Schaedler are Partners at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. This post is based on Orrick memorandum by Mr. Rhinesmith, Mr. Marcus, Ms. Schaedler, and Jackson Hagen.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 10, 2024
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.
Benzinga
JULY 11, 2024
SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC: SFTBF ) (OTC: SFTBY ) led by has announced the acquisition of Graphcore , a UK-based chipmaker, in a significant move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. What Happened : SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son , has acquired Graphcore, a startup focused on AI, founded by UK semiconductor industry veterans in 2016. The acquisition is part of SoftBank’s multibillion-dollar AI push and will position Graphcore alongside chip designer Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:
Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles, is rapidly becoming the dominant force in the global EV space, despite the US and Europe railing against its disruptive effect on their domestic markets. In the last month, the buccaneering firm has made major plant announcements in Thailand and Turkey as it doubles down on competing with its US and European Union rivals.
NYT M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.
Machen McChesney
JULY 2, 2024
With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could reap some tax advantages.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 24, 2024
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan weighed in on a host of topics during a discussion Wednesday at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, expressing concerns about the agency's high legal bills for expert witnesses and describing AI price-setting tools as a potential loophole for collusion.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 10, 2024
In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.
Benzinga
JULY 22, 2024
Tellurian Inc. (NYSE: TELL ) shares are trading higher after the company inked an acquisition deal with Australia’s Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE: WDS ) for an implied enterprise value of $1.2 billion, including net debt. The deal consideration includes a $900 million all-cash payment or $1.00 per Tellurian share. The acquisition price represents a 75% premium to Tellurian’s closing price on July 19, 2024, and a 48% premium to Tellurian’s 30-day volume weighted average price.
Global Finance
JULY 18, 2024
In this two-part feature on the economics of the Olympics, Global Finance delves into the financial strategies and innovations that the 2024 Paris Games , which run from July 26 to Aug. 11, are implementing to avoid the pitfalls of past host cities. Part one explores the historical context of Olympic costs and the steps the Paris Games organizing committee is taking to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Benchmark Report
JULY 1, 2024
When is the right time to put your company on the market? Many business owners struggle with this question. It's a difficult decision involving many complexities, but it doesn't have to be that complicated. There is one simple rule for any business owner to live by: ALWAYS have your company in the best position to be sale-ready.
NYT M&A
JULY 10, 2024
When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 23, 2024
Specialty equipment maker IDEX Corp. will buy industrial filter manufacturer Mott Corp. and its subsidiaries in a $1 billion all-cash deal led by Sidley Austin LLP and Cooley LLP, the companies announced Tuesday.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 21, 2024
Demand for sustainable aviation fuel could outpace supply by 2030 without a significant increase in capacity. Forward-leaning aviation players use a combination of strategies to source SAF, including equity investments, to help scale the ecosystem.
Benzinga
JULY 23, 2024
In a recent development, Warner Bros Discovery’s (NASDAQ: WBD ) sports network, TNT Sports , has declared its intention to match one of the three bids for the broadcast rights of National Basketball Association games. What Happened: The decision is aimed at maintaining TNT Sports’ long-standing four-decade relationship with the NBA. While the network has not disclosed which NBA programming package it plans to match, a source close to the matter has revealed that TNT Sports is conside
Global Finance
JULY 22, 2024
Jamie Dimon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer JP Morgan Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 26th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2024 World’s Best Bank is JP Morgan. “JP Morgan topped its global competition across numerous business lines through its deep expertise, leading client service, and broad product offerings.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 2, 2024
The recent surge in artificial intelligence advancements has started to transform the professional services industry, and corporate tax departments are no exception. Generative Artificial Intelligence ( GenAI ) presents a game-changing opportunity to transform corporate tax operations by enhancing human capabilities and driving strategic decision-making.
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