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Custom Proxy Voting Advice

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Edwin Hu (NYU), Nadya Malenko (Boston College), Jonathon Zytnick (Georgetown University), on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Edwin Hu is a Research Fellow at the NYU School of Law’s Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance, Nadya Malenko is a Professor of Finance at Boston College, and Jonathon Zytnick is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.

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A new future of work: The race to deploy AI and raise skills in Europe and beyond

Mckinsey and Company

To gain the full productivity benefits of generative AI and other technologies, Europe and the United States will need to focus both on improving human capital and accelerating technology adoption.

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Q1 2024 Takeaways on What Directors and Officers Need to Know

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Elizabeth Bieber and Pamela Marcogliese, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Elizabeth Bieber is a Partner and Pamela Marcogliese is Head of US Transactions at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on a Freshfields memorandum by Ms. Bieber, Ms. Marcogliese, and the Freshfields Corporate Advisory group.

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In the spotlight: Performance management that puts people first

Mckinsey and Company

Performance management systems help people continuously develop—but most companies fall short of best practices. A set of defined design choices can help guide leaders forward.

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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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Say-on-Climate Votes: Asset Managers Send Mixed Signals

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc., on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Key Takeaways Three Years of Say-on-Climate: Most Action in Europe Say-on-climate resolutions are a relatively new genre of proposals, enabling shareholders to express a view on a company’s climate strategy.

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The growing importance of software product marketing managers

Mckinsey and Company

As launching new products becomes more challenging, the multifaceted role of product marketing manager is poised to become a differentiator for the most successful software providers.

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Strategic alliances for gen AI: How to build them and make them work

Mckinsey and Company

Strategic alliances are a must for companies looking to build value from generative AI. But approaching them like traditional vendor arrangements won’t work.

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Google Acquiring HubSpot For $31B To 'Take Market Share From Microsoft,' Says Expert

Benzinga

Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is exploring the acquisition of HubSpot Inc. (NYSE: HUBS ), a U.S. marketing software maker valued at $31 billion. The acquisition would significantly enhance Google’s ability to compete with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) in the cloud-based applications market, What Happened : Analysts and investment bankers have noted that this would be Google’s largest deal, expanding its business-oriented products and applications, Reuters reported on

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Master data management: The key to getting more from your data

Mckinsey and Company

Master data management can give organizations a leg up by allowing them to easily organize and access data about customers, suppliers, products, and employees.

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China Has a Plan for Its Housing Crisis. Here’s Why It’s Not Enough.

NYT M&A

A new approach by China’s top leaders is bold but pales against the problem: a vast number of empty apartments no one wants to buy.

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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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The promise and the reality of gen AI agents in the enterprise

Mckinsey and Company

Generative AI technology is improving so quickly that a range of new capabilities are rapidly coming online, but only for those who can understand how to use them.

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Alex Mowery Earns CPA Designation

Trout CPA

We are thrilled to announce that Alex Mowery, a dedicated member of the Trout CPA team, has recently earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. This significant milestone is a testament to Alex's hard work and dedication.

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Author Talks: Fighting the good fight

Mckinsey and Company

Are you built to face your greatest fears head-on? Marine Corps veteran and Microsoft executive Nate Boaz shares ways to develop the courage to get through the most trying times—and come out on top.

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BHP's Spinoff South32 Eyes Anglo American's Manganese Assets

Benzinga

South32 Ltd (OTCPK: SHTLF), the diversified mining company spun out of BHP Group Ltd (NYSE: BHP ) in 2015, has expressed interest in acquiring Anglo American 's (OTCQX: AAUKF ) share of their jointly owned manganese assets. While BHP's acquisition efforts mainly focus on prized copper assets, Anglo American also announced restructuring amidst a strategic focus on copper and iron ore. “At the right price, absolutely.

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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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Ready. Set. Scale. Shaping leaders for hypergrowth

Mckinsey and Company

Leading a rapidly growing start-up presents distinct challenges. Developing the leaders to effectively lead hypergrowth organizations requires founders and senior executives to answer four key questions.

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Latham, Cravath Rep Live Nation In DOJ Ticketmaster Battle

Law 360 M&A

In the battle against the U.S. Department of Justice's push to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the concert promotion and ticketing company has called upon a team of attorneys at Cravath Swaine & Moore and Latham & Watkins to go up against a large roster of highly experienced government antitrust attorneys.

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In search of self and something bigger: A spiritual health exploration

Mckinsey and Company

McKinsey Health Institute’s global survey of 41,000 people finds that spiritual health matters to many, regardless of age, country, or religious beliefs.

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DOJ Sues Live Nation 14 Years After Ticketmaster Deal

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Live Nation Thursday over the 2010 agreement clearing the concert promotion giant's purchase of Ticketmaster, an oft-maligned deal blamed for fiascoes like the meltdown of ticket sales for Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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How to navigate pricing during disinflationary times

Mckinsey and Company

Although inflation rates are down, businesses should resist the urge to ease up on pricing management. With deft and adaptable pricing strategies, companies can thrive through economic uncertainty.

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Virtual Reality Startup's $150M SPAC Merger Is Scrapped

Law 360 M&A

Blank-check company Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp. and virtual reality software provider Immersaid have mutually agreed to cancel their planned merger that would have taken Immersed public at an estimated $150 million valuation.

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2023 ESG Report: Accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth for all

Mckinsey and Company

We are driving measurable progress on sustainable and inclusive growth in the societies where we operate. Our 2023 ESG Report details how we are making an impact through our client work, our insights, our actions, and our giving.

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1071 Update – May 2024 | Ncontracts

N Contracts

The latest 1071 compliance updates, news, and analysis for financial institutions and small business lenders covered under the CFPB’s Section 1071 final rule.

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Five alphas: Essential capabilities to succeed in the next era of private capital

Mckinsey and Company

The next era of private capital will look different from the last. Five core capabilities can determine which managers capture strong returns, growth, and profitability in these changing times.

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EE. UU. demanda para que Live Nation, dueño de Ticketmaster se disuelva

NYT M&A

Acusada de violar las leyes antimonopolio, Live Nation Entertainment se enfrenta a una demanda que podría reconfigurar la multimillonaria industria de la música en vivo.

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Taking industrial sector tech from cost center to competitive edge

Mckinsey and Company

Industrial companies can enjoy the same strategic technology advantages as digital leaders in other sectors, provided they have the right blueprint: an integrated product and platform operating model.

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The Value Of Hiring An Investment Banker Or M&a Advisor

Benchmark Report

Forbes recently published an excellent article delving into The ROI of Hiring an Investment Banker , supporting what we at Benchmark International have been shouting from the rooftops for years. The article discusses how study after study has proven that hiring the right investment banker results in a high financial payoff for those who are selling a business.

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How HP is finding success in circularity

Mckinsey and Company

Selling refurbished PCs and printers is at least as profitable as selling new ones, says HP Workforce Solutions president Dave Shull. Here’s how the company is scaling up its circular business.

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How likely is a BHP-Anglo merger now?

Financial Times M&A

BHP has another week to convince Anglo’s board on the merits of its £39bn deal

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Defining your ‘true north’: A road map to successful transformation

Mckinsey and Company

Once a byword for cost cutting, transformation now embraces bolder goals. By using your strategy as a guide and four workstreams as paths, you can take your transformation to the next level—and make it stick.

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Addleshaw Guides Coventry's £780M Co-op Bank Deal

Law 360 M&A

Coventry Building Society has formalized plans to buy the Co-operative Bank for £780 million ($990 million), the lenders said in a joint statement Friday, a move they claim will create an institution better equipped to challenge larger high street names.

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Five bold moves to quickly transform your organization’s culture

Mckinsey and Company

An inclusive culture is now a must for companies that want to meet talent, performance, and productivity objectives. Five moves can help leaders accelerate the process of turning around their cultures.

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Ex-Autonomy CEO Lynch Takes Stand In 'Surreal' Fraud Trial

Law 360 M&A

Autonomy founder Michael Lynch took the stand Thursday in a criminal trial in California federal court over claims he lied to HP about his software company's financial health before the tech giant paid $11.7 billion for it in 2011, saying the trial has been "surreal" and he didn't set out to defraud HP.

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Using AI in economic development: Challenges and opportunities

Mckinsey and Company

There’s always been an art to stimulating economic growth. Now there’s a science, too.

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DOJ Has A Long Set To Play Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit announced Thursday against Live Nation and Ticketmaster's dominance over performing artists, venues and tickets may have been 14 years in the making, but it still has a long road ahead in New York federal court.

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