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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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U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation

NYT M&A

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tying short-term decisions to long-term strategy

Mckinsey and Company

A new survey confirms the well-founded principles behind the allocation of resources for long-term value creation.

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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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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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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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Six strategies for growth outperformance

Mckinsey and Company

In this conversation, three experts discuss the recipe for fostering growth in today’s uncertain economic climate.

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What’s Needed to Make the Justice Department’s New Whistleblower Program Work?

Reynolds Holding

On March 7, 2024, in a speech before the American Bar Association, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a “90-day sprint” to establish a new Justice Department whistleblower program. In her speech, Monaco pointed to other highly successful whistleblower laws, explaining that the Justice Department’s goal was to fill “gaps” in current protections to enhance the ability of the United States to combat fraud and corruption: Ever since Dodd-Frank created whistleblower programs at the SEC an

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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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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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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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Private ownership of Hargreaves Lansdown would have its advantages

Financial Times M&A

Offer from CVC-led consortium looks overly opportunistic

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From bytes to bushels: How gen AI can shape the future of agriculture

Mckinsey and Company

Complementing analytical AI with generative AI can help agriculture players reduce labor and input costs and improve yields. A number of exciting use cases show how the industry can evolve.

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Hargreaves Lansdown bid shows wealth managers as private equity target

Financial Times M&A

Analysts predict more approaches for UK companies whose stocks lag international rivals’

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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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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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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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It’s ‘time to break up’: DoJ sues Live Nation

Financial Times M&A

Plus, UK-based Palliser Capital takes a stake in a mining giant and FTX probe absolves Sullivan & Cromwell

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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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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.