Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 28, 2024

Posted by Ola Peter Gjessing, Norges Bank Investment Management, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Ola Peter Gjessing is a Lead Investment Stewardship Manager at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM). This post is based on his NBIM memorandum. Time to rethink performance shares? This is the year that the two leading proxy advisors separately ask clients whether to abandon their favoring of CEO ‘performance shares’ over simpler stock incentives.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 28, 2024

Labor markets in the world’s eight largest economies have tightened significantly since 2010, although the character and level of constraint varies among them. Here we offer a detailed portrait of each country’s labor market to illustrate the contrasts and similarities between them.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 28, 2024

Posted by Charity E. Lee, Jared Gerber, and Adrian Gariboldi, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Charity E. Lee is a Counsel, Jared Gerber is a Partner, and Adrian Gariboldi is an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary Gottlieb memorandum by Ms. Lee, Mr.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 28, 2024

It seems like a lifetime has passed since artificial intelligence (AI) became the market's biggest mover, but Open AI introduced the world to ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. While ChatGPT itself represented a low-tech variation of AI, it opened the door to AI not only as a business driver, but one that had the potential to change the way we work and live.

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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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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 28, 2024

I’ll skip the clever intros here: Delaying your graduation to improve your chances of winning a certain job after university is usually a bad idea. If you’re doing it specifically to target investment banking roles, it only makes sense in a few scenarios. Delaying your graduation will not help with many common problems, such as a very low GPA , no return offer from an internship , or attendance at a non-target school.

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Machen McChesney

AUGUST 28, 2024

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of real estate via a pass-through entity such as an LLC, partnership, or S corporation. You may expect to pay Uncle Sam the standard 15% or 20% federal income tax rate that usually applies to long-term capital gains from assets held for more than one year.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Madrid says decision based on ‘classified’ concerns over consortium backed by Viktor Orbán

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC ) shares have returned 24.6% in the past three months, outperforming both the hospital industry and the S&P 500 Index. Over this timeframe, the industry and the S&P 500 Indexhave gained 20.8% and 6.4%, respectively. Currently priced at $163.87, the stock is just 1% below its 52-week high. This proximity underscores investor confidence and market optimism about this hospital company's prospects.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Arizona Beverages says adviser wrongly shared a contract critical to its ability to sell 99 cent drinks

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSBC ) signed an agreement with First Merchants Corp. (NASDAQ: FRME ) to acquire five Illinois branches alongside certain branch-specific loans and deposits. These branches are located in Southeast Chicago MSA. Details of the Acquisition by Old Second Bancorp OSBC will pay a total cash consideration of roughly $23 million, equivalent to a 7.5% deposit premium to First Merchants.

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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

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

AUGUST 28, 2024

Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF is presenting at the Virginia Society of CPAs’ Forensic & Valuation Services Virtual Conference on September 19, 2024. She will present with Kevin Segler of KoonsFuller on “All in the Family — Related-Party Companies in Divorce.

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IBG Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

This is last article in a three-part series that offers a very general overview of how understanding the taxes and terms of a business sale can help a seller discern the true value of an offer and, in a competitive bidding scenario , recognize which offer constitutes the best deal. Bear in mind that the factors that shape the value of a business sale are deal-specific.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Capital One urged a Virginia federal judge to toss or pause a lawsuit challenging the bank's proposed $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, saying the suit's claims are too speculative and contingent on unknown future events since they depend entirely on the acquisition receiving regulatory and government approval.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY ) has had an impressive run over the past six months. Shares have gained 10% against the 1.6% decline of the industry it belongs to and the 11.3% rise of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. The company has an expected long-term (three to five years) earnings per share growth rate of 14.1%. Its earnings are expected to register growth of 12% in 2024 and 15.5% in 2025.

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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.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with one of two men it accused of inflating the price of a healthcare company before an initial public offering with a shell company, saying he has violated a trading bar from the agency's previous suit against him.

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Hallmark Brokers

AUGUST 28, 2024

The electric bike revolution is gaining momentum faster than you can say “pedal assist.” As more people embrace the eco-friendly, convenient, and exhilarating experience of e-bikes, the market for these electric two-wheelers is booming. If you’re looking for a business opportunity that’s both profitable and personally fulfilling, consider owning an e-bike retail shop.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Bowl America board members have agreed to pay nearly $2.2 million to settle a class action that alleged the company's board of directors acted in bad faith when they approved a merger with Bowlero Corp., according to a proposal submitted to a Maryland federal court.

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Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you are looking for a stable business opportunity, consider purchasing an automobile wholesale business. The automobile industry takes advantage of the constant demand for transportation. This in turn can make operating an automobile wholesale business very lucrative. If you are ready to buy an automobile wholesaler, the first step is to receive a business valuation.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Albany, New York-based Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP has moved to trim breach of contract and disgorgement of fees claims brought by a former client over allegedly bungled tax advice, telling a New York federal judge the claims are redundant when the ex-client is also pursuing a legal malpractice cause of action.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

UK engineer divests divisions for $165mn as it faces pressure to mount turnaround

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Stockholder attorneys probing Paramount Global's allegedly conflicted Skydance Media merger in Delaware's Chancery Court have challenged as unsupportable and unprecedented a magistrate's rejection of anonymously-sourced news reports in a dismissal of their bid for court-ordered document access.

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John Jenkins

AUGUST 28, 2024

In Sunstone Partners Management, LLC v. Synopsys, Inc. (Del. Ch.; 8/24), Judge Paul Williams, sitting in the Chancery Court by designation, addressed a jilted suitor’s claims that a seller breached its obligations under a letter of intent between the parties.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

The NFL made a landmark decision Tuesday to approve private equity ownership of teams, making it the last major North American sports league to bring PE dollars into the mix. It’s not a free-for-all, however; to start, the league selected specific funds that are now allowed to take non-controlling interest in teams. Here, Law360 looks at the approved investment players.

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Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 28, 2024

The differences between Nevada and Delaware corporate law – which I call “Nevadaware divergence” – are the subject of media attention, scholarly critique, and current litigation. The common wisdom is that Nevada is, as some say, “the place to reincorporate when you’re sick of Delaware’s micromanaging.” In a new article , I aim for a fuller understanding of Nevada corporate law, both substantively and theoretically, as compared with Delaware corporate law.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Washington Attorney General's Office told a state court Wednesday that Kroger refuses to commit to sticking with the current terms of its divestiture package in its merger with Albertsons, which the state fears would unfairly "move the goalposts" less than three weeks before a trial on the state's merger challenge kicks off.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protect Pharmaceutical Corp. (OTC: PRTT ) ($PRTT) ("Company") announces it completed the necessary documentation to finalize the merger with KARINCA Logistics - www.karincalogistics.com. PRTT's Management believes that the KARINCA Logistics merger should add substantial value to the Company's overall operations, and it brings a talent pool of professionals, dedicated to the successful integration of the combined business operations.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

India's competition watchdog said in a statement Wednesday it has conditionally approved the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Disney India's media business and Reliance Industries, after the merging entities reportedly overcame regulatory concerns about their grip on broadcast rights to cricket.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

Westford, USA, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Global Precision Farming Market will attain a value of USD 22.09 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 10.7% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Many technologies, including the Internet of Things, GPS, and remote sensing application control, are employed to gain a thorough grasp of various farming features, such as irrigation and ploughing.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

New Jersey health network CarePoint Health Management Associates LLC has redoubled its call for a New Jersey federal judge to disqualify Proskauer Rose LLP from representing competitor RWJBarnabas Health Inc. amid antitrust claims brought by CarePoint, arguing CarePoint's prior representation by Proskauer is substantially related to the case.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

Plus, Berkshire Hathaway joins the $1tn club and 7-Eleven’s owner tries to protect itself from a foreign bidder

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

British sportswear retailer Frasers Group PLC said Wednesday that it has acquired a nearly 15% stake in its Australian peer Accent Group Ltd. for an undisclosed amount to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

BONDUELLE Head office: "La Woestyne" - 59173 Renescure - France Bonduelle a French S.C.A (Partnership limited by Shares) with a capital of 57 102 699,50 euros Registered under number : 447 250 044 ( Dunkerque Commercial and Companies Register) Press release Villeneuve d'Ascq, August 29, 2024 The Bonduelle Group announces plans to sell its packaged salad business in France and Germany.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 28, 2024

John Wood said Wednesday that it has agreed to sell two of its noncore businesses in two separate deals, including one with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP-led private equity firm One Equity Partners LP for total proceeds of £165 million ($218 million).

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Benzinga

AUGUST 28, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tactical Resources Corp. ((TSX.V: RARE, OTC: USREF ) ("Tactical Resources" or the "Company"), a mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to provide additional information regarding its proposed business combination (the "Proposed Business Combination") with Plum Acquisition Corp.

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