Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Posted by Shaojun Zhang (Ohio State University), on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Shaojun Zhang is an Assistant Professor of finance at Ohio State University, Fisher School of Business. This post is based on her article forthcoming in The Journal of Finance. The pricing of carbon transition risk is a key question as investors consider climate-aware investments.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Most great CEOs rely on a set of guiding mindsets. This checklist helps them turn mindsets into practices that can steer their companies to great heights.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Posted by Lauren Shatanof, FW Cook, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Lauren Shatanof is a Consultant at FW Cook. This post is based on an FW Cook memorandum by Ms. Shatanof, James Lutz , and Voytek Sokolowski. INTRODUCTION This Top 250 Report details executive long-term incentive practices at the 250 largest companies by market capitalization, with special focus on trends over the last five years.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A significant share of India’s people and assets remain uninsured, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the country’s insurance industry.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Posted by Jeremy Barr, Katherine Kim, and Yunah Ko, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Jeremy Barr is a Counsel and Katherine Kim and Yunah Ko are Associates at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on a Freshfields memorandum by Mr. Barr, Ms. Kim, Ms. Ko, and Ginger Hervey. A recent enforcement action brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) offers an important reminder for public companies, as well as their off
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Amsterdam-based food delivery giant offloads unit to Wonder for $650mn after buying it for $7.
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Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A successful digital future depends on responsible use of AI. The EU AI Act marks a significant step in regulating AI systems and could serve as a blueprint for other jurisdictions.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Big Tech deals may have thrown a lifeline to regional telecoms company Lumen and its moribund peers
Machen McChesney
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year? In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. With inflation easing, the amounts aren’t increasing as much as in recent years.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
On Wednesday, BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX ) agreed to acquire Biotheus , a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibodies for oncological or inflammatory diseases. With the acquisition, BioNTech will obtain full global rights to the late-stage clinical asset BNT327/PM8002, an investigational bispecific antibody targeting PD-L1 and VEGF-A.
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
The Guardian M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bn The food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the delivery-focused restaurant chain Wonder for $650m (£510m), only four years after buying the US app in a multibillion-dollar tie-up after the first Covid lockdowns.
Vested
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Get investment ready with our all-in-one solution for seamless fundraising, preparation and compliance. Complete your funding round on Vestd.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Rivian Automotive's stock got a jolt of energy Wednesday after the electric vehicle maker and Volkswagen Group said they were launching a joint venture worth up to $5.8 billion.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
We are proud to announce that David W. R. Harkins, CFA, ABV received the AICPA FVS Standing Ovation Award at the AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference in Dallas, Texas. David is one of only twelve recipients of the 2024 award.
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.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A subsidiary of Public Sector Pension Investment Board, a Canadian investor, has said it will buy the operator of airports in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton for £1.53 billion ($1.94 billion).
Meade & Moore
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Background In August 2023, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-05- Business Combinations–Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement. Prior to issuance of this ASU, there was no authoritative guidance in U.S. GAAP that discussed how a joint venture (JV) should recognize the initial contribution upon formation.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Saxena White PA and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC will represent a putative class of social media management company Sprout Social Inc. investors in consolidated litigation after the company missed its financial guidance and struggled to integrate an influencer marketing platform it acquired.
Peak Business Valuation
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Are you looking to sell a paint wholesale business ? Getting a valuation for selling a paint wholesale business should be one of the first steps in the selling process. By obtaining a paint wholesale business valuation, you can understand how to maximize the value of your business and how to sell it at its full worth. Peak Business Valuation , business appraiser, values paint wholesale businesses nationwide.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Mattress Firm's CEO told a Houston judge Wednesday that he has not had any involvement in Tempur Sealy's post-acquisition agreements with mattress suppliers, testifying that Tempur's board chairman and CEO is the one "driving" the deal.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
MONTRÉAL, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Metals Inc. (TSXV: GENI ) ("Genius Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on November 12, 2024 it has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Timarighine Copper Project, located in the Kingdom of Morocco. This acquisition aligns with the Company's strategy to explore and develop its Moroccan assets, including the Timarighine, Tifernine (permit 3842500) and BMR projects (permit 384330), while advanc
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission should refuse to approve Paramount Global's request to merge with Skydance Media LLC until minority shareholders have a chance to finish their investigation into the financial details of the deal, the leader of those investors told the agency.
Equidam
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The European Commission launched Horizon 2020 (now Horizon Europe ) as part of its ambitious Europe 2020 strategy, with a vision to drive sustainable growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. This program was designed to foster innovation and research, acting as a critical lever for Europe’s economic future. By placing a strong emphasis on excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges, Horizon 2020 aimed to secure Europe’s position as a leader in global in
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Ninth Circuit's recent decision invalidating Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster's choice of a digital arbitration startup for consumer antitrust claims has created "massive uncertainty" and undermines innovative approaches for dealing with abusive mass arbitrations, the live event companies argued in a rehearing petition Tuesday.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Liberty Media, which owns stakes in Formula 1 and Live Nation, is spinning off some of its assets in a corporate restructuring.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Broadband connectivity giant Charter Communications Inc. on Wednesday unveiled plans to acquire Liberty Broadband Corp. in an all-stock transaction built by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz and O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
Reynolds Holding
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Investors rely on proxy adviser recommendations to fulfill their fiduciary duty when voting in corporate elections. However, the proxy advisory industry is highly concentrated, with ISS and Glass Lewis controlling over 90 percent of the market, 1 and the advice they offer has been criticized as overly simplistic (“one size fits all”), 2 based on very little research, 3 or politically slanted. 4 Given how many investment funds rely on proxy advice from these two companies, many observers are con
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A large stockholder in Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. sued the company's board, controlling stockholder and others in Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday, alleging moves by the controller to dilute the shares of outside stockholders ahead of a proxy contest.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Group doesn’t seem to have got the memo that conglomerates have become achingly unfashionable
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Connecticut attorney Andrew P. Garza has removed the American Arbitration Association as a defendant from a lawsuit seeking to block his former 50-50 partner Ryan C. McKeen from arbitrating a dispute about their law firm's breakup, according to a withdrawal notice filed Tuesday in state court.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
About 70 of DIY chain’s outlets expected to be sold to owner of homeware chain The Range
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Frontier Communications stockholders approved the company's planned $20 billion sale to Verizon Communications Inc. on Wednesday, despite prior pushback from select investors and recommendations from top proxy advisory firms to abstain.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Westford, USA, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global digital payment market will attain a value of USD 21.83 trillion by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.55% during the forecast period (2024-2031). There has been an increase in the number of digital payments in the last few years due to the increasing smartphone usage and contactless payments.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP announced Tuesday that it had hired an adviser to companies and private equity funds from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, touting her experience in complex business transactions.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Westford, USA, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supply Chain Management Software Market size was valued at USD 18.76 billion in 2023 to USD 20.07 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.20% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The supply chain management software market comprises technologies and tools that help manage and optimize supply chain operations.
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