Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Posted by Marco Becht (Université libre de Bruxelles) and Kazunori Suzuki (Waseda University), on Monday, December 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Marco Becht is Professor of Finance at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (ULB), and Kazunori Suzuki is a Professor at Finance at Waseda University. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, market structure, and product changes mean corporate and investment banks must take new approaches to tackling the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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NYT M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Students and parent volunteers from a school in Washington State said in a lawsuit that they had become sick after being exposed to chemicals known as P.C.B.s. that had dripped from light fixtures.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This framework seeks to provide an initial approach at quantifying the socioeconomic impacts of climate action. A roundtable with more than 40 climate leaders at COP28 underscored the need for this lens.
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.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In a significant move in the gaming industry, Improbable , a British metaverse company, has divested its gaming division, The Multiplayer Group (MPG) , to the Ireland-based video game developer, Keywords Studios for $97 million. The deal was sealed on Sunday as reported by CNBC. Keywords Studios, a video gaming giant with more than 70 studios across the globe, has been on an aggressive acquisition spree.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As shifting customer preferences, innovative business models, and new entrants transform commercial vehicle sales, OEMs must change with the times.
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Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Advanced-industries companies that enter adjacent markets with the right approach can outgrow and outperform their peers.
Vested
DECEMBER 18, 2023
FounderMetrics podcast series one: the highlights. Dive into business metrics and a lot more besides with Vestd founder Ifty Nasir and special guests.
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The $14.1 billion deal comes after months of uncertainty about the future of the century-old steel maker.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
[link] I keep seeing Open Door losses when I’m looking at property records. If we’re able to sell, I’m calling OpenDoor for an over market value based strictly on avm’s and not appraisers. What a deal. However, now that they’re partnering with zillow, guess who’s going to have a new motivation to provide artificially lower, rather than artificially higher housing prices… Playing the residential housing like stock markets.
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
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Milbank and Wachtell-advised U.S. Steel on Monday agreed to be sold to Japan's Nippon Steel Corp., represented by Ropes & Gray, in a $14.9 billion deal that ends a monthslong battle in which multiple suitors sought to buy U.S. Steel.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Galaxy Digital , a cryptocurrency group led by U.S. billionaire Mike Novogratz , is actively seeking to acquire more assets from bankrupt digital asset companies. This strategy follows their successful deal involving the sale of coins held by the failed crypto exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTT ), which significantly increased their funds under management. In August, Galaxy was appointed by FTX's administrators to manage the sale, hedging, and staking of FTX's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ) and Ether (CR
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Adobe Inc. and Figma Inc. said Monday they have mutually agreed to terminate their roughly $20 billion merger agreement, squashing one of the largest recent software-related M&A deals after U.K. regulators said last month that the merger could harm innovation.
Gross Mendelsohn
DECEMBER 18, 2023
There’s a fine line regarding trust in a workplace environment. Too little trust in employees can diminish effective communication, increase conflict and decrease loyalty. But on the flip side, too much trust could create an opportunity for a key employee to defraud your organization, no matter what internal controls you have in place. Let’s look at how trust impacts the effectiveness of internal controls and different ways you can protect your organization, including a real-life case study.
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
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Biotech company Illumina said it will divest cancer testing firm Grail despite a U.S. appellate court vacating an order that had forced Illumina to unwind the $8 billion deal, amid opposition on both sides of the Atlantic to the tie-up.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In reply to Dave. [link] Related. Blame the woke educators for instilling these beliefs in an entire generation of vulnerable American youth. Critical race theory just hit your desk. I miss Norm.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
United States Steel Corp (NYSE: X) shares are soaring higher by around 28% following the news of its acquisition by Nippon Steel Corp (OTC: NISTF ) for $14.1 billion-plus debt, with a total enterprise value of $14.9 billion. The acquisition price of $55.00 per share represents a 40% premium to X's closing stock price on December 15, 2023. Recently, there were several reports that the company reportedly received multiple bids in excess of $40 a share.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By identifying and acting on the opportunities on the road to net zero, Indonesia could—with ten strategic initiatives—ensure a secure, green, and sustainable future.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In reply to Dave. YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BELIVE FOLKS, BUT I WAS JUST ASKED TO REMOVE THE WORD MASTER BEDROOM FROM MY REPORT. WE HAVE NOW REACHED CRAZY LAND.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anne Finucane, former vice chair of Bank of America and current chair of Rubicon Carbon, shares her take on how financial institutions are addressing climate change and where carbon credits fit in.
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Adobe will pay a $1 billion breakup fee to the design software maker, amid greater antitrust scrutiny of mergers.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
To sustain Europe’s future growth, energy transition, and quality of life, the region must become more innovative, more competitive, and invest in technology and artificial intelligence to do this.
Machen McChesney
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As year-end approaches, it’s time for some calendar-year businesses to perform physical inventory counts. This activity is more than a time-consuming chore; it’s an opportunity to improve your company’s operational efficiency. Here are some best practices as you prepare to count your inventory, as well as guidance on how to get more from these counts.
Mckinsey and Company
DECEMBER 18, 2023
From CEO mindsets to employee development to decoding Gen Z, here’s a curated list of five big ideas that resonated with Five Fifty readers this year.
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE ) and Figma mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced $20 billion merger agreement , originally shared on September 15, 2022, under which Adobe decided to snap Figma for a mix of cash and stock consideration. Adobe and Figma have decided to call off their deal after concluding that obtaining the required regulatory clearances from the European Commission and the U.K.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued four bankruptcy law opinions — an extraordinary number — and a close look at these cases signals that changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code will have to come from Congress, not the courts, says Phillip Shefferly at the University of Michigan Law School.
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The luxury e-commerce platform will narrowly avoid bankruptcy after the emergency funding from South Korea’s answer to Amazon.
Law 360 M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A Florida investment company suing Cohn & Cohn over the disappearance of $3 million placed in escrow with the Illinois law firm told a federal judge that no jury damages trial is needed on three claims on which liability has already been decided in the company's favor.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Mutual decision comes after EU and UK regulators launched competition probes
The Guardian M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
UK’s CMA said deal would threaten competition in the product design, image editing and illustration markets Adobe has abandoned its $20bn (£15.8bn) takeover of its smaller rival Figma , after European and UK regulators raised concerns that it would eliminate competition in the product design software market. The Photoshop owner, which dominates the market with products including Illustrator and Acrobat Reader, said the two companies had come to a joint assessment that there was “no clear path” t
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Japanese company targets American market with biggest ever acquisition
Trout CPA
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The new Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 145, contains several changes of which auditors need to be aware. Read here.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Owner of Tetley tea wants to acquire brands that can grow internationally as well as within the country
Benzinga
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX ) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., and Insight Partners for ~$4.4 billion, including debt, to transition into a privately held entity. Under the agreement, shareholders of Alteryx will receive a cash payment of $48.25 for each share. This offer marks a substantial 59% premium over the.
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