Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 10, 2024
Posted by Juliane Begenau (Stanford University), and Emil Siriwardane (Harvard Business School), on Friday, May 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Juliane Begenau is an Associate Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Emil Siriwardane is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Journal of Finance.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2024
America’s impending semiconductor expansion depends on three labor pools that are currently under pressure. Without new action, large talent gaps will likely persist, despite current workforce development.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 10, 2024
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 10, 2024 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of May 3-9, 2024 Defenseless companies invite activism Posted by Miles Rogerson, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Friday, May 3, 2024 Tags: Activism , Activists , corporate defense , corporate defense score , Russell 3000 Evolving lines of responsibility between the board and the management Posted by Natalie
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2024
As AI advances from predictive to generative capabilities, its potential to address social issues defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals expands.
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.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Electronically stored information on cellphones, and in particular text messages, can present unique litigation challenges, and recent court decisions demonstrate that counsel must carefully balance what data should be preserved, collected, reviewed and produced, say attorneys at Sidley.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2024
Kareem Yusuf, senior vice president of product management and growth at IBM, discusses the current landscape for sustainability products, the connection between sustainability and profitability, and how to empower customers to be more sustainable.
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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2024
Digital technologies can be used to create significant opportunities for economic and social growth in Indonesia—two telco leaders say how.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Holland & Knight LLP partner Edward Sarnowski said he is approaching his new role as leader of the firm's Jacksonville, Fla.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2024
Accelerating productivity growth has always been the sure way to deliver long-term prosperity, and small businesses play a crucial role in driving it. But they struggle with productivity in comparison with large companies. Perhaps counterintuitively, the most effective way to tackle this issue is for micro, small, and medium enterprises to strengthen their networks with large companies, write Anu Madgavkar and Olivia White in Inc.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 10, 2024
In reply to Mary T Thompson. Yea, “well judge, we would like to submit a reconsideration of guilty” Here are some cases that we believe are relevant and support a verdict of not guilty”… oh, that’s right, that’s an appeal. Difference is the original judge does not need to take time out of his busy day and it can be rejected right out of the gate.
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
Benchmark Report
MAY 10, 2024
The seller, L & D Mail Masters, Inc., is a full-service direct marketing firm incorporated in 1986. They enable their clients to create campaigns that Relate, Captivate, Cultivate, and Resonate with their target audience. L & D Mail Masters, Inc. offers a wide range of solutions for direct marketing needs, from campaign design to implementation and all the services in between.
Benzinga
MAY 10, 2024
Oklo, Inc. (NYSE: OKLO ) shares are trading lower after the stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Friday. Here's a look at what's going on. The Details: Oklo completed its business combination with Sam Altman's AltC Acquisition Corp. Friday and announced its newly appointed board of directors with Sam Altman serving as chairman of the board.
Benchmark Report
MAY 10, 2024
The seller, L & D Mail Masters, Inc., is a full-service direct marketing firm incorporated in 1986. They enable their clients to create campaigns that Relate, Captivate, Cultivate, and Resonate with their target audience. L & D Mail Masters, Inc. offers a wide range of solutions for direct marketing needs, from campaign design to implementation and all the services in between.
Sun Acquisitions
MAY 10, 2024
In an era of globalization, businesses increasingly seek growth opportunities beyond their borders. International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a famous avenue for expansion, allowing companies to tap into new markets and diversify their operations. However, the success of these endeavors often hinges on the ability to navigate cross-cultural challenges that arise when different corporate cultures collide.
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.
Benzinga
MAY 10, 2024
The U.S. wireless industry is witnessing a potential shake-up as T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS ) and Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ ) engage in talks to divide U.S. Cellular , one of the nation’s remaining major regional carriers. T-Mobile is reportedly nearing a deal worth over $2 billion to acquire a portion of U.S. Cellular, including operational assets and wireless spectrum licenses.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 10, 2024
The implication is if the VALUE is too low, then there must be “material deficiencies” present. This implication here is deeply troubling!
Global Finance
MAY 10, 2024
After years of lackluster growth, foreign direct investment is growing. As recent history has consistently demonstrated, there is nothing more certain than uncertainty. A pandemic, geopolitical tensions, trade frictions and even armed conflict have complicated the landscape for global foreign direct investment, leaving business leaders with no clear signals as they set priorities and make critical investment decisions outside their borders.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Backers of a transaction that took electric vehicle startup Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. public with a $1 billion value in 2021 have asked Delaware's Court of Chancery to block discovery in a stockholder challenge to the deal, citing pending settlement of a similar federal action in California.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 10, 2024
It is an election year, and the battle is on. SilverBow Resources, a publicly traded oil and gas company operating in South Texas’ Eagle Ford shale, is wrapped up in a big conflict with some of its own shareholders.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
The Delaware Supreme Court recently reversed the Court of Chancery's dismissal of challenges to Nordic Capital's acquisition of Inovalon, demonstrating the importance of full disclosure of financial adviser conflicts when a going-private merger seeks business judgment rule review, say attorneys at Debevoise.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 10, 2024
In August 2022, we wrote a blog about the Powersports dealer segment of the auto industry, comparing and contrasting it to the franchised dealers that we spend most of our time writing about. This week, we highlight another segment of the auto dealer market: independent dealers. We will continue this series on auto industry segments in the coming weeks.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Everton Football Club said Friday it will not fight the decision by the Premier League Independent Commission to impose a two-point deduction for its violation of the league's rules regarding financial viability, as the team faces a potential sale.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 10, 2024
With a constant stream of headlines about M&A and near-daily inquiries from prospective acquirers, it’s easy for RIA owners to get the impression that external transactions are the norm. Indeed, they have become far more common in recent years, and the depth and breadth of external acquirer models is greater than ever.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Shares of Oklo Inc., a nuclear-fission startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, were down nearly 50% on Friday, the company's first day of trading after completing its merger with Altman's special purpose acquisition company AltC Acquisition Corp.
Benzinga
MAY 10, 2024
SoftBank Group Corp’s (OTC: SFTBF ) (OTC: SFTBY ) founder Masayoshi Son is pivoting from venture capital to investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). Since the end of 2021, the firm’s flagship Vision Fund has been divesting or marking down billions of dollars in publicly listed holdings. It has reportedly reduced its U.S.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
A pension fund stockholder of Guess? Inc. has sued the company, its founders, and its board in Delaware's Court of Chancery, alleging "a covert attempt to strip the company's public stockholders of their contractual right to equal treatment" in connection with a merger or sale of Guess.
Benzinga
MAY 10, 2024
United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI ) announced on Friday that it entered into a definitive merger agreement under which United would acquire Piedmont Bancorp. The exchange ratio will be fixed at 0.300 of United’s shares for each share of Piedmont, resulting in an aggregate transaction value of approximately $267 million. The merger will strengthen United’s position in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. “The greater Atlanta area is.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court, by recently rejecting certiorari in Visa v. National ATM, turned down the opportunity to clarify how to analyze disputed evidence bearing on the certification of antitrust class actions, leaving the applicable standards unclear instead of resolving this split of authority, says Jonathan Berman at Jones Day.
Peak Business Valuation
MAY 10, 2024
Calling all entrepreneurs – first-timers, amateurs, and battle-hardened veterans! This article is for anyone starting a business but who lacks the capital or collateral to bring this dream to fruition. Your taco truck or eCommerce business does not have to just live on a napkin or in your head. It can become a reality! Peak Business Valuation is here to help you in the process of starting a business !
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Technology-driven marketplace company Xtribe PLC, advised by Cozen O'Connor PC, has announced plans to go public via a merger with Haynes and Boone LLP-led special-purpose acquisition company WinVest Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values Xtribe at an implied equity value of $141 million.
The Guardian M&A
MAY 10, 2024
But such a takeover of London-listed mining firm opposed by politicians and unions in South Africa South African shareholders of the mining company Anglo American have signalled they are open to a revised takeover offer from BHP, despite warnings from South African politicians and unions that a deal could be bad for the country. Investors, which collectively own more than 15% of the London-listed mining company, told the Financial Times that they were not opposed in principle to an acquisition b
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Dickinson Wright PLLC announced that a longtime Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP attorney who previously served as chair of the firm's communications practice has joined its Washington, D.C., office as a member.
Gross Mendelsohn
MAY 10, 2024
This is the story of a chief financial officer whose diligent review of his sporting goods retailer’s monthly operations resulted in the discovery of employee theft.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 10, 2024
Britain's competition watchdog said it is opening an inquiry into Thermo Fisher's $3.1 billion bid to buy Swedish biotech firm Olink Holding AB over competition concerns, according to an official notice issued Friday.
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