Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Chuck Callan and Mike Donowitz, Broadridge, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Chuck Callan is a Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Mike Donowitz is a Vice President Regulatory Affairs at Broadridge Financial Solutions. This post is based on their Broadridge memorandum. Highlights from the 2024 proxy season Across both retail and institutional segments of shareholders, there was an increase in voting support for corporate directors and Say-on-Pay, along with a con

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 2024

McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Harry Clark, Jeanine McGuinness, and Elizabeth Zane, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Harry Clark , Jeanine McGuinness , and Elizabeth Zane are Partners at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. This post is based on an Orrick memorandum by Mr. Clark, Ms. McGuinness, Ms. Zane, Gregory Hume , and Allison Bradham.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In reply to Dave. Hi there Dave. We’re probably in more agreement with each other then not. Specifically I was trying to provide summary technical explanations for the primary articles complex subject matter; (article quote) ‘Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been waiving home appraisals in favor of computer models.’ For political activity influencing the appraisal industry, ongoing through multiple administrations over a long period of time.

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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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NYT M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US employer health benefits market has the opportunity to attract some 12 million members by offering innovative products that promise at least 10 percent savings and enhanced member experiences.

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NYT M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The investment bank earned more than expected in the latest quarter, a theme for other big banks, too.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Gross Mendelsohn

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a government contracting business, you rely on your accounting system to be reliable, accurate and encompass all your accounting needs. For most government contracting businesses first starting out, QuickBooks is a simple and affordable accounting system. But what happens when your business grows exponentially, and you go from a company making thousands of dollars to millions and your business has outgrown QuickBooks?

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Once-niche market sees surge in activity with investors looking for an exit from ageing assets as deal activity slumps

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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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Machen McChesney

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Any recordkeeping system that suits you and your company and clearly shows your income and expenses is OK with the IRS. It's the business you're in that affects the type of records you need to keep for federal tax purposes.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Last week, Sanofi SA (NASDAQ: SNY ) said it is negotiating with Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) to potentially sell a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business. The deal could be valued at about 15 billion euros ($16.4 billion), making it one of the largest European transactions this year. Sanofi is likely to retain a minority stake in the Opella business.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success hinges not only on the strategic vision and financial acumen of dealmakers but also on the strength of the negotiating team. While much attention is often given to valuation, due diligence, and legal considerations, the composition and capabilities of the negotiating team are frequently overlooked.

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country

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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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LaPorte

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) Nonprofits face unique challenges with cybersecurity, but they can adopt certain best practices to strengthen their protection. The post Nonprofits face unique challenges with cybersecurity first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. has agreed to shell out $162.5 million to put to rest stockholders' consolidated class action challenging a $2.5 billion minority squeeze-out merger, according to a stipulation filed Monday in Delaware's Court of Chancery.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF and David W. R. Harkins, CFA, ABV are presenting with Alex Krasnomowitz of Smolin at the 2024 AAML Florida Chapter Retreat on October 19, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. Their presentation is titled “Expert Valuation Reports – Where’s the Battle?

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A Massachusetts federal judge on Tuesday granted a Finland-based sports management company's request to freeze the assets of the American owner behind a shuttered agency that represented hockey players while it pursues litigation seeking more than $1.2 million owed from a deal to represent Finnish players in the NHL.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of gamers opposing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This 2022 lawsuit raised concerns about the potential monopolistic consequences of the merger on the video game industry. The case, which was dismissed with prejudice, cannot be refiled, according to The Wrap.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Microsoft reached an agreement ending a challenge from a group of gamers targeting its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard as a merger challenge from the Federal Trade Commission remains pending at the Ninth Circuit.

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LaPorte

OCTOBER 15, 2024

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors (LaPorte) is proud to announce that it has been named to the Baton Rouge Business Report’s ‘Best Places to Work’… The post LaPorte Named to ‘Best Places to Work’ and ‘Top Workplaces’ Lists in Local Publications first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A recent Bureau of Industry and Security enforcement policy change grants cooperation credit to those that report violations of the Export Administration Regulations committed by others, but the benefits of doing so must be weighed against significant drawbacks, including the costs of preparing and submitting a report, says Megan Lew at Cravath.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At the end of August 2024, the comment period ended for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to clarify when certain paycheck advance products, including those marketed as “earned wage access,” are subject to Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z requirements. Jump to ↓ EWA market growth and adoption CRS insights on EWA regulation Industry response and perspective on CFPB’s proposal Critiques of CFPB’s interpretation of EWA EWA in t

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Legendary Entertainment has completed a buyout of Chinese company Wanda Group's remaining equity interest in the movie studio behind "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," a deal that gives sole ownership of the company to Legendary's management and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bit Digital Inc (NASDAQ: BTBT ) shares are trading higher Tuesday. The company announced that it acquired a datacenter company to vertically integrate its high-performance computing (HPC) operations. What Happened: Bit Digital announced it acquired HPC datacenter company Enovum Data Centers for a total consideration of approximately CAD$62.8 million ($46 million).

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

An attorney for funds of Ares Alternative Management Corp. told Delaware's chancellor on Tuesday a stockholder suit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and corporate waste in a $1.1 billion sale of Smart & Final Stores Inc. failed to show disabling conflicts among company principals or advisers.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Legacy systems feed rising fraud threats Legacy systems feed rising fraud threats Customers of banks and payment providers are increasingly falling victim to scams. In 2023, nearly 36% of all banking customers in the US experienced some form of fraud, with over $10 billion lost, up three times on 2020. Scammers exploit vulnerabilities in outdated systems using phishing, account takeover, and payment diversion techniques.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent enforcement action against Esmark in connection with its failed bid to acquire U.S. Steel indicates the SEC's renewed attention under Rule 14e‑8 of the Exchange Act on offerors' financial resources as a measure of the veracity of their tender offer communications, say attorneys at MoFo.

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N Contracts

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Redlining is a credit union problem, too. That’s the clear message the Department of Justice sent this month in its first-ever redlining settlement with a credit union.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Blue Owl Capital, infrastructure firm Crusoe Energy Systems and investor Primary Digital Infrastructure said Tuesday they are pooling $3.4 billion to build a 1 million-square-foot data center campus in Abilene, Texas.

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Vested

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Learn the essentials of due diligence in investor syndicates, including the roles, processes, and strategies for balancing risk and reward in collaborative investments.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved automotive wheel company Wheel Pros LLC's prepackaged Chapter 11 plan to swap $1.4 billion in senior secured debt for controlling equity in the company.

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Reforms would allow EU regulator to intervene on takeover deals where companies try to stymie smaller rivals

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Check out our Social Impact Leaders ranking, analysis and interactive graphics to see which firms stand out for their engagement with social responsibility and commitment to pro bono service.

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