Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 11, 2024

Posted by Barbara Berlin, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Barbara Berlin is Managing Director at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Governance Insights Center. This post is based on her PwC memorandum. We are in what might be termed the early days of generative AI (GenAI). It was only in November 2022 that the consumer release of ChatGPT captured the world’s imagination.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 11, 2024

Toyota Insurance President and COO Robert Spencer shares his views on how OEMs and insurers can partner to enhance customer experience as the mobility ecosystem evolves.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 11, 2024

Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School) and Robert Jackson (NYU School of Law), on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance, and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance, at Harvard Law School. Robert Jackson is a professor of law at NYU School of Law who served as a Commissioner of the U.S.

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NYT M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

There were several hitches in the last week as Skydance, Paramount and its parent company, National Amusements, reached the final stages of negotiations.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 11, 2024

Posted by Lawrence Hamermesh (Widener University), on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Lawrence A. Hamermesh is an Emeritus Professor at Widener University Delaware Law School. This post is based on his letter to Senator Townsend and Representative Griffith, and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

Lori Schwartz, Global Head of Liquidity & Account Solutions and Digital & Design at J.P. Morgan Payments, discusses fostering innovation within the corporate treasury with Global Finance. GF : How has artificial intelligence affected your organization’s performance in the past year? Lori Schwartz : We are looking at ways to harness the power of such technology to simplify and make our internal processes more efficient.

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Lighter Capital

JUNE 11, 2024

Increasing prices is the most effective way for growing SaaS startups to scale revenue. One study of Fortune 500 companies found that increasing prices by 5% results in a 22% jump in operating profits. Should your SaaS startup raise prices? For SaaS startups that depend on customers sticking around, the prospect of increasing prices can be daunting.

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Mogin Rubin M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Continuing to make good on President Biden’s pledge to root out and challenge anticompetitive mergers, the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have asked the public to join the hunt. On May 23, the agencies publicly asked companies for information they may have on any serial acquisitions and “roll-up strategies” being undertaken across the U.S. economy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 103

N Contracts

JUNE 11, 2024

Are some community banks struggling to implement the Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management released in June 2023? It’s possible.

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Banking 104

Redpath

JUNE 11, 2024

Saint Paul, Minnesota (June 11, 2024 ) - Redpath and Company (Redpath) has hired Andrew Kizer as Managing Director to lead the Lender Services practice area. He will be tasked with helping lenders minimize their risk profile by providing objective collateral evaluations, field exams, and assurance services.

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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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JPAbusiness

JUNE 11, 2024

When assessing different business acquisition opportunities, I tell business buying clients to imagine the process as a funnel. At the top, the funnel is wide and it has a screen ‘sifting against your requirements’. This is where you look broadly at businesses that might suit you, based on your specific requirements such as: geography size and turnover earnings price product or service customer base, etc.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 11, 2024

A former US deputy chief technology officer talks about how digitization can be used to create a government that works for the people.

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Technology 103

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

It is crucial for appraisers to act & provide the Bureau/CFPB with as much information as possible regarding the unethical practices of AMCs.

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Appraisal 92

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 11, 2024

The industry must rekindle growth when it’s scarce and reduce costs when a lot has been done. Leaders will take on more portfolio changes and capability builds than in past decades.

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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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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

It is crucial for appraisers to act & provide the Bureau/CFPB with as much information as possible regarding the unethical practices of AMCs.

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Appraisal 91

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 11, 2024

Medtech companies can achieve above-market growth and margin expansion by upping their ‘Commercial Quotient’ through investing in basic, omnichannel, and ecosystem selling capabilities.

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Marketability 83

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

It is crucial for appraisers to act & provide the Bureau/CFPB with as much information as possible regarding the unethical practices of AMCs.

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Appraisal 90

Benzinga

JUNE 11, 2024

Despite an overall decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the cannabis industry, a few states are bucking the trend, showcasing growth and resilience. Recent data from Viridian Capital Advisors provides a comprehensive view of this dynamic sector, highlighting intriguing patterns for cannabis investors. National Decline In M&A Transactions The national landscape reveals a stark reduction in M&A activity.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

It is crucial for appraisers to act & provide the Bureau/CFPB with as much information as possible regarding the unethical practices of AMCs.

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Appraisal 88

Benzinga

JUNE 11, 2024

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR ) disclosed the sale of its Government segment, including subsidiaries PAR Government Systems Corporation and Rome Research Corporation, for $102 million. The company stated that it has completed the sale of all equity interests in PGSC to Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH ), with the transaction finalized on June 7.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Paris-based platform popular with young people is bought by French video game developer

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Machen McChesney

JUNE 11, 2024

Choosing the right business entity has many implications, including the amount of your tax bill. The most common business structures are sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, C corporations, and S corporations.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

GameStop has used social media popularity to stockpile money with no obvious use while its operations decline

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Benzinga

JUNE 11, 2024

The highly anticipated merger talks between Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA ) and Skydance have been discontinued, marking the end of a potential deal. What Happened: As reported by The New York Times on Tuesday, the merger discussions between Paramount and Skydance were halted due to the inability of both parties to agree on terms. This development throws a wrench in the plans to merge Paramount, the parent company of CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon, with Skydance, the burgeoning movie studio behind &

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 11, 2024

Employers and payroll professionals face a complex web of challenges while managing remote and hybrid work arrangements, particularly concerning state income tax withholding and compliance with varying state labor laws. However, implementing clear policies, fostering effective communication, and leveraging technology can help organizations navigate the ever-evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work.

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Benzinga

JUNE 11, 2024

SiteOne Landscape (NYSE: SITE ) has acquired Cohen & Cohen Natural Stone, thus expanding its capacity to provide a full range of hardscape products and landscape supplies to its customers in eastern Canada. Cohen and Cohen Natural Stone provides a range of natural stone, concrete, masonry and landscape accessories. It has one location in Ottawa, Canada and is an authorized dealer for brands such as Unilock, Best Way Stone, Porcea Stone and Banas Stone.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 11, 2024

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, there comes a point for many business owners when the prospect of selling their company becomes a reality. Whether prompted by strategic decisions, personal reasons, or market trends, navigating the mergers and acquisitions process can be both exhilarating and daunting. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, entrepreneurs can maximize the profitability of their business sales.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Decision to halt chaotic sale process has left future of storied Hollywood group hanging in the balance

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 11, 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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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Acquisition will boost Marsh McLennan subsidiary’s presence in growing UK workplace pension market

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Marketability 92

Law 360 M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

The Second Circuit refused to revive a proposed class action accusing a real estate services provider of artificially depressing share prices, applying apparently for the first time the U.S. Supreme Court's Macquarie decision on alleged failures to disclose certain information.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Plus, private equity circles even more accounting firms and Citi’s new top hires spur succession speculation

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 11, 2024

Software company HashiCorp Inc. and its board members face an investor suit seeking to halt an upcoming shareholder vote on a proposed $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp by tech giant IBM, alleging the deal would unfairly benefit company insiders and hasn't been properly detailed in required filings.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ve all been on an airline flight nearing the destination when the captain comes on the intercom and informs us that we are about to start our final descent, finish our beverages, and return our tray tables to the upright and locked position. Instinctively, we know this announcement signals that we have been cleared for landing and will be landing soon.

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