Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 9, 2024

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Steve Newman is a Contributing Author at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to a Conference Board research report authored by Mr. Newman and based on Corporate Environmental Practices in the Russell 3000, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 2024

The technology could offer pharma companies a once-in-a-century opportunity—but only if they learn to scale it and address the industry’s unique challenges.

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N Contracts

JANUARY 9, 2024

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., January 9, 2024 – Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, vendor, and risk management solutions to the financial industry, has been officially endorsed by the Viriginia Bankers Association (VBA) for its risk management software , including Nrisk, Nvendor, Ncontinuity, Nfindings and Ncomply, and its new online certification program, Nstitute.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 2024

As US regulators consider a decision on open banking, account-to-account (A2A) payments face challenges in a card-dominated market but also have some promising use cases.

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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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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

The former managing partner of Troutman Pepper's Boston office and national co-chair of its bankruptcy practice is jumping over to ArentFox Schiff LLP, the firm announced Monday.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 2024

A McKinsey survey reveals how consumer attitudes about charging could influence the electric-vehicle market—and open new opportunities.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 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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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 9, 2024

Jump to: Harnessing technology will be central to managing 2024 GMT requirements efficiently Data will be at the crux of everything for GMT in 2024 Securing tech and skills investment will require a powerful business case Global minimum tax in 2024 and beyond In 2024, the new Global Minimum Tax (GMT) regime comes into force under the OECD’s base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) reforms.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 2024

The built environment holds immense potential for positive change. We share a path toward a more sustainable industry that can abate CO2 emissions while unlocking economic value.

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Redpath

JANUARY 9, 2024

While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating that enthusiasm into firm commitments is a crucial, yet intricate, stage in an M&A transaction. However, these phases require astute decision-making, careful interpretation of proposals, and navigating the ever-present tension of a competitive landscape.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 9, 2024

Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Lower taxes by the black dude. Why? Cannot say this in the appraisal: Higher crime area. Statistics: Blacks comprise 13% of the overall population. Yet commit 65% of all crime. 50% of all homicides. FBI statistics NOT mine. But we are not allowed to point out this FACT. Politicians indicate that black neighborhoods are “undervalued” by racist appraisers?

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The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

European Commission says it is checking whether multibillion-dollar stake is reviewable under merger regulation Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in the ChatGPT developer OpenAI could face a merger investigation in the European Union, officials have said. Microsoft is the largest minority investor in OpenAI Global LLC, a “capped profit” subsidiary company that is controlled by OpenAI Inc, the non-profit majority owner of the organisation.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to henry jung. henry jung, You’re constantly acting like you’re on some moral high ground, yet you clearly aren’t. You harass, mock and insult other appraisers. We have yet to see a comment of yours that isn’t dripping with negativity, or an attempt to bait a response from someone. You are nothing but a troll, and a bad one at that.

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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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Equidam

JANUARY 9, 2024

When analyzing the value of startups, the interplay of tangible and intangible assets becomes an important focus, especially from the standpoint of understanding the financial future of a business. In this article, we explore how these assets are not balance sheet items, but instead key indicators of potential and growth trajectory. Do intangible assets have more or less influence on the success of a startup, than tangibles?

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to Cathy L Harper. Can we flip the argument? Where I could get an ‘equitable appraisal’, which values the home as if it’s somewhere else, so I pay less instead? The homes over there sell for less, so why should I have to pay more?

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

Enterprise tech company moves to bulk up networking offering in sign of momentum for dealmaking

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

I dont disagree with anything you’ve said. Knowledge is power but what good is it if it’s not implemented? That’s where we all fall short.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2024

Consumer protection laws face a fundamental enforcement issue: Because consumer claims are typically for small amounts, and litigation is expensive, it rarely makes economic sense for consumers to litigate their claims individually. Partly to deal with this problem, lawmakers created class actions so the cost of litigation could be shared among many claims.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

TDR Capital downplays concerns over UK supermarket’s multibillion-pound debt load

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Well Real Estate is the last and final tangible item that Americans own. If all safeguards are removed; the grand theft “real estate game” can begin.

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Redpath

JANUARY 9, 2024

While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating that enthusiasm into firm commitments is a crucial, yet intricate, stage in an M&A transaction. However, these phases require astute decision-making, careful interpretation of proposals, and navigating the ever-present tension of a competitive landscape.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to AppraisersBlogs Team. Oh come on guys. Pepe the frog is just another meme string which organically originated from various online forums and peoples imaginations as they debated online. It’s funny, because of the ameture qualities and the million cheap photoshop alterations out there. A frog eating popcorn, now a symbol of white nationalism?

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Appraisal 63

Lighter Capital

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sales and lead qualification teams (SDRs or BDRs), long sales cycles , live events with a flashy booth and all the swag , building a new category from the ground-up, or building a brand that can win market share from existing leaders, running a partner program, paid advertising, content marketing , social media, PR, and the marketing and sales technologies that make it all work — you get the picture.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to Uweresayn. Sadly, all those making these comments and decisions in our industry are completely ignorant to our process. All of the sudden, Location, Location, Location doesn’t matter ?? Who should the focus be on ?

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

Italian drinks maker Campari Group said Wednesday that it has raised €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) through selling new shares and convertible bonds to investors to help to fund its $1.32 billion deal to buy French cognac house Courvoisier SAS.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to Mark Hastert, ASA. This is EXACTLY what I keep harping on. We are our own worst enemies. We’re in a “cut-throat industry” where we’re all cutting our own throats.

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Appraisal 61

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

Plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Chinese software company Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. have reached a settlement with the company, dropping the suit brought by investors following the company's $9.3 billion merger that took it private.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

In reply to henry jung. Yes Henry, there are probably a lot of appraisers working at part time jobs struggling to pay their mortgages and feed their families. Your smug condescending comments are not helping anybody.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

The judge who temporarily blocked the merger between healthcare data company IQVIA and Propel Media shortly before it was abandoned insisted in his newly published federal court ruling that his decision wasn't a "rubber stamp" of the Federal Trade Commission's request to halt the deal.

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Scott Mashuda

JANUARY 9, 2024

How can Balance Sheet Restructuring Unlock Value? As a transformative event with the potential to unlock synergies and oxygenate the financial environment of your business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) serve to accelerate your evolution, foster resilience, and amplify the competitive advantage of entrepreneurial businesses. When a company engages in M&A activities, it may undergo balance sheet restructuring as part of its overall strategic approach.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

Consumers are fighting to preserve a proposed antitrust class action targeting Disney live-streaming carriage agreements that forbid streaming services from excluding ESPN from cheap bundle packages, assailing the entertainment giant for "relitigating" issues the California federal judge already said could move forward.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 9, 2024

Jump to: How are C corporations taxed? When are C corp taxes due? How do C corps file taxes? How can C corporations reduce their taxes? Setting up your business as a C corporation (C corp) has many benefits, including greater ownership flexibility and more growth potential than an S corporation (S corp) or a Limited Liability Company (LLC). But what does that mean for your taxes?

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2024

Escalent, a Michigan research and consulting firm for the fintech industry, has filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against the former CEO of a company it recently purchased, saying the ex-exec has launched a fintech newswire that duplicates the one he sold to Escalent.

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