Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Posted by Vyacheslav Fos (Boston College), Wei Jiang (Emory University), and Huasheng Nie (UCLA), on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Vyacheslav Fos is a Professor of Finance at Boston College Carroll School of Management, Wei Jiang is the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Finance at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, and Huasheng Nie is a PhD candidate in Finance at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
China continues to dominate trade with the continent. But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. China solidified its position as Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner last year, as trade with the continent reached a record $282.1 billion, up 1.5% from 2022. But a 7.5% surge in Chinese exports, to $173 billion, was not matched by imports from Africa, which fell by 6.7% to $109 billion, widening Africa’s trade deficit wit
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Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Posted by David Kenny and Nora Denzel, NACD, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Editor's Note: David Kenny is an Executive Chairman at Nielsen, and Nora Denzel is a Lead Independent Director at AMD and Board Member at NACD. This post is based on a report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission. Each year, NACD leverages the perspectives and experience of its members and appoints a Blue Ribbon Commission, an experienced collective of directors, investors, subject-matter experts, and leading governance profes
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Sustainable fuels are made from renewable materials instead of from fossil fuels. They include biofuels made from organic matter, so-called green gasoline, and hydrogen-based fuels.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Cydney Posner is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. Can we call it a year-end tradition yet? It’s almost the end of the SEC’s fiscal year, and, as it did last year around this time, the SEC has just announced a big Enforcement sweep of multiple companies and some individuals—23 in total—for failing to timely file Section 16(a) short-swing trading reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5)
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 8, 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.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Global Finance magazine interviewed Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona, who earned an “A–” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. Remolona talks about the country’s early decision on cutting rates, its credit growth, and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. Global Finance : What is the Philippines economic growth outlook for 2024-25?
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Canadian company’s non-binding $47bn offer to owner of 7-Eleven chain comes after initial approach was rejected
Benzinga
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Rescheduling is "not a Panacea to all the problems of the industry" and would not make the issue of oversaturation and lack of investor capital go away, Frank Segall, co-chair of cannabis practice at Blank Rome , told the crowd gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on Tuesday. He was part of the panel, “Consolidation Trends in the Wake of Cannabis Rescheduling: Identifying Winners and Losers.” While it would impact positively the balance sheets of many opera
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The winning party in November’s election will need to navigate growing social turmoil as the island nation seeks to become a global financial center. Elections in Africa are often contentious and disruptive to the socioeconomic order. Mauritius has evaded this rocky path and remains a beacon of democracy, hoping to maintain that pattern ahead of general elections on November 30.
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
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The incoming vice-chair of what is set to become India’s largest media and digital entertainment company looks back on a decades-long career, and what lies ahead for the sector and India.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
GLP Capital deal will add $44bn in assets to private investment group’s business
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Anna Koivuniemi of Google DeepMind explores how AI can revolutionize industries, benefit society, and drive scientific breakthroughs, while emphasizing the critical need for safety and responsible use.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In contrast to Berlin’s stiff opposition, many family-owned businesses are pragmatic about a bid by UniCredit
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.
N Contracts
OCTOBER 8, 2024
From cybersecurity and product and service innovations to third-party risk and human error, financial institutions are navigating an increasingly complex environment – one where operational risk poses a fundamental threat to safety and soundness.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Hedge fund’s partner Nabeel Bhanji says BHP approach during its stake building was ‘genuinely annoying’
LaPorte
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced the issuance of four notices extending the deadline for filing Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts… The post FinCEN announces four extensions first appeared on LaPorte.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Plus, Ares scales up its real estate business
JPAbusiness
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The JPAbusiness Buying a Business Planning Sheet is designed to help you work out whether a business you are considering buying fits you and your risk profile. There are plenty of good businesses out there, but the key to a successful business purchase is finding a business that will be ‘good’ for you. When assessing different businesses, the planning sheet prompts you to consider 15 questions , including: Why will you succeed in this business?
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
World’s largest business events provider will operate three specialist divisions as trade shows boom
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Surging call volumes, staff shortages, and dated technology challenge constituents as they try to secure benefits. Medicaid agencies are under pressure to improve customer experience and operations.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES ) shares are trading lower after the company disclosed a deal to acquire GCP International in a transaction valued at $3.7 billion. The deal involves around $1.8 billion in cash and about $1.9 billion in Ares Class A Common Shares, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition includes long-term performance incentives to align GCP International’s leadership with the interests of fund clients and Ares stockholders.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
African governments are not collecting enough taxes to fuel their development plans. Ideas for making up the difference abound; implementing them is not so easy. Africa is struggling to change tax structures that fail to bring in sufficient revenue, that leave too many potential taxpayers outside the net, and that allow too much revenue leakage due to corruption.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Ciena Co. (NYSE: CIEN ) can be considered a legacy company in the computer and technology sector when it comes to the Internet. It was one of the original manufacturers of optical fiber, which provided networking switches and connectivity solutions since 1992. The company has managed to stay relevant, unlike so many internet boom companies, and remains on the cutting edge of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Lenders remain cautious about backing risky climate projects. But blended finance deals are helping to open up opportunities in areas like renewable energy. Finding solutions to an ever-expanding climate crisis is a global dilemma, but especially in Africa. Despite contributing just 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is disproportionately impacted by global warming.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 8, 2024
On Tuesday, diversified manufacturing and technology company Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON ) announced its plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company. The Wall Street Journal first reported the tax-free separation. “Through the powerful combination of strategic bolt-on acquisitions and subtractions of high quality but non-core business lines, we continue to enhance our portfolio mix and further tighten Honeywell’s alignme
Peak Business Valuation
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As a business owner, knowing how to grow a business is essential for long-term success. Finding the right solutions can make all the difference if a business is stuck in a rut. In this article, we review key strategies for growing a business. These strategies will help strengthen its foundation, maximize business value, and drive sustainable growth.
Exit Strategy
OCTOBER 8, 2024
For founder- and family-owned businesses, deciding to sell is much more than a financial decision. Its a pivotal moment that marks the culmination of years, often decades, of dedication and hard work. The timing decision involves personal and market factors that can significantly influence the outcome of a sale. Understanding the right moment to sell […] The post M&A Tip: Navigating the Sale of Your Founder-Owned Enterprise appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
Law 360 M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Fox wants the New York federal judge overseeing the lawsuit accusing it, ESPN and Warner Bros. of trying to run a rival out of business with a joint sports streaming venture to lop off the claims against it and ship them to California, but plaintiff FuboTV says Fox is trying to "forum shop mid-case.
Exit Strategy
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Indemnity caps and baskets are key terms in business purchase agreements that relate to the seller’s indemnification obligations for any breaches of representations and warranties made by the seller. Cap The cap is the maximum amount of damages that the seller will be obligated to pay to the buyer for breaches of reps and warranties. […] The post M&A Glossary: Caps and Baskets appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
Law 360 M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
An Albertsons labor executive Tuesday attempted to rebut Colorado's accusations that the company worked together with Kroger even before its proposed merger to not compete for workers or customers during a 2022 strike, saying any agreements were internal and had nothing to do with Kroger.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Global Finance magazine interviewed National Bank of Denmark Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen, who was one of only three central bankers in the world to earn an “A+” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. Thomsen explains how Denmark pushed inflation to 1.5% and answers whether the country’s pharma industry is “too big to fail.” Global Finance: Denmark’s inflation rate has dropped significantly from a high of 10% in late 2022 to stabilizing below 1.5% this year.
Law 360 M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Settlements and attorney fee rulings closed the book Tuesday on two GigCapital-related blank check deals that settled before trial in Delaware's Court of Chancery, with a vice chancellor approving combined public stockholder payouts and fee awards of $7.25 million and $2.5 million.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The stock market's insatiable appetite for high-growth stories often leaves a trail of undervalued opportunities in its wake. Blue-chip stocks are the corporate world's stalwarts and frequently get overshadowed by the allure of the latest market darlings. This creates a unique opportunity for investors seeking stability and consistent returns, offering the potential for capital appreciation and attractive dividend yields.
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