Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 27, 2024

Posted by Asaf Eckstein and Ziv Granov (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Asaf Eckstein is an Associate Professor of Law and Ziv Granov is an LLB Student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Washington and Lee Law Review Journal. One critical aspect of corporate governance is transparency between shareholders and management.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 27, 2024

The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 27, 2024

Posted by Michael Bergmann, Michael Mencher, and Luci Altman, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Bergmann is a Partner and Michael Mencher and Luci Altman are Special Counsels at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Mr. Bergmann, Mr. Mencher, Ms. Altman, Brad Goldberg , Beth Sasfai , and Alessandra Murata.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 27, 2024

Aidan Gomez, CEO and cofounder of Cohere, discusses its business-only focus, its platform’s ability to securely deploy in any environment, and the challenges companies face in adopting AI.

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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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Global Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

Emerging markets are wildly diverse, and keeping track of the latest trends is often daunting. Luckily, Matthew Adams has at least two decades worth of expertise guiding him with each new policy shift and market shakeup. His resume includes various senior roles at major firms like State Street, HSBC, Northern Trust and BNP Paribas. By 2022, Adams arrived at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) where he oversees the bank’s international client base of global custodians, broker dealers and private banks.

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LaPorte

AUGUST 27, 2024

In your strategy meetings, how often do you talk about business process improvements? Even if your leadership team actively works to improve operations, you may… The post Looking to Make Operations More Efficient? Consider a Business Process Review. first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP-led First Busey Corp. and CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. said Tuesday they have agreed to merge, setting the path for First Busey to absorb CrossFirst in an all-stock deal that the companies valued at approximately $916.8 million.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

In reply to Larry Fuller. Larry Fuller – What exactly did you say to get them to give you a link that allows you to get paid without paying a Stripe fee? (If you wouldn’t mind sharing!

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has hired a 12-year McDermott Will & Emery LLP healthcare transactions partner in Chicago, making him the latest partner focused on that industry to join the Sheppard Mullin team in the last year.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

In reply to TGL. I wrote them a while back. You can not avoid having to sign up with Stripe. For appraisers whom may have been in the pipeline during the company vendor transitions, they could have had courtesy checks cut. But now every single person, has to use Stripe, if what the CSR people told me is accurate. Read the BBB reviews on Stripe. If you are going to consider that, probably a good idea to set up an independent bank account.

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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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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ares, Sixth Street, Blackstone, Carlyle and CVC among firms approved to bid for a slice of lucrative American football market

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 27, 2024

The responsibilities of boards of directors regarding cybersecurity are changing significantly, as is the cybersecurity industry itself.

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Rhythm Systems

AUGUST 27, 2024

As Go the Leaders, So Go Their Teams Jeff Berstein was the CEO of ImageFIRST when we discussed the importance of developing more A-Players in his company. ImageFIRST is one of the largest and fastest-growing companies providing laundry services to the healthcare industry. Inspired, Jeff set the goal of having A-Players comprise 70 percent of his workforce.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 27, 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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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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The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ex-Warner Music chief had formed consortium to gazump planned deal but some would-be investors withdrew The veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr has abandoned a $6bn (£4.5bn) bid for Paramount Global, clearing the path for the conglomerate’s multibillion-dollar merger with the production group Skydance Media. Bronfman, the former chief executive of Warner Music, had gathered a consortium of investors in an attempt to gazump the proposed merger between Paramount and Skydance, which had been

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Internal talks on stymieing takeover attempt by Canada’s Couche-Tard comes despite official moves to look at best value for investors

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MU ) is reportedly considering acquiring two facilities owned by AUO Corp, mirroring Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (NYSE: TSM ) recent deal to purchase a plant and equipment from Innolux Corp. Micron, ranked as the third-largest memory chip manufacturer globally, is expected to buy two AUO plants in Tainan for a purchase price of 10 billion New Taiwan dollars-20 billion New Taiwan dollars ($314.3 million-$628.6 million), the Taipei Times reports.

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Mogin Rubin M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Written by Jonathan Rubin, Partner and Co-Founder of MoginRubin LLP | Private antitrust plaintiffs are increasingly bringing cases alleging that the use of a common, commercially available pricing algorithm by multiple competitors constitutes price fixing in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice has filed a Statement of Interest in three such cases, supporting the plaintiffs’ claims.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

EL CAJON, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Lexington Green Apartments, an affordable housing complex in El Cajon, Calif. CPP partnered with co-developer The Hampstead Companies on the deal.

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LaPorte

AUGUST 27, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) Nonprofits that learn how to navigate digital transformation are better positioned to thrive. But the unique constraints on nonprofits necessitate a different approach to digital transformation. The post How nonprofits can navigate digital transformation first appeared on LaPorte.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR ) is well-poised to grow in the coming quarters, driven by its meaningful strategic additions. The company is committed to improving patient access and engagement strategy. Meanwhile, concerns about the adverse macroeconomic impacts as well as currency fluctuations remain, which may hamper ICON's performance. In the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has gained 27% compared with the industry's 9.9% growth and 27.1% rise of the S&P 500 composite.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Investors in German aerospace company Lilium have failed to adequately allege that the company lied about its electric jet production efforts as it went through a $3.3 billion go-public merger with a special purpose acquisition company, a Florida federal judge determined in permanently tossing the suit.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some 3 million Americans, and approximately 24 million people worldwide, are likely looking forward to a pivotal date next month in which U.S. regulators are expected to decide on whether to approve a new — more innovative — schizophrenia drug. What Happened : The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set Sept. 26 as the date to give final approval to a new drug from Karuna Therapeutics.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Claiming a partnership between its rivals amounted to an anticompetitive merger wasn't enough Tuesday to save a New York City tour bus operator's second attempt at antitrust allegations that they locked it out of deals with key tourist destinations.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR ) is benefiting from healthy demand for crop nutrients, its actions to reduce costs and strategic acquisitions amid headwinds from lower fertilizer prices. NTR's shares are down 22.1% over a year compared with a 20.1% decline recorded by its industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let's find out why this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is worth retaining at the moment.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

New York state's retirement system and fund have added a new derivative suit to widening stockholder litigation over Illumina Inc.'s $8 billion reacquisition of cancer testing company Grail Inc. despite European Commission regulatory agency opposition.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

Source: Streetwise Reports 08/23/2024 The modular DMS lithium processing plant is slated for transport to the explorer's project in Brazil from South Africa. Read on to learn why two analysts believe the company's stock offers 150%-plus upside. Atlas Lithium Corp. (NASDAQ: ATLX ) has team members on the ground in South Africa, overseeing the weighing and packaging of all components of the company's modular dense media separation (DMS) lithium processing plant in preparation for trans

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cigna has promoted one of its in-house lawyers, who has spent her in-house and private practice career in the healthcare space, to chief legal officer, according to a LinkedIn post.

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LaPorte

AUGUST 27, 2024

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors is proud to announce that Allison Duke, Director of Audit and Assurance Services, has been awarded the prestigious Women to… The post LaPorte Director Named LCPA Women to Watch: Emerging Leader first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

The National Football League's status as the last major North American sports league barring private equity investment in team ownership ended on Tuesday, when the owners approved changes in policy to allow such investment for the first time, people familiar with the situation confirmed to Law360.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 27, 2024

Tech giant Accenture Plc (NYSE: ACN ) is set to supercharge its healthcare prowess with the acquisition of consus.health, a German consultancy. Terms were not disclosed, and the deal is pending customary closing conditions. Founded in 2012, consus.health serves more than 600 healthcare providers and hospitals. This move will bolster Accenture’s digital transformation and managed services by integrating consus.health’s expertise in medical strategy, patient management, and more.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

Zee Entertainment and Sony Group's India unit have reached a noncash settlement to end their dispute over the $10 billion merger deal that unraveled earlier this year, with the companies stating Tuesday they will withdraw all legal claims against each other.

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Fox Corporate Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 07/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 07/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 27, 2024

A former financial institutions mergers and acquisitions and regulatory enforcement partner from Dickinson Wright PLLC who also has experience at the Federal Reserve Bank has joined Duane Morris LLP's corporate practice group in Chicago.

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