Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Kosmas Papadopoulos, Head of Sustainability Advisory for the Americas at ISS-Corporate. For much of the past two decades, transparency regarding corporate political activities has been a key issue in corporate engagements with investors.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Brian D. McCabe, Amy D. Roy, and James D. McGinnis, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Brian McCabe and Amy D. Roy are Partners and James D. McGinnis is a Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP. This post is based on a Ropes & Gray memorandum by Mr. McCabe, Ms. Roy, Mr. McGinnis, George B. Raine , and Robert A.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s rapidly developing risk landscape demands a new, more nimble approach for insurance companies to assess and respond to risks, a function inherently in their DNA.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The new agreement builds on an earlier announcement in which the German automaker said it would invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. The new venture brings them closer.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 12, 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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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Elliott Investment Management LP said Tuesday it has amassed a $5 billion stake in Honeywell International Inc. as the firm pushed the industrial conglomerate to separate itself into two independent companies.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Governments often face more constraints in meeting their objectives than most private sector companies do. Adopting practices that enhance organizational health can help.

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JPAbusiness

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A bank, financier or equity investor focuses on three S’s when considering their appetite for your business. They are: Servicing Security Surety None of these factors are completely controllable, but they are strongly influenced by your actions as a business owner. Our cheat sheet can help you understand and manage these factors, to help create a strong and positive relationship with your bank or financier.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Contenders for prime slots include a top aide to JD Vance and former Department of Justice lawyers

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Next-generation operational excellence starts with lean principles, investing in people, and using technology for collaboration. McKinsey senior partners Kimberly Borden and Mike Perkins describe how.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS ) reported a significant turnaround in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a net income of $354,000 – a stark improvement from the $748,000 loss in the same quarter of 2023. However, total revenue declined by 20%, dropping from $4.3 million to $3.5 million. The company attributed this decline to lower deposit and onboarding income following the Abaca acquisition.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Japanese convenience store operator receives rival buyout offer from members of founding family

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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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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dish Network Corp. ‘s creditors have rejected the company’s bond exchange offer just ahead of a key deadline, threatening the proposed merger with DirecTV. What Happened : The steering committee of Dish lenders criticized the deal, calling it one of the largest “engineered at the expense of creditors” Full story available on Benzinga.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businesses

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LaPorte

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) New guidance on 403(b) plans clarifies rules for long-term, part-time employee inclusion and nondiscrimination compliance. The post New guidance on long-term, part-time employee eligibility for 403(b) plans first appeared on LaPorte.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hedge fund Effissimo Capital is known for high-profile campaigns against big Japanese companies

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Canadian women's clothing retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. has launched plans for an estimated C$300 million ($215 million) initial public offering, marking a rare Canadian listing under guidance from three law firms.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The owner of a now-defunct talent agency that represented professional hockey players is asking the First Circuit to overturn a ruling that froze his assets while a suit from a rival Finland-based management company proceeds in Massachusetts federal court.

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Exit Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Exit Strategies Group recently served as financial advisor to the owners of Afineol IT Consulting, a Sacramento area-based managed IT service provider (MSP), on their sale to Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS), a Tower Arch Capital portfolio company. The acquisition strengthens ITS’ geographic footprint and technical leadership position in the Sacramento region.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

An attorney for two Hertz Inc. institutional investors told a Delaware judge Monday that the vehicle rental giant relied on an impermissible reinterpretation of a warrant agreement to reject a redemption demand purportedly triggered by the company's post Chapter 11 recapitalization.

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N Contracts

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Mortgage companies aren’t immune to compliance violations. While they may not have as much regulatory oversight as depository institutions, they are still required to comply with many state and federal laws – and the cost of violating these laws can be steep.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The CEO of a Utah-based mattress company told a Houston federal judge Tuesday that Tempur Sealy's proposed remedies under its $4 billion planned Mattress Firm purchase were "surprisingly bold" as the Federal Trade Commission began its case in opposition of the merger.

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GCF Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

When selling a small business, the goal is always to maximize shareholder value and avoid leaving money on the table. Achieving this starts with an accurate business valuation. Since selling a privately held business can take a year or more, accuracy in valuation is crucial. An independent business valuation not only ensures accuracy but also helps set realistic market expectations for the owner.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While banks and federal offices were closed on Monday for Veterans Day, some companies were busy at work announcing various M&A transactions, including Cardinal Health's plan to pay a total of $3.9 billion to acquire two separate companies and Endeavor Group's sale of OpenBet and IMG Arena for $450 million.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Obtaining a business valuation is an important step to success whether you are buying , growing , or selling a business. As part of a business valuation, a valuation expert uses proven methods to determine the true value of a company. This information allows you to make strategic decisions to maximize the value of your business. However, it is not uncommon for a business appraisal to come back lower than expected.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proskauer Rose LLP has added two new corporate lawyers to its New York office, saying the former Ropes & Gray LLP pair's experience with distressed and special situations will be an asset to Proskauer's mergers and acquisitions team.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tria Federal (Tria), the premier middle-market Technology and Advisory services provider delivering mission-critical digital transformation solutions to health and public safety agencies across the federal sector, today announced the acquisition of Softrams, a leading technology firm specializing in human-centered digital services and system modernization for federal agencies.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice and four U.S. states filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit from going through with its planned $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys Inc., arguing the deal will harm competition in the home health and hospice services.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Global Finance: What are the main goals of ABK’s digital transformation strategy, and what steps are you taking to achieve them? Khalil Al-Qattan: ABK’s customer-centric, digital transformation strategy focuses on enhancing the customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. We’re reimagining the banking experience by investing in a range of cutting-edge customer-facing and backend tools, including our mobile app, voice biometrics, and

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Baker Botts LLP has hired an attorney who previously worked at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Winston & Strawn LLP and other firms to bolster its mergers and acquisitions practice on the West Coast.

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Vested

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To kick-start the next generation of startups, Vestd has introduced ‘InVestd Raise’ - a package that helps companies attract and manage investment rounds, totally transforming what is typically, a very expensive process.

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