Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Curtis J. Milhaupt (Stanford Law School), on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Curtis J. Milhaupt is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. The “ End of History ” for corporate law and governance has come to a messy conclusion, marked by U.S.-China rivalry, techno-nationalism, economic sanctions, export controls, supply chain vulnerability, and resulting efforts by multinational enterprises and their governments to “de-risk” in a global

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for more than $100 million. Its chief executive thinks more acquisitions are on the horizon.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Carey Oven and Deborah Golden, Deloitte LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Carey Oven is the National Managing Partner of the Center for Board Effectiveness and Deborah Golden is the US Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms. Oven, Ms. Golden, Caroline Schoenecker , Bo Baker, Jamie McCall , and Hallie Miller.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Ishan K. Bhabha, Erica Turret, and Peggy Xu, Jenner & Block LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Ishan K. Bhabha is a Partner, and Erica Turret and Peggy Xu are Associates at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on a Jenner & Block memorandum by Mr. Bhabha, Ms. Turret, Ms. Xu, Lauren J. Hartz , and Marcus A.R. Childress.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 6, 2024

To help navigate the complexities of the silicon carbide wafer market’s supply-and-demand outlook, an examination of multiple scenarios highlights the most significant drivers.

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Marketability 131

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Swiss drugmaker examines options for Flatiron Health after acquisition has disappointed

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Mogin Rubin M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Written by Jonathan Rubin, Partner and Co-Founder of MoginRubin LLP -- This week’s decision in United States v. Google represents a significant victory for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and various state attorneys general, which successfully argued that Google has exercised anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the general search market and in the market for text advertising in search ( U.S., et al. v.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private equity group’s offer values FGS Global at about $1.

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Equity 106

N Contracts

AUGUST 6, 2024

The regulators have spoken: financial institutions need to get serious about managing AI risk. From cybersecurity and fraud to consumer compliance and third-party risk, AI poses significant regulatory risks.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2024

After a tough 2022 and 2023, commercial deposits are expected to rise up to 4 percent a year for the next few years. Strong client relationships and innovative pricing can position banks for success.

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Banking 102

Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In reply to Honest Appraiser. For the past two decades we have been devoted to consumer protection principals, specifically in the realm of real estate appraisals. Price is not the same thing as value. Only to be told by special interest focused persons whom enjoy rich taxpayer funded incomes that the efforts do not matter, that consumer protection is better served by automated process controlled by the very same companies whom on multiple occasions have dealt with exculpatory evidence in a mann

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

A stockholder of cannabis sourcing company Eaze Technologies Inc. — now facing a foreclosure auction — sued in Delaware's Court of Chancery Tuesday for books and records surrounding a founder- and insider-controlled note purchase and security agreement and alleged "take-under" sale scheme.

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Technology 97

Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Cam R, that sounds like a full time job with no pay. lol. How about an industry recap instead? / The point of constantly referencing DF Reg Z on AI C&R is because thousands of appraisers wrote letters, published articles, met with politicians or industry heads, or somehow were involved. Dave Biggers of Alamode personally delivered thousands of petitions to congress and had issued an independent fee survey using their Mercury systems internal database, proving factual C&R appraisal fees p

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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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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a master scuba instructor, I’ve learned how to prepare for the unexpected, overcome fears and practice patience, and each of these skills – among the many others I’ve developed – has profoundly enhanced my work as a lawyer, says Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In reply to Honest Appraiser. Thank you. Appreciated. The second link mentioned the IVPI proposal. Still available online and I’ve posted this below comment and link many times before. The IVPI proposal. 2008. Missing the IVPI proposal yet?

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Gibson Dunn is advising Veritas Capital on a deal to purchase the cloud-based digital banking business of NCR Voyix Corp., represented by King & Spalding, for $2.45 billion in cash plus a potential future payment of up to $100 million, NCR Voyix said in a statement Tuesday.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In reply to Honest Appraiser. I’d love to see a “Where-are-they now” piece done by Baggins or someone else with knowledge and names of those who pushed hardest for Dodd-Frank. I know a few off hand (forced to resign as gov, overseeing bank closures, etc). Just like high school reunions, we should really check in on how these people have turned out the last 15-20 years… If they have all failed in epic ways then why should the industry rely on this failed policy as well… I wish I knew more and cou

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 6, 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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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dudd-Fwank created these “unintended consequences” and have refused to address them adequately. Customary and Reasonable?? Lack of fee discloure to lender/borrower?? Revise the damn law and take away the AMC golden ticket rule. Hold the AMC’s accountable for their process and business models. Until this is addressed at the Fed level the beatings will continue.

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Appraisal 98

Benzinga

AUGUST 6, 2024

The bankruptcy of solar giant SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR ) may be a good thing for a solar industry that has faced headwinds such as higher interest rates, inflation and tariff disputes with China, according to an investor. “The industry will be a bit healthier by weeding out the weaker players like SunPower,” Rob Uek , co-CEO and senior portfolio manager focused on clean energy and tech for Essex Investment. “SunPower had been ceding market share over the past number o

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Vote with your wallet & stop waiting for someone else to bail you out of this continued blatant ongoing racketeering enterprise known as AMCs

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Machen McChesney

AUGUST 6, 2024

Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians in Washington would like to handle it.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 6, 2024

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MUFG ) stock looks like an attractive investment option now. The company is well-positioned for organic and inorganic growth, given its solid balance sheet and liquidity position, and strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Analysts seem optimistic regarding the company's earnings growth prospects. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MUFG's 2024 earnings has been revised 11.4% upward.

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JPAbusiness

AUGUST 6, 2024

Our clients often seek a business valuation in response to a 'significant event’, for example retirement or restructuring, a financing requirement, purchase offer and so on. We continue to offer these event-based valuation services, and always will. But as I explain in this video , clients are increasingly treating their businesses as an investment and seeking our valuation services to ensure they are receiving the optimum return for that investment , both while running the business and also pot

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Benzinga

AUGUST 6, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS ) ("AGS" or the "Company"), a supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products to the global gaming industry, today announced that, at a special meeting of its stockholders held on August 6, 2024 ("the Special Meeting"), AGS stockholders voted to approve the Company's acquisition by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners.

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Marketability 59

Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 6, 2024

The U.S. debate on corporate purpose centers on whether corporations should prioritize shareholders’ interests over the well-being of non-shareholder constituencies. Though the debate dates back at least to the 1930’s Berle-Dodd exchange in the Harvard Law Review , it is resurging due to modern issues like climate change, the future of work, and rising wealth inequality.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Special-purpose acquisition company byNordic Acquisition Corp. said Tuesday it plans to acquire and take public an artificial intelligence-focused subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors AB through a deal advised by three law firms.

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Sun M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Exiting a business is a significant milestone, often marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. For business owners in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ and the northeastern United States, understanding the intricacies of selling your business can make the process smoother and more profitable. Sun Mergers & Acquisitions, a trusted M&A advisor/ business broker located in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ , specializes in guiding business owners through this critical transition.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Federal prosecutors have struck a deal requiring sports and entertainment event company Legends Hospitality to pay a $3.5 million penalty to settle allegations that it illegally conducted business with acquisition target ASM Global Inc. before finalizing the deal.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 6, 2024

Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO ) is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Aug 8. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Take-Two expects GAAP net revenues between $1.3 billion and $1.35 billion. The company expects a loss per share between $1.43 and $1.58. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $1.24 billion, suggesting an increase of 2.95% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

The recent acquittal of two former Autonomy executives demonstrates that a good faith jury instruction can be the cornerstone of an effective defense strategy in white collar criminal cases, in part because the concept of good faith is a human experience every juror can relate to, says Sara Kropf at Kropf Moseley.

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Avanade

AUGUST 6, 2024

Learn why AI adoption requires a holistic approach that considers both the logical need for AI and the emotional and human factors of employees.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Millicom said Tuesday that a committee of independent directors is reviewing a revised $4.4 billion offer made by Atlas Investissement, after the Luxembourg-based telecommunications company rejected a $4.1 billion bid in July.

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