August, 2024

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IVSC Perspectives Paper – Making Intangibles More Tangible: Series Lessons

IVSC

Making Intangible Assets More Tangible: The Final Chapter in IVSC’s Series on Intangible Assets IVSC is pleased to publish the final paper in our Perspectives Series on Intangible Assets, titled “ Making Intangibles More Tangible: Series Lessons ” This conclusive paper brings together the insights and findings from the entire series, offering a comprehensive view on the valuation of intangible assets, which have become increasingly pivotal in today’s global economy.

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The Sustainability J-Curve

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Allen He and Jessica Pollock, FCLTGlobal, on Monday, August 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Allen He is a Director and Jessica Pollock is a Research Associate at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on their FCLTGlobal memorandum. Ideal vs. Reality Companies often argue that sustainability lies at the core of their business strategy and directly impacts their long-term profitability.

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NFL Sunday Ticket Verdict Overturned—Rule 702 Applies to Exclude Witnesses

BVR

In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket1 class action litigation the Court grants the Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law. The judgment of the Jury after the trial was in favor of the Plaintiffs.

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Mars to Acquire Maker of Pringles, Cheez-It and Eggo in $36 Billion Deal

NYT M&A

Mars is acquiring Kellanova in one of the largest deals in the industry in years, creating a new global giant with a stable of well-known brands.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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What employees say matters most to motivate performance

Mckinsey and Company

A survey of over 1,000 employees creates a data-backed view of what motivates employees to perform.

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EXCLUSIVE: Smart For Life Targets $100M Revenue Goal Through Strategic Health & Wellness Acquisitions

Benzinga

Wednesday, Smart for Life, Inc (NASDAQ: SMFL ) announced the potential expansion of its acquisition pipeline and provided an update on its M&A activities. The Company is currently negotiating the acquisition of four profitable Health & Wellness targets with several additional prospects in exploratory discussions as part of the Company's post-restructuring initiatives.

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Managing Cyber Risk: Breach Risk Trends in Public Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Thursday, August 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Douglas Clare and Brian O’Leary. Introduction In the two years to January 2024, almost 700 cyber incidents were reported among Russell 3000 companies in the U.S., impacting more than 10% of the firms.

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IPO Market Maintains Momentum Despite Ackman’s Nixed Plans

Global Finance

Corporate finance experts say going public is cool this summer; that’s not the case for a billionaire hedge fund manager’s overhyped IPO. Toward the end of July, several companies looking to go public told vastly different stories than the one billionaire Bill Ackman weaved on social media. The hedge fund manager grabbed headlines on Wednesday, July 31, when he decided to no longer plan an initial public offering (IPO) for his firm, Pershing Square USA.

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Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic

NYT M&A

As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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The energy transition: Where are we, really?

Mckinsey and Company

Scaling up deployment of decarbonization technologies is crucial to achieve net zero, but there is a reality gap—the lack of firm EU and US project commitments could slow momentum.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Beat your Bot: Building your moat against AI

Musings on Markets

It seems like a lifetime has passed since artificial intelligence (AI) became the market's biggest mover, but Open AI introduced the world to ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. While ChatGPT itself represented a low-tech variation of AI, it opened the door to AI not only as a business driver, but one that had the potential to change the way we work and live.

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Equity Percentages to Offer Investors at Different Stages

Equidam

You might occasionally come across the sentiment that “early stage investors don’t really look at valuation.” There’s some truth to it, in that they may not talk about it directly. However, one way or another, they have to consider valuation as a simple function of how much ownership of the company they secure relative to the amount of capital they contribute.

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The short-termism trap: Catering to informed investors with limited horizons

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by James Dow (London Business School), Jungsuk Han (Seoul National University), and Francesco Sangiorgi (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: James Dow is a Professor of Finance at London Business School, Jungsuk Han is an Associate Professor of Finance at Seoul National University, and Francesco Sangiorgi is an Associate Professor of Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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Ex-NYSE Regulatory Chief Labovitz On Launching Green Stock Market

Global Finance

Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture. As the CEO of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), he aims to introduce the first US stock market exclusively focused on the $50 trillion-plus global green economy. If GIX gets the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, it plans to kick off trading in 2025.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Paramount Lays Off 15 Percent of U.S. Employees

NYT M&A

The company is cutting staff ahead of its merger next year with the Hollywood studio Skydance.

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The gen AI skills revolution: Rethinking your talent strategy

Mckinsey and Company

Developing the software talent companies need to grow means thinking in terms of skills rather than roles to navigate this period of uncertainty around talent.

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Zelle Controversy Heats Up: JPMorgan Considers Legal Action

Benzinga

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM ) shares are trading lower premarket today. The bank disclosed that it is contemplating legal action against a U.S. consumer watchdog over the agency’s investigations into the Zelle payment app. In its filing, the bank stated that it is addressing inquiries from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about fund transfers via the Zelle Network.

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Vodafone merger ‘could leave 1m Three customers unable to find cheaper deals’

The Guardian M&A

Unite union makes claim as it calls on CMA to block tie-up that would bring 27m customers under one provider Business live – latest updates A planned £15bn merger between Vodafone and Three UK, which is aimed at creating the UK’s largest mobile phone operator, could leave up to 1 million Three customers unable to choose a cheaper alternative operator, a trade union has claimed.

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Shopify and the Problem of Shareholder “Approval” at Multi-Class Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Oren Lida and Dimitri Zagoroff, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Thursday, August 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Oren Lida is an Analyst and Dimitri Zagoroff is a Senior Editor at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. Media reporting can make proxy season seem more dramatic than it is. While breathless coverage of board strife, impossibly high executive pay figures and shareholder activism at well-known companies is the norm, the overwhelming majority of director

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What Is Islamic Finance And How Does It Work?

Global Finance

The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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A Trial Asks: If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?

NYT M&A

As Kroger seeks to acquire Albertsons, federal regulators argue that the biggest supermarket combination in history will hurt not only consumers, but workers as well.

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Healthy organizations keep winning, but the rules are changing fast

Mckinsey and Company

Driving higher organizational health and performance means focusing on new practices: empowering employees to make decisions, using technology to create value, and updating leadership styles.

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AMD Expands AI Capabilities, Acquires ZT Systems in Major $4.9B Deal

Benzinga

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) stock is trading higher Monday after the chip designer forged an agreement to acquire ZT Systems. AMD agreed to acquire ZT Systems, a provider of AI infrastructure for hyperscale computing companies, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion, including an earnout payment of up to $400 million. AMD expects the transaction to be accretive on an adjusted basis by the end of 2025.

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Maximizing Tax Strategies: 1031 Exchanges & Cost Segregation

Trout CPA

Written by Dustin Peck, CPA 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies are both powerful strategies for real estate investors. However, what happens when they are used in conjunction with each other? In this article, we will explore the opportunities and benefits of pairing these two strategies, as well as some potential pitfalls. In previous blog posts, we covered 1031 exchanges and Cost Segregation fundamentals.

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2024 Proxy Roundup: ESG Metrics in Incentive Compensation Plans

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Simone Hicks, Eric Juergens and Ulysses Smith, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, August 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Simone Hicks and Eric Juergens are Partners, and Ulysses Smith is an ESG Senior Advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Hicks, Mr. Juergens, Mr. Smith, Alison Buckley-Serfass , Tricia Sherno and Beatrice Techawatanasuk.

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Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown agrees £5.4bn takeover

The Guardian M&A

Big payday for founders after offer by private equity consortium that means London stock market exit Hargreaves Lansdown has agreed a £5.4bn takeover by private equity suitors that will give hundreds of millions of pounds to its billionaire founders and result in the investment supermarket becoming the latest company to leave the London stock market.

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Samsung Recalls 1 Million Stoves That Started 250 Fires and Killed Pets

NYT M&A

Thirty models of Samsung stoves were part of the recall over fires started by accidental contact.

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LLM to ROI: How to scale gen AI in retail

Mckinsey and Company

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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Intel Weighs Major Business Split, Factory Delays Amid Strategic Review: Report

Benzinga

Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC ) is weighing strategic options, including splitting its product design and manufacturing businesses. The plan includes scrapping factory projects and potential mergers and acquisitions, Bloomberg cites familiar sources. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are advising Intel regarding the strategic options that the chipmaker proposes to place to its board during a meeting in September.

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Trout CPA Welcomes Brendon Landis to Our Transaction Advisory Team

Trout CPA

We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Brendon brings over two years of public accounting experience, having worked with clients across diverse industries, including real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and manufacturing.

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The Credit Markets Go Dark

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jared A. Ellias (Harvard Law School) and Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University School of Law), on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Jared A. Ellias is the Scott C. Collins Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and Elisabeth de Fontenay is Karl W. Leo Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Yale Law Journal.

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Anglo American’s Big Restructuring Aims To Refocus Mining Giant 

Global Finance

The rattled corporation faces a rocky road through a wide-ranging restructuring, but some analysts see a more competitive company emerging. Century-old global mining-and-metals conglomerate Anglo American plc has been on a roller coaster since the end of May, when it dramatically cut off merger talks with rival BHP and instead announced a sweeping restructure of its portfolio.

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CNET Sold to Ziff Davis in Sign of Possible Media Deals to Come

NYT M&A

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

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How innovation can accelerate industry momentum

Mckinsey and Company

Sparking a new surge of growth through innovation can benefit an entire industry, but those who light the spark tend to gain the biggest rewards.