November, 2024

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What Chief Sustainability Officers Are Thinking

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martha Carter, Kensey Biggs, and Heidi Park, Teneo, on Saturday, November 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is a Vice Chair and Head of Governance Advisory, Kensey Biggs is a Managing Director and Head of U.S. Corporate ESG, and Heidi Park is a Senior Associate at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Ms. Biggs, Ms.

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Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks

NYT M&A

The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.

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Warning: Upgrade your personal operating model

Mckinsey and Company

Effective leaders continually adapt their priorities, roles, time, and energy practices to stay ahead of new realities. Here’s why you need to do the same.

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Nissan seeks anchor investor to help it through make-or-break 12 months

Financial Times M&A

Carmaker looks for steady shareholder as longtime partner Renault sells down its holding

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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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NACVA Creates New 'Advisory Briefs' and Issues the First One on 'The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning'

BVR

Parnell Black, NACVA’s co-founder and CEO, has announced that NACVA has issued its first Advisory Brief on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.” This is the first such AI advisory from the major business valuation organizations.

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Illinois Local Tax Changes for Out of State Remote Sellers

Redpath

Effective January 1, 2025, remote sellers will need to collect state and local sales tax in Illinois based on the sales destination rate.

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U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

NYT M&A

In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, October 2024

Mckinsey and Company

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

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Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Financial Times M&A

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

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How to Conduct an Annual Planning Meeting

Rhythm Systems

Don’t Start the Year Without a Plan You wouldn’t spend money on a plane ticket without knowing the destination—so don’t budget for a new year of business without having a strategic execution plan!

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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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Factors to Consider When Valuing an Assisted Living Facility

BV Specialists

Appraising an assisted living facility requires a multifaceted approach, as these businesses typically involve both real estate and healthcare components. So, if you're investing, selling, or simply evaluating an operation for internal purposes, understanding the key factors that contribute to its value is essential. Assisted living facilities generate revenue primarily from resident fees, which can vary based on the level of care, amenities, and location.

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Embracing Digital Tools and Technology in Construction

Redpath

For decades, the construction industry lacked technological advancements for work planning and execution. That’s no longer the case. New digital tools offer a competitive advantage to those companies willing to invest and embrace change.

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The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy

NYT M&A

The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.

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How the best CEOs build lasting stakeholder relationships

Mckinsey and Company

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

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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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Elon Musk’s Twitter backers gain windfall from xAI deal

Financial Times M&A

Investors hit by losses following billionaire’s takeover of social media platform reap rewards from shares in his AI start-up

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Missing MOMs: Freezeouts in the New Doctrinal Regime and the MOOM Alternative

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA) and Guhan Subramanian (Harvard Business School), on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, and Guhan Subramanian is the Joseph H. Flom Professor of Law and Business at Harvard Law School and the H. Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law at Harvard Business School.

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Multiple Lines of Business—Let Me Count the Ways

BVR

Recently, I read an article from McKinsey titled “How CEOs Are Turning Corporate Venture Building Into Outsize Growth." While the article and survey are about what the title indicates, it reminded me of a broader valuation issue: What do I do when a business I am valuing has multiple lines of business?

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How to Conduct a Quarterly Planning Meeting

Rhythm Systems

Plan With Intention for a Successful Quarter Your team works hard—but without strategic direction, their efforts will lack impact, and your company will not move closer to its long-term vision.

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

NYT M&A

The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

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A proactive approach to navigating geopolitics is essential to thrive

Mckinsey and Company

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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The Onion to acquire Infowars out of bankruptcy

Financial Times M&A

Satirical website wins auction for media business controlled by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

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What Is Scaling in Business, and How Is It Different from Growth?

Lighter Capital

Two of entrepreneurs’ favorite topics are growing and scaling a business. The words are thrown around a lot, and the enthusiasm with which they’re used often exceeds the accuracy. Many people use these words interchangeably to describe a company that gets bigger, gobbles up more market share, and makes more and more money. But there’s a crucial difference between growing and scaling in business terms, and it’s important to speak precisely about kind of growth you have in mind and to convey what&

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Joseph

Appraisers Blog

I’ve been handing out a sheet for years explaining the process; how their home is measured & why, what rooms are counted as rooms (not baths), basement area not counted as SF & why, what ANSI is, ceiling height explained, I do this to eliminate or reduce the number of homeowner complaints as to why I did or didn’t do this or that.

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Elliott Reveals $5B Honeywell Holding, Calls For Change

Law 360 M&A

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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US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly

NYT M&A

In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.

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Harnessing AI to reshape consumer experiences in healthcare

Mckinsey and Company

AI-powered solutions can unlock insights from previously inaccessible data and enable consumer engagement and personalization at an unprecedented scale, in turn lifting healthcare business outcomes.

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BlackRock has deal to buy private credit manager HPS

Financial Times M&A

Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday

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November Regulatory Update: CFPB Guidance Piles Up and Redlining Enforcement

N Contracts

It’s autumn and the leaves are falling – but they’ve got nothing on the fresh pile of paperwork from the CFPB. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is going gangbusters on redlining enforcement.

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Comment on Accurate Group’s Appraiser Selection Practices Expose Troubling Industry Tactics by Hou

Appraisers Blog

Accurate Group appears to have manipulated the appraisal assignment process, favoring the lowest bidders over the appraisers best qualified.

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On The Ground: How Attorneys Are Safeguarding The Election

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.

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How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

NYT M&A

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

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What are AI guardrails?

Mckinsey and Company

AI guardrails help ensure that an organization’s AI tools, and their application in the business, reflect the organization’s standards, policies, and values.

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Customer Acquisition vs. Retention: Which Is More Important for SaaS Startups?

Lighter Capital

Customers are the lifeblood of every SaaS business. Customer acquisition, monetization, customer lifetime value…these are the things that tech entrepreneurs wake up thinking about and obsess over until they go to sleep at night. Customer retention, on the other hand, tends to get lost in the startup shuffle. But this shouldn’t be the case. Retaining customers is equally, if not more, important than customer acquisition, especially when you don't have many to lose!

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Nippon Steel flies to Pittsburgh in race to get US Steel deal cleared

Financial Times M&A

Japanese group’s vice-chair plans post-election Washington visit to break political deadlock on $15bn bid

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