April, 2024

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Kroger, Albertsons Say FTC Distorts Markets In Merger Case

Law 360 M&A

Kroger and Albertsons told an Oregon federal court to reject a pending merger challenge by the Federal Trade Commission and a group of states, saying it distorts the competitive landscape for the grocery and labor markets.

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Women in the boardroom

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kevin Tracey, Karen Edelman, and Karen Bowman, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Kevin Tracey is Leader of the Global Boardroom Program, Karen Edelman is Senior Editor, and Karen Bowman is US Automotive Leader, Global CXO Program Leader, and Member of the Board of Directors at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.

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Professional Insights: Customer Lifetime Value Uncovered

IVSC

Dan McCarthy Assistant Professor of Marketing, Emory University Daniel McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business. His research specialty is the application of leading-edge statistical methodology to contemporary empirical marketing problems. His research interests include customer-based corporate valuation, which he popularised, customer lifetime value, limited data problems, data privacy, and the marketing/finance interface.

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Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount

NYT M&A

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.

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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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From margins to mainstream: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood

Mckinsey and Company

Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.

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Saudi Arabia Near Deal For Stake In Gold, Copper Mine Project In Pakistan's Troubled Province

Benzinga

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan , is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run Radio Pakistan, the official announcement could come within a few weeks.

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Comparing the SEC Climate Rules to California, EU and ISSB Disclosure Frameworks

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Emma Bichet, Michael Mencher, Beth Sasfai, Cooley LLP, on Monday, April 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Emma Bichet and Michael Mencher are Special Counsels and Beth Sasfai is a Partner at Cooley LLP. This post is based on a Cooley memorandum by Ms. Bichet, Mr. Mencher, Ms. Sasfai, Jack Eastwood , and Charlotte Yin. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted its long-awaited climate disclosure rules on March 6, 2024.

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CAS-IVSC International Valuation Conference 2024

IVSC

CAS-IVSC International Valuation Conference 2024 The China Appraisal Society (CAS) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) recently co-organised an international valuation conference, hosted by the Shanghai National Accounting Institute (SNAI) from 11 – 12 April 2024. Attendees included Mr. Yu Weiping, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Economic Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, President of the CAS, and Mrs.

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Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters

NYT M&A

With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.

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Why strategists should embrace imperfection

Mckinsey and Company

In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty.

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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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MariMed Is On A Roll: Partners With Two Iconic Music Venues In Boston, Acquires Another Illinois Cannabis Dispensary

Benzinga

Multi-state marijuana operator MariMed Inc. (CSE: MRMD ) (OTCQX: MRMD ) has closed the acquisition of Allgreens Dispensary, LLC on Tuesday, April 9, its fifth dispensary in Illinois. The Massachusetts-based company said the green light from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation for the acquisition allows MariMed to fully consolidate the financial results of the company's Thrive-branded dispensary in Casey, Illinois.

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Firm founded by Russian oligarchs to buy London building for £100mn

Financial Times M&A

Deal by LetterOne comes after court victory for co-founders Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven as they challenge EU sanctions

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“ES” Versus “G” in Corporate Governance: You Can’t Have It All

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Patrick Corrigan (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Patrick Corrigan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School. This post is based on his working paper. The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) moniker implies a coherence between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.

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Aaron Fleitman Earns the Accredited Senior Appraiser Designation in Business Valuation

Trout CPA

At Trout CPA, we take immense pride in the dedication and expertise of our team members. Earlier this year, we proudly announced that Senior Associate Aaron Fleitman had earned his AM (Accredited Member) designation from the esteemed American Society of Appraisers. Building upon this achievement, we are delighted to announce further his attainment of the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation from the American Society of Appraisers.

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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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Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.

NYT M&A

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

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Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage

Mckinsey and Company

Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why This Uranium Bull Market Is Different — 'We've Really Got To Start Developing Mines,' Says Madison Metals CEO

Benzinga

Uranium prices have more support now than they did when the nuclear fuel hit its all-time high in 2007, according to the chief executive of uranium explorer Madison Metals Inc. (OTC: MMTLF ). Back then, when uranium reached a record high above $130 per pound, physical supply was tight because of flooding at two major mines, falling recoveries from old nuclear warheads, expectations of a nuclear renaissance and the launch of uranium futures in New York.

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TPRM 101: What is a Critical Vendor?

N Contracts

Financial institutions often ask f or a list of universal critical vendors. They assume there must be a master list of industry-designated third parties that are always critical – and these financial institutions are inevitably disappoin ted.

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Cybersecurity, audit, and the board: How does board oversight impact cybersecurity performance?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Edna Twumwaa Frimpong and Dottie Schindlinger, Diligent Institute, and Derek Vadala, Bitsight, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is Director of International Research and Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director at Diligent Institute; and Derek Vadala is Chief Risk Officer at Bitsight. This post is based on a recent report by Ms.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Bitco Telecoms (Pty) Ltd To Link Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

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Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

NYT M&A

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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Space: The $1.8 trillion opportunity for global economic growth

Mckinsey and Company

As the space economy expands, it could create value for multiple industries and solve many of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Paramount, Skydance Deal Could Be 'Home Run' For Shari Redstone, Loss For Shareholders, Investor Warns

Benzinga

A potential merger between media companies Skydance and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA )(NASDAQ: PARAA ) has dominated headlines and could see further consolidation in the media sector. One shareholder of Paramount Global is calling out the merger efforts, which could provide cash to Shari Redstone and leave Paramount shareholders with a diluted value.

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Managing 1071 Costs

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Small business lenders worried about the high cost of Section 1071 implementation should consider the benefits of outsourcing.

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Delaware Supreme Court Holds Entire Fairness Applicable to All Conflicted Controller Transactions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gregory V. Gooding, Maeve O'Connor, and William D. Regner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, April 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Gregory V. Gooding , Maeve O’Connor , and William D. Regner are Partners at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Mr. Gooding, Ms. O’Connor, Mr. Regner, Susan Reagan Gittes , and Jeffrey J.

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The Ohtani scandal: A look into the IRS investigation

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: The allegations The IRS investigation Ohtani’s response Implications for Ohtani and the Dodgers Broader impact on professional sports Uncovering the truth The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched an investigation into the financial scandal involving Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The probe centers around Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who has been accused of illegal sports gambling and significant financial theft.

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‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

NYT M&A

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

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Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy

Mckinsey and Company

Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.

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Another Cannabis Pioneer Expands In Germany Via Acquisition As Experts Say 'There's No Stepping Back' From Legalization Wave

Benzinga

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Germany-based TruHC Pharma GmbH. The company’s latest move to further cement its global footprint comes on the heels of a new German cannabis law that went into effect on April 1, which partially legalizes cannabis by allowing adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow three marijuana plants at home.

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TPRM 101: What is Vendor Monitoring for Financial Institutions?

N Contracts

Vendors make promises. They say they’ll comply with applicable laws and regulations and that their security controls are impenetrable. They swear they’ll never violate the terms of their contract. But is that really what’s going to happen?

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The Limits of Individual Prosecutions in Deterring Corporate Fraud

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Samuel Buell (Duke University School of Law), on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Samuel Bell is Bernard M. Fishman Distinguished Professor of Law at the Duke University School of Law. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Wake Forest Law Review. One must search long and hard to find an academic, journalist, politician, or citizen who does not believe that the best tool for deterring corporate crime is criminal prosecution of individual employees, especially mana

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Hipgnosis in takeover battle as UK music investor says it would accept rival bid

The Guardian M&A

Possible counteroffer by Blackstone could derail agreement with US fund Concord Chorus The troubled owner of music back catalogues ranging from Beyoncé to Neil Young has said that it would accept a takeover offer from Blackstone, after the private equity investor revealed it was considering outbidding a rival rights owner’s deal. Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) put itself up for sale after a turbulent period on the London Stock Exchange, and now faces the prospect of a takeover battle after saying on

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A TikTok Divestiture Is Long Overdue

NYT M&A

With its TikTok bill, Congress sent message to the world: You cannot disregard basic internet norms and expect to be treated like any other country.

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Increasing your return on talent: The moves and metrics that matter

Mckinsey and Company

Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.

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