Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 4, 2022

Posted by Holly Pettingale, Stéphane de Maupeou, and Peter Reilly, FTI Consulting, on Monday, April 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Holly Pettingale is Director and Stéphane de Maupeou and Peter Reilly are Senior Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on an FTI Consulting memorandum by Ms. Pettingale, Mr. de Maupeou, Mr. Reilly, and Joel Kuenzer. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and

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NYT M&A

APRIL 25, 2022

The world’s richest man succeeded in a bid to acquire the influential social networking service, which he has said he wants to take private.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 22, 2022

Four lessons to guide the industry’s innovation transformations.

Corporate Finance 145

Corporate Finance Finance 145

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 15, 2022

Defence comes a day after Tesla entrepreneur offered $54.

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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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The Guardian M&A

APRIL 14, 2022

Tech entrepreneur makes offer of $54.20 a share in cash to ‘unlock potential’ of social media site • How ‘free speech absolutist’ Elon Musk would transform Twitter Elon Musk has launched an audacious bid to buy Twitter for $43.4bn (£33bn), saying he wants to release its “extraordinary potential” to boost free speech and democracy across the world. The Tesla chief executive and world’s richest person revealed in a regulatory filing on Thursday that he had launched a hostile takeover of Twitter.

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Technology 139

Benzinga

APRIL 19, 2022

Retail investors love a good story for stocks, as well as love the opportunity to get into some potential growth stories on the ground floor. SPACs were one of the hottest stories in 2020 and 2021 but have fallen out of favor with many companies trading well below the $10 price after mergers have been completed. Could a SPAC deal involving two of the biggest names bring life back to SPACs and how many coincidences do there have to be before it's considered research?

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Norman Marks

APRIL 25, 2022

While many are focused on issues like cyber, saying it is perhaps the greatest source of risk to an organization today, I believe there are greater sources of concern. One of these has been in the news over the last months, called the Great Resignation Consider this set of survey results from ResumeBuilder.com. In the […].

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Compliance 130

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 18, 2022

Developing and deploying climate technologies is critical for the world’s net-zero agenda. Growth could await businesses willing to innovate quickly and to collaborate across value chains.

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Technology 29

Viking Mergers

APRIL 29, 2022

To some, the topic of selling to private equity groups does not stir positive feelings. It is true that typical headlines tend to only cover ruthless, drama laden, multi-billion-dollar mega buyouts. This has left a less-than-pleasant impression on most small to midsize business owners, and that is unfortunately a real disservice. The reality is that for midsize, and even small, midsize businesses, these are not the predatory transactions you’ve heard about, and there can be significant benefits

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Equity Private Equity Firm Marketability 130

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 19, 2022

Institutions with financial firepower to finance takeover are concerned about profitability of social media service

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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

Corporate Finance

Global Finance

APRIL 6, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused international investors to pause for thought on where their international investments reside. Are they seeing China in a new light?

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 5, 2022

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders?

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2022

When Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk on Thursday entered his unsolicited $43 billion bid to acquire and take Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) private, the company scrambled. Unpleased with the offer, the board of directors were reportedly debating imposing a method called a “ poison pill” to prevent Musk from acquiring the company. The maneuver, known as the “poison pill” or the “Rights Plan” is a defense tactic used to avoid takeovers by diluting a sharehold

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Marketability 119

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 13, 2022

With digital transformations notoriously difficult to scale up across factory networks, manufacturers may need to slow down to get ahead in the race to implement Industry 4.0.

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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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Viking Mergers

APRIL 16, 2022

As business brokers, one of the most common questions we receive is, “What does your selling process look like?” While there are some common elements to every business sale, at Viking, we have developed a streamlined 7-step process that helps business owners not only complete the sale of their business, but also find the right buyer and earn top dollar during the process.

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Marketability Finance 130

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 14, 2022

In November of 2021, Miami, Florida Mayor Francis Suarez responded to a tweet that asked who would be the first U.S. politician to receive their first paycheck in Bitcoin. “I’m going to receive my next paycheck 100% in Bitcoin,” Suarez wrote. Recently elected New York City Mayor Eric Adams added to the tweet responses on November 4, 2021, by writing that he would receive his first three paychecks via Bitcoin after being sworn in as mayor.

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Fair Market Value Banking Start-ups Marketability 119

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 20, 2022

A long time ago, it didn’t matter that much if you applied for summer internships at the large banks but failed to win a single offer. It hurt, but it wasn’t necessarily a disaster because full-time recruiting still existed, and it was more feasible to win full-time offers without a previous internship. Recruiting also moved more slowly, and it was easier to find last-minute roles.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 20, 2022

Posted by J.B. Heaton, One Hat Research LLC, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Editor's Note: J.B. Heaton is a managing member of One Hat Research LLC. The goal of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation analysis is to answer the question, “What is this asset worth?” as in, what is the price that a rational person would be willing to pay for this asset in a competitive asset market.

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Accounting Web

APRIL 4, 2022

Practice Retaining Employees After a Difficult Tax Season.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 22, 2022

Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.

Marketability 145

Marketability 145

Viking Mergers

APRIL 9, 2022

One of the most common questions I hear from business owners as they consider selling their business is, “What will happen to my employees?” or “How do I take care of my staff?” Small business owners in particular have a special loyalty with their staff and management, and that weighs heavily on an owner when it’s time to sell. Here at Viking, we have closed sales on more than 700 businesses over the past 25 years, the vast majority of which (96%) are still in business today.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 28, 2022

IRS Information Letter 2022-0005 (Feb. 25, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has released an information letter regarding the requirements for expenses to qualify as medical care under Code § 213. The letter responds to a request for guidance on when the cost of health and wellness coaching is medical care that can be reimbursed under health FSAs, HSAs, and other tax-favored accounts.

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Audit Board

APRIL 27, 2022

Digital risk has become one of the fastest-growing, most pervasive risks in any organization. The 2022 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report estimates digital commerce will be worth $800 billion by 2024, while a recent Gartner survey reveals that digital risk is the number one strategic business priority for corporate directors in 2022 and 2023. Gartner defines “ digital risk ” as the set of risks inherent in digital products, services, and supporting processes.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 7, 2022

Posted by Michael Klausner (Stanford University) and Michael Ohlrogge (NYU), on Thursday, April 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Klausner is the Nancy and Charles Munger Professor of Business and Professor of Law at Stanford Law School; Michael Ohlrogge is Assistant Professor at NYU School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes SPAC Law and Myths by John C.

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Marketability 294

Benzinga

APRIL 19, 2022

Within the course of a week, the world witnessed two very different versions of Elon Musk. On April 7, there was Musk basking in the glory of the opening of Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA ) new manufacturing facility in Austin — an event dubbed the “ Cyber Rodeo ” that brought the world’s media to Musk’s stage. The Tesla chief executive owned the spotlight while wearing a ten-gallon cowboy hat and dark aviator sunglasses, strutting with self-assurance as he launched hi

Marketability 105

Marketability 105

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 1, 2022

The metaverse has the potential to radically transform the digital—and global—economy, but many questions remain.

Technology 145

Technology 145

Henry Horne

APRIL 12, 2022

A restaurant’s chart of accounts is the foundation for all financial recordkeeping. It’s a coded list of all of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses that flow in and out of your business. Have you ever looked at your P&L and wondered what made up each line item? Having a solid chart of accounts will … Keep Reading. The post Understanding your restaurant’s chart of accounts appeared first on Henry+Horne.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 28, 2022

QUESTION: Our company has always shied away from providing advice to participants regarding their personal retirement planning. We are concerned, however, that employees may not have sufficient information and professional advice to make good retirement planning decisions, so we would like to start making retirement planning services available. If we do, will those services be taxable, adding to our cost and administrative burden?

Fair Market Value 105

Fair Market Value Marketability 105

Rhythm Systems

APRIL 29, 2022

In today’s rapidly changing work environment, the competition for recruiting and retaining top talent has never been tougher. Rhythm Systems works with mid-market companies across all industries, and the #1 challenge we consistently hear holding companies back today is staffing. To gain some insight into the specifics of the issue, we hosted a special Q&A with EY (Ernst & Young) talent expert, Randy Beck.

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Marketability 104

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2022

Posted by David H. Kistenbroker, Joni S. Jacobsen, and Angela M. Liu, Dechert LLP, on Saturday, April 16, 2022 Editor's Note: David H. Kistenbroker , Joni S. Jacobsen and Angela M. Liu are partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Mr. Kistenbroker, Ms. Jacobson, Ms. Liu, Julia Markham Cameron , and Melissa A. Vallejo.

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Benzinga

APRIL 26, 2022

SinglePoint Inc (OTC: SING ) has acquired The Boston Solar Company LLC , a provider of comprehensive solar energy services in New England, primarily in Massachusetts, since 2011. The deal value was not disclosed. Boston Solar generated sales of $17.7 million in FY21 with expected sales of $25 million in FY22, with more than $16 million already contracted and in.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 3, 2022

The pandemic has taken a substantial toll on students’ academic progress as well as on their mental health. School systems can respond across multiple horizons to help students get back on track.

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Avanade

APRIL 19, 2022

Cloud platforms and technologies offer cost and efficiency benefits to organisations in every industry, but there are several common misconceptions that persist in overshadowing organisations’ cloud ambitions.

Technology 104

Technology 104

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2022

Tax season is a stressful time of year for anyone who works at an accounting firm. Burnout is commonplace and sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things when the busy season dies down. From the time tax season starts to when it ends, many professionals find they’re burning the candle at both ends, missing valuable time with their families, and giving their all to their clients.

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