July, 2022

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Twitter vs. Musk: The Complaint

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Anna Restuccia (Harvard Law School), on Thursday, July 14, 2022 Editor's Note: This post provides the text of the complaint filed in on July 12, 2022 by Twitter in its widely-followed case against Elon Musk. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Perspectives Paper: Defining & Estimating Social Value

IVSC

Following the publication of our first Perspectives Paper in this series on Social Value in November 2020, the IVSC’s Social Value Working Group has issued a further paper to explore some of the issues in more detail. This second paper in the series examines whether Social Value can be a basis of value, the difference between Social Value and the Social component of ESG, and whether the existing valuation principle of highest and best use can apply to Social Assets and Social Value.

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A Sneak Peek at the 2022 AAML/BVR Divorce Conference—Part 2

BVR

As the 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference gets closer and our speakers rev up to present their amazing slate of topics, we thought we’d share a few more of the upcoming topics of discussion to whet your appetite for the can’t-miss event.

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France to pay €9.7bn for nationalisation of EDF

Financial Times M&A

Government to offer €12 per share to investors to take full control of power group

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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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The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?

Mckinsey and Company

People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs.

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Elon Musk Wants Out Of Twitter Deal Due To Lack Of Information: $44B Buyout Off The Table

Benzinga

In a breaking update, Elon Musk has backed out of his deal to buy Twitter, Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) for $44 billion. What Happened: An SEC filing from today has shared that Musk wants out of the deal after false and misleading information was shared to him from Twitter. “ As further described below, Mr. Musk is terminating the Merger Agreement because Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that Agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr.

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Division Highlight: Viking M&A is Growing in Nashville, TN

Viking Mergers

With a father in the United States Air Force, Ian Schinelli moved around a lot as a kid. After growing up all over the US, Ian enrolled at Belmont University, right here in Nashville. While earning his Accounting degree, Ian played for the Belmont men’s soccer team throughout his college career. When graduation arrived, Ian faced a choice: continue on the path toward a professional soccer career or become an accountant.

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Why You Should Get an Appraisal of Your Family Business

Chris Curtain

Family Business Valuation Experts Why a Business Valuation is Critical for a Family Business Operating a family business can be extremely rewarding. For some, it represents an opportunity to build wealth. For others, it is a trial of leadership. For many, it is a chance to build a legacy for generations to follow. Regardless of […]. The post Why You Should Get an Appraisal of Your Family Business appeared first on Business Appraisal FL | GA.

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Elon Musk says he is terminating $44bn Twitter deal

Financial Times M&A

Social media company vows to enforce agreement, setting stage for fierce legal battle

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Best of both worlds: Balancing digital and physical channels in retail banking

Mckinsey and Company

Banking distribution needs to account for the evolving interdependencies between channels. Accelerating digital and upgrading the physical experience to “phygital” offers a viable solution.

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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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How Twitter and Tesla Shares Would React To Termination Of Musk-Twitter Deal: Analysts Weigh In

Benzinga

After weeks of dilly-dallying, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) chief executive officer Elon Musk confirmed late Friday that he is terminating the deal to buy Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ). Legal Battle In Cards: Close on the heels of Musk's disclosure of his intentions, Bret Taylor, chairman of Twitter's board, tweeted that the board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Musk.

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How Issuers and Investors Can Find Common Ground on ESG

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by James Killerlane, BNY Mellon, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Editor's Note: James Killerlane is the Corporate Secretary, Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel of BNY Mellon. This post is based on a BNY Mellon report. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary Duty and Social Conscience: The Law and Economics of

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NC Lands #1 Spot in CNBC’s Top States for Business

Viking Mergers

Last week, CNBC announced that North Carolina has nabbed the #1 spot in America’s Top States for Business. We’ve always been in the hunt, placing a close 2nd last year and rarely finishing outside of the top 10 since the study’s inception in 2007, but this turned out to be North Carolina’s year to outshine the rest. CNBC’s feature article credits North Carolina’s bi-partisan politics as this year’s difference-maker.

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Here are the Top 7 Benefits of Getting a Business Valuation

Chris Curtain

Why have a Profession Business Appraisal or Valuation? Know the Economic Value of Your Largest Asset A business appraisal or business valuation conveys the current economic value of a business by accounting for its team, assets, intellectual properties, earnings, growth, and losses. It is conducted for a variety of reasons, often occurring at the onset […].

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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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Experts say Musk faces uphill battle for victory in Twitter legal fight

Financial Times M&A

Social media platform seeks to force the Tesla boss to go through with his takeover

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Should US banks be moving to next-generation core banking platforms?

Mckinsey and Company

Banks today urgently need a new core platform, but building one is time-consuming, expensive, and uncertain. It may help to think strategically and pursue a two-track process.

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Richard Stewart OAM appointed Chair of the IVSC Business Valuation Board

IVSC

Sydney-based PwC Partner, Richard Stewart OAM, has been appointed as the next Chair of the IVSC’s Business Valuation Board (BVB). Richard joined the Board as a member in March 2019 and takes over from Andreas Ohl who steps down after a seven-year contribution to the IVSC’s standard setting boards. Richard will also take over from Andreas as the BVB representative on the Standards Review Board which oversees the IVSC’s standards agenda.

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2022 Say on Pay & Proxy Results

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Todd Sirras, Austin Vanbastelaer, and Justin Beck, Semler Brossy LLC, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Todd Sirras is a Managing Director, Justin Beck is a Consultant, and Austin Vanbastelaer is a Senior Consultant at Semler Brossy LLC. This post is based on a Semler Brossy memorandum by Mr. Sirras, Mr. Beck, Mr. Vanbastelaer, Alexandria Agee, Sarah Hartman, and Kyle McCarthy.

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Top 5 Growing Business Industries in Nashville, TN

Viking Mergers

Here at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we strive to provide the best professional and confidential services to our clients located throughout the Southeast United States. Our markets focus on cities that embrace entrepreneurship and the surrounding areas where business is thriving. Right now, Middle Tennessee is booming with business and entrepreneurship and is an ideal place to start, grow, or buy a business.

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Business Appraisal: How to Value Your Business and Why it is Important

Chris Curtain

What is the Value of Your Company? How do you calculate business value? A business goes through many stages as it progresses through its lifecycle. Some need capital, others require partners, and a few may be ready for a sale. Regardless of which financing event your business is experiencing, you should know how to evaluate […]. The post Business Appraisal: How to Value Your Business and Why it is Important appeared first on Business Appraisal FL | GA.

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5 factors to consider when evaluating AI/machine learning

N Contracts

In an increasingly competitive environment, riddled by mounting risks , financial institutions need to move past their legacy technology systems to maximize their revenue and earnings.

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What is innovation?

Mckinsey and Company

Innovation—in a business context—is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.

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IVSC launches Asia Office in Singapore

IVSC

Minister Indranee Rajah joined valuation, business and finance leaders at the IVSC Asia launch in Singapore. Singapore, 6 July 2022 – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has selected Singapore as its first base outside Europe to drive its advocacy efforts in the adoption of International Valuation Standards (IVS) in Asia. This signifies Asia’s growing role in raising the standards of valuation; and Singapore’s growth as a Business Valuation (BV), Intangible Assets (IA) Valuation

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The Critical Role of the Board Chair in Driving Board Performance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rusty O'Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Rusty O’Kelley co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas, Rich Fields leads the Board Effectiveness practice, and Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe at Russell Reynolds Associates.

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UK company insolvencies rise 70% in past year

Accountancy Today

UK company insolvencies have jumped 70%, from 11,261 to 19,191 in the last year according to Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm. Mazars said the figures come in the face of the highest interest rates in 13 years which have made businesses’ debts more expensive to service and has led to an even greater number of indebted businesses falling into insolvency.

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Q2 2022 Venture Capital Funding Data Shows a Steep Drop, But Still Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

National Law Review M&A

Louis Lehot Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Financial Institutions & Banking Antitrust & Trade Regulation Mergers & Acquisitions

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7 Fair Lending Risks You Need to Know Right Now

N Contracts

Fair Lending compliance is a hot button issue, making it critically important that your institution has a clear sense of its fair lending risk exposure.

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What is the metaverse?

Mckinsey and Company

These emerging digital spaces use virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies to allow for lifelike experiences online.

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Can HSAs Provide Tax-Free Reimbursement for the Same Expenses as Health FSAs?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company currently offers a general-purpose health FSA. If we switched to an HDHP/HSA, could our employees receive tax-free reimbursements for the same types of expenses from their HSAs? ANSWER: Yes, and they might acquire a few additional options. Like health FSAs, HSAs can provide tax-free reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for medical care as defined in Code § 213(d).

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How Gold Medal Boards Prioritize Their Time

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rusty O'Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Saturday, July 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Rusty O’Kelley co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas, Rich Fields leads the Board Effectiveness practice, and Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe at Russell Reynolds Associates.

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Corporate Culture and Financial Reporting Quality

Reynolds Holding

Corporate culture is an important determinant of companies’ behavior and success and, as a result, has drawn much attention, particularly from the business press. While some companies have received praise for their corporate cultures, others such as Wells Fargo, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Toshiba, and Hertz have been severely criticized for maintaining cultures that have led to some of the most egregious misconduct in recent years, despite each of these companies having formal ethics and complianc

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Envisioning the future of port operations

Avanade

Washington Maritime Blue, 5G Open Innovation Lab and Avanade explore how 5G network connectivity can modernize port operations and support sustainable economic growth.

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DOJ Sues to Block Merger Between Booz Allen Hamilton and EverWatch Based on Antitrust Concerns Relating to Single-Contract Market

National Law Review M&A

Leo Caseria Robert Magielnicki Malika Levarlet Rachel Guy Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Mergers & Acquisitions Government Contracts, Maritime & Military Law Administrative & Regulatory

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Digital health: An opportunity to advance health equity

Mckinsey and Company

Digital health solutions have the potential to make healthcare more equitable. Here’s how innovators can deliver on that promise.

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