May, 2023

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Venture Predation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew Wansley and Samuel Weinstein (Yeshiva University), on Thursday, May 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Matthew Wansley is an Associate Professor of Law, and Samuel Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Uber once seemed poised to revolutionize urban transportation.

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Small Business, Big Exit: 5 Tips for Selling Your Small Business

Viking Mergers

Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. So, when it’s time to exit the organization that you put time and effort into growing, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible.

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Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy

NYT M&A

Vice, which had wooed media giants, has struggled to adjust to the punishing realities of digital publishing. A group of creditors could buy Vice for $225 million.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2023, Sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

Now in its third year, the IVSC is pleased to present the 2023 Valuation Webinar Series, Sponsored by Kroll, taking place from 7-15 June 2023. Join us for four fascinating panel discussions featuring participants from across the globe, and gain insights from renowned international experts on important topics such as: The global macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook The evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape and the crucial role of valuation Valuation challenges confrontin

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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 every CEO should know about generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.

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JPMorgan to acquire First Republic’s deposits as US regulators step in

Financial Times M&A

Depositors protected but shareholders wiped out in country’s second-largest bank failure

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Exit Through the Virtual Door: Tips for Selling Your E-commerce Business

Viking Mergers

As an e-commerce business owner, you have likely noticed things run differently than in a traditional, brick-and-mortar organization. Lower overhead costs often mean increased profits, which the e-commerce sector has demonstrated with its substantial growth in recent years. However, you may wish to move on to a new opportunity or new field altogether, which means you want to sell your e-commerce business as painlessly as possible.

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How firms can prioritize accountants’ mental health in the workplace

ThomsonReuters

Working in the tax and accounting industry can be a stressful job. With long hours, tight deadlines, and pressure to deliver results, it can be hard to achieve a work-life balance. That’s why it’s important for both tax and accounting professionals and their firms to take steps to protect their mental health. With Mental Health Month upon us, this is a good time to think about strategies to ensure that your teams maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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IVSC Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to International Valuation Standards (IVS)

IVSC

IVSC is pleased to announce the launch of a 12-week public consultation on the proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). The consultation, commencing on 28 April 2023, invites input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry professionals, regulators, investors, financial institutions, and other parties involved in the preparation, review, or reliance on valuations, to ensure comprehensive perspectives are considered in refining the IVS.

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AI-powered marketing and sales reach new heights with generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.

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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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Apple Opens High Interest Savings Accounts

Global Finance

After disrupting most of the tech and digital world over the past few decades, Apple is now turning to the banking sector. The Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker recently teamed up with Goldman Sachs to launch a high-yield savings account, promising.

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Unlocking the Investment Potential of “S” in ESG

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Saskia Kort-Chick, AllianceBernstein, on Monday, May 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Saskia Kort-Chick is a Senior Vice President and the Director of ESG Research and Engagement for Responsible Investing at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on her AllianceBernstein memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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SBA Issues Change of Conditions for a Seller Note

Viking Mergers

We wanted to share some important changes that the SBA has issued and what that means for both Buyers and Sellers. The SBA changed the conditions for a Seller Note to be considered part of the Buyers Equity Injection (aka Down Payment). Under the former guidelines, the seller note must be on Full Standby (no principle or interest payments) until the SBA Loan was paid in full.

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Dialysis Litigation Continues After Supreme Court Ruling

ThomsonReuters

DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.

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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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Harnessing the Power of International Valuation Standards for a Resilient Asia

IVSC

Lim Hwee Hua Vice Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees A trailblazer in Singapore's political scene, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua made history in 2009 as the nation's first female Cabinet Minister. With a career starting in 1997 as a Member of Parliament, she went on to hold significant positions including Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Minister of State for Finance and Transport, and eventually, a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.

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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics

Mckinsey and Company

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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Pfizer’s $43B Pursuit Of Seagen: Q&A With Séverine Piot-Deval

Global Finance

Pfizer’s $31 billion bond sale to fund its $43 billion acquisition of cancer drug maker Seagen is one of the largest in history. Healthcare expert Séverine Piot-Deval discusses the deal with Global Finance.

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The State of Climate Investing

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Chris Goolgasian and Cheryl Duckworth, Wellington Management, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Chris Goolgasian is Director of Climate Research and Cheryl Duckworth is Head of Sustainable Investment at Wellington Management. This post is based on their Wellington memorandum.

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Advisor Feature: Reed Kelly in Nashville, TN 

Viking Mergers

Reed Kelly’s journey from a small town in Tennessee to a Senior Advisor at Viking M&A is an inspiring one. He has navigated various challenges and changes in his career and emerged as a successful leader in the financial services and M&A industry. His story is a prime example of how hard work and a willingness to adapt can lead to success in any industry.

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Three Reasons to Use Bizminer in Your Next Report

BVR

If you're trying to prepare any kind of report that requires geographically specific information, then you've probably noticed how difficult it can be to find data for certain regions of the world. With Bizminer, your job just got a little easier.

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Influencing the Future of Valuation: The Importance of Global Collaboration in Standard Setting

IVSC

Alistair Darling Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees Alistair Darling was appointed Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees during the Singapore AGM in October 2019. Alistair was previously UK Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he held a number of Cabinet positions, being one of only three people to have served in Cabinet continuously since Labour was elected to government in the UK in 1997.

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Reimagining the nursing workload: Finding time to close the workforce gap

Mckinsey and Company

Redesigning care models through intentional delegation and potential tech enablement can free up nurses’ time.

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HSBC’s Future Is On The Line

Global Finance

Ping An Insurance of China, one of the world’s biggest insurers and a major HSBC stakeholder, has been pushing for a break-up of the Group’s Asian and UK operations.

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Racism and Systemic Risk

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Cary Martin Shelby (Washington and Lee University), on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Cary Martin Shelby is a Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law. This post is based on her recent paper , forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. News of colossal bank failures have threatened economic stability once again.

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Advisor Feature: Jacob Middleton in Tampa, FL

Viking Mergers

Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. Jacob lost his mother at a young age, just after his father opened his small optometry practice in Boca Raton. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family.

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Succession Review: The Best Finance TV Show and One of the Best Shows of All Time

Brian DeChesare

Succession just ended a few days ago. When a top TV show ends, it is sad. All our favorite shows will end one day. In this case, it is Succession that has done so. Succession ran for 4 excellent seasons, but no more. Now it is over. And now I am sad. But unlike Connor Roy at Lester’s funeral , I can write a real eulogy via my final review of this show.

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How Do You Audit Risk Management?

Internal Audit 360

GUEST BLOG POST A s the saying goes, you can’t audit what you don’t understand. And for auditing complex risk management processes, that idea can hit home for many internal auditors. That doesn’t mean you have to be an expert with years of experience as a risk practitioner to audit risk management, but you do have to know enough about risk management to be able to assess whether it is effective.

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Agile insurance: Lessons from leaders of Greek insurer Interamerican

Mckinsey and Company

Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.

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CFOs Wanted: Startups Lack Strong Financial Hands

Global Finance

Many startups were unable to access their funds during SVB's demise in part because they lacked CFOs.

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Activist Wins Another Vote Under Universal Proxy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael R. Levin, The Activist Investor, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael R. Levin is founder and editor of The Activist Investor. This post is based on his TAI piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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NIST Password Guidelines: Requirements to Creating a Strong Password

Audit Board

Do you think you know what it takes to create a secure password? How can you ensure your company’s systems users and employees are creating passwords that will protect confidential data, keep communications private, and prevent cyberattacks from damaging the company’s reputation and bottom line? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regularly updates its Digital Identity Guidelines, including password creation and secrets management.

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Can a Telehealth-Only Plan Continue After the End of the COVID-19 Emergency?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we established a telehealth-only plan to provide benefits to individuals who were not eligible for coverage under our regular group health plan. Can we continue to offer this benefit? ANSWER: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth-only benefits have been exempt from certain requirements that otherwise apply to group health plans.

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Why Your M&A Strategy Needs A Marketing Strategy

Benchmark Report

Several elements play into a successful merger or acquisition, from finance to sales and from operations to HR. Leading up to a transaction, it’s not uncommon for business owners to focus more on these elements and not the area of marketing as an important part of their M&A strategy.

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Looking within: How Walmart in Mexico changed everything for an omnichannel future

Mckinsey and Company

The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.

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