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How to Identify Top ESG Priorities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Steven Rothstein (Ceres), Olivia Tay (Semler Bross LLC), and Yamika Ketu (Ceres), on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven Rothstein is managing director, Yamika Ketu is an associate, and Melissa Paschall is director of governance at Ceres; Olivia Tay is senior consultant, Kathryn Neel is managing director, and Blair Jones is managing director at Semler Brossy LLC.

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Digital transformation on the CEO agenda

Mckinsey and Company

Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. The best CEOs know up front what success looks like—and what stands in their way.

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Examples of Mergers & Acquisitions: 8 Factors for Success

Viking Mergers

Mergers and acquisitions are often discussed together, but the terms are not actually interchangeable. The term merger refers to a strategic process whereby two or more companies mutually enter a legal agreement to form a new business entity. Large scale examples of mergers include the 1998 merger of Exxon Corp and Mobil Corp to become Exxonmobil, and more recently, the 2015 merger of H.J.

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The DealStats Value Index: A Value-Added Proposition

BVR

BVR’s DealStats platform is one of the best ways to discover complete financials for public- and private-company transactions. But one aspect that adds substantial value to a DealStats subscription is the DealStats Value Index. Get a sneak peek at some of the 4th quarter 2021 issue’s insights.

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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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Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University), and Roberto Tallarita (Harvard Law School), on Monday, May 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School; Kobi Kastiel is Associate Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University, and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance; and Roberto Tallarita is a Lecturer o

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Can the automotive industry scale fast enough?

Mckinsey and Company

The rapidly increasing uptake of electric vehicles could transform the automotive ecosystem and promote even greater innovations. For that to happen, two imperatives need attention now.

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Ncontracts Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022

N Contracts

Leader in compliance and risk technology and services named among best workplaces in leading industry survey.

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Performance Bounced Back—CEO Pay Up

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Joanna Czyzewski and Lauren Peek, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Monday, May 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Joanna Czyzewski and Lauren Peek are principals at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on a CAP memorandum by Ms. Czyzewski, Ms. Peek, Jared Sorhaindo, and Kristine Stanners. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A.

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Accelerating growth in medtech: The next surge in portfolio moves

Mckinsey and Company

Large medtech companies are struggling with growth challenges and stagnant valuations. Could M&A and divestitures reset the trajectory?

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What is an Exit Strategy? 7 Options for Business Owners

Viking Mergers

No matter your business goals, planning and preparing your exit strategy is essential. There are a variety of business exit strategy options, and the best option for you may not be the same as another person or business. In this article, we will discuss what an exit strategy is and some of the options available to you as a business owner. What is an Exit Strategy?

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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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What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risks?

ThomsonReuters

What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. It is not only time-consuming, but also takes lots of resources as the process can take from a few weeks to several months. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible.

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Long-Term Incentive Plans: Payouts and Performance Alignment

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Bonner and Melissa Burek, Compensation Advisory Partners, on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Bonner is principal and Melissa Burek is a founding partner at Compensation Advisory Partners. This post is based on their CAP memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried (discussed on the Forum here ).

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, April 2022

Mckinsey and Company

Amidst high inflation and the continuing war in Ukraine, strong demand persists; forecasting institutions trim growth estimates.

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Why is Elon Musk really putting his Twitter deal ‘on hold’?

Financial Times M&A

Tesla chief executive blames bots, but some think he is looking for a better deal — or an excuse to walk away

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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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How can APIs help modernize accounting firm technology

ThomsonReuters

Technology has helped tax and accounting firms to streamline their processes and automate countless time-consuming manual tasks. Firms regularly bring on new tools to address a specific business need. As new software versions become available, however, it can create a situation where some older software may no longer be able to communicate with the new ones.

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BlackRock on Climate-Related Shareholder Proposals

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sandra Boss and Michelle Edkins, BlackRock, Inc., on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Sandra Boss is Global Head of Investment Stewardship and Michelle Edkins is Managing Director of Investment Stewardship at BlackRock, Inc. This post is based on their BlackRock memorandum. BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) takes a case-by-case approach to shareholder proposals and, without exception, takes voting decisions on proposals as a fiduciary acting in clients’ long-term economic int

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Companies that care: Lessons from a unicorn founder and his purpose-driven investor

Mckinsey and Company

Doing good may also be a good investment—and potentially transformative for the world. Two leaders on the front lines discuss the current landscape and what’s next.

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Twitter CEO Gives Update On Musk M&A, Company's Future: Here's What He Said

Benzinga

Following the news of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk putting his acquisition of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) on hold , current Twitter boss Parag Agrawal had something to say. Here’s some background: Musk tweeted early Friday morning that the “Twitter deal [is] temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users’ ” He later followed up by saying he’s “still committed to the acquisition.

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Elon Musk puts $44bn Twitter deal ‘on hold’

Financial Times M&A

Tesla chief questions fake accounts on social media site, leading to share price drop and new doubts over takeover

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How to to Prepare for the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosures Rules

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Halper, Erica Hogan, and Michael Ruder, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Halper and Erica Hogan are partners and Michael Ruder is special counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on a Cadwalader memorandum by Mr. Halper, Ms. Hogan, Mr. Ruder, and Lauren Russo.

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A wave of innovation: The state of insurance in Asia and North America

Mckinsey and Company

McKinsey senior partners Brad Mendelson and Kurt Strovink discuss insurance trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic and how insurers can adapt to stay ahead and capture customers.

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Trending On Twitter: #ElonsProblems Inspires Anger And Empathy For Elon Musk

Benzinga

Elon Musk’s from-out-of-nowhere announcement that he was putting his acquisition of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) on hold stirred criticism, cynicism and compassion on the platform, with users bringing the hashtag #elonsproblems to trending status. WTF Elon: Musk tweeted earlier today that the Twitter purchase was “temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users.

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Twitter/Musk: shares take a tumble after comic intervention

Financial Times M&A

Walking away from the transaction altogether could be costly for both parties

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Fair Value Accounting Standards and Securities Litigation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Richard Mergenthaler (Penn State Smeal College of Business), on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Richard Mergenthaler is Associate Professor in Accounting at Penn State Smeal College of Business. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Mergenthaler; Musaib Ashraf , Assistant Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Michigan State University Broad College of Business; Dain Donelson , Professor of Accounting at University of Iowa Tippie College of Business; and John M

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Delivering on the promise of federal infrastructure funds in states

Mckinsey and Company

Thanks to the combined impacts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and pandemic-related recovery bills, states and localities could have a meaningful effect on lives and livelihoods.

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Twitter takeover temporarily on hold, says Elon Musk

The Guardian M&A

Tesla owner says $44bn deal has been paused until he gets more information about fake accounts Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£36bn) takeover of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” after the social media platform claimed that fewer than 5% of its users were spam or fake accounts. The Tesla chief tweeted on Friday morning that the deal was being frozen while he awaited details supporting Twitter’s assertion, in a post that indicated scepticism.

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Elon Musk Says His Takeover of Twitter Is ‘On Hold.’

NYT M&A

Mr. Musk said he wanted to confirm Twitter’s findings that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5 percent of its users.

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SEC’s Climate Risk Disclosure Proposal Likely to Face Legal Challenges

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jacqueline M. Vallette and Kathryne M. Gray, Mayer Brown LLP, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Jacqueline M. Vallette is partner and Kathryne M. Gray is an associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on their Mayer Brown memorandum. On March 21, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3:1 to propose new rules that, if adopted, would require public companies to, among other things, provide audited financial statements containing climate-related financial

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Transformations and a hybrid workforce: A conversation with Seth Goldstrom

Mckinsey and Company

Many organizations have adopted a hybrid or fully remote workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. McKinsey senior partner Seth Goldstrom talks about leading transformations in this new dynamic.

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3 Implications From Elon Musk Putting Twitter Deal On Hold

Benzinga

Elon Musk spooked the market with his early Friday tweet that the Twitter, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTR ) deal is on hold. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says there are three scenarios at play now: The Street will view the announcement as signaling that the deal could be falling apart. Alternatively, the development could suggest Musk is looking around to negotiate a lower bid price.

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Elon Musk Says His Takeover of Twitter Is ‘On Hold.’

NYT M&A

Mr. Musk said he wanted to confirm Twitter’s findings that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5 percent of its users.

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SEC Examination Division Focuses on ESG Investing

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kerry Berchem and Charles Smith, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Kerry Berchem is partner and Charles Smith is a consultant at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This post is based on their Akin Gump memorandum. On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2022 examination priorities.

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Blue carbon: The potential of coastal and oceanic climate action

Mckinsey and Company

Nature-based climate solutions in the world’s oceans can play an important role in conservation and carbon abatement efforts worldwide.

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Toshiba reveals takeover interest as battle heats up

Financial Times M&A

Japanese conglomerate has been under pressure from activist shareholders to sell itself

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