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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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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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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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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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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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Myths vs. Facts: What Do Private Equity Firms Do?

Viking Mergers

If you have ever looked into selling a business, you may have learned that there are many types of buyers and deal structures, from employee buyouts, strategic acquisitions, to private equity firms. To make the right decision for you and your business, it is essential to have relevant and accurate information about your own business and the types of buyers available.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tegna's $8.6B Go-Private Deal Put Under DOJ Microscope

Law 360 M&A

Tegna's planned $8.6 billion deal to go private has formally come under antitrust scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice, the broadcast giant disclosed in a government filing.

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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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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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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 Twitter Deal On Hold

Law 360 M&A

Elon Musk tweeted Friday that he has hit "pause" on his blockbuster, $44 billion Twitter acquisition while assessing reports that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5% of users.

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How biotechs can rethink their strategies after the market downturn

Mckinsey and Company

Biotech stocks have taken a hit, but the sector will probably rebound. Companies can navigate the downturn by scrutinizing cash management and financing and rethinking paths to long-term value creation.

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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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A new space for enhanced collaboration, experience, and innovation in Malaysia

Avanade

Bhavya Kapoor, Avanade’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia, talks about the strategic importance of Malaysia to Avanade’s growth, the launch of its newest Digital Studio, and how Avanade will make a positive impact through talent development and digital innovation.

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Rival Sues NCR Over Deals With Cardtronics, Crypto Provider

Law 360 M&A

Payment processing company U.S. Alliance Group Inc. sued ATM provider NCR Corporation in California federal court on Thursday, alleging NCR conspired with two other companies to take over USAG's position in crypto ATMs.

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Decarbonizing the grid with 24/7 clean power purchase agreements

Mckinsey and Company

In the global struggle to curb greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable power is taking an ever-increasing share of generation capacity. Yet the rise of wind and solar power is creating new challenges in managing the system.

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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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Age and Investment Banking: When Is It Too Late to Break Into the Industry, and What Should You Do If You’re “Too Old”?

Brian DeChesare

There are few topics as heated as age and investment banking. But unlike other controversial topics – crypto, the CFA, or social media censorship – this one rarely generates long-running online arguments. Instead, it mostly produces comments such as: “Am I too old? Do I have any chance if I’m above the age of X? What should I do with my life if I’m too old for banking?”.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Air Projects Limited and EA-RS Fire Group

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Leicester-based Air Projects to Witham-based EA-RS. Air Projects is a specialist ventilation engineer working on healthcare and commercial projects from basic extraction systems to hospital theatres and laboratories. Air Projects also provides expert advice on an array of services in ventilation, fume extraction, fire damper testing and healthcare compliance.

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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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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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Chicken Soup For The Soul Acquires Redbox Entertainment

Benzinga

Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: CSSE ) has agreed to acquire entertainment company Redbox Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: RDBX ). The acquisition is expected to create an independent, integrated direct-to-consumer media platform delivering premium entertainment. Redbox stockholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.087 of a share of Class A common stock of CSSE.

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What you need to know about our exclusive new future of work research

Avanade

This blog post shares some of the findings from Avanade’s global workplace study – exploring the key workplace challenges organizations face currently and focus areas for the future of work.

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