Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 25, 2023
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.
Viking Mergers
MAY 25, 2023
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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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
Redesigning care models through intentional delegation and potential tech enablement can free up nurses’ time.
IVSC
MAY 22, 2023
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.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2023
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.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 25, 2023
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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Global Finance
MAY 22, 2023
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 21, 2023
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.
Internal Audit 360
MAY 25, 2023
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.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2023
Consumers’ views on the economy are diverging—and their behaviors are, too. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise team.
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
Financial Times M&A
MAY 25, 2023
UK defence tech group specialising in robotics and laser weapons reports 33 per cent in underlying profits
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 24, 2023
Posted by Alex Edmans (London Business School), Caroline Flammer (Columbia University), and Simon Glossner (Federal Reserve Board), on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Editor's Note: Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance, Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School, Caroline Flammer is a Professor of International and Public Affairs and of Climate at Columbia University, and Simon Glossner an Economist at the Federal Reserve Board in the Research and Statistics Division.
BVR
MAY 25, 2023
Finding public comps for valuation purposes can be a challenge, requiring either a fair amount of digging or a considerable expense (and sometimes both). However, finding these data doesn't always have to be a struggle, thanks to Value Analytics. Let's take a closer look at how this platform makes things a little easier.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 22, 2023
The results of a survey from the McKinsey Health Institute shed light on the health perceptions and priorities of people aged 55 and older.
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.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 22, 2023
The firms may need each other so much that they have to combine
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 22, 2023
Posted by Jiageng Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Antoinette Schoar (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Igor Makarov (London School of Economics and Political Science) , on Monday, May 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Jiageng Liu is a PhD student at MIT Sloan School of Management, Antoinette Schoar is the Stewart C. Myers-Horn Family Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management, and Igor Makarov is Associate Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics and Politi
Benzinga
MAY 26, 2023
Bunge Ltd (NYSE: BG ) and Glencore Plc's (OTC: GLNCY ) Viterra grains division reportedly discuss a merger. There is no certainty that Viterra, part-owned by Switzerland-based mining and trading giant Glencore, will be able to reach an agreement on the terms, reported Reuters , citing a person familiar. Full story available on Benzinga.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
Survey respondents reporting increased ESG impact say their organizations focus on both protecting and creating value.
Machen McChesney
MAY 26, 2023
Three years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the hospitality industry, like others, is still recovering. Though 2022 saw some significant growth with a public eager to travel for leisure, particularly to locations offering unique experiences, the pandemic has markedly changed business travel patterns and consumer behavior. An ongoing labor shortage and emerging competition from resort hospitality locations have further strained some hospitality markets still adapting to shifting cons
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2023
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and matters affecting corporate policy and strategy. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton and Carmen X. W. Lu.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 25, 2023
A southern hub will allow German group to tap lucrative transatlantic market and optimise European flight schedules
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
When it comes to implementing large-scale organizational change, the most successful organizations commit themselves fully to the effort from start to finish.
Machen McChesney
MAY 25, 2023
Working capital — the funds your company has tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory — is a critical performance metric. During times of rising inflation and interest rates, managers search for ways to free up cash and eliminate waste. However, determining the optimal amount of working capital can sometimes be challenging.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 26, 2023
Posted by Jonathan H. Gaines, David S. Rosenthal, and Christopher Soares, Dechert LLP, on Friday, May 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Jonathan H. Gaines and David S. Rosenthal are Partners and Christopher Soares is an Associate at Dechert LLP. This post is based on their Dechert memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Law and Economics of Equity Swap Disclosure (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk; The Law and Economics of Blockholder Disclosure (
Business Wire M&A
MAY 25, 2023
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Found Gold Corp. (“New Found”) reports that on May 25, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), it acquired control of 28,612,500 common shares (each, a “Kirkland Share”) in the capital of Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“Kirkland”) as consideration pursuant to a property purchase agreement dated February 16, 2023, as amended May 8, 2023, between New Found and Kirkland.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 24, 2023
Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa is burgeoning, thanks to funding increases and revised licensing regimes. Sustaining growth will require concerted effort by businesses and governments.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 24, 2023
Plan to sell stake in league’s media rights fails to secure two-thirds majority from clubs
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 23, 2023
Posted by Brian R. Cheffins and Bobby V. Reddy (University of Cambridge) , on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Brian Cheffins is the S. J. Berwin Professor of Corporate Law, and Bobby V. Reddy is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Cambridge. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in The Company Lawyer. There has been much debate surrounding the decline of the U.S. public company.
Machen McChesney
MAY 24, 2023
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down — especially in these times of staff shortages and inflationary pressures. If you’re among them, be careful that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. If the IRS reclassifies them as employees, it can be an expensive mistake.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 23, 2023
McKinsey senior partners outline their new book designed to help companies harness the power of digital transformation.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 23, 2023
Merger between US and UK firms would create a legal giant with almost 4,000 lawyers worldwide
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 20, 2023
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.
Machen McChesney
MAY 23, 2023
Traditional business models in many sectors have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and falling consumer confidence. If your company is planning a major strategic shift this year, management may need to comply with the updated accounting rules for reporting discontinued operations that went into effect in 2015.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 26, 2023
Vietnamese consumers remain optimistic about the economy despite challenges, and are driving premium purchases even as they seek better value.
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