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Professional Insights: Customer Lifetime Value Uncovered

IVSC

Dan McCarthy Assistant Professor of Marketing, Emory University Daniel McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business. His research specialty is the application of leading-edge statistical methodology to contemporary empirical marketing problems. His research interests include customer-based corporate valuation, which he popularised, customer lifetime value, limited data problems, data privacy, and the marketing/finance interface.

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The Board Member’s Oversight of AI Risk – Moving from Middle to Modern English

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sean Dowd, Rich Kando, and Chris Crovatto, AlixPartners LLP, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Sean Dowd is a Local Market Leader, Partner, and Managing Director; Rich Kando is a Partner and Managing Director; and Chris Crovatto is a Director at AlixPartners LLP. This post was prepared for the Forum by Mr. Dowd, Mr. Kando, and Mr. Crovatto.

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What is deep learning?

Mckinsey and Company

Deep learning is a type of machine learning that is more capable, autonomous, and accurate than traditional machine learning.

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A TikTok Divestiture Is Long Overdue

NYT M&A

With its TikTok bill, Congress sent message to the world: You cannot disregard basic internet norms and expect to be treated like any other country.

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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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Janus Henderson set to march into Europe with Tabula acquisition

Financial Times M&A

The $335bn manager already has $14bn in active fixed-income ETFs in the US and is eyeing rapid growth in demand globally

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Contextual Corporate Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kevin D. Chen (Duke University), John E. Core (MIT), and Wayne R. Guay (University of Pennsylvania), on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Kevin D. Chen is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Duke University, John E. Core is the Nanyang Technological University Professor and a Professor of Accounting at MIT, and Wayne R. Guay is the Yagao Professor of Accounting at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Sony, Apollo Express Interest in Buying Paramount

NYT M&A

Paramount has been exploring a potential deal for months, talking to suitors including Skydance, producer of “Top Gun: Maverick.

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Glencore-Anglo American Tie-Up Makes More Sense Than BHP Offer, Analyst Says

Benzinga

Diversified miners Glencore (OTC: GLNCY ) and Anglo American (OTC: NGLOY ) offer a better match than that proposed in BHP Group ‘s (NYSE: BHP ) offer for Anglo, RBC Capital Markets analyst Marina Calero said in a note to clients on Friday. Last week, Australia-headquartered BHP said it had made a $39 billion offer for London-based Anglo, which swiftly rejected the proposal as too low.

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The SEC and CFTC Overhaul Form PF

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Didiuk, Malik Rollins, and Joseph Daly, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Didiuk is a Partner, Malik Rollins is Special Counsel, and Joseph Daly is an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on their Schulte memorandum. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) have overhauled Form PF and private fund managers have until March 12, 2025, to begin repor

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Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk

Mckinsey and Company

Active users of gen AI are high value and in demand—and in many cases, poised to quit. New research reveals how to attract them, keep them engaged, and motivate them to stay put.

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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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Bob Bakish, Paramount CEO, Steps Down as Company Weighs Merger

NYT M&A

Mr. Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.

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Ex-Pioneer boss to be barred from ExxonMobil’s board by US regulator

Financial Times M&A

FTC expected to raise concerns over Scott Sheffield’s messages with Opec as it moves to approve $60bn deal

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Action Items for Boards: Where Directors and C-Suite Leaders Align and Diverge

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Frank Kurre, Protiviti; Mark Rogers, BoardProspects; and Michael Tae, Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Frank Kurre is a Managing Director at Protiviti, Mark Rogers is Founder and CEO at BoardProspects, and Michael Tae is Co-President at Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions. This post is based on their Protiviti memorandum.

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What is machine learning?

Mckinsey and Company

Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that is able to learn without explicit programming by a human.

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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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Paramount Will Let Exclusive Talks With Skydance Lapse, Imperiling Deal

NYT M&A

Negotiations are now likely to focus on another suitor, Sony, which has teamed up with the private equity giant Apollo on a $26 billion bid.

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US regulator’s Opec collusion claim sets off tremor in oil patch

Financial Times M&A

CEOs weighing mergers may think twice after FTC bars industry veteran from Exxon’s board

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Defenseless companies invite activism

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Miles Rogerson, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Friday, May 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on his Diligent memorandum. Nearly half of the Russell 3000 companies targeted by activists in 2023 had few defenses against such advances. According to Diligent Market Intelligence’s (DMI) Governance data, of the 103 Russell 3000 companies targeted by primary- and partial-focus activists in 2023, 50 had

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From start-up to centaur: Leadership lessons on scaling

Mckinsey and Company

This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry.

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Canadian Giant SNDL Speeds Up Acquisition Of Majority Positions In Two US Cannabis Companies As Marijuana Rescheduling Looms

Benzinga

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL ), through its joint venture with SunStream Bancorp Inc. , announced on Thursday that SunStream USA group of companies will proceed with the process of acquiring equity positions in U.S. cannabis assets, following the completion of a review by SNDL’s listing authority, NASDAQ. SunStream USA I, LLC and SunStream USA II, LLC are among the entities that comprise the SunStream USA Group, with each entity including one or more third-party investors, all independently ma

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The ‘build or buy’ copper maths that could guide BHP’s bid for Anglo

Financial Times M&A

As building mines gets harder, the time needed to produce cash flows is daunting

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The proxy advisory industry: Influencing and being influenced

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Chong Shu (University of Utah), on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Chong Shu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Utah. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Journal of Financial Economics. Investors, except for the largest ones, are generally apathetic towards corporate governance, reluctant to spend resources to effectively monitor their portfolio firms (Berle and Means, 1932).

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Digital twins: Capturing value from renewable hydrogen megaprojects

Mckinsey and Company

Hydrogen developers could use digital twins to improve the economic viability of renewable projects and meet increasing demand. Here, we illustrate how, using renewable hydrogen as an example.

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Creating the Perfect Risk Management Plan

N Contracts

Risk management requires thoughtful and deliberate planning. What are the most significant risks facing your business? How do you plan to mitigate them? How will you know if your mitigation strategy is working?

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Paramount expected to fire CEO Bob Bakish after clash with Shari Redstone

Financial Times M&A

Company weighs deal with Skydance as Sony and Apollo prepare counter-offer

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Sharpened Expectations on Climate

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Carine Smith Ihenacho, Tim Smith, and Kristin Verpe (NBIM), on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Carine Smith Ihenacho is Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, Tim Smith is Lead Investment Stewardship Manager, and Kristin Verpe is Investment Stewardship Analyst at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM). This post is based on their NBIM memorandum.

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Why flow matters most in highly complex manufacturing

Mckinsey and Company

To meet escalating demand for the latest advanced products, companies need a better way to handle the interactions and uncertainties of increasingly complex manufacturing.

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How To Sell Equity In Your Company

Benchmark Report

Selling equity in your privately owned company can be an effective tool if you plan to grow your business or begin to plan your exit strategy.

Equity 101
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BHP says Anglo deal structure is not a negative reflection of South Africa

Financial Times M&A

Statement comes as the Australian miner’s chief executive visits country after political backlash

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That Starbucks DEI Case Doesn’t Stand for What You Think It Does

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Scott Shepard, Stefan Padfield, and Ethan Peck (The National Center for Public Policy Research), on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Scott Shepard is General Counsel and Director, Stefan Padfield is Deputy Director, and Ethan Peck is an Associate of the Free Enterprise Project (FEP) at The National Center of Public Policy Research (NCPPR).

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Anant Bhalla on the convergence of insurance, asset management

Mckinsey and Company

The former CEO of American Equity Investment Life reflects on his career path, Brookfield’s acquisition of AEL, and his predictions for the insurance industry.

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IRS releases plan to triple its audit rates on large corporations

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) Audit rates on large corporations to increase threefold, per newly released IRS roadmap for spending Inflation Reduction Act funds. The post IRS releases plan to triple its audit rates on large corporations first appeared on LaPorte.

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French government seeks to buy key assets from Atos

Financial Times M&A

Paris wants sensitive parts of the indebted tech company to remain in national hands

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Dialogues – Bridging Gaps between Companies and Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sallie Pilot, The Investor Forum, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Sallie Pilot is a Senior Adviser at The Investor Forum. This post is based on her Investor Forum report. In the dynamic landscape of investment, where change and uncertainty are dominant features, the Investor Forum, has undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the pivotal dialogues between UK listed companies and their institutional investors.

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Thomas Dohmke on improving engineering experience using generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, discusses the impact generative AI will have on software development, the evolution of the developer’s role, and the opportunity to accelerate innovation.

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