IVSC

APRIL 30, 2024

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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Marketability Finance Business Valuation 147

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 2, 2024

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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Technology Marketability 227

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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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NYT M&A

APRIL 29, 2024

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.

Mergers & Acquisitions 136

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 136

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.

Marketability

Benzinga

MAY 3, 2024

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.

Marketability 116

Marketability 116

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 1, 2024

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.

Technology 220

Technology 220

NYT M&A

APRIL 29, 2024

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

Mergers & Acquisitions 120

Mergers & Acquisitions 120

Benzinga

MAY 2, 2024

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

Equity 106

Equity 106

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 1, 2024

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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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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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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

Corporate Finance

LaPorte

MAY 3, 2024

(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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Law 360 M&A

MAY 2, 2024

State and federal regulators are increasingly imposing new requirements on healthcare transactions involving private equity partners, with mergers that would have drawn little scrutiny a few years ago now requiring a multijurisdictional risk analysis during the deal formation process, say attorneys at Stinson.

Equity 98

Equity 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 30, 2024

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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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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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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.

Marketability

LaPorte

APRIL 30, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) SECURE 2.0 provides new opportunities for plan participants to take retirement distributions without incurring early withdrawal penalties. The post New retirement plan distribution options introduced by SECURE 2.0 first appeared on LaPorte.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 1, 2024

Thanks to my dog Birdie, I've learned that carving out an activity different from the practice of law — like daily outdoor walks that allow you to interact with new people — can contribute to professional success by boosting creativity and mental acuity, as well as expanding your social network, says Sarah Petrie at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 3, 2024

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

Marketability 148

Marketability 148

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The saga of proposed AI regulation in Colorado continues… [link] He added: “The defense of innovation for the sake of innovation fails to mean something when that innovation is concentrated in the hands of the few, held behind opaque curtains, and is a source of systemic abuses.” That above is a quote from a high school kid. Below, a conversational AI type system executive. “This bill ensures that careful developers stay that way and makes reckless development impossible,

Compliance 97

Compliance Technology 97

Law 360 M&A

MAY 1, 2024

Delaware's top court on Wednesday reversed a Chancery Court dismissal of stockholder challenges to the $7.3 billion go-private sale of Inovalon Holdings Inc. to Nordic Capital, saying that the lower court wrongly concluded that minority investors were adequately informed about the deal and special committee conflicts of interest.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 2, 2024

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).

Finance 148

Finance 148

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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.

Start-ups 138

Start-ups B2B 138

NYT M&A

MAY 2, 2024

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

Mergers & Acquisitions 121

Mergers & Acquisitions Equity 121

Law 360 M&A

MAY 2, 2024

As the old marketing adage goes, consistency is key, but law firm style guides need consistency that contemplates variety when it comes to client alert formats, allowing attorneys to tailor alerts to best fit the audience and subject matter, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 2, 2024

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.

Banking 143

Banking Compliance 143

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

The contact center emerged as an early use case for generative AI—with varied success. Organizations can learn from early adopters and think about their adoption strategies across three horizons.

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NYT M&A

MAY 3, 2024

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.

Equity 112

Equity Mergers & Acquisitions 112

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 30, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons told an Oregon federal court to reject a pending merger challenge by the Federal Trade Commission and a group of states, saying it distorts the competitive landscape for the grocery and labor markets.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Appraisers Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

In reply to Charlie. Charlie. They are violating your first amendment rights by policing your language this way. Hard coded into the system by a GSE (government sponsored enterprise), which is supposed to be overseen by congress… See where this is going? They’re getting exited about it too. Just like the Chinese people did during the great purge and final hard step to full communism, aka; the cultural revolution.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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.

Equity 122

Equity 122

The Guardian M&A

APRIL 28, 2024

The De Beers owner is a long-standing jewel in the African' state’s economic crown – it would be a ‘big blow’ to see it sold off The world’s largest mining company has a problem. Australia’s BHP has set out its intentions to snap up rival miner Anglo American in a multibillion-pound deal which would reshape the global industry. Its proposed £31bn takeover plan has already been rebuffed as a lowball offer which undervalues the company.

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Law 360 M&A

APRIL 28, 2024

In the past year, plaintiffs have won settlements and judgments for millions and billions of dollars from companies such as Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Facebook and Fox News, with many high-profile cases finally wrapping up after years of fighting. Such cases — involving over-the-top compensation packages, chemical contamination, gender discrimination and data mining — were led by attorneys whose accomplishments earned them recognition as Law360's Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar for 2024.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 27, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Bags I had an AMC recently reject a report due to too many photos… said they couldn’t upload it. I told them my PC could handle it and I hadn’t heard of a download problem in at least 10 years… they came back asking me to downsize them and take out about 50%. Idgits.

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Appraisal 89

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 3, 2024

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

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