Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 10, 2024
Posted by Patricia Lenkov, Agility Executive Search, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Patricia Lenkov is Founder and President at Agility Executive Search. This post is based on her Agility Executive Search memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
IVSC
JANUARY 10, 2024
In an era where sustainable practices are not just ethical imperatives but crucial valuation determinants, “ Future of Valuations: The Impact Of ESG ” offers an insightful exploration of the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on asset valuation. This comprehensive report is derived from the insights of a seminal roundtable discussion by expert professionals to reflect on the ever-growing significance of ESG factors in the valuation landscape, emphasising th
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.
Musings on Markets
JANUARY 11, 2024
Continuing an annual ritual of long standing, ahead of starting my spring teaching at NYU starting in a couple of weeks, I would like to invite you, if you are interested, to come along for the ride. I know! I know! Most of you are not enrolled at NYU, paying nosebleed prices, and that is prerequisite to be in the classroom, but thanks to technology and a loose reading of the rules that constrain me, you can get a close approximation of the classroom experience, wherever you are in the world, wi
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
JANUARY 8, 2024
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA The Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School (HLS) is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in working with the Program as Post-Doctoral or Doctoral Corporate Governance Fellows. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the start date is flexible.
BVR
JANUARY 12, 2024
The year 2023 was defined by unexpected economic events, new valuation conferences, and more. To kick off a new year, BVR has just released the Business Valuation Update Yearbook, 2024 edition, with 404 pages of the biggest events in valuation from the last year.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 12, 2024
Deal would create world’s second-biggest infrastructure firm and shake up private market investing
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 7, 2024
Posted by George Cowlrick, AQTION, on Sunday, January 7, 2024 Editor's Note: George Cowlrick is a Product Manager at AQTION. This post is based on an AQTION study by Mr. Cowlrick, Ali Saribas, and Andrew Brady. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Big Three Power, and Why it Matters (discussed on the Forum here ), Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence and Policy (discussed on the Forum here ), and The Specter of the Giant Three (disc
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 12, 2024
Global Infrastructure Partners, whose portfolio includes Gatwick, sold to BlackRock in $12.5bn deal From the humble luggage tray to filters that mask smells at sewage plants, the sale of some of Britain’s most pedestrian assets to the world’s largest money manager is to bring a multimillion-dollar payday to a small clutch of little-known bankers. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), which boasts a $100bn (£79bn) collection of companies including Gatwick airport and the Suez wastewater group, ha
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
The technology could offer pharma companies a once-in-a-century opportunity—but only if they learn to scale it and address the industry’s unique challenges.
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
JANUARY 12, 2024
Larry Fink and Adebayo Ogunlesi are betting on infrastructure investments driving private markets
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 8, 2024
Posted by Bernard Black (Northwestern University School of Law), and Antonio Gledson de Carvalho (Fundacao Getulio Vargas School of Business at Sao Paulo), on Monday, January 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Bernard Black is the Nicholas D. Chabraja Professor of Finance at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and Antonio Gledson de Carvalho is Assistant Professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas School of Business at Sao Paulo.
Lighter Capital
JANUARY 12, 2024
There comes a time in a startup's journey to success when entrepreneurs need to raise their first round of growth capital. When you first had that great idea, you may have raised money from friends and family or seed capital from angel investors to get your startup off the ground. What's next? Well, of course, it depends. Let’s make some assumptions on where you might be at this point, and then think about when and how you might want to raise a series A round to really grow your business.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 12, 2024
Companies with strong digital and AI capabilities have figured out how to generate compounding value, according to new McKinsey research.
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
JANUARY 10, 2024
FTSE 100 group acquires rival in sign of sustained appetite for utility assets despite performance concerns
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 11, 2024
Posted by Daniel Hurstel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Daniel Hurstel is Senior Counsel in the Corporate & Financial Services Department at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Hurstel and other European scholars and practitioners, who are listed at the beginning of the post.
N Contracts
JANUARY 12, 2024
The regulatory agencies – especially the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – finished 2023 strong with a variety of enforcement actions, lawsuits, reports, final rules, and guidance.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 10, 2024
Savvy distributors know the power of private-label brands to retain customers and accelerate profitable growth. Distributors that successfully increase their private-label penetration have a distinct advantage in overall gross margin.
Redpath
JANUARY 11, 2024
Buyers and sellers have always taken taxes and tax law into account when evaluating a potential transaction. Sellers want to make sure that the proceeds they receive, net of their tax liability, are appropriate for what they think the company is worth. Similarly, buyers want to make sure the economic return they make, after paying taxes, will justify their purchase price.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 11, 2024
Posted by Mike Kesner and Steve Pakela, Pay Governance, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Mike Kesner is a Partner and Steve Pakela is a Managing Partner at Pay Governance. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Executive Compensation as an Agency Problem , Pay without Performance: The Unfulfilled Promise of Executive Compensation , and Paying for long-term performance (discussed on the Forum here ) al
N Contracts
JANUARY 9, 2024
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., January 9, 2024 – Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, vendor, and risk management solutions to the financial industry, has been officially endorsed by the Viriginia Bankers Association (VBA) for its risk management software , including Nrisk, Nvendor, Ncontinuity, Nfindings and Ncomply, and its new online certification program, Nstitute.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 11, 2024
In a world of advanced automation and AI, people skills are becoming a differentiator for finance professionals.
Redpath
JANUARY 9, 2024
While an initial flurry of buyer interest can create an illusion of a quick finish, translating that enthusiasm into firm commitments is a crucial, yet intricate, stage in an M&A transaction. However, these phases require astute decision-making, careful interpretation of proposals, and navigating the ever-present tension of a competitive landscape.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 12, 2024
Posted by Jalal Sani (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Nemit Shroff (MIT), Hal White (University of Notre Dame), on Friday, January 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Jalal Sani is Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nemit Shroff is the School of Management Distinguished Professor of Accounting at the MIT Sloan School of Management; and Hal White is the Vincent and Rose Lizzadro Professor of Accountancy at
Benzinga
JANUARY 10, 2024
As media companies scramble to reduce costs and increase profitability, a new potential suitor has emerged with interest in buying Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA )(NASDAQ: PARAA ) parent-company National Amusements. What Happened: According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Skydance Media CEO David Ellison and other Skydance investors are discussing an all-cash bid for a majority stake in Paramount’s parent company, National Amusements.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 10, 2024
More green space, cleaner air, and less congested roads. Could a major mobility shift from private cars to traditional and electric bicycles help European cities turn these aspirations into a reality?
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 6, 2024
Buyout groups hope to roll smaller companies into bigger businesses to attract larger clients
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 9, 2024
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Steve Newman is a Contributing Author at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to a Conference Board research report authored by Mr. Newman and based on Corporate Environmental Practices in the Russell 3000, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE.
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 10, 2024
Companies that work on customer-specific or long-term projects — such as homebuilders, contractors, custom manufacturers, and professional practices — generally track job costs to gauge the profitability of each project. In turn, this helps them bid on future projects.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 9, 2024
As US regulators consider a decision on open banking, account-to-account (A2A) payments face challenges in a card-dominated market but also have some promising use cases.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 9, 2024
TDR Capital downplays concerns over UK supermarket’s multibillion-pound debt load
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 10, 2024
Posted by David Le Bris (Toulouse Business School), William N. Goetzmann (Yale School of Management), and Sébastien Pouget (Toulouse Capitole Univeristy), on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Editor's Note: David Le Bris is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Toulouse Business School; William N. Goetzmann is the Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies and Faculty Director of the International Center for Finance at the Yale School of Management; and Sébastien Pouget is Profes
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 8, 2024
Jump to: Automation of routine tasks Enhanced data analysis Improved compliance and risk management Streamlined processes Enhanced client services Embrace the transformative power of AI in the tax and accounting profession In 2023, AI has become an integral part of tax and accounting professionals’ processes by streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and enabling professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 8, 2024
Fundamental shifts in the insurance industry are accelerating changes in the distribution landscape. How can insurers position themselves for the next wave of growth?
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