Machen McChesney
AUGUST 12, 2024
Proactive working capital management is essential to successful business operations. However, on average, businesses aren’t managing their working capital as efficiently as they have in the past, according to a new study by The Hackett Group, a digital transformation and AI strategy consulting firm.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 13, 2024
Posted by James Dow (London Business School), Jungsuk Han (Seoul National University), and Francesco Sangiorgi (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: James Dow is a Professor of Finance at London Business School, Jungsuk Han is an Associate Professor of Finance at Seoul National University, and Francesco Sangiorgi is an Associate Professor of Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
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NYT M&A
AUGUST 14, 2024
Mars is acquiring Kellanova in one of the largest deals in the industry in years, creating a new global giant with a stable of well-known brands.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 13, 2024
Sparking a new surge of growth through innovation can benefit an entire industry, but those who light the spark tend to gain the biggest rewards.
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.
Global Finance
AUGUST 13, 2024
The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 15, 2024
Posted by Oren Lida and Dimitri Zagoroff, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Thursday, August 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Oren Lida is an Analyst and Dimitri Zagoroff is a Senior Editor at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. Media reporting can make proxy season seem more dramatic than it is. While breathless coverage of board strife, impossibly high executive pay figures and shareholder activism at well-known companies is the norm, the overwhelming majority of director
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Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 16, 2024
Service organizations that are early generative AI adopters are finding that to capture more value, they need to get more disciplined.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 14, 2024
Son hopes to put Japanese group at centre of artificial intelligence boom but talks with US chipmaker failed to progress
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Posted by Zacharias Sautner (University of Zurich), on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Zacharias Sautner is a Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich. This post is based on a recent article forthcoming in the Review of Finance by Professor Sautner, Professor Alexandre Garel , Professor Arthur Romec , and Professor Alexander F.
NYT M&A
AUGUST 13, 2024
A federal judge has ruled Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. But what should the remedy be?
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
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 13, 2024
Delight has the power to elevate customer experience, as well as amplify loyalty and growth for businesses across sectors.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 13, 2024
US confectionery giant to pay $83.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 13, 2024
Posted by Maria Cruz Melendez, Andrew M. Good, and Bora P. Rawcliffe, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Maria Cruz Melendez and Andrew M. Good are Partners and Bora P. Rawcliffe is a Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (the Program), following up on i
Trout CPA
AUGUST 15, 2024
We are excited to announce that Brendon Landis has joined Trout CPA as part of our Transaction Advisory Team. Brendon brings over two years of public accounting experience, having worked with clients across diverse industries, including real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and manufacturing.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 12, 2024
Some of retailers’ most pernicious operational problems can be solved with an end-to-end transformation. Here’s what they need to do.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 13, 2024
CK Infrastructure, controlled by Li Ka-shing’s family, will acquire 32 generation assets from Aviva Investors
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 11, 2024
Posted by Randi Lesnick, Andrew Levine, and Joel May, Jones Day, on Sunday, August 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Randi Lesnick and Andy Levine are Co-Chairs of Corporate Practice and Joel May is a Partner at Jones Day. This post is based on a Jones Day memorandum by Ms. Lesnick, Mr. Levine, Mr. May, and Jennifer Lewis. Today’s corporate boards are facing unprecedented challenges, an evolving and expanding risk profile—and a significantly heavier workload.
Global Finance
AUGUST 16, 2024
The rattled corporation faces a rocky road through a wide-ranging restructuring, but some analysts see a more competitive company emerging. Century-old global mining-and-metals conglomerate Anglo American plc has been on a roller coaster since the end of May, when it dramatically cut off merger talks with rival BHP and instead announced a sweeping restructure of its portfolio.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 12, 2024
A survey of doctors in Germany offers insights into how they feel their work has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, where their challenges lie, and what solutions could help overcome them.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 13, 2024
Drugmaker has benefited from its bet on developing a portfolio of cancer drugs
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 15, 2024
Posted by Roberto Tallarita (Harvard Law School), on Thursday, August 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Roberto Tallarita is an Assistant Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. This post is based on his recent article forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law. Dual-class structures are one of the most controversial topics in corporate governance. Many find them objectionable, on the grounds that they violate fundamental principles of shareholder democracy, reduce accountability of managers, and disto
The Guardian M&A
AUGUST 14, 2024
All-cash offer would dwarf 2008 takeover of Wrigley by Mars but could face scrutiny from watchdogs Mars, the chocolate to pet food group, has reportedly struck a $30bn (£23.4bn) deal to buy Kellanova, the maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts. The all-cash offer, which is expected to be announced later on Wednesday, would be the biggest ever acquisition for the privately owned Mars, dwarfing its $23bn takeover of the chewing gum maker Wrigley in 2008.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 15, 2024
While AI and generative AI may enable a new age of productivity, redesigning end-to-end processes and using traditional optimization methods can lay the foundation for transformation.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 12, 2024
UK telco used to own 21 per cent of Bharti’s group. The roles are now reversed.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 16, 2024
Posted by Lynn Linghuan Wang (HKU Business School), on Friday, August 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Lynn Linghuan Wang is a Professor of Accounting and Law at HKU Business School. This post is based on an article recently published in The Accounting Review by Professor Wang, Professor Thomas Bourveau , Professor John D. Kepler , and Professor Guoman She. A long literature examines the role of firms’ voluntary disclosures in facilitating monitoring and valuation by capital providers or withholding pub
Appraisers Blog
AUGUST 16, 2024
In reply to Joseph. Every instance of such behavior should be sent documented to your state board. The regulators at every level are asleep at the wheel. All any of them ever needed to do is issue audits, request company policy documents, or step in there with an actual appraiser to document the ongoing illegal behavior. Out in the open for decades.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 16, 2024
Transformations, when done right, can enable midmarket companies to unleash their full potential.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 11, 2024
Sunil Bharti Mittal’s conglomerate says it has no plans to make an offer for the UK telecoms group
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 14, 2024
Posted by Rob Berridge and Gabriel Gerson, Ceres, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Rob Berridge is a Senior Director and Gabriel Gerson is a Senior Associate at Ceres. This post is based on their Ceres memorandum. Overview As the physical and financial impacts of climate change reach new heights, many institutional investors are addressing climate risks and opportunities in their portfolios with renewed urgency.
Appraisers Blog
AUGUST 16, 2024
In reply to Pat. IF we had any funds to hire an attorney to fight the case… I along with a state coalition specifically asked our State Board for this 5-6 years ago. They punted of course and tabled the decisions which disappeared.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 14, 2024
Prudential plc’s shift to customer-centric insurance hinges on digital transformation, with data and artificial intelligence as key enablers and humans still playing a crucial role.
Scott Mashuda
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Current Economic Climate:Will Interest Rates Come Down? In recent years, lower middle market business owners have faced unprecedented challenges. Among these, sustained inflation has emerged as a critical factor, especially for those considering mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) has shown significant inflationary trends, with implications that ripple through the entire M&A landscape.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 12, 2024
Posted by Jonathon Zytnick (Georgetown University), on Monday, August 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Jonathon Zytnick is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center. This post is based on his recent working paper. The recommendations of proxy advisors are the subject of extensive academic research. Yet in recent years, proxy advisor recommendations have become largely unavailable for use in academic research.
Appraisers Blog
AUGUST 16, 2024
The damage caused by Appraisal Management Companies violating TILA & the Customary & Reasonable fee clauses goes beyond just financial losses.
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