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A dealmaking denouement is under way for the decline of TV

Financial Times M&A

After investing in streaming, media groups are looking to offload traditional broadcasting operations

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Who are the new directors?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Friday, September 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions memorandum by Sandra Herrera Lopez, Ph.D., Vice President, ESG Content & Data Analytics, & Veronica Nikitas, Senior Associate, Compensation & Governance Advisory at ISS Corporate Solutions.

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Make the Most Out of BVResearch Pro

BVR

BVResearch Pro is a great way to upgrade your BV research methodology on a broad range of BV topics from thought leaders in the business valuation and legal fields. However, with so much information at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming, so let's look at some ways to streamline your use of this amazing resource!

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The organization of the future: Enabled by gen AI, driven by people

Mckinsey and Company

Generative AI can empower people—but only if leaders take a broad view of its capabilities and deeply consider its implications for the organization.

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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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Chelsea FC raises $500mn from Ares

Financial Times M&A

Premier League club joins forces with US alternative asset manager as it looks for ways to boost revenue

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Guarding Against a Short Attack

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Richard J. Grossman, Neil P. Stronski and Demetrius A. Warrick, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Demetrius A. Warrick , Richard J. Grossman , and Neil P. Stronski are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden 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 Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing wi

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Asia on the cusp of a new era

Mckinsey and Company

Asia will be the furnace in which a new era is forged—and may experience heightened versions of global challenges.

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Private equity M&A set to whittle sector down to 100 ‘next-generation’ firms

Financial Times M&A

Split between managers that can raise money and those that cannot will lead to consolidation, predicts Partners Group CEO

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive -what non-EU companies should know

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Pears, Tim Baines, and Oliver Williams, Mayer Brown LLP, on Sunday, September 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Pears and Tim Baines are Partners and Oliver Williams is a Trainee Solicitor at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Mr. Pears, Mr. Baines, Mr. Williams, Patrick Scholl, James Taylor, Musonda Kapotwe.

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

NYT M&A

Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.

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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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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2023

Mckinsey and Company

Leading indicators show signs of a rebound—will it sustain? Confidence potentially returning but consumers remain cautious; inflation persistent in some countries; trade volumes still declining.

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UK regulator provisionally approves Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal

Financial Times M&A

Competition watchdog was last big hurdle facing tech group’s attempt to buy ‘Call of Duty’ developer

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Discretionary Investing by ‘Passive’ S&P 500 Funds

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), and and Adriana Robertson (University of Chicago), on Monday, September 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is the John H. and Mary Lou Dasburg Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Adriana Z. Robertson is Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago Law School.

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IVSC AGM 2023, 9-11 October, Paris

IVSC

We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Maison de la Chimie, situated in the heart of Paris, from 9-11 October. The IVSC AGM is a key annual event, uniting the IVSC’s boards, working groups, trustees, and member organisations from around the world. Over the course of the three-day program, participants will explore notable trends in valuation and examine the development of international standards.

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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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On the cusp of the next payments era: Future opportunities for banks

Mckinsey and Company

The 2023 McKinsey Global Payments Report shines a light on a changing industry and explains how banks and others can capitalize on new dynamics.

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Cisco agrees $28bn deal for cyber security group Splunk

Financial Times M&A

US tech company seeks to propel next generation of AI-enabled online security

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Wildest Campaigns of 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Booth, Will Arnot, and Miles Rogerson, Diligent Institute, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Booth is an Editorial Manager, Will Arnot is a Senior Editorial Specialist, and Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Mr. Booth, Mr. Arnot, Mr.

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Putting the (Insta)cart before the (Grocery) horse: A COVID Favorite's Reality Check!

Musings on Markets

After years of rumors of an imminent IPO, Instacart has finally filed for a public offering of it’s shares, aspiring to raise about $600 million from markets, at a pricing of about $9-$10 billion for its equity. Coming in the week after ARM, an AI chip designer, also filed to go public, but with an estimated pricing of $55-$60 billion, it is an indication of how much the ground has shifted under Instacart since the heady days of 2020, when Instacart was viewed by some Americans as the only thing

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What is prompt engineering?

Mckinsey and Company

Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs for generative AI tools that will produce optimal outputs.

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Private equity consolidation: mega manager may go the way of Big Tech

Financial Times M&A

Dearth of M&A and IPOs have kept managers from returning cash to their limited partners

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CEO Succession Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc., Jason D. Schloetzer is Associate Professor of Business Administration at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and Lyndon A. Taylor is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggle and the regional managing partner of the Americas CEO & Board of Directors Practice.

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Is Rupert Murdoch Really Moving on from Fox and News Corp?

NYT M&A

The 92-year-old media tycoon is set to become chairman emeritus of Fox and News Corporation, but he still wields considerable power over the empire he built.

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The next wave: Alternative-seafood solutions

Mckinsey and Company

Global demand for fish and shellfish is growing rapidly—and alternative proteins are well positioned to sustainably scale the industry.

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FTC lawsuit targets serial acquisitions by private equity

Financial Times M&A

Complaint alleges New York-based firm consolidated market to become ‘dominant player’ for anaesthesia services in Texas

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Supply Chains: From Out of Sight To Front and Center on the Board Agenda

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ben Shrewsbury, Andrew Hayes, and Fawad Bajwa, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Ben Shrewsbury and Andrew Hayes are Managing Directors, and Fawad Bajwa is a Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a Russell Reynolds memorandum by Mr. Shrewsbury, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Bajwa, Mike Nurminen, Gregory Gerin , and Vijuraj Eranazhath.

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Wasserman Buys Brillstein, Merging Sports and Entertainment

NYT M&A

Casey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.

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Building food and agriculture businesses for a green future

Mckinsey and Company

Many industry leaders expect significant disruption across the agriculture value chain over the next two years, resulting in new opportunities to build and scale green-growth, resilient businesses.

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Private equity: financial engineering prevents valuation check

Financial Times M&A

The sector finds continuous ways to bypass the issue of true price discovery and keep their fee stream running

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Statement by Commissioner Uyeda on Updates to the Names Rule

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Spouse-Run Businesses Face Special Tax Issues

Machen McChesney

Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable, unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues.

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AI: The next frontier of performance in industrial processing plants

Mckinsey and Company

AI is more accessible than ever. With a wealth of historical data and existing subject matter expertise, processing plants are well positioned to create new opportunities.

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Investors devour risky corporate debt in boost to LBO business

Financial Times M&A

Demand for Worldpay and Syneos Health bonds and loans shows ‘hunger for new supply in high-yield’

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Statement by Chair Gensler on Updates to the Names Rule

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent 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 its staff.

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Trout CPA Welcomes Three Outsourced Accountants

Trout CPA

We are thrilled to introduce you to three exceptional professionals who have joined our Outsourced Accounting team, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise.

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