Equidam
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In this post, we’ll discuss everything that we have learned in the last 10 years performing startup valuation. You can read along or watch the video, pick the format that you prefer. Over the past 10 years, we’ve helped north of 140,000 startups to make sure valuation was not a dealbreaker when raising capital. Over this time, we saw many recurring themes on valuation, how to set it, how to prepare for it, and how to discuss it.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Posted by Frederik Otto, Rachael De Renzy Channer, Ashley Summerfield, The Sustainability Board Report, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Frederik Otto is Founder and Business Advisor of The Sustainability Board Report (TSBR); Rachael De Renzy Channer is Global Head of Sustainability; and Ashley Summerfield is Leader, Global CEO and Board Consulting Practice at Egon Zehnder.
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Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.
Viking Mergers
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In order to sell your business for top dollar, you must demonstrate its value. That value is based on a lot of numbers and calculations, but it also includes factors that can be harder to capture on paper. The reality is, conducting a thorough and accurate business valuation is both an art and a science. Most buyers focus on the same key elements of a business to determine how much they’re willing to pay.
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.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Valuation met with scepticism despite club’s vast global fan base
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Posted by Ethan Rouen (Harvard Business School), Kunal Sachdeva (Rice University), Aaron Yoon (Northwestern University), on Monday, November 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Ethan Rouen is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School; Aaron Yoon is an Assistant Professor of Accounting Information and Management at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management; and Kunal Sachdeva is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Rice University Jesse H.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The government has fallen into the bad habit of trying to engineer competition instead of simply enforcing antitrust laws.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Chinese investor in club slashes stake to almost zero
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Posted by Anete Pajuste, Maksims Dzabarovs and Romans Madesovs (Stockholm School of Economics), on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Anete Pajuste is Professor of Finance at Stockholm School of Economics (Riga), and Visiting Senior Fellow at the Program on Corporate Governance of Harvard Law School; Maksims Dzabarovs and Romans Madesovs are Researchers at the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga).
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Hydrogen could play an important role in helping hard-to-abate sectors meet climate targets. Countries with hydrocarbon resources and industry expertise can help build and scale the needed technology.
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
Machen McChesney
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
How accurate is the amount reported in your company’s perpetual inventory system? To best answer that question, a physical count is essential at year-end. For calendar-year entities, year-end is fast approaching on December 31.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Sale to US private equity group at undisclosed price hinges on approval from football club and Bundesliga
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Posted by Leonard Wood, Derek Zaba, Kai H.E. Liekefett, Sidley Austin LLP, on Monday, November 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Kai H. E. Liekefett and Derek Zaba are Partners, and Leonard Wood is a Senior Managing Associate at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on a Sidley piece by Mr. Liekefett, Mr. Zaba, Mr. Wood, and Beth E. Berg. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.
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.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The Glazer family has hired advisers to weigh its options for the multibillion-dollar soccer club, which it has owned since 2005.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
French bank will have option of buying joint venture outright five years after it launches
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Posted by Pat Tucker, Garrett Muzikowski, Alanna Fishman, FTI Consulting, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Garrett Muzikowski is a Director, Pat Tucker is a Senior Managing Director, and Alanna Fishman is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Alison Watkins, who is a board member of CSL, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Wesfarmers, believes that there is growing alignment—and a healthier balance—between CEOs and board members.
Scott Mashuda
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Investment Bank vs. Business Broker: Which Should You Choose? When it comes to growing your business , enhancing your capabilities or transferring ownership , as an investment bank, REAG empowers clients to exceed expectations and achieve their objectives. While investment banks and business brokers share similarities, there are more than a few differences between the two.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Harsh response from investors is a sign of wider reappraisal of digital health market
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Posted by Jamin Koslowe, Gregory T. Grogan, Karen Hsu Kelley, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Gregory T. Grogan , Jamin R. Koslowe , and Karen Hsu Kelley are partners at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson Thacher memorandum by Mr. Grogan, Mr. Koslowe, Ms. Kelley, Partners Jeannine McSweeney , Charles Mathes and David E.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Banks finance carbon-emitting businesses, and they finance decarbonization of the economy, as well. How effectively they address financed emissions can make all the difference.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The pandemic and ensuing "great resignation" have resulted in a more transient legal work force, but law firms can use effective professional development programs to bridge a cultural gap with new associates and stem associate attrition, says Matthew Woods at Robins Kaplan.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK ) has agreed to acquire Imago BioSciences Inc (NASDAQ: IMGO ) for $36.00 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $1.35 billion. "This acquisition of Imago augments our pipeline and strengthens our presence in the growing field of hematology," commented Merck's President & CEO, Robert Davis.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Posted by George S. Canellos, Tawfiq S. Rangwala, John J. Hughes III, Milbank, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Editor's Note: George S. Canellos and Tawfiq S. Rangwala are Partners, and John J. Hughes III is Special Counsel at Milbank LLP. This post is based on a Milbank memorandum by Mr. Canellos, Mr. Rangwala, Mr. Hughes III, and Michael Dauber. After a sweeping defeat in the Fifth Circuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) may be headed to the Supreme Court in an e
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Exascale is the next milestone in computing. It’s a higher level of computer performance that will have unprecedented impact on society and the economy.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Senate plans to hold a hearing examining Ticketmaster and the lack of competition in the ticketing industry, according to an announcement made Tuesday.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Investors in the dating app’s merger partner have plenty of reasons to swipe left over the deal
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Posted by Cynthia A. Williams (Indiana University) and Robert G. Eccles (Oxford University), on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Cynthia A. Williams is Visiting Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Professor of Law Emerita at the University of Illinois College of Law; and Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As the demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the demand for the batteries to power them. Meeting that demand will require more gigafactories to be built at speed and scale.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Penguin Random House’s agreement to buy Simon & Schuster is set to fall through. Simon & Schuster’s parent company decided not to extend it after a judge blocked the purchase.
N Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Your board of directors is responsible for safety and soundness, growth, and increasing the profitability of your bank — all while serving the needs of your customers, employees, and community. Meeting these goals requires that the board of directors makes wise investments in capital projects, including adding or upgrading technology. In a world of finite resources, they want to see a return on investment (ROI).
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Posted by Ali Saribas, Marianne Mitchell, Anais Sachiko Gaiffe, SquareWell Partners, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, Marianne Mitchell , and Anais Sachiko Gaiffe are Analysts at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on their SquareWell memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes How Much Do Investors Care about Social Responsibility?
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Only 30 percent of oil and gas companies have successfully scaled digital manufacturing. But a few digital transformation ideas can help oil and gas CEOs achieve real impact on production KPIs.
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