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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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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Organizations are starting to embrace advanced analytics as a core pillar of innovation within their general and administrative functions.
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As some teams head back into the office, many are facing a unique challenge for the first time - running a meeting where some team members are in-person and others are remote. After Zooming from home for months, many are very eager to get back to the conference room, but for various reasons, not all team members may be able to physically be there. This could be the reality for teams for quite some time, so it's worth investing some time and energy into getting the hybrid. team meetings right.
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.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Bankrupt hospital operator Pipeline Health System asked a Texas judge to approve a $92 million sale of its Illinois medical facilities, saying the transaction will enable those hospitals to remain in operation.
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
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.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Interested in investing in the StartEngine campaign? Click here to get started. Already one of the largest retail investment platforms for startups in the U.S., StartEngine has agreed to acquire a major competitor SeedInvest.* The move will add SeedInvest’s community of 700,000 prospective investors to StartEngine’s 1 million and could make the combined platform the dominant player in the equity crowdfunding space.
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.
Avanade
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
How capital markets firms prepare for the future? Avanade’s Seb Marwood explains across a new series of blog posts – with a little help from an eclectic range of thinkers.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
With new opportunities on the horizon, the Thai banking industry could ignite new growth and invigorate its profitability by redefining its meaning and purpose, reinventing its traditional role, and making bold and innovative operational changes.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
AgroFresh Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: AGFS ) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with investment funds affiliated with Paine Schwartz Partners. The funds will acquire the company's outstanding common stock for $3.00 per share in cash. The price represents a 7% premium over AgroFresh's last closing price of $2.79. Also, the price represents a 91% premium over AgroFresh's share price at the.
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.
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Goal setting is both a skill and an art. Whether you are new to the goal-setting game, or a seasoned pro, there is always room for improvement. One of the most used aspects of our strategy execution platform is the company goal-setting software. When writing goals, use these 5 keys to goal setting to drive better results. Goal Setting Step 1: Write your goal and keep it simple.
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).
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM ) c los ed its private placement with two healthcare-focused institutional investors for the issuance and sale of 1. 8 million of its common shares at a purchase price of $3.30 per share priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In addition, the company has issued to the investors in the offering unregistered preferred investment options to purchase up to an aggregate of 3.3 million common shares.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, November 25, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of November 18-24, 2022. Remarks by Commissioner Uyeda at the 2022 Cato Summit on Financial Regulation. Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
At this time of year, when so many around me are being intentional with their gratitude, I am inspired to slow down and contemplate for that which I am grateful. Amongst many things, this year, I’m particularly thankful to work for a company whose purpose so closely aligns with mine. I relish spending my days helping people and organizations achieve their dreams and goals, and that’s why Rhythm Systems exists.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
QUESTION: We know that the IRS issued proposed cafeteria plan regulations in 2007. What is the status of these regulations? Are employers required to comply with them? ANSWER: The IRS has yet to publish final cafeteria plan regulations. Meanwhile, the 2007 proposed regulations can be relied on for guidance until the final regulations are issued, as explained in the preamble.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
A private equity company is making a splash with an investment in a leading data and analytics company that helps companies in the not-for-profit sector. What Happened: Data and analytics company VeraData announced an investment from private equity company Beringer Capital on Monday. VeraData was founded by Michael Peterman in 2007 and is a leader in decision science and fundraising efforts for companies through its proprietary data and analytics algorithms.
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
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.
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
I’ve just finished reading John Doerr’s book, Measure What Matters: OKRs - The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth, and it is full of really practical goal-setting tips and great stories from real companies like Intel, Google, and even a few smaller companies. What struck me throughout the book, though, is that the companies in many of these stories rely on spreadsheets, documents saved in company intranets, or even Post-it Notes hung up in their offices (and in one story, by the toilet) for comm
The Guardian M&A
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Oligarchs and fans are an unlikely bet but UK and overseas billionaires and sovereign wealth funds are in running to meet £3.7bn price tag Manchester United fans have been protesting against the Glazer family’s ownership of their club since before they bought it 17 years ago. Now, the Glazers may be leaving the club after hoisting the for sale sign above Old Trafford with a target price of more than $4.5bn (£3.7bn) – roughly three times what they paid for it in a debt-fuelled buyout in 2005.
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 22, 2022
Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.
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