Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount
NYT M&A
APRIL 18, 2024
The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.
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Cybersecurity, audit, and the board: How does board oversight impact cybersecurity performance?
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 16, 2024
Posted by Edna Twumwaa Frimpong and Dottie Schindlinger, Diligent Institute, and Derek Vadala, Bitsight, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is Director of International Research and Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director at Diligent Institute; and Derek Vadala is Chief Risk Officer at Bitsight. This post is based on a recent report by Ms.
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Six ways CFOs find the time to unlock their full potential
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 15, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Near Deal For Stake In Gold, Copper Mine Project In Pakistan's Troubled Province
Benzinga
APRIL 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan , is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run Radio Pakistan, the official announcement could come within a few weeks.
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.
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
NYT M&A
APRIL 17, 2024
A new measure attempts to force the Senate’s hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app’s sale.
The Shortseller Enrichment Commission?: Whistleblowers, Activist Short Sellers, and the New Privatization of Public Enforcement
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 15, 2024
Posted by Alexander I. Platt (University of Kansas School of Law), on Monday, April 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Alexander I. Platt is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Washington Law Review. Two developments have transformed the detection of corporate fraud since the global financial crisis: the SEC whistleblower bounty program (WBP) and the rise of activist short sellers.
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Spain supplants UK as top hotel investment destination amid buoyant demand
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Proxy Preview 2024
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APRIL 14, 2024
Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, Maria Castañón Moats, and Paul DeNicola, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director, Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, and Paul DeNicola is Principal at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. As we gear up for the 2024 proxy season, it’s important to temper our expectations for any major surprises.
Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy
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APRIL 15, 2024
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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
The Swedish kingmakers behind European private equity giant EQT
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APRIL 14, 2024
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Aaron Fleitman Earns the Accredited Senior Appraiser Designation in Business Valuation
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APRIL 19, 2024
At Trout CPA, we take immense pride in the dedication and expertise of our team members. Earlier this year, we proudly announced that Senior Associate Aaron Fleitman had earned his AM (Accredited Member) designation from the esteemed American Society of Appraisers. Building upon this achievement, we are delighted to announce further his attainment of the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation from the American Society of Appraisers.
An Early Look at CEO Pay Trends From Proxy Season 2024
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 18, 2024
Posted by Joyce Chen and Courtney Yu, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, April 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Joyce Chen is Associate Editor and Courtney Yu is Director of Research at Equilar, Inc. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Chen and Mr. Yu. The 2024 proxy season is in full swing, as public companies are in the process of submitting their proxy statements (DEF14A) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ahead of annual shareholder meetings.
Increasing your return on talent: The moves and metrics that matter
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APRIL 15, 2024
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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices
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TPRM 101: What is Vendor Monitoring for Financial Institutions?
N Contracts
APRIL 16, 2024
Vendors make promises. They say they’ll comply with applicable laws and regulations and that their security controls are impenetrable. They swear they’ll never violate the terms of their contract. But is that really what’s going to happen?
Don't Have a Tax-Favored Retirement Plan? Set One up Now.
Machen McChesney
APRIL 16, 2024
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for significant tax-deductible contributions.
What Do Shareholders Propose?
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 16, 2024
Posted by Ali Saribas and Carmen Ng, SquareWell Partners, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, and Carmen Ng is a Director at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on their SquareWell memorandum. i. Introduction SquareWell published the inaugural edition of “ What do Shareholders Propose “, a comprehensive review of all shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) topics in Europe and the United States for 2022 and 20
Value creation through business model innovation in US healthcare
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APRIL 16, 2024
Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing organizations.
Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Bitco Telecoms (Pty) Ltd To Link Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd
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APRIL 16, 2024
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa
Another Cannabis Pioneer Expands In Germany Via Acquisition As Experts Say 'There's No Stepping Back' From Legalization Wave
Benzinga
APRIL 17, 2024
Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Germany-based TruHC Pharma GmbH. The company’s latest move to further cement its global footprint comes on the heels of a new German cannabis law that went into effect on April 1, which partially legalizes cannabis by allowing adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow three marijuana plants at home.
Dissecting the Long-Term Performance of the Chinese Stock Market
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 16, 2024
Posted by Jun Qian (Fudan University), on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Jun Qian (QJ) is Professor of Finance and Executive Dean at the Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University. This post is based on a forthcoming article in the Journal of Finance by Franklin Allen , Professor Qian, Chenyu Shan , and Julie Lei Zhu. The Chinese stock market started in 1990 with the establishment of two domestic stock exchanges (the “A share” market): the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SS
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Valuation Experts Make the First Forbes Top 200 CPAs List
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WeWork races to raise cash as Neumann offers to outbid rivals
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APRIL 17, 2024
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Pass-Through Voting: Giving Individual Investors a Voice in Corporate Governance
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 17, 2024
Posted by Danielle Gurrieri and Chuck Callan, Broadridge, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Editor's Note: Danielle Gurrieri is Vice President Head of Product Management-Bank, Broker Dealer and Chuck Callan is SVP of Regulatory Affairs at Broadridge. This post is based on their Broadridge memorandum. This proxy season, some of the world’s biggest fund managers are launching or expanding pass-through voting programs to give their fund investors a say on how shares of portfolio companies are voted.
Nature-positive investments: Good for the planet and long-term value
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APRIL 18, 2024
The demand for nature and biodiversity investments is growing—Saker Nusseibeh talks about how to meet clients where they are and encourage them to move forward with a long-term view.
Sneak Peek: Guide to Physician Practice Finance and Valuation, 4th Edition
BVR
APRIL 15, 2024
BVR’s Guide to Physician Practice Finance and Valuation, 4th Edition, is out now and features a completely reworked look at the key issues impacting healthcare valuation. Check out this sneak peek of Part I.
Crowell & Moring Adds Corporate Partners From Neal Gerber
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Crowell & Moring LLP has added two longtime partners and practice group leaders from Chicago-based firm Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP to help bolster its corporate, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets services and expand its services in the Windy City.
The Hidden Logic of Shareholder Democracy
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APRIL 19, 2024
Posted by Usha Rodrigues (University of Georgia), on Friday, April 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Usha Rodrigues is the M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law at the University of Georgia School of Law. This post is based on her SSRN working paper. In the Hidden Logic of Shareholder Democracy , I examine the basic rules of shareholder voting.
Author Talks: Cass Sunstein on the perils of habituation
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Broadcom Succumbs to EU Antitrust Investigation Over VMware Licensing, Prompting Swift Pricing Strategy Revision
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Posted by Andrew Verstein (UCLA), on Thursday, April 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Andrew Verstein is a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his article forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. The “disinterested and independent board majority” is one of the most important concepts in corporate law, because it is the fulcrum on which most corporate litigation turns.
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