Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 18, 2024

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is Senior Researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to Corporate Board Practices in the Russell 3000, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton , the KPMG Board Leadership Center , Russell Reynolds Ass

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BVR

JANUARY 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kleeman, CPA/ABV, ASA, a longtime member of the business valuation community, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 2024.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation 130

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 15, 2024

Turbulent times have highlighted new fragilities in Europe’s economies. Addressing them could be the catalyst for a new wave of competitiveness and growth.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 19, 2024

The company’s owner has been plunged into a maelstrom in recent weeks as its senior executives have been forced out.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

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.

Marketability

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 14, 2024

Posted by Leah Malone and Emily Holland, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner and Leader of ESG and Sustainability Practice and Emily Holland is a Counsel at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Matt Feehily , May Mansour , and Alicia Washington.

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Trout CPA

JANUARY 14, 2024

Written by Randall Weaver, CPA & Adam Siviter In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, opting for either short-term or long-term rentals transcends mere convenience; it represents a choice with substantial implications for your financial strategy. At Trout CPA, we acknowledge the intricate nature of this decision and strive to offer a holistic viewpoint that encompasses the frequently underestimated dimension of taxation.

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NYT M&A

JANUARY 16, 2024

The ruling is a victory for the Justice Department, which had argued that the merger would reduce competition.

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Mergers & Acquisitions 144

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 15, 2024

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Monday, January 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post is based on Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with compensation consulting fir

Equity 295

Equity 295

N Contracts

JANUARY 18, 2024

The average community bank or credit union has between 400 and 600 vendor agreements. That’s a lot of contracts to manage. Without a standardized and centralized approach to contract management, there’s no way for a financial institution to truly understand its third-party risk or the controls available to manage it.

Banking 101

Banking 101

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services—and less so on physical locations—to provide financial services to customers.

Technology 145

Technology 145

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

Corporate Finance

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 16, 2024

Buyers return after secondary market for private shares was hit by higher interest rates

Start-ups 144

Start-ups Marketability 144

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 18, 2024

Posted by Rex Wang Renjie (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and Shuo Xia (Halle Institute for Economic Research), on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Rex Wang Renjie is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute; and Shuo Xia is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Halle Institute for Economic Research and Leipzig University.

Finance 289

Finance Marketability 289

N Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

Brentwood, Tenn. (January 16, 2024) -- Ncontracts , the leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, announces the launch of its new AI-powered Ntelligent Contracts Assistant module within Nvendor, reducing hours of arduous contract reviews into just minutes.

Compliance 101

Compliance 101

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 17, 2024

More than half of employees say they’re disengaged at work—with implications for both morale and value creation. Do any of these behaviors seem familiar?

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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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Redpath

JANUARY 15, 2024

January 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, that reshapes its guidance on distinguishing between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This update replaces the 2021 Independent Contractor rule and introduces an analysis that is more aligned with longstanding judicial precedent.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 17, 2024

Posted by Josh Lerner (Harvard Business School), Jinlin Li (Harvard Kennedy School), and Tong Liu (MIT Sloan School of Management), on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Editor's Note: Josh Lerner is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School; Jinlin Li is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School; and Tong Liu is the Judy C.

Finance 235

Finance Banking 235

NYT M&A

JANUARY 15, 2024

David D. Smith bought the newspaper and its sister publications in a private deal with Alden Global Capital, their owner since 2021.

Mergers & Acquisitions 118

Mergers & Acquisitions 118

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 18, 2024

US mortgage lenders rethinking their value proposition for a constrained market should weigh five key actions to sustain growth in mortgage financing for home purchases.

Marketability 124

Marketability Finance Banking 124

Benzinga

JANUARY 19, 2024

Tech stocks are propelling the S&P 500 index toward a new record high, originally set in January 2022. However, not all companies are from the small group of mega caps that led the final quarter rally in 2023. The index is within 30 points of the 4,818.6 intraday high reached on Jan. 4, 2022, with the top five stocks all sporting double-digit percentage gains after the first few weeks of the year.

Marketability 98

Marketability Equity 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Posted by Geeyoung Min (Michigan State University), on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Geeyoung Min is an Assistant Professor of Law at Michigan State University. This post is based on her recent article published in the UC Davis Law Review. Corporate compliance is at an inflection point, putting pressure on companies to reinforce their compliance programs more than ever before.

Compliance 173

Compliance 173

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 18, 2024

U.S. food processing technology giant JBT Corp. said Friday that it will launch a fresh €3.5 million ($3.8 billion) offer for Marel HF, after the Icelandic rival rejected two previous bids.

Technology 98

Technology 98

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 18, 2024

If 2023 was the year of the manager and the launchpad for generative AI, what will 2024 bring for talent leaders?

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Benzinga

JANUARY 19, 2024

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE ) is reportedly encouraging JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU ) to appeal a recent federal judge’s decision blocking their planned $3.8 billion merger. This move comes after U.S. District Judge William Young sided with antitrust regulators, asserting that the consolidation could lead to increased passenger fares.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 15, 2024

Posted by Harrison G. Hong and Edward P. Shore (Columbia University), on Monday, January 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Harrison G. Hong is the John R. Eckel, Jr. Professor of Financial Economics and Edward P. Shore is an Economics PhD student at Columbia University. This post is based on their article forthcoming in the Annual Review of Financial Economics.

Compliance 173

Compliance 173

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 18, 2024

A Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP partner told a Manhattan federal jury Thursday that a Black attorney who claims he was fired for airing diversity concerns had turned in "unusable" work, testimony that followed a brief bid to impugn the partner's own performance.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

A cap on canal transits could reroute millions of tons of cargo. Different sectors face different choices.

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Benzinga

JANUARY 18, 2024

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER ) is reportedly considering the acquisition of grocery delivery company Instacart, according to a recent analyst report. The news has significantly impacted Instacart’s (NASDAQ: CART ) stock, which experienced a notable surge. What Happened : Barron’s reported on Wednesday that Instacart’s stock price saw a substantial increase on Wednesday following speculation by a Wolfe Research analyst, Deepak Mathivanan , that the company could be a potent

EBITDA 98

EBITDA Technology Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 13, 2024

Posted by Steven A. Cohen, Karessa L. Cain, and John R. Sobolewski, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Saturday, January 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Steven A. Cohen , Karessa L. Cain , and John R. Sobolewski are Partners at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Cohen, Ms. Cain, Mr. Sobolewski, Andrew J.

Equity 165

Equity Finance Marketability 165

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 17, 2024

After many years practicing law, and a few years baking bread, I have learned that there are a few keys to success in both endeavors, including the assembly of a nourishing and resilient culture, and the ability to learn from failure and exercise patience, says Rick Robinson at Reed Smith.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Our latest Future of Wellness survey finds that consumers are taking greater control over their health—and expect companies to provide effective, science-backed solutions.

Marketability 111

Marketability 111

Benzinga

JANUARY 17, 2024

GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO ) revealed its plans to acquire Forcite Helmet Systems, a pioneer in embedding technology into helmets. The financial terms were not disclosed. The company said it intends to boost Forcite’s vision to provide a safer, more dynamic motorcycling experience through tech-enabled motorcycle helmets with the long-term goal of tech-enabling other categories of helmets over.

Technology 98

Technology Equity 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 19, 2024

Posted by Victor Goldfeld, Mark Stagliano, and Mark Andriola, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, January 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Victor Goldfeld and Mark Stagliano are Partners, and Mark Andriola is an Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Goldfeld, Mr. Stagliano, Mr. Andriola, Adam Emmerich , Andrew Nussbaum and Igor Kirman.

Finance 160

Finance Marketability Technology Equity 160

NYT M&A

JANUARY 16, 2024

The energy company’s exit from onshore petroleum drilling in Nigeria is aimed to reduce risks, while it continues to produce oil and gas offshore.

Mergers & Acquisitions 110

Mergers & Acquisitions 110

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Investments addressing the women’s health gap could add years to life and life to years—and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040.

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