Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 24, 2022
Posted by Joel Rubinstein, Michael Immordino, and John Guzman, White & Case LLP, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Joel Rubinstein , Michael Immordino , and John Guzman are partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Mr. Rubinstein, Mr. Immordino, Mr. Guzman, Kaya Proudian , and John Vetterli.
Viking Mergers
MARCH 25, 2022
Without proper direction, selling a business can quickly become overwhelming and chaotic. Organizing the process into concrete tasks will help keep priorities in order and ensure that important things don’t fall through the cracks. Selling a Business Checklist: #1 Gather Advisors. Find the following professionals to advise and assist you in the process of selling your business.
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IVSC
MARCH 22, 2022
ANALYSIS OF ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE IVS AND THE SPANISH ECO ORDER 805/2003. By Paloma Arnaiz (AEV) & Alexander Aronsohn (IVSC). The Asociación Española de Análisis de Valor (AEV) is the professional association that represents the Spanish Registered Valuation Companies that carry out around 85% of the valuations for regulated purposes in Spain. Founded in 2012, AEV supports the development of the valuation profession and professional practices that ensure the independence, transparency and tec
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 25, 2022
McKinsey explores the latest evolution in healthcare and key changes facing US organizations around care delivery.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 25, 2022
Posted by Rusty O'Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Friday, March 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Rusty O’Kelley III co-leads Board & CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas; Rich Fields is leader of the Board Effectiveness Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates; and Laura Sanderson co-leads Board & CEO Advisory Partners in Europe.
Viking Mergers
MARCH 24, 2022
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings Definition. Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) is a cash-flow-based estimate of the total financial benefit a full time owner-operator derives from the business on an annual basis. This measure helps compare the cash flows and values of businesses by “recasting” or “normalizing” their financial statements.
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Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 24, 2022
Our latest IT survey confirms the accelerating pace of at-scale core technology transformations. The road map for success reflects the practices and capabilities of leading companies.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 25, 2022
Posted by Lev Menand (Columbia University), on Friday, March 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Lev Menand is Associate Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. Over the past fourteen years, the footprint of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, expanded dramatically. The Fed repeatedly rescued overleveraged financial companies, backstopped foreign financial institutions, and purchased trillions of dollars of mortgage-backed securities.
Viking Mergers
MARCH 23, 2022
Dee and Maureen Hamilton had worked hard for many years building up their business, Hamilton Electric & Plumbing, based in Pawley’s Island, SC. After being asked by friends when they were going to retire, Dee and Maureen began to think about and discuss their plans for the future. Dee recognized that his knowledge about the process of selling his business was limited and he knew that he needed expert help and advice to navigate the process.
FE International
MARCH 23, 2022
This article is part of our Valuation by Business Model series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to SaaS business valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business. To get your SaaS business valued for free, please fill in the main form on our Sell a Website page. .
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
MARCH 25, 2022
Many companies’ enterprise resource planning systems, which house their most valuable data, are still too vulnerable.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 23, 2022
Posted by Steven L. Schwarcz (Duke University), on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven L. Schwarcz is Stanley A. Star Distinguished Professor of Law & Business at Duke University School of Law. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Boston University Law Review. In Next-Generation Securitization: NFTs, Tokenization, and the Monetization of ‘Things’ , forthcoming in the Boston University Law Review , I examine the recent phenomenon of non-fungible tokens (NF
Audit Board
MARCH 22, 2022
With businesses turning their attention toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, the need for consistent, transparent reporting has increased. The United Kingdom is leading the way by publishing an ESG regulatory requirement for public companies – the first major regulation in this area. This article will answer five of the biggest questions related to the main components of the legislation. .
Accounting Web
MARCH 25, 2022
Practice Why Female Leadership and Innovation Matter.
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
MARCH 24, 2022
Shoppers’ behaviors and expectations have changed dramatically—and continue to evolve. If retailers want to keep their physical stores relevant, here are five things they’ll need to get right.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 24, 2022
Posted by Jordan M. Schoenfeld (Dartmouth College and University of Utah), on Thursday, March 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Jordan M. Schoenfeld is Visiting Professor of Accounting at Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business, and Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Utah Eccles School of Business. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Review of Accounting Studies.
Rhythm Systems
MARCH 24, 2022
Written by Cindy Praeger and Eskinder Assefa. A fairly significant body of research now clearly shows that the reason why a number of mid-to-large companies face is not that their strategies were not sound, but because they were unable to create a culture of strategy execution to perform well on those otherwise sound strategies. Successful teams bridge the strategy to execution gap through Intelligent Work.
Brian DeChesare
MARCH 23, 2022
Some people like to complain about networking in general, but if there’s a specific part of networking that almost everyone likes to complain about, it’s investment banking information sessions. In these sessions, employers such as large banks visit university and business school campuses to present their firms and let students speak with bankers. There’s a wide variety of information sessions, ranging from in-person to virtual, and a session could be for the entire school, one club or group, or
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 23, 2022
Establishing an international presence with a first launch is a challenge, but learning from others’ experiences can help biotechs avoid missteps and maximize their chances of success.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 22, 2022
Posted by Michael W. Peregrine (McDermott Will & Emery) and Charles W. Elson (University of Delaware), on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael W. Peregrine is partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Charles W. Elson is Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance (ret.) at the University of Delaware.
N Contracts
MARCH 23, 2022
Many people use the phrases "business continuity planning" and "disaster recovery" interchangeably, but they aren't the same thing.
ThomsonReuters
MARCH 23, 2022
When McKinsey & Company asked 5,000 executives how much more productive they are during peak performance, most respondents said it was five times more. Flow, in positive psychology, is a state of mind when a person is immersed and engaged in an activity. In other words, it’s being “in the zone.” There are many benefits to increasing productivity and flow at work.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 25, 2022
Alternative proteins have the potential to dramatically slow climate change. This interview with three leaders in the field reveals the strategies and insights needed to unlock that potential.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 22, 2022
Posted by Lucian A. Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance, and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance, at Harvard Law School. This post is based on his recent paper, The Law and Economics of Equity Swap Disclosure , which is in turn based on a comment letter he filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in response to a request for comments on its proposal regarding th
NYT M&A
MARCH 24, 2022
The acquisition is the company’s third since it announced plans to move into video games last summer.
Avanade
MARCH 23, 2022
HIMSS 22 had a buzz and energy that signified the health industry’s emergence from a paralyzing pandemic into a "Reimagine and Rethink Health" for the future mindset.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 25, 2022
The path to net-zero emissions is full of challenges. Leadership must understand the risks and commit to change now—or face an even thornier transition down the road.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 23, 2022
Posted by Eric Shostal and Krishna Shah, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Eric Shostal is Senior Vice President of Research and Engagement, and Krishna Shah is Manager of Executive Compensation at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried (discussed on the Forum here ), and The Perils and Questio
Benchmark Report
MARCH 21, 2022
Benchmark International is pleased to announce to acquisition of Livingston-based Boyd Brothers by British Engineering Services. Family-founded Boyd Brothers is an electrical and civil engineering contractor with over 50 years’ experience. Since its establishment, it has grown to become a specialist in electrical vehicle charging point installations.
Avanade
MARCH 21, 2022
Industry X is a new service that bridges the digital and physical world, to enable continuous change and go beyond the principles of Industry 4.0.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 22, 2022
Risks that threaten a company’s existence require unique interventions from the board.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 24, 2022
Posted by Adam O. Emmerich, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Adam O. Emmerich is partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The following post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Emmerich, David M. Silk , Sabastian V. Niles , and Carmen X. W. Lu. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All
ThomsonReuters
MARCH 22, 2022
Psychologist and author Rollo May observed, “Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy, and mutual valuing.”. The connection between accountants and their clients is an important relationship in the business world. Not only do clients trust their accountants with detailed — potentially embarrassing — financial secrets, they also expose many of their business decisions, including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
The Guardian M&A
MARCH 24, 2022
Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher costs for motorists in 121 areas of Britain Fuel prices, already at record levels , could be pushed higher in 121 locations across the UK as a result of the £7bn takeover of Morrisons by a US private equity firm, the consumer watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation in January into the supermarket chain’s takeover by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) , examining matters including a pote
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