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It Pays For Companies To Leave Russia

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld (Yale School of Management), on Friday, June 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld is the Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at the Yale School of Management. This post is based on a recent paper by Prof. Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian, Steven Zaslavsky, Yash Bhansali, and Ryan Vakil, all of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute, Yale School of Management.

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CX without design only gets you halfway

Mckinsey and Company

When mapping out the customer journey, combining traditional CX practices with user-centered design processes has proven to bring the greatest value.

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Viking Assists With Transaction in Commercial Cleaning Industry

Viking Mergers

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions of Tampa, Florida, announces the successful acquisition of a well-established commercial cleaning company by a Purchaser poised for stability and growth. The Seller’s commercial cleaning company has been helping businesses, hospitals, and schools remain healthy and attractive since 1890. The Company began providing window washing services before World War I, then expanded into janitorial services and grew into an industry leader in commercial cleaning.

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What is Value in a Business Valuation?

Chris Curtain

The Principals of a Business Valuation Value Starts with Expected Cash Flow In the context of a business valuation, value is based on the expected future cash flow of the ownership interest in a business or investment. A valuation professional might base their future cash flow projections on a company’s historical cash flow from tax […]. The post What is Value in a Business Valuation?

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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.

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Corporate Racial Equity Tracker

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kavya Vaghul and Ashley Marchand Orme, JUST Capital, on Monday, June 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Kavya Vaghul is Senior Director of Research and Ashley Marchand Orme is Director of Corporate Equity at JUST Capital. This post is based on a JUST Capital memorandum by Ms. Vaghul, Ms. Orme, Aleksandra Radeva , Daniel Krasner , Kim Ira , and Molly Stutzman.

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Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing

Mckinsey and Company

A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.

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Tips For Building A Successful Cannabis Business: Meet Trulieve's Kim Rivers At Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference This September

Benzinga

With cannabis reform becoming a global phenomenon, the question of its federal legalization in the U.S. has come down to when it will take place. Kim Rivers , CEO of Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF ), who was a keynote speaker at the opening of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference last fall, said that the southeast is the next new frontier of cannabis reform in the country.

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The Lessons Behind Women’s Gains in Board Leadership

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Molly Stutzman, JUST Capital, on Friday, June 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Molly Stutzman is Analyst of Corporate Research at JUST Capital. This post is based on her JUST Capital memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss (discussed on the Forum here ); Will Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules Harm Investors?

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Strengthening collaboration in the European space ecosystem

Mckinsey and Company

European space partnerships are complex, spanning multiple countries and organizations. A new approach can help all participants unite behind shared goals.

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Broadcom’s $69bn VMware deal set for lengthy EU antitrust investigation

Financial Times M&A

Brussels competition regulators plan detailed probe in move that will delay acquisition

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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

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F-star Therapeutics Shares Are Rallying Today - Read Why

Benzinga

invoX Pharma , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, has agreed to acquire F-star Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: FSTX ) for $7.12 per share. The proposed acquisition values F-star at approximately $161 million. Just a year ago, F-star priced its IPO at $7. F-star's next-generation tetravalent (2+2) bispecific antibody platform complements Sino Biopharma's existing capabilities and reinforces its.

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The SEC’s Authority to Pursue Climate-Related Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jill E. Fisch (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, June 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Jill E. Fisch is the Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law and co-Director of the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. This post is based on a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Prof.

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Are personalized vitamins the future of wellness?

Mckinsey and Company

Two fast-growing vitamin companies, HUM Nutrition and Vous Vitamin, are betting on personalization. Listen to their CEOs discuss the biggest trends in consumer health and wellness.

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HHS Announces New Version of Security Risk Assessment Tool to Help With HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

ThomsonReuters

Security Risk Assessment Tool; Security Risk Assessment Tool v3.3 User Guide (May 5, 2022). Webpage. User Guide. HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, in collaboration with its Office for Civil Rights, has announced an updated version of the interactive Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool. The SRA Tool, first developed in 2014 (see our Checkpoint article ), is designed to help healthcare providers conduct a security risk assessment as required by the HIPAA

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Why USA Truck Shares Are Skyrocketing Today

Benzinga

Logistics service provider DB Schenker has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of USA Truck Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK ) for $31.72 per share in cash, valuing USAK at ~$435 million, including assumed cash and debt. DB Schenker is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn. DB Schenker aims to strengthen and expand USA Truck's presence in North. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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When 9 is the Perfect Number

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rusty O'Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Rusty O’Kelley co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas, Rich Fields leads the Board Effectiveness practice, and Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe at Russell Reynolds Associates.

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Redefining the modern CEO

Mckinsey and Company

COVID-19 and other recent global crises have necessitated a redefinition of the role of 21st century leaders. In this McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast episode, we explore what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today’s ever-changing and challenging global environment.

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2022 Interior Design Trends Most Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

ISA

6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM. I have been reviewing the general media, interior design professional publications, and other industry sources to spot the interior design trends for 2022 that are most likely to affect the value of personal property values. Changes in design preferences can help forecast fundamental shifts in market pricing that we as appraisers must recognize.

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Barclays Deepens Hosuing Market Share By Acquiring Mortgage Lender Kensington For ~$2.8B

Benzinga

Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS ) extends its reach in Britain's housing market with the acquisition of specialist lender Kensington Mortgage Company for 2.3 billion pounds ($2.8 billion), reported Reuters. Kensington is being sold by its private equity owners, Blackstone Inc (NYSE: BX ) and Sixth Street. The deal would. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Competing Views on the Economic Structure of Corporate Law

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, June 21, 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. I recently placed on SSRN a new essay, Competing Views on the Economic Structure of Corporate Law.

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New operations management systems for a digital world

Mckinsey and Company

Now is the time to redefine management disciplines with a modern tool kit powered by technology. The organizations that embark on this journey sooner will achieve the benefits from a culture of innovation.

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ABA Conference Highlights: An Often-Overlooked Aspect of Fintech Compliance Risk

N Contracts

Many organizations think of culture as a north star that guides internal decision-making, but it’s also a useful lens for viewing partnerships, as we were reminded at the 2022 ABA Regulatory Conference in Orlando, Fla.

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Merck/Seagen Potential Deal Talks Pick Up Speed: WSJ

Benzinga

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK ) is pushing forward with a potential deal for Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN ), Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal mentioned that the deal could be one of the largest takeovers of the year. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Merck was in talks to buy Seagen, which would bolster the pharma giant's cancer-drug portfolio, but no agreement was imminent.

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Proposal on Climate-Related Disclosures Falls Within the SEC’s Authority

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by John C. Coates (Harvard Law School), on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Editor's Note: John C. Coates is the John F. Cogan, Jr. Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard Law School. This post is based on his recent comment letter. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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The cloud as a strategic ecosystem for innovation and growth

Mckinsey and Company

In this interview, Deutsche Börse’s chief information officer and chief operating officer explains how the company’s ongoing cloud journey is defining its digital transformation.

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Texas Judge Tells Exec In Trade Secret Case To Stop Working

Law 360 M&A

A Texas state judge has ordered an executive at an oilfield pump and valve distributor to stop working for his latest company in light of allegations he sold off his last business for $170 million and then took its trade secrets and several employees with him to a competing outfit.

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Enhancing employee experience: The role of collaborative applications

Avanade

Find out how collaborative applications can improve employee experience in the banking sector.

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Meeting Expectations for Board Diversity

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David A. Bell, Dawn Belt, and Ron Llewellyn, Fenwick & West LLP, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Editor's Note: David A. Bell and Dawn Belt are partners and Ron C. Llewellyn is counsel at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on their Fenwick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss (discussed on the Forum here ); Will Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules Harm Inv

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Proposed climate rule signals new era for real estate

Mckinsey and Company

The SEC’s draft regulation would require all public companies to disclose emissions and risks related to their real estate. Here’s why the real-estate industry should move preemptively.

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Must a Health Plan’s TPA Honor a Provider’s Request to Use HIPAA Electronic Transaction Standards?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We are a TPA that administers claims for self-insured group health plans. If a health care provider asks us, acting on a health plan client’s behalf, to reimburse the provider for health care services using HIPAA’s electronic transaction standards, are we obligated to honor the request? ANSWER: If a health care provider requests that a health plan conduct a transaction subject to HIPAA’s electronic transaction standards as a standard transaction, then the health plan must do so.

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Accor and Hoxton boutique hotel venture valued at more than €2bn ahead of deal

Financial Times M&A

Plans to sell stake to Qatari consortium shows confidence in high end of travel market

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New Climate-Related Financial Disclosures for Private Companies and LLPs

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gareth Rees, Matthew Dunlap, and Stephanie Pong, Morrison & Foerster, on Sunday, June 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Gareth Rees and Matthew Dunlap are partners and Stephanie Pong is an associate at Morrison & Foerster. This post is based on a Morrison & Foerster memorandum by Mr. Rees, Mr. Dunlap, Ms. Pong, and James Quirke. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will

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Safeguarding green steel in Europe: Facing the natural-gas challenge

Mckinsey and Company

European steelmakers need to reconsider their decarbonization strategies because of rising natural-gas and electricity prices, as well as potential limitations on the natural-gas supply.

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Twitter Board Unanimously Approves Musk Buyout: What Happens Next?

Benzinga

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) shares were trading higher Tuesday after the Twitter board voted unanimously to approve the sale of the company to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO and world's wealthiest person Elon Musk. What Happened? A new Twitter filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday revealed Twitter's board of directors all approve of Musk's proposed $44-billion buyout of Twitter.