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The Activism Vulnerability Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Frankl, Brian G. Kushner, and Kurt Moeller, FTI Consultin, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors and Kurt Moeller is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on a FTI Consulting memorandum by Mr. Frankl, Mr. Kushner, Mr. Moeller, Tom Kim , and Ryan Chiang.

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IVSC Agenda Consultation 2024

IVSC

The IVSC has published its 2024 Agenda Consultation, aiming to shape the future of the International Valuation Standards (IVS). This triennial consultation invites stakeholders to provide their input on key valuation topics that are crucial for the ongoing development IVS. Purpose of the Consultation The Agenda Consultation seeks to gather feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including valuation practitioners, Valuation Professional Organisations, (VPOs), financial institutions, investors

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$4.3B In Soft Drinks: Carlsberg Acquires Britvic In Bold Move Amid Cannabis Market Growth

Benzinga

Carlsberg' s (CARL-B.CO) recent $4.3 billion acquisition of Britvic , known for Robinsons squash and J20 , highlights a strategic pivot for the Danish brewer. The deal will create a new entity, Carlsberg Britvic , to enhance its footprint in the UK and Western Europe. Following a previously rejected lower offer, Britvic investors will receive £13.15 per share.

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The evolution of customer care: AI and the Gen Z effect

Mckinsey and Company

Gen Z’s influence on consumer behavior and employment trends is driving contact center leaders to integrate AI, adapt to market changes, and implement holistic strategies for customer care.

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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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Dissonance in Climate Disclosure: the SEC, EU, California, and ISSB Regimes

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stavros Gadinis (University of California at Berkeley), on Thursday, July 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Stavros Gadinis is Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law. This post is based on his working paper. The global push for corporate climate disclosure has gained significant momentum in recent years, with major financial centers and regulatory bodies introducing new rules and frameworks.

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Skydance Reaches Deal to Merge With Paramount

NYT M&A

The deal, approved by Paramount’s board, ushers in a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.

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In the long run: What leaders can learn from an Olympic gold medalist

Mckinsey and Company

Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.

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Dark Accounting Matter

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Colleen Honigsberg (Stanford Law School), on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Colleen Honigsberg is Associate Dean of Curriculum and Professor of Law at Stanford Law School. This post is based on her recent paper. Physicists calculate that approximately 85% of the matter in the universe is composed of “dark matter” that “does not absorb, reflect, or emit electromagnetic radiation and is therefore difficult to detect.

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How Beautycounter Fell Apart, Sinking Almost $700 Million With It

NYT M&A

When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.

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After Losing $150B Nvidia Opportunity, Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Acquires UK Chipmaker Graphcore In Major AI Push

Benzinga

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC: SFTBF ) (OTC: SFTBY ) led by has announced the acquisition of Graphcore , a UK-based chipmaker, in a significant move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. What Happened : SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son , has acquired Graphcore, a startup focused on AI, founded by UK semiconductor industry veterans in 2016. The acquisition is part of SoftBank’s multibillion-dollar AI push and will position Graphcore alongside chip designer Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:

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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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Helping boards manage geopolitical risk with Jon Huntsman Jr.

Mckinsey and Company

In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.

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Climate and Decarbonization Stewardship Guidelines

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Joud Abdel Majeid, BlackRock Inc., on Monday, July 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Joud Abdel Majeid is Global Head of Investment Stewardship at BlackRock Inc. This post is based on his BlackRock memorandum. BlackRock climate and decarbonization stewardship guidelines [1] Introduction to BlackRock Investment Stewardship BlackRock’s clients depend on us to help them meet their varied investment goals.

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David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood

NYT M&A

David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?

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Broadcom Issues $5B in Debt To Fund VMware Acquisition

Benzinga

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) borrowed $5 billion in the U.S. investment-grade bond market on Monday to refinance some of the loans it secured for its $69 billion acquisition of VMware Inc. The software developer sold debt in three parts, Bloomberg cites a familiar source. After initial talks, the longest tranche yields 0.95 percentage points over Treasuries, approximately 1.25 percentage points above Treasuries.

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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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Building AI-enabled services

Mckinsey and Company

Advanced digital, automation, and AI technologies offer a great customer experience at low cost. The real challenge is building services organizations that can make the most of these new tools.

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The Overlooked Reality of Shareholder Activism in China: Defying Western Expectations

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Zhou Chun (Guanghua School of Law), Zhang Wei (Yong Pung How School of Law), and Dan W. Puchniak (Yong Pung How School of Law), on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Zhou Chun is an Associate Professor at Guanghua School of Law, Zhang Wei is an Associate Professor at the Yong Pung How School of Law, and Dan W Puchniak is a Professor of Law at Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University.

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Installment Sales and Seller Financing for Real Estate Investors

Trout CPA

Written by Randall Weaver, CPA As a real estate investor, maximizing your investment returns while effectively managing tax liabilities can free up cash, and “cash is king” in the current credit market. One strategy that can offer financial and tax advantages is installment sales, often coupled with seller financing. At Trout CPA, we specialize in providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to real estate investors.

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Music Catalog Giant Hipgnosis Is Sold, and Merck Mercuriadis Exits

NYT M&A

The company, whose pricey acquisitions kicked off a rush on catalog sales, sold its assets to Blackstone for $1.6 billion, and its outspoken leader will step down.

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Offshore wind: Strategies for uncertain times

Mckinsey and Company

The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.

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The Supreme Court’s Business Docket: October Term 2023 in Review

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by John Savarese, Kevin Schwartz and Noah Yavitz, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, July 12, 2024 Editor's Note: John Savarese , Kevin Schwartz and Noah Yavitz are Partners at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Savarese, Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Yavitz, Adam Goodman , and Akua Abu.

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AMD Challenges Nvidia With Strategic $665M Purchase Of Finnish AI Lab

Benzinga

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) announced its plan to acquire Finnish AI start-up Silo AI for $665 million, marking one of the largest AI takeovers in Europe. This acquisition aims to bolster AMD’s AI services to compete with market leader Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ). The acquisition of Silo AI, expected to close in the second half of this year pending regulatory approval, will bring Silo’s 300-member team into AMD’s fold to build custom large language models (LLMs),

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Kroger Asks To Delay At Least Part Of FTC Challenge

Law 360 M&A

Kroger and Albertsons are asking an administrative law judge from the Federal Trade Commission to pause the evidentiary portion of the agency's in-house case against the supermarket giants' merger, saying the companies are facing too many overlapping cases in different venues to adequately prepare and present their case.

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Where procurement is going next

Mckinsey and Company

Our latest procurement benchmarking data reveals the tools, capabilities, and ways of working that are helping leading companies protect their profits in turbulent times.

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Statement Regarding the Activision Amendments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Hanrahan, Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A., on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Hanrahan is Director at Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A. and Litigator in the Delaware Court of Chancery. This post is based on his recent statement and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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What's Going On With Nvidia, AMD Stocks On Wednesday?

Benzinga

Artificial intelligence chip stocks led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) are trading higher Wednesday after leading contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE: TSM ) reported June revenue growth of 33% year-on-year. The preliminary second-quarter revenue grew 32% Y/Y. Taiwan Semiconductor’s revenue growth bears testimony to the continued AI frenzy.

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Solving Puzzles Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

Tackling daily puzzles — like Wordle, KenKen and Connections — has bolstered my intellectual property litigation practice by helping me to exercise different mental skills, acknowledge minor but important details, and build and reinforce good habits, says Roy Wepner at Kaplan Breyer.

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Workflow insights from the 2024 Tax Professionals Report

ThomsonReuters

It’s back to business fundamentals for many tax and accounting firms as 2024 shapes up to be a year of re-assessment and re-building, according to the Thomson Reuters Institute 2024 State of Tax Professionals Report. Jump to: A deeper look at efficiency and automation The intersection of challenges and priorities in tax workflows A bright future awaits in workflow for tax professionals According to the survey, firms are taking stock of their strengths and weaknesses this year — and moving forwar

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S&P 500 CEO Pay Rebounds After Decline in 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Senior Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on an Equilar memorandum by Mr. Batish and Courtney Yu. CEO compensation is a multifaceted and often scrutinized aspect of corporate governance. Public companies typically incentivize CEOs to drive corporate performance with lucrative pay packages.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Carrie Smith

Appraisers Blog

The large amc companies are hiring their own appraiser’s, licensed or trainees who they can train now without a supervisor, and they will pay them a flat salary while raking in the appraisal fees for themselves and only have in house appraiser’s. That is how they will end independent appraising. Look our entire country is being destroyed by the same big businesses who want to put all the independent people out of business.

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States Should Loosen Law Firm Ownership Restrictions

Law 360 M&A

Despite growing buzz, normalized nonlawyer ownership of law firms is a distant prospect, so the legal community should focus first on liberalizing state restrictions on attorney and firm purchases of practices, which would bolster succession planning and improve access to justice, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.

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Tax expert: Federal tax impact post-Loper Bright

ThomsonReuters

In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through the legal and tax communities, the recent Loper Bright ruling has the potential to reshape the landscape of federal tax in significant ways. As businesses and individuals alike scramble to understand the implications of this pivotal case, Checkpoint turns to an expert who can shed light on the complexities and consequences of the ruling.

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Shareholder Proposal No-Action Requests in the 2024 Proxy Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Marc S. Gerber, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Marc S. Gerber is Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on his Skadden memorandum. Key Points For the 2024 proxy season, companies submitted approximately 50% more no-action requests for the exclusion of shareholder proposals than they did for the prior proxy season.

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A data leader’s technical guide to scaling gen AI

Mckinsey and Company

The emergence of gen AI is forcing data and AI leaders to revisit their data platforms. Companies that move now can position themselves well for the data-driven future.

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In Memoriam: The Modern Administrative State

Law 360 M&A

On June 28, the modern administrative state, where courts deferred to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, died when the U.S. Supreme Court overruled its previous decision in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council — but it is survived by many cases decided under the Chevron framework, say Joseph Schaeffer and Jessica Deyoe at Babst Calland.

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