Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 10, 2024
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.
IVSC
JULY 11, 2024
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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Mckinsey and Company
JULY 12, 2024
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.
Benzinga
JULY 8, 2024
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.
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
JULY 11, 2024
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.
NYT M&A
JULY 7, 2024
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.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Benzinga
JULY 8, 2024
Media company Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA ) agreed to a merger with Skydance Media to form "New Paramount," valuing the combined company at $28 billion. Here's a look at what analysts are saying and how Paramount Non-Executive Chairwoman Shari Redstone sees the deal playing out. What Happened: After months of negotiation, Paramount and Skydance have come to a merger agreement to combined the media entities.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 9, 2024
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.
NYT M&A
JULY 10, 2024
When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 8, 2024
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.
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
Benzinga
JULY 11, 2024
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:
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 8, 2024
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.
NYT M&A
JULY 9, 2024
David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 9, 2024
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.
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.
Trout CPA
JULY 11, 2024
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Benzinga
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 10, 2024
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.
NYT M&A
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Benzinga
JULY 11, 2024
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),
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 12, 2024
Our latest procurement benchmarking data reveals the tools, capabilities, and ways of working that are helping leading companies protect their profits in turbulent times.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 11, 2024
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Benzinga
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 8, 2024
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.
Law 360 M&A
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Appraisers Blog
JULY 9, 2024
In reply to Carrie Smith. In a way all appraisers are economists. We study mostly micro markets to estimate a value for a single unit in a market. Because we understand markets it should come as no surprise that due to the economy of scale, the big fish have advantages that they leveraged to the independent appraiser’s detriment. I’ve always joked that we independent appraisers are too damned independent for our own good.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 10, 2024
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
The Guardian M&A
JULY 7, 2024
Three more freight flights to go this month as parent company CEO Martin Seidenberg pursues ‘transformation’ The boss of Royal Mail’s parent company has said the company will push on with a “transformation” of the group despite its £3.57bn takeover, as the delivery company prepares this month to cut more daily freight flights. Martin Seidenberg, the chief executive of International Distribution Services, plans “the biggest network change in 20 years” to revamp Royal Mail’s deliveries, despite un
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 8, 2024
Posted by Randi Lesnick, Andy Levine, and Nick Walter, Jones Day, on Monday, July 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Randi Lesnick and Andy Levine are Co-Chairs of Corporate Practice, and Nick Walter is Of Counsel at Jones Day. This post is based on Jones Day memorandum by Ms. Lesnick, Mr. Levine, Mr. Walter, Ryan Andreoli , Evan Singer , and John Tang , and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Appraisers Blog
JULY 9, 2024
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.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 9, 2024
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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