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A Detailed Guide to Phantom Stock And Its Valuation

Startup Valuation Blog

To delve even deeper into the intricacies of phantom stock, its valuation methodologies, and the strategic implementation of this innovative compensation strategy, continue reading the comprehensive insights presented in this guide. The world of employee incentives and long-term growth awaits your exploration. Table of Contents Understanding Phantom Stock The Benefits for Employees The Advantages for Employers Phantom Stock Valuation: Key Considerations Company Performance Metrics Vesting Peri

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Unveiling the Business Risk: Why Board and Executive Engagement in DE&I Matters

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Anna Natapova (Semler Brossy LLC), Cynthia Soledad (Egon Zehnder), and Chuck Gray (Egon Zehnder), on Friday, August 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Anna Natapova is Principal at Semler Brossy LLC, Cynthia Soledad is Coleader of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice, and Chuck Gray is Coleader of the US CEO and Board Practice at Egon Zehnder.

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Look Inside: Economic Outlook Update Q4 2019

BVR

The Economic Outlook Update provides monthly and quarterly digests designed to give you the most defensible economic data available at your fingertips when you need it. This excerpt comes from the Q4 2019 issue.

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How back-end automation can be game changing for chipmakers

Mckinsey and Company

When automating back-end processes, semiconductor companies can maximize impact by optimizing operating systems, management levers, mindsets, and behaviors.

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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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State and Local Tax Issues Businesses Should Consider

Machen McChesney

State and local tax issues are a big part of a company's tax liability. In fact, they are so impactful that a lot of companies actively decide to relocate to states that are regarded as low-tax states by the Tax Foundation, such as Florida, Nevada, and North Carolina.

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Rules From the Kitchen That Will Change the Way You Talk About ESG

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Heather N. Wyckoff, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Heather N. Wyckoff is a Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on a Sustainable Growth Voice publication. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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The real global EV buzz comes on two wheels

Mckinsey and Company

While making strong inroads among passenger cars and trucks, electric-vehicle technology is also transforming the two-wheeled world.

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BAE agrees to buy Ball’s aerospace business for $5.6bn

Financial Times M&A

UK’s largest defence company expands further into US with acquisition of Colorado-based unit

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Upwards of $400 Million in Damages for Aiding and Abetting Claim Against Acquiror

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael S. Darby, Rick S. Horvath, and Michael F. Williams, Dechert LLP, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael S. Darby and Rick S. Horvath are Partners, and Matthew F. Williams is an Associate at Dechert LLP. This post is based on their Dechert memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Grant Management & Compliance

Machen McChesney

Charging Personnel Costs to Federal Awards Salary costs represent the bulk of dollars from federal grants and often pose compliance risks and challenges to new and experienced recipients alike. One question we are often asked by clients is, "how can we maintain compliance with federal regulations regarding accurately supporting and recording personnel costs when not all of our employees complete and submit timesheets?

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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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Yes, you can measure software developer productivity

Mckinsey and Company

Measuring, tracking, and benchmarking developer productivity has long been considered a black box. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Bid for US Steel promises national security through consolidation

Financial Times M&A

Cleveland-Cliffs’ $10bn proposal would build scale but raise competition worries

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The Corporatist Foundations of Financial Regulation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David T. Zaring (University of Pennsylvania), on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Editor's Note: David T. Zaring is the Elizabeth F. Putzel Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania. This post is based on his recent paper , published in the Iowa Law Review. Nobody should feel sorry for banks, necessarily, but they labor under heavy, and in almost every important way, unchecked, regulation.

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Tech Startup Survival Guide: Raising Cash When Funding Dries Up

Lighter Capital

You’ve launched your startup, you have a solid leadership team, you have some incoming revenue, and the future looks promising. It feels like the right time to raise some cash. There’s a problem, though. Funding deals and deal values are a fraction of what they had been. When startup funding dries up , what do you do? Every founder must play the tricky game of timing, even when funding isn’t scarce.

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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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Cannabis, Psychedelics Use And Binge Drinking At All-Time High Among Adults, Teens Remain Stable, Fed Study Finds

Benzinga

Cannabis and psychedelics consumption continued on a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to a Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. Although teenage marijuana use showed a year-over-year decline per last summer’s survey. Past-year hallucinogen use reached a historically high prevalence among adults between 35 and 50.

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A unique moment in time: Scaling plastics circularity

Mckinsey and Company

Investment in recycling is accelerating. Now may be the time to derisk through business model innovations and by pursuing investment opportunities further upstream.

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Moving Beyond Sustainability Rhetoric

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Clarke Murphy, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Monday, August 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Clarke Murphy is a Board and CEO Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on his Russell Reynolds memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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China thwarts Intel’s $5.4bn Israeli chipmaker purchase

Financial Times M&A

US company’s plans to buy Tower Semiconductor fail to secure Beijing regulatory approval

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Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice

NYT M&A

The tech giant is evaluating tools that would use artificial intelligence to perform tasks that some of its researchers have said should be avoided.

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5 Steps to Track Vehicle Mileage in QuickBooks

Machen McChesney

Y our organization may need to track business miles to maximize its tax deductions, reimburse employees for personal vehicle use, and comply with IRS rules and regulations. Navigating this process can be administratively burdensome. Fortunately, QuickBooks® offers functionality that can make the process easier and more accurate.

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Securities and Derivative Litigation: Quarterly Update

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rick S. Horvath, Angela M. Liu, and Stuart T. Steinberg, Dechert LLP, on Thursday, August 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Rick S. Horvath , Angela M. Liu, and Stuart T. Steinberg are Partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Mr. Horvath, Ms. Liu, Mr. Steinberg, Michael S. Doluisio , Joni S. Jacobsen , and Neil A. Steiner.

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Private equity lawyers are taught to eat what they kill

Financial Times M&A

Law firms are fracturing partnerships by raiding each other for talent in London and New York

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How to Calculate and Improve SaaS Revenue Churn Rates

Lighter Capital

Revenue is the lifeblood of a SaaS business. Making strategic decisions requires knowing how much revenue your customers are bringing in, and even more importantly, how revenue is churning, or bleeding out of your business when customers cancel or don't renew their subscriptions. High revenue churn can suck the life out of your SaaS business, so it’s important to suss out issues early.

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How to make a strong start as a CEO

Mckinsey and Company

Seize the first year in the role as an opportunity for both personal and institutional renewal.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Emily Westridge Black, Erika Kent, and Harald Halbhuber, Shearman & Sterling LLP, on Sunday, August 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Emily Westridge Black , Erika Kent , and Harald Halbhuber are Partners at Shearman & Sterling LLP. This post is based on a Shearman & Sterling memorandum by Ms. Black, Ms. Kent, Mr. Halbhuber, Richard Alsop , Roberta B.

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TPG approaches EY about buying stake in consulting arm

Financial Times M&A

Deal with private equity group would allow Big Four firm to revive break-up plan

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What’s Spiking Sport Team Valuations? Q&A With Citi Head Of Sports Finance Ivo Voynov

Global Finance

Citi Private Bank has advised sports deals of all kinds for some 25 years. Ivo Voynov, who joined the firm in September from rival JPMorgan Chase & Co., talks to Global Finance about why the sector is attracting so much interest.

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Capital projects are critical for a green future

Mckinsey and Company

Constructing new decarbonization assets can help achieve net-zero targets—but doing so requires fundamentally rethinking project costs to accelerate development.

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A Guide to Becoming an Exceptional Non-Executive Director

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Emma Combe and Dee Symons, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Emma Combe and Dee Symons are members of the Board & CEO Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum. In the realm of corporate governance, non-executive directors (NEDs) play a crucial role in providing independent oversight, strategic guidance, and diverse perspectives to organizations.

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Esmark becomes second US Steel suitor with $10bn offer

Financial Times M&A

Move comes a day after steelmaker rejected offer from Cleveland-Cliffs

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UK startup essentials: how to register for tax

Vested

Welcome to UK startup essentials, where we focus on the key tasks and tedious admin that (like it or not) you need to take care of when launching a new business.

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Author Talks: What will it take to save the planet?

Mckinsey and Company

In his new book, Siddarth Shrikanth argues that the economic case for protecting nature is well known. Focusing on the intrinsic value of nature, as well, can bring new ammunition to the fight against climate change.

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Decoupling and Motivation: Re-Calibrating Standards of Fiduciary Review, Rethinking ‘Disinterested’ Shareholder Decisions, and Deconstructing ‘De SPACs’

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Henry T. C. Hu (University of Texas) and Lawrence A. Hamermesh (Widener University Delaware Law School), on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Henry T. C. Hu is the Allan Shivers Chair in the Law of Banking and Finance at the University of Texas Law School, and Lawrence A. Hamermesh is an Emeritus Professor at Widener University Delaware Law School.

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US Steel puts itself up for sale after receiving unsolicited bids

Financial Times M&A

Offers ranged from possible acquisition of the whole company to specific assets

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