Protecting Competition Is a Vital Goal
NYT M&A
AUGUST 26, 2023
The Biden administration is proposing stricter limits on corporate mergers. That’s good for consumers, workers, rival businesses and democracy.
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Trends in Shareholder Proposals
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Posted by Nathan Williams, Jamie McGough, and Donald Kalfen, Meridian Compensation Partners, on Friday, September 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Nathan Williams is a Lead Consultant, and Jamie McGough and Donald Kalfen are Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners. This post is based on their Meridian Compensation Partners memorandum. Shareholder proposals are a common part of the governance landscape.
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Companies with innovative cultures have a big edge with generative AI
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 31, 2023
It may not be surprising that innovative organizations are ahead on generative AI, but the degree to which they’re succeeding at deploying it might be. Five practices help them stay ahead of the pack.
Fight over Sculptor hedge fund sale entwined in Daniel Och’s tax affairs
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 30, 2023
The value of the former Och-Ziff Capital Management has plunged 96% since its 2007 IPO
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.
VanMoof, Trendy E-Bike Brand, Bought Out of Bankruptcy by Scooter Maker
NYT M&A
AUGUST 31, 2023
Lavoie, which makes high-end scooters based on McLaren’s Formula 1 technology, acquired the trendy e-bike brand that had gained a zealous following.
The New Paradigm: A Toolkit For Balancing Conflicting Stakeholder Interests and Protecting Long-Term Business Value
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 30, 2023
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and matters affecting corporate policy and strategy. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton and Carmen X.
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Disgorgement Accounting After Liu v. SEC in Securities Enforcement Cases
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AUGUST 30, 2023
Posted by J.W. Verret (George Mason University) , on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Editor's Note: J.W. Verret , CPA/CFF, is an Associate Professor at George Mason University School of Law, is a practicing forensic accountant at Veritas Financial Analytics , and is Counsel at Lawrence Law LLC. This post is based on his recent paper. The Supreme Court’s landmark Liu v.
What is COP?
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COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 28th meeting (COP28) is scheduled to begin November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement
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Federal Trade Commission said it secured concessions from pharma company to resolve its competition concerns
UBS Reports $29 Billion Profit, a Record
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The huge gain stems from the bank’s acquisition of its rival Credit Suisse this spring for about $3.2 billion, a steep discount that is skewing its quarterly results.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices
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Centene to sell GP clinics and hospitals in exit from UK market
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US health insurer faced anti-privatisation protests and hospital integration proved tricky
BV Insights: A Look at BVR's 2023 Benchmarking Survey
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Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund Performance: Evidence from a Large Sample of Israeli Limited Partners
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 28, 2023
Posted by Alon Brav (Duke University), Guy Lakan (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Yishey Yafeh (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), on Monday, August 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Alon Brav is the Bratton Family Distinguished Professor at Duke University, Guy Lakan is a Phd Candidate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Yishay Yafeh is the Julius Feinstein Chair in Accounting & Finance and a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Natural gas can play a critical role in decarbonizing US power supply by providing a backup energy supply for renewables—but infrastructure investments and market mechanisms will be needed.
Struggling Gam’s board to step down after failure of Liontrust deal
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Activists who disrupted deal will put forward new board at September EGM
The Post-Pandemic New "Work" Order & Design Trends
ISA
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New Ruling Highlights Unintended Consequences of Excluding Officers from Fiduciary Duty Waivers
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 29, 2023
Posted by Benet J. O'Reilly and Lina Dayem, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Benet J. O’Reilly is a Partner and Lina Dayem is an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on their Cleary memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Corporate business building to unlock value in automotive connectivity
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US regulator warns Reckitt on baby formula manufacturing standards
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LaPorte Acquires Gomez & Company
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AUGUST 27, 2023
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Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 26, 2023
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Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 29, 2023
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