Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 5, 2023

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, and Matt DiGuiseppe, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Monday, June 5, 2023 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, Paul DeNicola is Principal, and Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. When done right, director-shareholder engagement can pay dividends for both the investor and the company.

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Dividends 332

Financial Times M&A

JUNE 7, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 8, 2023

Consumers already know what they want at the intersection of virtual and physical retail. It’s up to companies to evolve their strategies to capture growth and long-term value.

Marketability 134

Marketability 134

IVSC

JUNE 6, 2023

Marcelo Barbosa IVSC Trustee and Former President of the Brazilian Securities Commission Marcelo Barbosa was President of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) from 2017-2022. He has a Bachelor of Law from the Faculty of Law of the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and master’s degree in Law (LL.M) from Columbia University in New York, USA.

Equity 130

Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 130

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.

Marketability

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Posted by Julian F. Kölbel (University of St. Gallen), on Thursday, June 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Julian F. Kölbel is Assistant Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of St. Gallen. This post is based on a recent paper, forthcoming in the Review of Financial Studies, by Professor Kölbel; Florian Heeb, Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Falko Paetzold , Assistant Professor for Social Finance at EBS University; and Stefan Zeisberger , Associate Professor of Fi

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Finance 251

Financial Times M&A

JUNE 9, 2023

Move by Lloyds to put debt-laden media group into receivership ends two decades of family’s ownership

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2023

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman led the firm through a spate of acquisitions that greatly elevated its position in the wealth management sector and his successor may emerge from that part of the firm.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 6, 2023

Posted by Andrew F. Tuch (Washington University in St. Louis), on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Andrew F. Tuch is a Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis. This post is based on his recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes SPAC Law and Myths (discussed on the Forum here ) by John C. Coates, IV.

Marketability 238

Marketability 238

Financial Times M&A

JUNE 6, 2023

Deal resolves bitter dispute between established series and breakaway league that has divided men’s game

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 7, 2023

McKinsey surveyed more than 7,000 students in 17 countries to find out which elements of online higher education they value most.

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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

Corporate Finance

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2023

Global Finance Magazine - Profit overrides principle with the recent PGA-LIV Golf& deal; expect more M&A in sports and other sectors.

Finance 109

Finance 109

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Posted by Rory K. Schneider and Colin O. Lubelczyk, Mayer Brown LLP, on Thursday, June 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Rory K. Schneider is a Partner and Colin O. Lubelczyk is an Associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Mr. Schneider, Mr. Lubelczyk, Martha E. McGarry , Andrew J. Noreuil , and Camila Panama and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 7, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 6, 2023

When the world is broken down into microregions on a granular level, a true pattern of growth emerges.

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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.

Marketability

BVR

JUNE 9, 2023

One element of a valuation report that can be incredibly confusing is the market approach, which is required in every business valuation. Luckily for us, the field guide is here to demystify it for us!

Business Valuation 100

Business Valuation Marketability 100

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 5, 2023

Posted by Michael Shen (National University of Singapore) and Samuel T. Tan (Singapore Management University), on Monday, June 5, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael Shen is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, and Samuel T. Tan is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University.

Marketability 230

Marketability 230

Financial Times M&A

JUNE 6, 2023

Plus, Sequoia splits up with China and a cross-border takeover saga tests relations between Rome and Beijing

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 6, 2023

Dr. Sheena Iyengar unlocks the power of innovation in six easy steps.

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Startup Valuation Blog

JUNE 3, 2023

let's dive into the article to explore the fascinating world of venture capitalists and angel investors and their approaches to the valuation puzzle in startup funding. Introduction When it comes to funding startups and entrepreneurial ventures, venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors play vital roles. However, understanding their differences and how they approach valuations can be a puzzle for many.

Business Valuation 100

Business Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis Start-ups 100

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 7, 2023

Posted by Ele Klein and Brandon S. Gold, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Ele Klein is Partner and co-chair of the M&A and Securities Group, and Brandon S. Gold is an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 6, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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101

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 8, 2023

Social media comprises the applications and websites that allow people to interact with other users, businesses, communities, and content.

Marketability 116

Marketability 116

NYT M&A

JUNE 4, 2023

It’s been more than a year since he was forced from the top job at the network. Since then, he has made no secret of his frustrations with his exit — or his low regard for the man who replaced him, Chris Licht.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 99

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 9, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, June 9, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of June 2-8, 2023. Environmental, Social Policy & Related Corporate Governance Issues in Proxy Season 2023 Posted by Heidi Welsh, Sustainable Investment Institute, on Friday, June 2, 2023 Tags: anti-ESG , Climate change , corporate sustainability , Disclosure , equity , fair pay , Proxy season , Risk , so

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Equity Finance 228

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

In reply to Robert jones. Robert, I think it is important to separate individual bias vs systemic bias. I wholeheartedly agree that systemic bias as defined by the dictators of fact does not currently exist, nor has it for quite some time. However, bias did exist prior to the mid 70’s, if only because of zoning and lending guidelines that had to be “followed” by appraisers at that time (I am a 3rd gen appraiser so its not even a debate, my father and gfather both talked about h

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Appraisal 98

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 8, 2023

The founder and CEO of thermondo discusses how he launched and scaled a fully integrated home heating services company in Germany, and the challenges he faced building a green-tech business.

Marketability 115

Marketability 115

Meade & Moore

JUNE 9, 2023

Back in October, we touched on the question of “What’s taking so long to get my ERC Refund?”. At that time, the backlog of unprocessed filings was around 200,000. Here we are over 7 months later, and that backlog has ballooned to almost 1,000,000! IRS Commissioner Werfel has committed to increasing the number of claims processed per week from 20,000 to 50,000 to try and work through this backlog, but there hasn’t been definitive process made up to this point.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 7, 2023

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Senior Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is by Mr. Batish and Courtney Yu. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse M. Fried. The 2023 proxy season has officially come to a close.

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Total Shareholder Return Finance Equity 225

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

Thanks for the article, Jonothan. You bring up many good points… points that the industry needs to consider. I want to understand more what this means… Bias and unconscious bias exists in our industry. We took an oath as appraisers to have NO BIAS… USPAP. Personally, I have no clue what it means to be bias nor has it ever affected my appraisal opinions…EVER.

Appraisal 98

Appraisal 98

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 6, 2023

In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.

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Rhythm Systems

JUNE 8, 2023

We all have goals, but achieving them can be daunting. It is common knowledge that most goals fail because of a lack of consistency and accountability. Establishing a habit-forming rhythm of work with a structured cadence process can fix this problem early in the process of creating atomic habits. By integrating technology with an approach toward strategic goal planning, organizations can establish a way to set and achieve their long-term goals.

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Technology 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 3, 2023

Posted by Jason Halper, Sara Bussiere and Duncan Grieve, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Saturday, June 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason M. Halper is a Partner and Sara Bussiere and Duncan Grieve are Special Counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on their Cadwalader memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

Marketability 221

Marketability 221

Appraisers Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

In reply to Mike Ford, AGA™. What goes on behind the scenes is glorious marketing campaigns which bedazzle and impress. Then the reality of less that stellar functionality of programs stalls things out. MLS organizations are now guided just as much by managers whom are beholden to technical companies influence, as they may be guided by actual realty members.

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Appraisal Marketability 98

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 5, 2023

When activist investors knock at the door, companies can do themselves a favor and let them in.

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Corporate Finance Finance 111