Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Posted by Lawrence A. Cunningham, Mayer Brown LLP, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Lawrence A. Cunningham is Special Counsel at Mayer Brown LLP, Principal of the Quality Shareholders Group and Henry St. George Tucker III Professor Emeritus at George Washington University. The following post is based on Professor Cunningham’s address delivered as the 37th Annual Francis G.
JPAbusiness
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
There are 5 key Business Health Factors we examine, alongside financial accounts, to really understand what is driving a business, whether it is for valuation or business advisory purposes. If you want to improve your business’s operational performance , these are areas you should focus on too: Customers – strength of relationships and level of diversity Suppliers – level of reliance, spread of coverage and stability of supply chain arrangements People – concentration of responsibilities, engage
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Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Blaming appraisers for the income gap will never solve the real underlying problem… Blaming appraisers for the income gap is as ridiculous as blaming appraisers for gun violence and gas prices. I watched the January 24, 2023 ASC Appraisal Bias hearing. Comments were requested after the hearing. This letter is my comment. I’ve been a real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California for 40 years.
IVSC
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
IVSC and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and collaboration on issues related to the valuation of intellectual property and other intangible assets. The MoU will facilitate the exchange of information and expertise between the two organisations, and will include collaboration in research and development activities, training and capacity building, and the promotion of best practices in the valuation of in
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
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Posted by Robert C. Merton (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Richard T. Thakor (University of Minnesota), on Monday, February 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Richard T. Thakor is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, and Robert Merton is Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Simply put, productivity measures the amount of value created for each hour that is worked in a society.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Decision is sign of spending slowdown by conglomerate in wake of short seller attack
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Posted by Martijn Cremers (University of Notre Dame), Timothy B. Riley (University of Arkansas), Rafael Zambrana (University of Notre Dame), on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Martijn Cremers is Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance at University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business; Timothy B. Riley is Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Arkansas; and Rafael Zambrana is Assistant Professor of finance at the University of Notre Dame.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Commercial aviation faces its most uncertain future in decades. COVID-depressed demand is now resurging, but there are many uncertainties and challenges for operators and manufacturers to manage.
Avanade
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
After many months of experimenting with generative AI like ChatGPT from OpenAI, Florin Rotar shares Avanade’s learnings and recommendations to help organizations act now.
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
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Investment bank China Renaissance says it has been unable to contact its founder
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Posted by Eleazer Klein and Sean Brownridge, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Eleazer Klein is a Partner and Sean Brownridge is an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on their piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In today’s interconnected business environment, companies won’t be able to solve problems effectively without encouraging “contributory dissent”—a healthy approach to gathering diverse perspectives that should be taught to team members, modeled by leaders, and supported by culture.
Machen McChesney
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Introduction The Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA's) expansion of key energy efficiency tax incentives – such as the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction and the 45L new energy efficient home credit – is anticipated to have a significant impact on real estate and construction industry. The legislation could provide a significant financial boost for firms looking to utilize environmentally conscious building materials and practices, potentially ushering in a new wave of progress in
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.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani makes debt-free offer for 100% ownership of Premier League club
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Posted by Lori Lorenzo, Bob Taylor and Lee Merovitz, Deloitte LLP, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 Editor's Note: Lori Lorenzo , and Bob Taylor are Managing Directors, and Lee Merovitz is a Leader at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms. Lorenzo, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Merovitz, and Erin Hess. It’s not unusual for organizations to struggle with organizational change.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The relatively stable auto-financing market appears poised for change as strong demand draws the attention of a broad range of attackers.
Business Wire M&A
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that, in connection with the acquisition of the operations of Gold Strike Casino Resort (“Gold Strike”) by CNE Gaming Holdings, L.L.C., an indirect subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C. (“CNB”), VICI has entered into a triple-net lease agreement with CNB with respect to the real property associated with Gold Strike.
Machen McChesney
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Merger and acquisition activity dropped dramatically last year due to rising interest rates and a slowing economy. The total value of M&A transactions in North America in 2022 was down 41.4% from 2021, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Posted by Lee Ballin, Maureen Bujno, and Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte & Touche LLP, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Lee Ballin, and Maureen Bujno are Managing Directors, and Kristen Sullivan is a Partner and leads Sustainability and ESG at Deloitte & Touche LLP. This post is based on their NACD publication. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Companies that want to scale quickly must cultivate deep market knowledge and a culture that embraces learning through failure.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
IRS Publication 502 (Medical and Dental Expenses (for 2022 Returns)); IRS Publication 503 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses (for 2022 Returns)) Publication 502 Publication 503 The IRS has released updated versions of Publications 502 and 503 for the 2022 tax year. Publication 502 describes the medical expenses that are deductible by taxpayers on their 2022 federal income tax returns.
LaPorte
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
(authored by RSM US LLP) Don't be guilty. Year-end planning and analysis is still required for GILTI due to the ever-changing tax law. The post Ten quick year-end reminders for GILTI first appeared on LaPorte.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Posted by Richard Blake, Courtney Mathes and Barbara Novak, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Richard Blake is a Partner, Courtney Mathes and Barbara Novak are Associates at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. This post is based on a WSGR memorandum by Mr. Blake, Ms. Mathes, Ms. Novak, Jose Macias and Jason Chan.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Specialist players are disrupting payments and challenging banks to find a new playbook.
Internal Audit 360
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
I n a “special issue” of its Global Perspectives and Insights newsletter the Institute of Internal Auditors provided an early view of the changes it is considering to its professional practice standards, which govern how it expects its members to act as they conduct their work as internal auditors. In 2020, the IIA embarked on a project, headed by its International Internal Audit Standards Board, to completely overhaul its professional practice standards.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate bet big on takeover that has encountered regulatory pushback
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Posted by John Galloway, Vanguard, Inc., on Monday, February 13, 2023 Editor's Note: John Galloway is Global Head of Investment Stewardship at Vanguard, Inc. This post is based on a publication by Vanguard Investment Stewardship. Executive summary New rules requiring the use of a universal proxy card in contested director elections at U.S. public companies are expected to alter the dynamics under which contested director elections are conducted.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
With metals demand ramping up rapidly in the face of the energy transition, new processing technologies can help meet the supply shortfall from existing operations.
Business Wire M&A
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
HOUSTON & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vast Solar Pty Ltd, a renewable energy company specializing in concentrated solar power (CSP) energy systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial heat, and Nabors Energy Transition Corp.
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The chief executive, under pressure from activist investors, seeks to do well and do good — but his options are narrowing.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Posted by Nicholas Guest (Cornell University), S.P. Kothari (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Robert Pozen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Nicholas Guest is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management; S.P. Kothari is the Gordon Y Billard Professor of Accounting and Finance at MIT’s Sloan School of Management; and Robert Pozen is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and a
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Petrochemicals players that seek out value-creating opportunities can be positioned for success.
Rhythm Systems
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
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