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How Much Do Investors Care About Social Responsibility?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Scott Hirst (Boston University), Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University), and Tamar Kricheli-Katz (Tel Aviv University), on Monday, October 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Scott Hirst is Associate Professor of Law at Boston University; Kobi Kastiel is Associate Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance; and Tamar Kricheli-Katz is a Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University.

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Europe’s fintech opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Fintech has moved from the fringes of European finance to its core, but performance varies widely. If all countries could match the best in region, the economic benefits would be considerable.

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Have You Done The Math On Your Most Valuable Asset?

Viking Mergers

The closest thing most small business owners have to a business valuation is a speculation. If that sounds like you, you are far from alone. A recent bank survey revealed that 98% of small businesses can’t put a figure on their company’s value. If the majority of your personal net worth is invested in your company (which is the case for the majority of business owners) that means your business is your most valuable asset – which makes it worthwhile to know its fair value.

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Musk becomes media baron with Twitter deal amid Big Tech sell-off

Financial Times M&A

Wall St bankers under pressure to offer heavy discounts on debt to fund acquisition of social media platform

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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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A Look Back at the 2022 Proxy Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Brigid Rosati, Kilian Moote, Rajeev Kumar, Michael Maiolo, Georgeson LLC, on Sunday, October 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Brigid Rosati is Managing Director of Business Development; Rajeev Kumar is Senior Managing Director; Kilian Moote is Managing Director; and Michael Maiolo is a Senior Institutional Analyst at Georgeson. This post is based on a Georgeson memorandum by Ms.

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Quiet quitting and performance management

Mckinsey and Company

Churn is up. Engagement is down. And year-end reviews are here. Are you worried that giving feedback will make workers feel worse?

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This Investor Never Got Caught 'Swimming Naked' Due To A Little-Known Wealth-Building Strategy

Benzinga

Famed investor Warren Buffett once said, “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” In other words: An investment may appear promising up to a point. If the company you invested in is too leveraged and the tide turns, everything becomes exposed. And the investment gets spoiled. Tim Melvin has never been caught swimming naked.

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Activists Face an uphill battle

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Booth, Insightia, on Saturday, October 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Booth is Vice President of Activism Editorial at Insightia, a Diligent Brand. This post is based on his Insightia memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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New survey reveals $2 trillion market opportunity for cybersecurity technology and service providers

Mckinsey and Company

Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.

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Making metaverse real – it starts now

Avanade

Despite the hype, some believe that the metaverse is a blending of physical and digital in a way that is seemingly inaccessible today. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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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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Elon Musk Reportedly Brings Tesla Engineers Into Twitter Office To Scrutinize Codes After Takeover

Benzinga

Elon Musk has reportedly asked Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) engineers to assess Twitter Inc 's (NYSE: TWTR ) internal codes as he begins his makeover of the microblogging firm after closing a $44 billion buyout. What Happened: Tesla engineers visited Twitter's San Francisco headquarters on Thursday and reviewed the codes to assess what the microblogging site needs, Bloomberg reported , citing people familiar with the matter.

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Activists anticipate the coming recession

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Booth, Insightia, on Monday, October 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Booth is Vice President of Activism Editorial at Insightia, a Diligent Brand. This post is based on his Insightia memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world

Mckinsey and Company

Global decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?

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Elon Musk closes $44bn deal to buy Twitter

Financial Times M&A

World’s richest man dismisses top executives as he exerts controls over influential social network

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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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A Bad Boss Bonus?

National Law Review M&A

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Shareholder Activism in 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Eleazer Klein, Brandon Gold, Abraham Schwartz, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Eleazer Klein is a Partner and Brandon S. Gold and Abraham Schwartz are Associates at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on a piece by Mr. Klein, Mr. Gold, Mr. Schwartz, Adriana Schwartz and Mario Kranjac. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ); Danci

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Reusable packaging: Key enablers for scaling

Mckinsey and Company

Reusable packaging isn’t new, but the concept is gathering renewed momentum as sustainability pressures grow. Four enablers could help leaders overcome current barriers and scale beyond the niche.

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Elon Musk Buying Twitter Is a Moment of Celebration for Many

NYT M&A

The way forward for Twitter is uncertain. But that means Mr. Musk can innovate and change the platform for the better, his supporters say.

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If You Invested $1,000 In Twitter When Musk Disclosed A Stake, Here's How Much You Made

Benzinga

The world’s richest person now owns one of the leading social media platforms with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk acquiring Twitter Inc. for $44 billion. Here’s what investors would have done if they took a stake when Musk’s initial stake was announced. What Happened: The captivating saga between Twitter and Musk dates back to January when the Tesla CEO began accumulating shares.

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Remarks by Commissioner Uyeda at the Georgetown Law Hotel and Lodging Summit

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, October 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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What workers want is changing. That could be good for government

Mckinsey and Company

The public-sector talent gap directly impacts public welfare. Attracting and retaining workers is a top priority for senior leaders across government. Here’s how they could reenergize hiring now.

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General Motors pauses Twitter advertising after Elon Musk takeover

Financial Times M&A

Carmaker cites ‘significant change’ as billionaire moves to make his mark on social media platform

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Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover and ‘fires top executives’

The Guardian M&A

The $44bn deal will give world’s richest man control of social media platform with more than 230m users Elon Musk has completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter, taking control of the company and reportedly firing several top executives, including the chief executive, Parag Agrawal. The world’s richest man tweeted “the bird is freed”, in a reference to Twitter’s corporate logo, just hours before a court-ordered deadline to buy the business expired.

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The ESG Fiduciary Gap

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive Asset Management, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Vivek Ramaswamy is the Executive Chairman at Strive Asset Management. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, and Roberto Tallarita; Does Enlightened Shareholder Value add Value (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Kobi Kastiel, and Roberto Tallarita; Companies Sh

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Decarbonising India: Charting a pathway for sustainable growth

Mckinsey and Company

This will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonisation at scale while pursuing economic growth.

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Elon Musk Takes Twitter, and Tech Deals, to Another Level

NYT M&A

Silicon Valley moguls used to buy yachts and islands. Now they are rich enough, and perhaps arrogant enough, to acquire companies they fancy.

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Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover amid hate speech concerns

The Guardian M&A

Shares taken off stock exchange as world’s richest man completes deal to buy social media platform The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn acquisition of Twitter, amid warnings from politicians and campaigners that hate speech on the platform must be held in check. The social media group confirmed the deal in a brief filing on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday morning, disclosing the deal had closed the day before.

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Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism Trends and Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Eleazer Klein, Michael Swartz, Adriana Schwartz, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Eleazer Klein , Michael Swartz , and Adriana Schwartz are Partners at Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on a piece by Mr. Klein, Mr. Swartz, Ms. Schwartz, and Brandon Gold. Trends and Developments. Shareholders’ Rights and Shareholder Activism in the USA.

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A digital approach to SME banking

Mckinsey and Company

Small and medium-size enterprises are a clear growth opportunity for banks in a difficult environment. A digital-first approach with a personal touch can help banks crack the code of this historically overlooked segment.

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Productivity vs Efficiency in Manufacturing

Rhythm Systems

Two key concepts in manufacturing that often get misconstrued or even used synonymously are manufacturing productivity and manufacturing efficiency. Do you know what the difference is? Despite these two words pertaining to improving the production process of a manufacturing, agriculture, or service sector company, they refer to different things. Once you think about the differences, you can better utilize productivity and efficiency in your business.

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck To List On Nasdaq By Merging With SPAC

Benzinga

Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck will complete its Nasdaq listing by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV Inc (NASDAQ: THCP ) in July 2023. The merger was initially planned for March this year when its estimated value was roughly $1.25 billion. “In addition to crypto asset exchanges, Coincheck has expanded its business area to include NFTs, metaverse, and Web3, while keeping fixed costs low and controlling advertising expenses in respo

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Boardroom recap: The 2022 proxy season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, and Matt DiGuiseppe, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Thursday, October 27, 2022 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.

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Smartphones on wheels: New rules for automotive-product development

Mckinsey and Company

Software-driven cars need new agile, customer-centric processes along the entire product life cycle, with a software- and data-focused architecture, to bring product development into the 21st century.

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Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter

NYT M&A

The world’s richest man closed his blockbuster purchase of the social media service, thrusting Twitter into a new era.