Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tesla chief and social media company were set to take their dispute to trial later this month

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Posted by Chuck Seets and Pat Niemann, EY, on Sunday, October 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Chuck Seets is Americas Assurance Cybersecurity Leader and Pat Niemann is Americas Audit Committee Forum Leader at EY. This post is based on their EY memorandum. Cybersecurity is reaching an inflection point. Risks are growing and broader regulations are looming. Some companies are keeping pace, but others are lagging, both in disclosures and warding off threats.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 7, 2022

To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.

Banking 144

Banking 144

Benzinga

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Despite news that Elon Musk again submitted a bid to acquire social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ), a trial between the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO and the acquisition target is still on. What Happened: Judge Kathaleen McCormick sent a notice to counsel in the court case involving Musk and Twitter that the planned date of Oct. 17 would begin the highly anticipated trial.

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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

Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Trading of Twitter Inc. shares was halted at midday Tuesday amid reports that tech mogul Elon Musk has reversed course and agreed to close on his original, $54.20-per-share take-private deal for the company on April 25.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Posted by Robert J. Rhee (University of Florida), on Friday, September 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert J. Rhee is John H. and Marylou Dasburg Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Journal of Corporation Law , and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

Firm Value 358

Firm Value 358

Appraiser Newsroom

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Tweet. By Warren H. Morss, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®. Being in business for over forty years, I have seen many changes in society regarding our personal and business lives. Our ability to embrace change and adapt to new concepts and technologies has defined our path through the first decade and a half of the twenty first century. It is along this path that I chose to further my professional career in the Gem & Jewelry discipline of the professional appraisal field.

Appraisal 104

Appraisal Marketability Business Valuation Technology 104

Global Finance

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The first twinges of a credit crunch are hitting companies at the lower end of the corporate food chain. Beef up before the squeeze intensifies.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Posted by Michael Delikat, J. T. Ho and Hong Tran, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Friday, October 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Delikat and J. T. Ho are partners, and Hong Tran is an Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. This post is based on their Orrick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Social Responsibility Resolutions by Scott Hirst.

Banking 253

Banking Equity 253

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?

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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

Benchmark Report

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Industrial robotics is now critical across many sectors for the automation and manufacturing of many tasks, including loading, packaging, labeling, and inspection. They are commonly used in the automobile and heavy engineering sectors and are becoming more common in many other sectors. In the past, robots were mostly only used in the automotive and manufacturing industries, but more sectors are adopting them today.

Technology 98

Technology Marketability 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick, on Thursday, stayed the legal battle between Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) until Oct. 28 to allow the two parties to close the deal. What Happened: Delving on the development, Future Fund analyst Gary Black suggested the deferral was to Musk's advantage. The postponement of the trial date gives Musk more time to get the financing together, Black said.

Debt Financing 98

Debt Financing Banking Finance Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Posted by Rainer Haselmann (Goethe University Frankfurt), Christian Leuz (University of Chicago Booth School of Business), and Sebastian Schreiber (Goethe University Frankfurt), on Monday, October 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Rainer Haselmann is Professor of Finance, Accounting, and Taxation at Goethe University Frankfurt, Christian Leuz is Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Sebastian Schreiber is Profess

Banking 235

Banking Finance Marketability 235

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Recent interviews with tech executives and cloud-program leaders at 50 companies shows a gap between cloud aspirations and cloud adoption—and unclear strategy to close it.

Technology 129

Technology 129

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

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tesla chief executive had been set for court showdown after attempting to scrap deal Elon Musk has filed to complete his $44bn (£38bn) acquisition of Twitter after months of legal drama. Lawyers for Musk confirmed in a court filing Tuesday that the billionaire will push ahead with the deal after performing another dramatic U-turn on his decision to walk away from the deal.

Technology 98

Technology 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Elon Musk is, once again, offering to acquire Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ). While the announcement sent shares of the social media platform soaring, some investors may have profited early from the news. What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk confirmed his intentions to acquire Twitter at the originally agreed-upon price of $54.20. The proposal was confirmed by Twitter, which saw its shares halted with news pending.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, September 30, 2022 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of September 23-29, 2022. Boards Need More Women: Here’s How to Get There. Posted by Maria Castañón Moats and Shannon Schuyler, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Compliance 218

Compliance Marketability 218

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Jerks at Work author Tessa West shares research and insights about the damaging effect of toxic behavior in the workplace and offers strategies for effectively coping with it.

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128

Rhythm Systems

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This time of year, leaves are turning, kids are in school, and many business leaders are spending a great deal of time, energy, and resources creating a strategic plan for next year. Executives are gathering in meeting spaces or Zoom calls to work through discussions and decisions about the direction of their company and setting specific goals for 2023.

Technology 98

Technology 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” took to Twitter on Thursday to express his gratitude to Elon Musk. What Happened: Musk’s agreement to take Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) private is now almost a done deal after the billionaire made a U-turn and proposed to buy the social media giant at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Thursday, October 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism by Lucian A.

Marketability 187

Marketability 187

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Across industries, only respondents working in energy and materials and financial services report more upbeat expectations for their companies’ profits or demand for their goods or services than in the previous survey.

Corporate Finance 119

Corporate Finance Finance 119

Butcher Joseph & Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2022

ButcherJoseph & Co. celebrates Jack Thurston, Vice President, Marketing, at ButcherJoseph on being recognized by Small Business Monthly as one of St. The post Jack Thurston Honored as a Top Veteran in the Workplace appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2022

An analyst is using a food analogy to describe the potential of the world’s richest man needing help to finance his acquisition by selling shares of leading electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ). What Happened: On Tuesday, it was announced Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent a new proposal to social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) to acquire the company for $44 billion, or $54.20 per share.

Finance 98

Finance 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Posted by Laura Harder, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Laura Harder is an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Ms. Harder, Mr. Grabar, Mr. Gerber, and Ms. Lee. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

Marketability 202

Marketability 202

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Less waste, shorter times to market, constant customer insights: the advantages of applying digital twins are many—if you get the conditions right.

Marketability 140

Marketability 140

Rhythm Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2022

We were working on a CEO's plan for the next year when I noticed his team fidgeting and looking uncomfortable during our planning session. I paused and asked various team members to share what was bothering them. They shared that they were not confident that they had enough revenue and sales opportunities to achieve the goals that the CEO wanted to achieve.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Elon Musk on Tuesday renewed his interest in Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) for the originally agreed-upon deal value of $44 billion. What Happened: Neither party has so far asked to put the lawsuit filed in the Delaware Chancery Court on hold, prompting Judge Kathaleen McCormick to rule on Wednesday that the five-day trial, scheduled to begin on Oct. 17, is on track.

Finance 98

Finance 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Posted by John R. Ellerman, Ira Kay, and Mike Kesner, Pay Governance LLC, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Mike Kesner and John R. Ellerman are partners and Ira T. Kay is Managing Partner and Founder at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits and Paying for Long-Term Performance (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian A.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Shifts in the macro environment are creating opportunities and obstacles for participants across the worldwide payments ecosystem.

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Shephard Mullin M&A

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Kandace Watson, Corporate M&A Partner, Sheppard Mullin, and Michael-Bryant Hicks, a seasoned EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary recently discussed mergers and acquisitions perspectives from the Boardroom and C-Suite. From the Board and Executive Management viewpoint, there are only a few key important wins. Ensure Directors and Officers know their fiduciary duties and establish a robust protocol to demonstrate they fulfilled those duties.

Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 98

Benzinga

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ontario-based producer of functional mushroom home grow kits and premium magic truffles Red Light Holland Corp. (OTC Pink: TRUFF ) has acquired MiniChamp B.V. , a dutch home grow mushroom farm, through its wholly-owned subsidiary RLH Netherlands B.V. MiniChamp, a 30-year-old home cultivation mushroom packaging company with consumers across several European countries, will continue working as such following the acquisition, supporting Red Light Holland's sales strategy via retail and online a

Marketability 98

Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Posted by Meredith Kotler, Ethan Klingsberg, and Marques Tracy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Ethan Klingsberg and Meredith Kotler are partners and Marques Tracy is an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on their Freshfields memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

Compliance 202

Compliance 202

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 5, 2022

An often-overlooked aspect of customer experience in corporate banking represents an opportunity for competitive differentiation, greater efficiency, and revenue growth.

Banking 116

Banking 116