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 145

Banking 145

Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 3, 2022

At age 14, Devak Patel began working for his father. Their family owned multiple Dairy Queen franchises, and Devak recalls the high expectations that came with working with his dad. While challenging, it also afforded him the opportunity to learn, not just from an employee perspective but also from his dad’s experience as the business owner. Devak developed an interest in business & finance, and his role in the family DQ businesses shifted to the finance & business side.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Finance Banking Equity 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

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Carl Icahn, Pentwater and Hindenburg Research among those that predicted the billionaire would close the deal

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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

Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 1, 2022

At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we help people all over the Southeast as they prepare to exit a business or acquire a new one. Whether you’re looking for a business or a buyer, the Charleston, South Carolina, area should be on your shortlist. The 2022 Top States for Doing Business report from Area Development ranks South Carolina. #3 overall. And for the second year in a row, South Carolina is #1 for its easy-to-navigate regulations.

Technology 26

Technology Marketability 26

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 252

Banking Equity 252

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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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

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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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Around $54.

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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 234

Banking Finance Marketability 234

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals. But success requires a strategic approach.

Banking 142

Banking Marketability 142

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

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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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

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 216

Compliance Marketability 216

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

Startup Valuation Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Wonder what are the nine business models for startups? Equitest's business valuation team discusses. In this blog post, we will discuss 9 business models for startups. Each business has built a different model for generating Revenue for the business. As far as startups are concerned - the model they adopt can be one of the following models: The Advertising Model.

eCommerce 100

eCommerce Business Valuation B2B Marketability 100

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The billionaire’s surprise move came months after he tried to back out of a $44 billion deal to acquire the company.

Mergers & Acquisitions 100

Mergers & Acquisitions 100

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 200

Marketability 200

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 130

Technology 130

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 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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200

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

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Negotiations will aim to resolve intellectual property dispute and examine future of French group’s stake

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98

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The letter X has had significance in the billionaire’s life, from his early days as an entrepreneur to his personal life and now to his pursuit of Twitter.

Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mergers & Acquisitions 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 200

Compliance 200

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 126

Corporate Finance Finance 126

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Billionaire asks judge to stop legal proceedings while he and social media company hash out how to close transaction

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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 6, 2022

Posted by Sydney Carlock, Martha Carter, and Sean Quinn, Teneo, on Thursday, October 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Sydney Carlock is a Managing Director, Martha Carter is Vice Chair & Head of Governance Advisory, and Sean Quinn is a Senior Managing Director, at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carlock, Ms. Carter, Mr. Quinn, and Mr.

Total Shareholder Return 200

Total Shareholder Return 200

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Whether you’re being interrupted in meetings or challenged at every turn, Amy Gallo shares tactics for getting value out of difficult work relationships.

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