Reynolds Holding
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Board-shareholder engagement plays an important role in corporate governance. In the last decade, investors have increasingly influenced business decisions, and their activities have extended beyond the formal submission of shareholder resolutions for voting at annual meetings. On their part, directors and managers have kept an open channel of communication.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Posted by Frederick Alexander, The Shareholder Commons, on Friday, November 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Frederick Alexander is the CEO of the Shareholder Commons. This post is based on the class action filed against the directors of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook, Inc.), and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
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Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ever been told to quit while you’re ahead, or that winners never quit? Poker player-turned decision strategist Annie Duke explains why this advice is costing you time and money.
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.
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.
The Guardian M&A
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Platform says 300 accounts carried out 50,000-plus tweets in ‘organised effort to make users think firm has changed content policy’ Banned British far-right figures return within hours of takeover Heaven or hellscape – what will Musk’s Twitter look like? Fears raised over disinformation and hate speech Twitter has been hit by a coordinated trolling campaign in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover, with more than 50,000 tweets from 300 accounts bombarding the platform with hateful content.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Posted by Alain Pietrancosta (University of Paris) and Alexis Marraud des Grottes, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Editor's Note: Alain Pietrancosta is Professor of Law at the Sorbonne Law School at the University of Paris and Alexis Marraud des Grottes is a partner at the Paris office of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
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NYT M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2022
The billionaire planned to begin layoffs as soon as Saturday, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Musings on Markets
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
As we get deeper into earnings season for the third quarter of 2022, the biggest negative surprises are coming from technology companies, with the tech giants leading the way. Investors, used to a decade of better-than-expected earnings and rising stock prices at these companies, have been blindsided by unexpected bad news in earnings reports, and have knocked down the market capitalization of these companies by hundreds of billions of dollars in the last few weeks.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Posted by Aneil Kovvali (Indiana University Maurer School of Law) , on Monday, October 31, 2022 Editor's Note: Aneil Kovvali is an Associate Professor of Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the University of Chicago Law Review. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Companies that focus on defense technology innovation will benefit from a strong understanding of the US Department of Defense budget.
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
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The layoffs hit across many divisions, including the engineering and machine learning units, the teams that manage content moderation, and the sales and advertising departments.
Audit Board
OCTOBER 31, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 31, 2022 — Deloitte & Touche LLP and AuditBoard today announced an extension of their strategic business alliance that will help companies simplify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, unify their ESG data, streamline evidence collection, and automate ESG activities to enable greater visibility. The alliance extension allows companies to address their ESG initiatives by utilizing AuditBoard’s innovative cloud-based platform for audit, risk, and c
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Ambitious net-zero deadlines require speedy project completion. Here’s how leaders of capital projects can strike a balance between the costs and benefits of accelerating delivery.
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.
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The government’s case blocked the merger of two of the United States’ largest publishers and reflected a more aggressive approach to curbing consolidation. It was closely watched by the publishing industry.
Rhythm Systems
OCTOBER 31, 2022
I know, I know; you've heard it all before! These are the top things to do to retain and attract talent and increase employee engagement in your organization (insert a number of excellent reads here)! I'm sure you've heard this many times and have read at least a few top-tier articles on managing employee engagement.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Posted by Caroline A. Crenshaw, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Editor's Note: Caroline A. Crenshaw is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Crenshaw, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the other Commissioners, or the Staff.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Growing demand for semiconductors means industry emissions are likely to increase. Semiconductor companies are making sustainability commitments, but more is needed to achieve net zero.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Dealmaking may be down, but that hasn't stopped Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX ) from inking the largest private-equity buyout in months. What Happened: The firm is close to completing a $14 billion transaction that would see it acquire 55% of Emerson Electric Co. 's (NYSE: EMR ) climate-technologies unit. The deal comes at a time when market volatility has stymied M&A volume.
Law 360 M&A
OCTOBER 31, 2022
U.S. District Judge Florence Y. Pan issued an order Monday blocking Penguin Random House LLC's planned $2.18 billion purchase of Simon & Schuster after finding the move would likely hurt competition in the market for the rights to anticipated top-selling books.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Posted by Steven N. Kaplan (University of Chicago Booth School of Business), on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven N. Kaplan is the Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Kaplan; Joern Block , Professor at the University of Trier; Young Soo Jang, a Ph.D.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Amid turbulence on the path to net zero, leaders will have to be much nimbler to balance resilience with an energy future that is secure, affordable, and clean. Five actions can help.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Myriad Genetics Inc (NASDAQ: MYGN ) has acquired Gateway Genomics LLC , a personal genomics company and developer of consumer genetic tests, including the flagship SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test, for an upfront cash purchase price of $67.5 million. Gateway can earn up to an additional $32.5 million of cash payments in 2023 and 2024 if certain revenue, volume synergy, and EBITDA targets are achieved.
Rhythm Systems
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Every team is focused on setting their Annual Priorities & Budget for the next year at this time of year. It's an incredible commitment of time, energy, and resources to determine the plan, not to mention what it will take to actually achieve it next year. So how can you be certain that your team is fully aligned and set up in the best way possible to get it all done and hit your numbers?
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 31, 2022
As electric mobility gains momentum in India and other countries, it could prompt disruptions and structural shifts in the automotive industry. This report outlines possible strategies for India’s automotive component manufacturers to adapt to these shifts, turning disruptions into an avenue to tap new, emerging value pools.
Benzinga
OCTOBER 29, 2022
General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM ) has decided to temporarily halt advertising on Twitter, Inc.’s (NYSE: TWTR ) namesake platform following its acquisition by Elon Musk. The decision was taken to evaluate the new direction the social media platform is taking under the new leadership. “We are engaging with Twitter to understand the direction of the platform under their new ownership,” the Detroit-based legacy automaker said in an e-mailed statement.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
From rap mogul to entrepreneur, now Sean "Diddy" Combs will enter the realm of cannabis as he prepares to spend up to $185 million to buy assets in three states from operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care so the companies can clear the way to complete their merger, according to a Friday announcement.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Posted by Nicole Hallas, Kayla Coello, and Sarah Keohane, Audit Analytics, Inc., on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Nicole Hallas is Manager of Research Analytics, Kayla Coello is a Research Analyst and Sarah Keohane is a Data Analyst at Audit Analytics. This post is based on an Audit Analytics memorandum by Ms. Hallas, Ms. Coello, Ms. Keohane, and Ms.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Three McKinsey veterans condense decades of boardroom experience and cognitive science into a guide for learning proactively and leading dynamically amid the most uncertain circumstances.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Albertsons Companies Inc (NYSE: ACI ) had a lawsuit filed against it by Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to stop the grocery chain from paying shareholder dividends. Albertsons had sought to pay $4 billion in dividends to its shareholders before the closing of its proposed merger with supermarket operator Kroger Co (NYSE: Full story available on Benzinga.com.
National Law Review M&A
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Chandler Ford Crissonna Tennison Shelby Garrett Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Law Office Management Labor & Employment Mergers & Acquisitions Special highlight:
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Posted by Subodh Mishra and Georgina Marshall, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. , on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications and Georgina Marshall is Global Head of Research at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions publication by Kathy Belyeu, Michael Ellis, Hailey Knowles, and Renata Schmitt Silva.
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 31, 2022
COOs are increasingly important to corporations, but what skills will they need to perform at their best? Business leaders weigh in.
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