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EU Taxonomy and the Future of Reporting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Holly Pettingale, Stéphane de Maupeou, and Peter Reilly, FTI Consulting, on Monday, April 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Holly Pettingale is Director and Stéphane de Maupeou and Peter Reilly are Senior Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on an FTI Consulting memorandum by Ms. Pettingale, Mr. de Maupeou, Mr. Reilly, and Joel Kuenzer. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and

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How COVID-19 caused a global learning crisis

Mckinsey and Company

The pandemic has taken a substantial toll on students’ academic progress as well as on their mental health. School systems can respond across multiple horizons to help students get back on track.

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Capital Flight: Foreign Investors Exit China

Global Finance

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused international investors to pause for thought on where their international investments reside. Are they seeing China in a new light?

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Retaining Employees After a Difficult Tax Season

Accounting Web

Practice Retaining Employees After a Difficult Tax Season.

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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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Five Questions Boards Should Ask About the War in Ukraine

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc. 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 All Stakeholders?

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How the fashion industry can get into a metaverse mindset

Mckinsey and Company

Shoppers, particularly those in Gen Z, are spending more time online and exploring the possibilities of the metaverse. Here’s what fashion and luxury players need to know about this emerging frontier.

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M & A – Growth Through Acquisition Seminar

Business Sales M&A

VR Business Sales principal, Jeff Swiggett, will be moderating a virtual panel discussion sponsored by Manufacture CT on Thursday, April 14 between 12:00 and 1:00 pm titled “M&A – Growth thru Acquisition” Jeff will be joined by three panelists: Bill Newbauer, President of Hubbell Heaters, Carrie DiLauro of Hamilton Robinson and Ramsey Goodrich of Carter, Morse & Goodrich.

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The Limits of SPAC Sponsor Earnouts

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Klausner (Stanford University) and Michael Ohlrogge (NYU), on Thursday, April 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Klausner is the Nancy and Charles Munger Professor of Business and Professor of Law at Stanford Law School; Michael Ohlrogge is Assistant Professor at NYU School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes SPAC Law and Myths by John C.

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Forward Thinking on tech and the unpredictability of prediction with Benedict Evans

Mckinsey and Company

One of the tech world’s sharpest analysts talks about the frontier and how we got here, connecting the metaverse, Web3, and crypto with everyone from industrialist Henry Ford to writer Voltaire to historian Hugh Trevor-Roper.

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Discovery Closes In on Acquisition of WarnerMedia

NYT M&A

The blockbuster merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia is expected to close as soon as Friday, putting many of the biggest names in movies, TV and news under one roof.

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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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Growing Opportunities In Remote And Cloud-based Businesses Post-covid

Benchmark Report

Digital tools have been advancing in business operations for years, but today they have become essential for most companies, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crisis forced businesses to find ways to connect their employees to each other and their customers without being in person. This storyline became so prevalent that, in the first year of the pandemic, 60% of businesses moved their workforces to the cloud.

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SEC Proposes Unprecedented Cybersecurity Rules and Reporting Requirements

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam Fee, Antonia M. Apps, and George S. Canellos, Milbank LLP, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Adam Fee , Antonia M. Apps , and George S. Canellos are partners at Milbank LLP. This post is based on their Milbank memorandum. On March 9, 2022, the SEC voted to propose rules mandating sweeping cybersecurity measures for public companies and foreign private issuers. [1] Most notably, the rules would impose a 4-day reporting requirement for domestic issuers who have experienced a

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As the cookie crumbles, three strategies for advertisers to thrive

Mckinsey and Company

Here is how brands can adapt their online advertising to compete in a dramatically changing landscape.

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Bidding War for Spirit Could Undercut Power of Four Big Airlines

NYT M&A

The rival bids for Spirit from Frontier and JetBlue could create an airline that presents a more formidable challenge to American, Delta, Southwest and United.

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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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Frontline and Euronav in $4.2bn deal to create world’s biggest oil tanker fleet

Financial Times M&A

Merger agreement marks latest bet by Norway-born tycoon John Fredriksen on future of crude shipping

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The Promise and Perils of Open Finance

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Joshua Macey (University of Chicago) and Dan Awrey (Cornell University), on Monday, April 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Joshua Macey is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. Dan Awrey is a Professor of Law at Cornell Law School. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the Yale Journal on Regulation.

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Women in healthcare and life sciences: The ongoing stress of COVID-19

Mckinsey and Company

The healthcare sector is examining how to better hire and promote women to the highest levels.

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Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Manufacturing, Distribution & E-Commerce Company

Sun Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of AMIC Global, Inc. to Component Sourcing International (CSI). AMIC is a diversified company, offering manufacturing, distribution and e-commerce services and is based in Buffalo Grove, IL. AMIC Global’s primary business is supplying contract-manufactured metal components to OEM customers, and contract-manufactured supplies to leading RV/Marine industry customers.

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Toshiba to consider take-private bids

Financial Times M&A

Japanese industrial group will set up special committee to assess offers from PE firms and other investors

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Materiality in Recent SEC Comments on Climate Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Monday, April 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Cydney S. Posner is special counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. In September last year, Corp Fin posted a sample letter to companies containing illustrative comments regarding climate change disclosures, presumably designed to help companies think about and craft their climate-related disclosure.

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Is worker power on the rise?

Mckinsey and Company

Quitting is up, and so are wages. As the Great Attrition persists, employer–employee dynamics appear to be changing. But who actually benefits—and how durably?

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Proposed Regulations Would Base Eligibility for ACA Premium Tax Credits on Affordability of Family Coverage

ThomsonReuters

Proposed Rule: Affordability of Employer Coverage for Family Members of Employees, 26 CFR Part 1, 87 Fed. Reg. __ (Apr. 7, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has proposed regulations that would change the eligibility standards for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credit (PTC) by providing that affordability of employer-sponsored coverage for an employee’s family members would be based on the employee’s cost to cover the employee and those family members, rather than the cost of employe

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Medtronic's Portfolio Management Unlikely To Be A 'Magic Bullet,' Says Needham

Benzinga

Needham published a report that pointed to previous comments from Medtronic plc's (NYSE: MDT ) management that indicate the potential for changes in the coming year, with a spinoff of a large business considered an option. In its Q2 earnings call in November 2021, the company said the executive committee was spending "a lot more time" looking at portfolios and capital allocation.

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The SEC’s Proposed New Short Disclosure/Sale Requirements

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kevin J. Campion, Sidley Austin LLP, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Kevin J. Campion is partner at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on a Sidley memorandum by Mr. Campion, James A. Brigagliano , Katie Klaben , Erin Kauffman , and Charles Sommers. On February 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published and requested comment on proposed new Rule 13f-2 (the Rule) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and Form SHO, which would req

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Building pharma pipelines using a socioeconomic lens

Mckinsey and Company

Harnessing advances in science and technology can deliver transformative therapies faster while reducing the socioeconomic burden of disease.

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Best Practices for Efficient SOX Testing

Audit Board

Testing is a critical part of maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, but managing SOX testing procedures and documentation can quickly become frustrating without good organization and centralized data. This article and downloadable PDF will help you design a smooth, efficient process with best practices, useful techniques, and ways to engage with control owners at every step of the way.

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Fastly Shares Pop On Takeover Speculation

Benzinga

Fastly Inc (NYSE: FSLY ) is surging on a speculative rumor that it could be a takeover target by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ). A company like Google could acquire Fastly to improve its content delivery network, the Deal.com reported. Fastly operated a content delivery network to help entities. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Shareholder Activism in the Regulated Utility Sector

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Audra Cohen and Tia Barancik, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Audra Cohen is partner and Tia Barancik is special counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Ms. Cohen, Ms. Barancik, George Sampas , Matthew Goodman , and Lauren Boehmke. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang

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Using machine learning to improve student success in higher education

Mckinsey and Company

Deploying machine learning and advanced analytics thoughtfully and to their full potential may support improvements in student access, success, and the overall student experience.

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Blackstone weighs takeover bid for Italian infrastructure group Atlantia

Financial Times M&A

New York-based private equity group works on offer with Benetton family’s holding company

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Talent Risks to Address in 2022

Audit Board

The Great Resignation has become an economic trend as people have chosen to pursue new employment while adjusting to a hybrid work environment. Employees are now seeking more work-life balance, higher pay, and better benefits. Several key risks come into focus when considering the long-term effect of employees shuffling into new roles at different companies.

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Corporate Leadership’s Indispensable Role in Promoting Equality

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martin Lipton and Leo E. Strine, Jr., Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, April 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and matters affecting corporate policy and strategy; and Leo E. Strine, Jr. is Michael L. Wachter Distinguished Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; Senior Fellow, Harvard Program on Corporate Governance; Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, R

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The innovation function: An interview with Shaun Kenny of Bechtel

Mckinsey and Company

Infrastructure companies can help meet the needs of future generations by focusing on innovation today. Shaun Kenny discusses how teamwork, training, and technology can help companies get it right.

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Court Vacates DOL’s Withdrawal of FLSA Independent Contractor Regulations

ThomsonReuters

Coalition for Workforce Innovation v. Walsh, No. 1:21-cv-00130-MAC (E.D. Tex. Mar. 14, 2022). In 2021, the DOL withdrew regulations on determining whether a worker is an independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (see our Checkpoint article ). The regulations had been issued in final form in January 2021 with a March 8, 2021 effective date but were almost immediately subject to a regulatory freeze (see our Checkpoint article ), and then delayed to May 7, 2021 (s