Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 17, 2022
Posted by Jessica Ground, Capital Group, on Friday, June 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Jessica Ground is Global Head of ESG at the Capital Group. This post is based on her Capital Group memorandum. Executive summary. ESG adoption is on the rise, fuelled by client demand and a desire to make an impact. As ESG momentum continues to gain steam, investors are refining and evolving their strategies.
BVR
JUNE 14, 2022
Check out this preview of a few of the events taking place at the 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce conference, in sunny Las Vegas!
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Viking Mergers
JUNE 17, 2022
Are you a small business owner considering selling a business? There are a few key items involved with capital gains tax that you’ll want to understand as you embark on this decision. What are Capital Gains? A profit gained from selling a capital asset is referred to as capital gains. This could be an investment like a stock or an asset like a business.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 15, 2022
New McKinsey research shows that students and faculty are eager to continue using new classroom learning technologies adopted during the pandemic, but institutions could do more to support the shift.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 14, 2022
Posted by Merel Spierings, The Conference Board, Inc., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is a Researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center. This post is based on her recent publication, which was released by The Conference Board and ESG analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton , the KPMG Board Leadership Center , Russell Reynolds Associates , and The John L.
ThomsonReuters
JUNE 15, 2022
In the middle of a busy legislative season, several states have made important changes in their tax code that practitioners across the nation will want to be aware of in order to service clients who may have multistate needs. These legislative highlights have been grouped into two categories: new opportunities for tax relief and new tax obligations.
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Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 14, 2022
Surging demand for zero-carbon technologies, materials, and services gives companies opportunities to build new green businesses. Leaders that move quickly could see exponential growth.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 13, 2022
Posted by Molly Stutzman, Laura Thornton, and Matthew Nestler, JUST Capital, on Monday, June 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Molly Stutzman is Analyst of Corporate Research, Laura Thornton is Junior Analyst, and Matthew Nestler is Senior Manager of Workplace Policies Research at JUST Capital. This post is based on their JUST Capital memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A.
Benzinga
JUNE 17, 2022
AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ: AZN ) is rumored to be eyeing take over of Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO ), according to a report in The Times. The Times' report says that "Mereo would accept $5, equating to $500 million including American depositary receipts or ADRs. Evercore and Citigroup are said to be involved as advisers." Mereo's lead drug, a TIGIT called etigilimab, is putting them in a race that disappointed after Roche.
Viking Mergers
JUNE 14, 2022
The number of negotiable components in business deal structures can seem exciting at best, terrifying at worst, and certainly overwhelming to anyone closely impacted by the deal’s results (i.e., the seller and the buyer). We created this four-part series to provide helpful information to entrepreneurs like you by dissecting the significant parts of a business deal; this article is Part Three.
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
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 17, 2022
To get ready for compliance with new US regulations, companies can segment their preparation into stages and take both short- and long-term actions to increase preparedness.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 13, 2022
Posted by Robert Jackson (NYU), Daniel J. Taylor (The Wharton School), and Bradford Lynch (The Wharton School), on Monday, June 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert J. Jackson, Jr. is the Pierrepont Family Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Corporate Governance and Finance at NYU School of Law, and a former Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Daniel Taylor is Associate Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and Bradford
Benzinga
JUNE 15, 2022
KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR ) has agreed to buy U.K.-based VIMA Group, a provider of digital transformation solutions to the defense and other public sector clients, for up to. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Brian DeChesare
JUNE 15, 2022
The debate about the front office, middle office, and back office in the finance industry is one of the sillier and more exhausting ones. If you look online, you’ll find many threads, articles, and blog posts saying that back office (BO) and middle office (MO) jobs are “the worst” and that if you end up there, your career is over. People say these roles pay less, offer boring/repetitive work, and do not give you many exit opportunities.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 15, 2022
Our latest Quantum Technology Monitor shows industry interest remains strong, China is upping its game, and talent shortages require attention.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 16, 2022
Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Thursday, June 16, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian 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 Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang (discussed on the Forum here ); Dancing with Activists by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, Wei Jiang, and Thomas
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 14, 2022
The shareholder of a special-purpose acquisition company that took electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future public in 2021 filed a proposed class action complaint in Delaware's Court of Chancery on Tuesday, alleging company leaders misled shareholders about the true value of the luxury electric car company before the merger.
Benzinga
JUNE 17, 2022
Elon Musk met with Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR ) employees on Thursday for the first time since he launched an offer for the social media platform, wherein he discussed a host of issues. Musk Wants to Move Forward, Munster Says: The fact that Musk is finding time to talk with Twitter employees is evidence that he does want to move forward , Loup Funds analyst Gene Munster said in a video he shared on his Twitter timeline.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 16, 2022
Digital health can improve patient services and well-being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The sector offers growth opportunities for existing players and new market entrants.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 11, 2022
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Saturday, June 11, 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. This post is based on a Wachtell Lipton memorandum by Mr. Lipton, David M. Silk , and Carmen X.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 14, 2022
The U.K.'s specialist antitrust tribunal on Tuesday largely rejected Facebook's challenge to a decision blocking its $315 million acquisition of GIPHY, but agreed that Britain's competition watchdog made mistakes that could call the decision into question.
Benzinga
JUNE 17, 2022
Indian conglomerate company Reliance Industries is mulling acquiring cosmetics maker Revlon Inc (NYSE : REV), Reuters reported. The development comes in the wake of Full story available on Benzinga.com.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 13, 2022
Despite some skepticism, our recent insights show that Americans of all ages are ready to embrace the metaverse.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 14, 2022
Posted by Alex Edmans (London Business School), Doron Levit (University of Washington), and Jan Schneemeier (Indiana University), on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School, Doron Levit is Associate Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Washington, and Jan Schneemeier is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Indiana University.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 16, 2022
Understanding, analyzing and effectively presenting large datasets is an increasingly important skill in litigation as it allows plaintiffs to dramatically scale up the scope of cases and is often critical to defeating motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, says David Burnett at Motley Rice.
Benzinga
JUNE 16, 2022
BHP Group Ltd (NYSE: BHP ) will retain New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC) in its portfolio. The sale process of NSWEC did not result in a viable offer. The company said that moving to closure in 2030 provides the optimal financial outcome compared to alternate options. BHP will seek the relevant approvals to continue mining beyond its current mining consent expiring in 2026 and proceed with a managed process to cease mining at.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 15, 2022
Julien and Kiersten Saunders climbed the corporate ladder tirelessly until they discovered the FIRE movement. Now they’re on track to retire decades early as millionaires.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 12, 2022
Posted by Sarah Fortt, Betty Huber, and Maj Vaseghi, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Sunday, June 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Sarah Fortt , Maj Vaseghi , and Betty Huber are partners at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on their Latham memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss (discussed on the Forum here ); Will Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules Harm Investors?
ThomsonReuters
JUNE 16, 2022
IRS Announcement 2022-13 (June 9, 2022); IRS News Release IR-2022-124 (June 9, 2022). Announcement. News Release. The IRS has announced a midyear increase in the standard mileage rates for business and medical use of an automobile, and for deducting moving expenses. For travel on or after July 1, 2022, the business standard mileage rate is 62.5 cents per mile (up from the original 2022 rate of 58.5 cents per mile—see our Checkpoint article ).
Benzinga
JUNE 14, 2022
Billionaire Li Shufu controlled satellite-to-automobile group Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (OTC: GELYY ), purchased a majority stake in Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology Co, the Caixin Global reports. Geely's Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co division bought a 79% stake in Meizu from Meizu's founder and a unit of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ).
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 17, 2022
OEMs will need to move quickly to achieve their “dual-saving” ambition of reducing both total product emissions and costs. A limited supply of low-carbon materials adds pressure to act now.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 11, 2022
Posted by Nick Grabar, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Nick Grabar is partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Mr. Grabar, David Lopez , Francesca Odell , Lillian Tsu , and Helena Grannis. We think that moderating the proposal in key respects will—far from weakening it—make it more likely to achieve the Commission’s long-term purposes of eliciting useful and consistent disclosures.
The Guardian M&A
JUNE 13, 2022
Shares in Thameslink operator jump after proposals from Australia’s Kelsian and rival consortium The Go-Ahead Group, which operates the Southern rail franchise, Thameslink and buses, is considering offers from two bidders, making it the latest British transport company to become a possible takeover target. The group, a leading provider of bus services in London and around the country and which runs the UK’s biggest commuter rail network, Govia Thameslink Railway, said it had received unsolicited
Benzinga
JUNE 17, 2022
Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK ) is reportedly mulling buying cancer-focused biotech Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN ), Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. If the deal happens, it would be significant, given Seagen's market value of roughly $28 billion. According to the report, some people said. Full story available on Benzinga.com.
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