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On the Audit Committee’s Agenda: What’s on the Horizon for 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maureen Bujno, Krista Parsons and Kimia Clemente, Deloitte LLP, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Maureen Bujno is Managing Director, Krista Parsons is Managing Director and Audit Committee Programs Leader, and Kimia Clemente is Senior Manager at at the Center for Board Effectiveness, Deloitte & Touche LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms.

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Delivering the climate technologies needed for net zero

Mckinsey and Company

Developing and deploying climate technologies is critical for the world’s net-zero agenda. Growth could await businesses willing to innovate quickly and to collaborate across value chains.

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Could Starlink Go Public Via SPAC? Rumors Of Palihapitiya Deal Increase

Benzinga

Retail investors love a good story for stocks, as well as love the opportunity to get into some potential growth stories on the ground floor. SPACs were one of the hottest stories in 2020 and 2021 but have fallen out of favor with many companies trading well below the $10 price after mergers have been completed. Could a SPAC deal involving two of the biggest names bring life back to SPACs and how many coincidences do there have to be before it's considered research?

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The Process of Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

As business brokers, one of the most common questions we receive is, “What does your selling process look like?” While there are some common elements to every business sale, at Viking, we have developed a streamlined 7-step process that helps business owners not only complete the sale of their business, but also find the right buyer and earn top dollar during the process.

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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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The DCF Valuation Methodology is Untestable

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by J.B. Heaton, One Hat Research LLC, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Editor's Note: J.B. Heaton is a managing member of One Hat Research LLC. The goal of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation analysis is to answer the question, “What is this asset worth?” as in, what is the price that a rational person would be willing to pay for this asset in a competitive asset market.

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The next frontier in consumer goods: Digitally enabled innovation

Mckinsey and Company

Four lessons to guide the industry’s innovation transformations.

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Analysis: Will The Real Elon Musk Please Stand Up?

Benzinga

Within the course of a week, the world witnessed two very different versions of Elon Musk. On April 7, there was Musk basking in the glory of the opening of Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA ) new manufacturing facility in Austin — an event dubbed the “ Cyber Rodeo ” that brought the world’s media to Musk’s stage. The Tesla chief executive owned the spotlight while wearing a ten-gallon cowboy hat and dark aviator sunglasses, strutting with self-assurance as he launched hi

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Developments in Securities Fraud Class Actions Against U.S. Life Sciences Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David H. Kistenbroker, Joni S. Jacobsen, and Angela M. Liu, Dechert LLP, on Saturday, April 16, 2022 Editor's Note: David H. Kistenbroker , Joni S. Jacobsen and Angela M. Liu are partners at Dechert LLP. This post is based on a Dechert memorandum by Mr. Kistenbroker, Ms. Jacobson, Ms. Liu, Julia Markham Cameron , and Melissa A. Vallejo.

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Hybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

Mckinsey and Company

New research details what empowered employees love about hybrid work models and the risks to diversity, equity, and inclusion if managers get the evolving flexible workplace wrong.

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Big buyout groups rule out writing equity cheque for Musk’s $43bn Twitter bid

Financial Times M&A

Institutions with financial firepower to finance takeover are concerned about profitability of social media service

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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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Avoid burnout before you’re already burned out

ThomsonReuters

Tax season is a stressful time of year for anyone who works at an accounting firm. Burnout is commonplace and sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things when the busy season dies down. From the time tax season starts to when it ends, many professionals find they’re burning the candle at both ends, missing valuable time with their families, and giving their all to their clients.

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CEOs and Sustainability

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kurt Harrison and Emily Meneer, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Kurt Harrison is co-head of the Global Sustainability Practice and Emily Meneer is a Global Knowledge Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on a publication in BRINK. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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Chemicals and capital markets: Growing sustainably

Mckinsey and Company

Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.

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Dispelling five common myths about cloud adoption in Ireland

Avanade

Cloud platforms and technologies offer cost and efficiency benefits to organisations in every industry, but there are several common misconceptions that persist in overshadowing organisations’ cloud ambitions.

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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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Elon's Twitter Play: Valuation and Corporate Governance Consequences

Musings on Markets

I am not a prolific user of social media platforms, completely inactive on Facebook and a casual lurker on LinkedIn, but I do use Twitter occasionally, and have done so for a long time, with my first tweet in April 2009, making me ancient by Twitter standards. That said, I tweet less than ten times a month and follow only three people (three of my four children) on the platform.

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Liability for Non-Disclosure in Equity Financing

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Albert H. Choi (University of Michigan) and Kathryn E. Spier (Harvard Law School), on Friday, April 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Albert H. Choi is Paul G. Kauper Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and Kathryn E. Spier is Domenico De Sole Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. This post is based on their recent paper. Under the current US securities laws, when a company raises capital by selling securities to outside investors, the company must disclose material information it p

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US manufacturing: The next frontier for sustainable, inclusive growth

Mckinsey and Company

US manufacturing has an outsize impact on the nation’s economy. How can business leaders harness innovation to revitalize the manufacturing sector and drive inclusive economic growth?

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Review: Valuing a Business, 6th Edition

BVR

Ray Moran, Director iiBV reviewed Valuing A Business, 6th Edition, sponsored by the American Society of Appraisers Educational Foundation, read on to see his thoughts!

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Benchmark International Unveils its New Düsseldorf Office

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new offices in Germany. Taking residence on the eighth floor of the Sky Office in Düsseldorf, the large and modern offices opened in 2009. With an aesthetically pleasing design both inside and out, the building creates an inspiring working environment in a first-class location.

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ESG Pressures Fuel Dealmaking

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Seth Kerschner, Dongho Lee, and Clare Connellan, White & Case LLP, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Seth Kerschner , Dongho Lee , and Clare Connellan are partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Mr. Kerschner, Mr. Lee, Ms. Connellan, and Dominic Ross. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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AI ushers in next-gen prior authorization in healthcare

Mckinsey and Company

Healthcare payers recognize that prior authorization (PA) is ripe for improvement. AI-enabled PA design may deliver substantial financial, user-experience, and care benefits.

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Amazon Deepens Overseas Push With Latest Acquisition

Benzinga

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has acquired the Indian social commerce startup GlowRoad in an all-cash deal making a more significant push into one of its key overseas markets, TechCrunch reports. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. The report cited an Amazon spokesperson saying the acquisition will help Amazon make inroads with its commitment to digitizing the nation's 10 million businesses by 2025.

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FTC's Khan More Worried About Inaction Than Blowback

Law 360 M&A

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan pushed back Friday on arguments that the FTC under her leadership is pressing the bounds of its power too far, contending that being overly permissive of mergers and anti-competitive conduct is much more dangerous than the risk of court and congressional backlash.

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Ten Questions to Ask Before Joining a Public Company Board of Directors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sara B. Brody and Jason T. Nichol, Sidley Austin LLP, on Monday, April 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Sara B. Brody is partner and Jason T. Nichol is senior managing associate at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on a Sidley memorandum by Ms. Brody, Mr. Nicol, and Thomas A. Cole. Being asked to join the board of directors of a public corporation is an honor.

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Outsprinting the energy crisis

Mckinsey and Company

High energy costs are hitting Europe’s industrial players hard. Bold action could protect margins today and make companies cleaner, stronger, and more profitable for the future.

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Elon Musk Details Plan for $46.5 Billion Twitter Takeover

NYT M&A

Mr. Musk has been building a stake in the social media company and last week made an unsolicited offer to acquire it outright.

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Funding Secured For Possible Elon Musk Twitter Takeover

Benzinga

No, this time it's for real. On the evening of April 19, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk sent a mysterious tweet : " is the Night." Filling in the blank would be "Tender" since Musk intends to make a tender offer to purchase 100% of Twitter Inc ( NYSE: TWTR ), and according to Benzinga Pro , Musk has acquired the $46.5 billion loan required to acquire the social media network.

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Spotlight on Boards: Spring 2022 Update

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, April 21, 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, Steven A. Rosenblum , Karessa L.

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Author Talks: The great American demographic shift

Mckinsey and Company

Positive trends in immigration and fertility mean Black, Latinx, and other minority groups are on track to collectively account for more than 50 percent of the country’s population.

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Musk unveils $46bn financing package to fund Twitter bid

Financial Times M&A

Tesla billionaire says he will personally provide $21bn of equity for the deal

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Elon Musk secures $46.5bn to fund possible hostile bid for Twitter

The Guardian M&A

Tesla CEO is putting $21bn of his own money in the package, according to US watchdog filing Elon Musk has secured $46.5bn (£35.6bn) in financing to fund a possible hostile bid for Twitter and is putting up $21bn of his own money as part of the package. On top of that equity, Musk is raising a further $12.5bn for the offer via a margin loan secured against his shares in Tesla, the electric carmaker that he runs as CEO.

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Different Strokes to Move the World

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Harvey Pitt, Teneo, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chair and Head of Governance, Matt Filosa is Senior Managing Director of Governance, and Harvey Pitt is Senior Advisor at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Mr. Pitt, Sydney Carlock , Sean Quinn , and Morgan McGovern.

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Space around the globe

Mckinsey and Company

The United States remains the epicenter of space activity, but many more countries are getting involved and increasing their investments.

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OCR Requests Comments on Recognized Security Practices and Distributing Proceeds of HIPAA Enforcement Actions

ThomsonReuters

Considerations for Implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, as Amended; Request for Information, 45 CFR Part 164, 87 Fed. Reg. 19833 (Apr. 6, 2022). Available at [link]. HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comments on two provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act): the effect of recognized security practices, and sharing of penalty