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How to Focus the Company Around ESG Priorities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Steven Rothstein and Yamika Ketu (Ceres), and Olivia Tay (Semler Brossy LLC), on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Steven Rothstein is managing director and Yamika Ketu is an associate at Ceres; and Olivia Tay is senior consultant at Semler Brossy LLC. This post is based on a Ceres/Semler Brossy client memo and article in Corporate Board Member by Mr.

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What Black and Latino consumers want healthcare stakeholders to know

Mckinsey and Company

Understanding consumer behavior and attitude drivers may help stakeholders improve health outcomes and experiences for Black and Latino patients.

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7 Common Reasons to Sell Your Business

Viking Mergers

Every day, countless business owners and entrepreneurs ask themselves, “When should I sell my business?” The decision to sell a business is not often an easy one, but there are many reasons an owner might do it. In this article, we’ll take a look at seven common reasons to sell your business. 7 Reasons to Sell Your Business. 1. Business Momentum. While this may feel counterintuitive, the best time to sell a business is when it is doing well.

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BREAKING: Cannabis Tech Provider Weedmaps Acquires Enlighten, An Ad And Menu Biz

Benzinga

As reported during its first-quarter 2022 earnings call, WM Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MAPS ), d.b.a. Weedmaps, has completed the acquisition of cannabis-focused digital menu and ad company Enlighten. Why It Matters. This acquisition brings in two key Enlighten features: SmartHub, a subscription software that powers in-dispensary digital menus and kiosks; and.

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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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SEC Gag Orders are Against Public Policy

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Phillip Goldstein, Bulldog Investors, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Phillip Goldstein is the co-founder of Bulldog Investors. This post is based on an amicus brief in Barry D. Romeril v. Securities and Exchange Commission , submitted on behalf of Mr. Goldstein, Mark Cuban , Elon Musk , Nelson Obus , and the Investor Choice Advocates Network (“ICAN”).

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How CEOs can win the new service game

Mckinsey and Company

Four irreversible trends are redefining excellence in service operations. For today’s leaders, they could be a transformational opportunity—or an existential threat.

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The Twitter Buyout: Is Elon Musk a Madman or a Genius?

Brian DeChesare

As is usually the case, everyone wants to talk about Elon Musk and his latest antics – and this time, the antics consist of his Twitter buyout for a cool ~$44 billion. This specific deal generates endless discussion topics: “Free speech” vs. “content moderation,” AKA censorship. Possible legal/regulatory hurdles. How will Elon change Twitter’s business?

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One Small Step From Financial Materiality to Sesquimateriality: A Critical Conceptual Leap for the ISSB

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Frederick Alexander (The Shareholder Commons), on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Frederick Alexander is Founder of The Shareholder Commons; Holly Ensign-Barstow is Director of Stakeholder Governance & Policy at B Lab. This post is based on their recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary D

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Cloud economics and the six most damaging mistakes to avoid

Mckinsey and Company

The value potential of cloud is enormous, but only for companies that understand—and adapt to—the realities of cloud economics.

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Aurora Cannabis Completes Acquisition Of Thrive Cannabis

Benzinga

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB ) (TSX:ACB) has completed its previously announced acquisition of TerraFarma Inc. (parent company of Thrive Cannabis ) for aggregate initial consideration of $38 million paid in cash and Aurora common shares, and up to $30 million in potential earnout amounts, payable in cash, Aurora Shares or a combination of both, subject to Thrive achieving certain revenue targets within.

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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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IRS Announces 2023 HSA and EBHRA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums

ThomsonReuters

Rev. Proc. 2022-24 (Apr. 29, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has released the 2023 cost-of-living adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). Here are the details: HSA Contribution Limits. The 2023 annual HSA contribution limit is $3,850 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (up from $3,650 in 2022), and $7,750 for individuals with family HDHP coverage (up from $7,300 in 2

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Ten Thoughts on the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rules

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael Littenberg, Marc Rotter, and Hannah Shapiro, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael Littenberg is partner, Marc Rotter is counsel, and Hannah Shapiro is a law clerk at Ropes & Gray LLP. This post is based on their Ropes & Gray memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and For Whom Corporate Leaders Bargain by Lucian A

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Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Mckinsey and Company

During the COVID-19 pandemic, women have had bigger workloads—and have burned out in greater numbers. Government leaders can use proven approaches to address these issues and build better workplaces.

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In Search of a Steady State: Inflation, Interest Rates and Value

Musings on Markets

The nature of markets is that they are never quite settled, as investors recalibrate expectations constantly and reset prices. In most time periods, those recalibrations and resets tend to be small and in both directions, resulting in the ups and downs that pass for normal volatility. Clearly, we are not in one of those time periods, as markets approach bipolar territory, with big moves up and down.

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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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The Twitter Board Bears Personal Responsibility for a Bad Outcome in the Twitter Sale

Reynolds Holding

Let’s be clear about this: The Twitter board was under no legal compulsion to accept Elon Musk’s offer for the company and, from a corporate governance structural point of view, was in an unassailable position until the 2024 shareholders meeting. The single motivating factor in its decision, apparently, was that the deal was a good one for Twitter shareholders, without apparent regard for how Musk might run the company and the consequence for the social media infrastructure that Twitter had cre

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Assessing ESG-Labeled Bonds

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Salima Lamdouar, Patrick O'Connell, and Tiffanie Wong, AllianceBernstein, on Friday, May 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Salima Lamdouar is Portfolio Manager of Sustainable Fixed Income, Patrick O’Connell is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Research, and Tiffanie Wong, CFA is Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Portfolio Management at AllianceBernstein.

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State of Fashion Technology Report 2022

Mckinsey and Company

As technological innovation accelerates, fashion companies have an opportunity to serve customers better while also creating a more efficient, responsive, and responsible business.

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Musk Brings in New Investors to Contribute $7 Billion to Twitter Deal

NYT M&A

The filing lists a number of investment firms and others backers who will contribute $7 billion to the deal.

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BakerHostetler Adds Private Equity, Health Care Attys To Roll

Law 360 M&A

BakerHostetler has hired two attorneys experienced in representing clients in health care transactions and advising private equity funds in mergers and acquisitions to the firm's business practice group in Dallas and Chicago.

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The EU Taxonomy Traffic Light

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Francesca Odell, Ferdisha Snagg, and Clara Cibrario Assereto, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Francesca Odell is a partner, Ferdisha Snagg is counsel, and Clara Cibrario Assereto is an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary memorandum by Ms. Odell, Ms.

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Reimagining the future of financial-services headquarters

Mckinsey and Company

The stakes are high for financial-services firms to reorient their offices around learning, inclusion, and innovation.

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Todd Boehly agrees £4.25bn deal for Chelsea FC

Financial Times M&A

Group led by US financier secures biggest football club acquisition in history

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Benchmark International is Pleased to Announce it is Sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022 on 13 th September at the Dorint Hotel Frankfurt/Oberursel. Dealsourcing is a key event in Germany for M&A professionals, hosting hundreds of participants including private equity firms, funding platforms, restructuring advisors, M&A advisors, and due diligence professionals, to name a few.

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The Quality of Earnings Information in Dual-Class Firms

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dov Solomon and Rimona Palas (Ramat Gan Law School), on Monday, May 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Rimona Palas is an Associate Professor and head of the Accounting Department at the College of Law and Business; and Dov Solomon is an Associate Professor and head of the Commercial Law Department at the College of Law and Business , Ramat Gan Law School.

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Meeting the challenge of moms’ ‘double double shift’ at home and work

Mckinsey and Company

As the United States emerges from the pandemic, how can businesses build a more inclusive working environment to improve outcomes for women in the workforce?

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Bausch & Lomb IPO prices below target amid volatile markets

Financial Times M&A

Eyecare company had aimed to raise up to $840mn in second-largest listing of the year

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Cannabis Licensing: Will New York's Social Equity Model Set The Trend Or Get Tripped Up?

Benzinga

Several states that have recently or soon intend to roll out their adult-use cannabis marketplaces hope progressive equity licensing measures pay off, unlike the states before them. New York, New Jersey, Illinois and others aim to address criminal records while prioritizing licensing for drug war victims. New York's market potential and progressive licensing model is earning it ample spotlight.

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ESG During the 2022 AGM Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stefanie Chalk, Pru Bennett, and Dan Lambeth, Brunswick Group LLP, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Stefanie Chalk is a director and Pru Bennett and Dan Lambeth are partners at Brunswick Group LLP. This post is based on their Brunswick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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Navigating America’s net-zero frontier: A guide for business leaders

Mckinsey and Company

The US government has a goal: net-zero emissions by 2050. Our analysis maps out a pathway to this net-zero frontier—and the growth opportunities that $27 trillion of capital spending could create.

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Macquarie profits hit record on market volatility and M&A boom

Financial Times M&A

Australian bank posts bumper earnings after market chaos caused by pandemic and Ukraine war

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Qantas Airways Acquires Remaining 80% Stake In Alliance Aviation For $443M: Reuters

Benzinga

Australia’s Qantas Airways (OTC: QABSY ) said it is acquiring the remaining 80% stake in Alliance Aviation Services for A$610.8 million ($443.14 million) in an all-stock deal, Reuters reported. The acquisition is expected to. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Where Nonprofits Incorporate and Why It Matters

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Molk (University of Florida), on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Peter Molk is associate professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Molk, forthcoming in the Iowa Law Review. Delaware’s dominance in the race for publicly traded company incorporations is well known.

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Unlocking the growth opportunity in battery manufacturing equipment

Mckinsey and Company

Surging demand for battery cells gives rise to an opportunity for European machinery and equipment manufacturers to supply emerging gigafactories.

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Spirit's Merger with Frontier May Face Turbulence

Mogin Rubin M&A

In early February, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a $6.6 billion merger that gives Frontier a 51.5% controlling interest in a combined airline that will become the fifth largest carrier in the country and the largest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13 in cash for each Spirit share, which has an implied value of $22.54 as of May 4.