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A Tale of Two Networks: Common Ownership and Product Market Rivalry

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Florian Ederer (Yale) and Bruno Pellegrino (University of Maryland), on Friday, May 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Florian Ederer is Associate Professor of Economics at the Yale University School of Management, and Bruno Pellegrino is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. This post is based on their recent paper.

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Quantum computing just might save the planet

Mckinsey and Company

Exponentially more powerful machines could make possible major reductions in emissions, putting the goal of limiting global warming within reach.

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What is an Earnout? What is a Seller Note? Protections to Consider When Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

When selling a business, the purchase price can be paid in several ways. Receiving the entire purchase price in cash at closing is, of course, the most straightforward and preferred option for the Seller. But there are business transaction structures where only part of the purchase price will be paid in cash, and the remainder will be paid via a Seller Note and/or an Earnout.

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How Women are Overcoming Bias in Bookkeeping

Accounting Web

Bookkeeping How Women are Overcoming Bias in Bookkeeping.

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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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Key Themes of Human Capital Management Disclosure

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Pam Greene, David Kritz, and Anna Barrera, Aon plc, on Monday, May 16, 2022 Editor's Note: Pam Greene is Partner, David Kritz is Associate Partner, and Anna Barrera is Senior ESG Consultant at Aon plc. This post is based on an Aon memorandum by Ms. Greene, Mr. Kritz, Ms. Barrera, and Grant Hinrichsen. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stakeholder Capitalism in the Time of COVID , by Lucian Bebchuk, Kobi Kastiel, and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the

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Pushing granular decisions through analytics

Mckinsey and Company

The potential effect of advanced analytics on grocery retail is great, but retailers will need to seize the opportunity.

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Get started on the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability with new Avanade services

Avanade

Avanade is announcing two services to enable organizations to drive value from the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability and their existing investments in digital technologies.

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Stewardship Activity Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Colton and Robert Walker, State Street Global Advisors, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship (Voting & Engagement), and Robert Walker is the Global Head of Asset Stewardship (Strategy), at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSgA memorandum. Stewardship Activity Report.

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The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth

Mckinsey and Company

A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain.

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Advising Gig Workers: Form 1099-K and How to Minimize Tax Liability

ThomsonReuters

Do you have clients working full- or part-time in the gig economy? Self-employed workers who drive for Uber or deliver food for DoorDash, who sell crafts and merchandise on Etsy, or who hire out their services on TaskRabbit? These budding entrepreneurs often get paid through mobile payment services like Venmo, Paypal or CashApp or get paid directly through the Uber or Doordash app.

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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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A Follow up on Inflation: The Disparate Effects on Company Values!

Musings on Markets

In my last post , I discussed how inflation's return has changed the calculus for investors, looking at how inflation affects returns on different asset classes, and tracing out the consequences for equity values, in the aggregate. In general, higher and more volatile inflation has negative effects on all financial assets, from stocks to corporate bonds to treasury bonds, and neutral to positive effects on gold, collectibles and real assets.

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Addressing Market Volatility and Risk in M&A Agreements

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Edward D. Herlihy, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Edward D. Herlihy is partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Herlihy and Jacob A. Kling. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders?

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For many Americans, economic opportunity seems increasingly out of reach

Mckinsey and Company

Low unemployment doesn’t seem to dispel the gloom about inflation, the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey shows.

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How to Step Outside Your Tax-Focused Box

Accounting Web

Growth How to Step Outside Your Tax-Focused Box.

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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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Tesla’s Aura Dims as Its Plunging Stock Highlights the Risks It Faces

NYT M&A

Production problems in China and Elon Musk’s pursuit of Twitter are leading investors to wonder whether the electric car company is worth as much as they thought.

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Testimony by Chair Gensler at Hearing before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, U.S. House Appropriations Committee

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his testimony before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. The views expressed in the post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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The tech transformation imperative in retail

Mckinsey and Company

Organizations face an urgent need to overhaul their tech architecture and operating model to keep pace with the changing landscape. Five concrete actions can accelerate the transformation journey.

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Deal Structures: Wisely Negotiating More Than Price When Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

When selling a business, there is much more up for negotiation than just the purchase price. We believe that a well-informed seller is better equipped to make the right choices for themselves and their business. This is the first in a series of blogs dissecting the structure of business deals. When a buyer wants to purchase your business, they will present an offer document.

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Even Among Corporate Raiders, Elon Musk Is a Pirate

NYT M&A

The world of deal making has always been rough and tumble. But Mr. Musk blows any predecessors away.

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Modernization of Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert Eccles (Oxford University), and Charlie Penner, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School, and Charlie Penner is former head of impact engagement at JANA Partners and former head of active engagement at Engine No. 1. This post is based on their recent comment letter to the U.S.

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CFO perspectives on leading agile change

Mckinsey and Company

CFOs across industries and regions came together virtually to discuss the impact and the challenge of leading an agile transformation journey.

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Ei.Ventures And Mycotopia To Merge Into New Psychedelic Mushroom Company

Benzinga

Two companies in the psychedelics space have signed a definitive agreement to merge. Mycotopia Therapies Inc. (OTCPink: TPIA ) and Ei.Ventures Inc. have executed a previously-announced agreement by which they’ll give birth to a new entity called PSLY.com , which will become the parent company for both. Both companies are are working on research, development and commercialziation of naturally-produced psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms.

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Elon Musk, Chaos Monkey

NYT M&A

The billionaire’s increasingly erratic behavior on Twitter distracts from the terrible math behind his bid to buy it.

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Annual Meetings and Activism in the Era of ESG and TSR

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Edward D. Herlihy, and Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Edward D. Herlihy is partner and Martin Lipton is a founding partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Herlihy and Mr. Lipton. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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Author Talks: Make anxiety your ally

Mckinsey and Company

How can we reclaim our relationship with anxiety, so it works for, and not against, us?

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Hannover Messe 2022 - Digitizing manufacturing for a sustainable future

Avanade

Avanade and Accenture are at the Microsoft booth (Hall 4 – Stand E34), 2022 Hannover Messe event, with experts and demos showcasing industry cloud solutions in the Build More Agile Factories Zone.

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M&C Saatchi agrees £310mn takeover by Next Fifteen

Financial Times M&A

Deal comes after UK ad agency rejects lower offer from largest shareholder

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SEC Files Fraud Complaint over False Safety Claims

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Halper, Mark Beardsworth, and Duncan Grieve, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Friday, May 20, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Halper and Mark Beardsworth are partners and Duncan Grieve is special counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on a Cadwalader memorandum by Mr. Halper, Mr. Beardsworth, Mr. Grieve, Kevin Roberts , Sara Bussiere, and Elizabeth Moore.

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The net-zero transition in the wake of the war in Ukraine: A detour, a derailment, or a different path?

Mckinsey and Company

The invasion of Ukraine will, at least initially, complicate the transition path to a net-zero economy, but this tragic development could still prove to be a turning point in accelerating progress in the medium run.

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How Inflation Could Affect Your Financial Statements

Machen McChesney

Business owners and investors are understandably concerned about skyrocketing inflation. Over the last year, consumer prices have increased 8.3%, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) covers the prices of food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation, doctors’ and dentists’ services, drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living.

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Irwin Naturals Completes Acquisition Of Ketamine Health Centers

Benzinga

Irwin Naturals (OTCQB: IWINF) (FRA:97X) has completed the acquisition of KHC Capital Group, LLC. following the April acquisition agreement with KHC Capital and related entities (Ketamine Health Centers), which owns a chain of five ketamine treatment clinics in Florida with an additional partnership contract with an affiliate clinic in Mexico. "Our roll-up strategy of clinics is highly accretive, enabling us to fuel rapid growth of revenues and profitability.

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ESG Task Force Brings First Case

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Editor's Note: Cydney S. Posner is special counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. As described in this press release , the SEC has filed a complaint against Vale S.A., a publicly traded (NYSE) Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, charging that it made “false and misleading claims about the safety of its dams prior to the January 2019 collapse of its Brumadinho da

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Financial inclusion and sustainable, inclusive growth in action

Mckinsey and Company

Access to financial services remains a significant barrier to prosperity for millions of Americans. How can businesses promote financial inclusion and support sustainable, inclusive growth more broadly?

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Del. Chancery Cracks Down On Non-Bankruptcy Bankruptcies

Law 360 M&A

A vice chancellor's swift denial of an unusual request that a company winding down in a state liquidation get a stay of litigation comparable to that in the federal Bankruptcy Code is a signal to companies seeking bankruptcy alternatives in Delaware that Chancery Court may have had enough.

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