Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 30, 2022

Posted by Mathieu Pellerin (Dimensional Fund Advisors), on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Mathieu Pellerin is Senior Researcher at Dimensional Fund Advisors. This post is based on his recent paper. Dimensional’s recent paper The Economics of Corporate Governance provides a concise overview of the corporate governance literature. We focus on the governance of for-profit, publicly traded corporations and address two important questions.

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BVR

AUGUST 29, 2022

The 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference is just a little over a month away! Take a moment to meet a trio of our speakers.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 28, 2022

Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Elon Musk aims to be the second buyer in history to get out of a merger due to material adverse effects, but it won’t be easy.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Posted by Andrew Freedman, Kenneth Mantel, and Ian Engoron, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, on Thursday, September 1, 2022 Editor's Note: Andrew Freedman and Kenneth Mantel are partners and Ian Engoron is an associate at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. This post is based on their Olshan memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.

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BVR

AUGUST 30, 2022

The 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference is just a little over a month away! Take a moment to meet a trio of our speakers.

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Chris Curtain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

How to Value My Company’s Intellectual Property The Importance of Knowing Your IP’s Value As businesses continue to globalize and modernize in the present day, many are incorporating more technology and non-physical assets into their companies. As a result, firms are coming to terms with the fact that intellectual property (IP) increasingly comprises the bulk […].

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Posted by Cailin Slattery (University of California Berkeley), Alisa Tazhitdinova (University of California Santa Barbara), and Sarah Robinson (University of California Santa Barbara), on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Editor's Note: Cailin Slattery is Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy at University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business; Alisa Tazhitdinova is Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara; and Sarah Robinson is a PhD candidat

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Treasury 253

Viking Mergers

AUGUST 27, 2022

If you are a business owner, I am willing to bet that you have asked yourself this question: “When should I sell my business?” The thought may even keep you up at night. If it does, you are not alone. No matter the size, industry, or location of a business, owners worry themselves sick about finding the best time to sell a business. I know because I have been there, and my clients have been there.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 31, 2022

Providing the kind of experience and skill building that augments human capital can open up a much broader pool of candidates.

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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

Corporate Finance

Chris Curtain

AUGUST 27, 2022

How Does a DLOM Affect My Company’s Value? How to Understand DLOM How Discounts for Lack of Marketability (DLOM) May Impact Your Business Valuation If you are a business owner, you have likely considered obtaining a business appraisal of your enterprise. A business appraisal, or business valuation, reflects the current economic value of a business. […].

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Marketability Business Valuation Appraisal 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 28, 2022

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this 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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Avanade

AUGUST 30, 2022

Learn about the four pitfalls to avoid when implementing or revamping a sustainability program.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 31, 2022

Venture capitalist Mark Boggett offers an investor’s view of the strides being made in space technology, its practical applications, and its potential impact.

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Technology 25

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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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Movie-goers have returned after the pandemic but it wasn't enough to save Cineworld from bankruptcy.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Posted by W. Hardy Callcott, Corin R. Swift, and Benjamin F. Farkas, Sidley Austin LLP, on Thursday, September 1, 2022 Editor's Note: W. Hardy Callcott and Corin R. Swift are partners and Benjamin F. Farkas is a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on their Sidley memorandum. On August 3, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a Staff Bulletin providing guidance regarding conflicts of interest under broker-dealer Regulation Best Interest

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Compliance 235

Equidam

AUGUST 31, 2022

On Sunday morning, there’s nothing better than a good coffee and your favourite newsletter. Sure you could read about some thrilling criminal investigation or political intrigue, but if you are a startup founder, and you want to maintain your edge even when you are relaxing, we have you covered. We’ve been deep into the world of startups for a decade now, and a significant focus of ours is advice for founders.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

What does the future of work look like in Asia? How can leaders adapt to accommodate their employees’ wants and needs, attract new talent, and still ensure productivity?

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The growing popularity of ESG investing has triggered a backlash in the other direction.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on an ISS Corporate Solutions publication by Paul Hodgson, Senior Editor at ISS Corporate Solutions, Noam Cherki, Regulatory Affairs Intern, and Karina Karakulova, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, at Institutional Shareholder Services.

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Banking 233

Startup Valuation Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

Did you know that you should Stop Validating Your Business Idea and Start Validating your Valuation? Read on to learn more! . What is Idea Validation? When consulting with marketing people and growth hackers, they will say that a necessary stage in establishing a new venture - whether it is a startup or another business is the stage of validating the idea or the market.

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Start-ups Business Valuation Technology Marketability 100

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When it comes to job performance, unconscious bias can be more harmful than explicit discrimination—and everyone at work suffers for it.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Alibaba is one of more than a hundred Chinese companies currently on the provisional list of firms facing delisting from the New York Stock Exchange over transparency and national security concerns.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, September 2, 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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Marketability 231

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE: SIG ) CEO Gina Drosos recently appeared on Jim Cramer ’s ‘Mad Money’ to discuss the company's recent $360-million acquisition of online jewelry retailer Blue Nile. The acquisition opens the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company up to "a new consumer cohort," Drosos explained. Blue Nile, which has been around for 20 years, recorded revenues of over $500 million in 2021 and is a pioneer of online engagement rings with.

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Marketability 98

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 29, 2022

The stage is set for a manufacturing resurgence in the United States. Can the country’s producers make it happen?

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The US bond market is usually quiet during the summer months but not this year.

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Marketability 104

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 28, 2022

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Ms. Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Internal Audit 360

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I t’s easy for internal audit to get stuck in a rut. We approach the year with plans to revise last year’s internal audit plan, but in the end, we don’t change that much. We move to the comfort zone and put the audits we know how to do and the ones that seem important on the audit plan. It’s very possible, particularly for teams that have been in place for a long time, to cling to a “that’s the way we have always done it” mentality.

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Marketability 98

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 30, 2022

In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, Navistar’s Michael Grahe shares his views on the latest developments in mobility.

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Global Finance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Mizuho Americas’ primary businesses are investment and corporate banking, lending, treasury services, and research and capital markets offerings.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 30, 2022

Posted by Michael W. Peregrine (McDermott Will & Emery) and Charles W. Elson (University of Delaware), on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Michael W. Peregrine is partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Charles W. Elson is Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance (ret.) at the University of Delaware.

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Accounting Firms Finance Banking 218

The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 31, 2022

Company says money from deal will be used to cut debt and reinvested in its ‘core convenience’ business The Co-operative Group has agreed to sell its petrol forecourt business to its supermarket rival Asda for £600m, saying it would use the money to reduce debt and open more convenience stores. The sale includes 129 petrol stations with grocery stores attached located across the UK, representing 5% of Co-op’s retail estate of more than 2,500 outlets, as well as three planned petrol station sites

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 31, 2022

Motivated reasoning can lead people to believe everything’s fine despite evidence to the contrary. Here’s how to counter emotions with facts.

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Corporate Finance Finance 113