IVSC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The limitation of the current reporting frameworks to convey value creation and preservation activities is largely because the prevailing value creation strategies that existed when the standards were enacted decades ago, have evolved. As many current business models have evolved over decades, namely, to rely more heavily on intangible assets at the expense of tangible, the standards and the economics have become misaligned.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Posted by Justus O’Brien, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Monday, September 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Justus O’Brien co-leads the Board & CEO Advisory Partners Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on an RRA memorandum by Mr. O’Brien, Paul Ballman , Erin Zolna , and Aimee Williamson. CEO succession planning works best when it’s a continuous process that constantly replenishes your pipeline of future leaders.
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Viking Mergers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
When it comes to buying a business for the first time, most people realize that there is a lot that goes into it. Shaun Jacobson had a long and successful career in the nuclear power industry. He was looking for a change of pace and he and his wife had always dreamt of buying and running their own business. Buying a business can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
While buffeted by the recent market downturn and bankruptcies, digital assets and the technologies underlying them still have the potential to transform business models across sectors.
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.
IVSC
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
IVSC is pleased to announce three new appointments to its Board of Trustees. New Trustees were confirmed by the IVSC’s Nominations Committee during the 2022 AGM in Fort Lauderdale and will take up their roles from October 2022, on an initial three-year term. ” As a former financial services regulator, I have experienced first-hand the value of international standards in strengthening and transforming financial markets.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Posted by Andrew Jennings (Brooklyn Law School), on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Andrew Jennings is an Assistant Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. This post is based on his recent paper , forthcoming in the Yale Journal on Regulation. There’s a problem at the intersection of M&A and corporate crime. The problem arises from buyers’ acquisition of not just targets’ private assets and liabilities but also their criminal and regulatory (i.e., quasi-criminal) liabilities.
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Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
In stormy weather, survey respondents maintain realism about the global economy. While geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain top of mind, concerns about energy volatility predominate in Europe.
IVSC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (EACVA) and the IVSC are pleased to present our first issue of the new European Valuation Business Valuation Magazine (EBVM). The EBVM is intended to be a European platform to discuss practice issues in business valuation. Up to now, discussions have mainly taken place on a national basis within the individual professional groups of valuation professionals.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Posted by Blair Jones and Deborah Beckmann, Semler Brossy LLC, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Blair Jones and Deborah Beckmann are Managing Directors at Semler Brossy Consulting Group LLC. This post is based on their Semler Brossy memorandum, originally published in Directorship magazine. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Brian DeChesare
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
We covered investment banking in Canada a long time ago on this site, but things have changed over time – and the original article was light on details and numbers. Although there are some advantages to IB in Canada, it’s almost always better to start a finance career in the U.S. or U.K. I can already hear Canadian readers screaming and proclaiming the benefits of free healthcare, so I’ll acknowledge that Canada does have some advantages over the U.S.
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
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Our survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Voyager Token (CRYPTO: VGX ), a token linked with digital assets trading firm Voyager Digital spiked 3.9% to $0.71 at 10:26 p.m. EDT. Voyager Token (VGX) Price Performance. Time-frame. % Change (+/-). 24-hour. 3.9%. 24-hour against Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ). 0.6%. 24-hour against Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ). 0.4%. 7-day. -3.7%. 30-day. 55.5%. YTD-performance. -76.4%.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Posted by Erin Brown Jones, Christopher D. Frey, and Katherine A. Sawyer, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Erin Brown Jones and Christopher D. Frey are Partners, and Katherine A. Sawyer is Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Ms. Jones, Mr. Frey, Ms. Sawyer, Mr. Seltzer, Ms.
The Guardian M&A
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
UK firms now temptingly cheaper, with a ‘wave of bids’ from overseas buyers meaning payouts for bankers Bankers could rake in bumper bonuses from a “wave of bids” by overseas buyers for UK businesses made temptingly cheaper as a result of the plunge in the pound against the dollar. A fresh frenzy of merger and acquisition activity would mean a ramp-up in payouts for City dealmakers.
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
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.
LaPorte
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(authored by RSM US LLP) The financial institutions ecosystem is in a unique position as the economy works through the current inflationary phase. The post Economic headwinds: Financial institutions first appeared on LaPorte.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Wednesday, September 28, 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 Jun Frank, Managing Director, Advisory, and Paul Hodgson, Senior Editor, at Institutional Shareholder Services.
Rhythm Systems
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The world has changed dramatically over the past decade. Businesses have become increasingly globalized, competition has intensified, and technology has transformed almost every aspect of a business. As a result, companies must adapt their strategies and tactics to stay competitive. This requires businesses to make strategic decisions about allocating resources, managing operations and communicating with customers and partners.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Today’s fastest-growing brands participate in digital communities to earn engagement and loyalty—and do so with high returns and low risk by harnessing agile test and learn.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Smart for Life, Inc (NASDAQ: SMFL ), which markets and manufactures nutritional foods and supplements worldwide, executed an agreement representing its largest acquisition to date. What Happened? Smart for Life entered a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a premier eCommerce nutraceuticals company with operations in North America. Why Does It Matter?
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Posted by Tina Shah Paikeday, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Tina Shah Paikeday is the Global Head of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on an RRA memorandum by Ms. Paikeday, Nisa Qosja, and Jemi Crookes. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite (discussed on the Forum here ) by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss;
Audit Board
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Join Richard Chambers for a new episode of his Agents of Change video series, featuring conversations with internal audit leaders from some of the world’s most prominent organizations about innovation in the profession. . In this episode, Richard sits down with Heather Acker, Managing Partner, Risk Advisory at Baker Tilly, to discuss internal audit’s critical role in today’s shifting risk environment and how to find auditors up for the task, including: Maintaining a flexible mindset and enabling
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Luxury and sportswear have delivered consistently high returns through turbulent years. But outliers from other categories offer insights into outperformance in a volatile global apparel market.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
According to information procured exclusively by Benzinga ahead of an official announcement , global psychedelics company Silo Wellness Inc. (OTCQB: SILFF ) (CSE: SILO) (FSE: 3K7A) is acquiring Dyscovry Science Ltd. , a Toronto-based biotech company focused on biosynthetic manufacturing of psilocybin and its derivatives targeting irritable bowel syndrome.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Posted by Linda Barham, Nicole Salama, and Esmerelda Popo, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Thursday, September 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Linda Barham , Nicole Salama , and Esmerelda Popo are consultants at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on an RRA memorandum by Ms. Barham, Ms. Salama, Ms. Popo, and Catherine Schroeder. Over the past decade, the public company CFO remit has rapidly evolved beyond the traditional financial scope to include operational and strategic responsibilities.
Audit Board
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The Three Lines model has served us well. But for the internal audit profession to mature beyond simply protecting value to also becoming value creators, we need to build collaborative relationships with our fellow assurance professionals. The risk bedlam of 2022 demands it. The concepts behind the three lines model haven’t changed much since it was first introduced as the Three Lines of Defense model 20 years ago.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Domenika Lynch, head of the Aspen Institute’s Latinos and Society Program, and McKinsey’s Bernardo Sichel discuss the economic state of Latinos in America and ways to remove barriers to participation.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk texted well into the night with Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ) co-founder Larry Ellison before putting on hold a $44 billion agreement to purchase Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ). What Happened: A court filing made by Twitter said that Musk exchanged multiple text messages with Ellison beginning May 12 through 12:20 a.m. on May 13, reported Insider.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Posted by Jennifer Arlen (New York University School of Law), and Lewis A. Kornhauser (New York University School of Law), on Monday, September 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Jennifer Arlen and Lewis A. Kornhauser are both Professors of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the The University of Illinois Law Review.
Rhythm Systems
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
No matter what business your company is in, it's a safe bet to assume that you'll need to be able to adapt to the changing conditions around you. In the same way that businesses change, customers change as well. Paying attention to your customers sounds easy enough, right? That might not always be the case….
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Space already plays a larger role in our lives than we realize, and it’s only going to grow as new technologies and innovations open up unimagined economic opportunities.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Several members of the U.S. Congress issued a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the announced acquisition of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT ) by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ). Here’s why the lawmakers have concerns over the purchase. What Happened: A letter recommending the FTC reject the planned acquisition of iRobot by Amazon.com was signed by some members of Congress.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Posted by Kurt Moeller, FTI Consulting Inc., on Thursday, September 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Kurt Moeller is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting Inc. This post is based on his FTI memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A. Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Law 360 M&A
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Widely anticipated depositions of Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and Tesla CEO Elon Musk never got off the ground on Monday, the latest twist in the run-up to a five-day trial in Delaware starting Oct. 17 on Twitter's attempt to force Musk to close on a $44 billion take-private deal.
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