BVR
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Understanding all of the elements that go into valuing your business can seem like an overwhelming task. But A Field Guide to Business Valuation has insights to make it less of a challenge. With this post, we focus on Chapter 6.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 5, 2022
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Saturday, November 5, 2022 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board, Inc. This post relates to Shareholder Voting Trends Live Dashboard , an online dashboard published by The Conference Board in partnership with ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE and in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance.
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Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Move comes months after Chelsea was sold to consortium led by American financier Todd Boehly for £2.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
As many individuals live well past retirement age, stakeholders are examining how interventions, data, and innovation can transform aging.
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.
Viking Mergers
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we provide personalized and professional business brokerage services to buyers and sellers. Selling a business takes a great deal of consideration and research to avoid leaving money on the table at closing. That’s why we encourage our business owners to think like a buyer throughout the selling process. When a business owner considers the perspective of a potential buyer, the owner can better recognize the priorities a buyer looks for.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Posted by Jeremy Barr, Valerie Ford Jacob, and Pamela Marcogliese, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Sunday, November 6, 2022 Editor's Note: Jeremy Barr is Counsel, Valerie Ford Jacob is Global Co-head of Capital Markets & Partner, and Pamela Marcogliese is a Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on their Freshfields memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
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Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
For many start-ups, the challenge is no longer about securing capital—it’s about learning how to restructure themselves as fast as their products or organizations can evolve.
Reynolds Holding
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
In a new paper, we compare the main models of corporate governance (Schoenmaker, Schramade and Winter, 2022). One is the stakeholder model, which recognizes that companies have responsibilities to society that are broader than just making a profit. A problem with that model, though is that it includes multiple goals, making it difficult to hold management accountable.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Posted by Orla Cox and Hetal Kanji, FTI Consulting , on Thursday, November 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Orla Cox and Hetal Kanji are Directors of Strategic Communications, and Simon Onyons is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI memorandum. Executive Summary. Digitalisation has changed the way companies operate and given rise to a rapidly evolving set of risks that companies face and must prepare for – cybersecurity risks.
Equidam
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
“Every number in your valuation has to have a story that’s attached to it. And every story you tell me about a company has to have a number attached.”. This quote, from Aswath Damodaran , Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University, is one of the more fundamental truths about valuation. With any product that you might consider buying, ‘story’ is a crucial component of that decision.
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
When faced with an unfamiliar crisis, most leaders spring into action. But wait—here’s why it’s better for those in charge to pause instead of pounce.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
QUESTION: Is our group health plan required to cover emergency contraceptives, including those that are available over-the-counter? ANSWER: Consistent with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) guidelines, nonexempt health plans must cover without cost-sharing FDA-approved emergency contraception (levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate), including over-the-counter (OTC) products, when the product is prescribed by an attending provider.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Posted by Amma Anaman, Helle Bank Jørgensen, and Chantal Wessels, Nasdaq, Inc., on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Amma Anaman is Associate General Counsel and Legal Relationship Manager, Helle Bank Jørgensen is CEO of Competent Boards, and Chantal Wessels is Vice President, Head of Global Reporting and Corporate ESG at Nasdaq, Inc. This post is based on a publication by the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Regulators cite ‘public interest concerns’ and shareholders object to offer for mining group with stake in Oyu Tolgoi project
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
A strategy to both increase the number of start-ups and facilitate their ability to scale can elevate the Netherlands to a global leader in the world of entrepreneurship ecosystems.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Most accountants know that choosing the right accounting technology can boost the ability to serve clients, satisfy staff, and build deeper client relationships.?But how do you take full advantage of technology to streamline accounting processes? . The answer lies in implementing an end-to-end tax workflow automation solution backed by an integrated technology ecosystem.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Posted by Holly J. Gregory, Sidley Austin LLP, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Holly J. Gregory is a Partner and co-chair of the Global Corporate Governance practice at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on her Sidley memorandum. Board culture—the shared values, beliefs, assumptions, and expectations that influence behavior in the boardroom—plays a considerable role in the board’s ability to govern in an effective and efficient manner.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The social media service, which is undergoing changes from its new owner Elon Musk, has descended into a messy swirl of spoof messages and parody accounts.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Public discourse is often wary of automation, AI, and data collection, but along with the risks of digital technology comes its power to address climate change and prevent discrimination.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried announced via Twitter Friday that FTX US, FTX Trading, quantitative research firm Alameda Research and 130 additional affiliated companies to the FTX Group have commenced voluntary proceedings under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That begs a very simple question: what’s going to happen to all the companies FTX bought?
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Posted by Jason Halper, Duncan Grieve, Timbre Shriver, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Thursday, November 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Jason Halper is Partner, Timbre Shriver is an Associate, and Duncan Grieve is Special Counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on a Cadwalader memorandum by Mr. Halper, Ms. Shriver, Mr.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Cosmetics group in exclusive talks after beating rival bidder Kering
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Although agtech investment has fallen from last year’s peak, the surge in capital for start-ups over the past decade has created opportunities for smaller companies.
Law 360 M&A
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy in Delaware court Friday according to a company press release after it failed to secure enough new liquidity to offset a stunning collapse in value last week, becoming the latest digital asset platform to succumb to volatility in the cryptocurrency market. It listed at least $10 billion in liabilities.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Posted by Louis L. Goldberg, William H. Aaronson, and Ning Chiu, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Louis L. Goldberg , William H. Aaronson , and Ning Chiu are Partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. This post is based on their Davis Polk memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst.
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
After going silent for several days during rival Binance's near acquisition of his faltering cryptocurrency platform, FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried took to Twitter Thursday to explain how his liquidity issues came to light. What Happened: Bankman-Fried explained via Twitter that the $32-billion company poorly labeled bank-related accounts.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
In the face of new fraud methods and increasing incidence of fraud, companies must continually identify and address vulnerabilities. Success will require core capabilities in four areas.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The rapid collapse of FTX, built by the billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, suggests that no company in the freewheeling, loosely regulated crypto industry is safe.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Posted by Haimavathi Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael Birnbaum, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Monday, November 7, 2022 Editor's Note: Haimavathi Marlier , Jina Choi , and Michael Birnbaum are Partners at Morrison & Foerster LLP. This post is based on their Morrison & Foerster memorandum. In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, which was an act
Benzinga
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Binance walked away from a deal to acquire FTX.com Wednesday after examining the company’s financials. The decision comes as a result of due diligence, as well as reports of mishandled customer funds and U.S. regulatory investigations , the crypto exchange said in a statement posted in a series of tweets. “Our hope was to be able to support FTX’s customers to provide liquidity, but the issues are beyond our control or ability to help,” Binance said.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Companies can often find significant savings in their cloud programs—if they know where to look.
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Here’s how to make sense of the industry-shaking collapse of FTX.
Harvard Corporate Governance
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Posted by Jordan Lute, Maria Vu, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Jordan Lute is a Research Analyst and Maria Vu is a Senior Director of Compensation Research at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for long-term performance (discussed on the Forum here ); and Pay without Performance: The Unfulfilled Promise of Executive Compensation both by Lucian
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Reversal comes after due diligence revealed concerns over business practices
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