Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Posted by Paul Keary, Ursula Burns, and Sparky Zivin, Teneo, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Paul Keary is CEO, Ursula Burns is Chair, and Sparky Zivin is a Senior Managing Director at Teneo. This post is based on their Teneo report. Foreword The role of today’s CEO is evolving, paralleling the shifting global financial, geopolitical and social landscapes in which they operate.
IVSC
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Businesses risk billions if Black professionals continue to be underrepresented in tech jobs. Closing the gap means making changes to education, recruiting, and retention initiatives.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 30, 2023
The Maryland appraiser has filed a countersuit against the homeowners, claiming defamation. Appraisers, there have been several lawsuits filed against appraisers by borrowers who “don’t like your value, so I’m accusing you of discrimination” over the last year or so. These lawsuits all have the same theme, and it’s entirely possible that these actions are being coordinated by a consortium of ‘organizers’ and law firms.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 30, 2023
Posted by Thibault Meynier, Sarah H. Mishkin, and Matthew Triggs, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Monday, January 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Thibault Meynier , Sarah H. Mishkin, and Matthew Triggs are Associates at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Meynier, Ms. Mishkin, Mr. Triggs, John Horsfield-Bradbury , Olivier de Vilmorin , and Samuel E.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 30, 2023
States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. This came as no surprise to Tim Storey, CEO of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL). During an early-December 2022 NCSL Forecast 2023 meeting he explained the challenge to employ workers has been echoed by legislators nationwide.
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Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Some of you believe that I am being far too generous in my forecasts of revenues and profitability for a company that is facing significant competition, as it pursues growth, especially with questions about who's in charge of the company.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 31, 2023
Posted by Sarah C. Haan (Washington and Lee University School of Law), on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah C. Haan is Associate Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law. This post is based on her recent paper , forthcoming in the Southern California Law Review. Voting rights became the subject of sharp legal wrangling in American political elections when the U.S.
Business Wire M&A
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Birdeye, the leading all-in-one digital customer experience platform, announced the acquisition of Cube Online (Cube), Australia’s leading customer experience platform. More than 3,000 businesses trust Cube in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
European transformation leaders share fresh perspectives based on their real-world experiences. A unifying principle to drive change and a structured approach to execute and sustain it can boost success.
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
Biz Equity
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Six hundred messages a day. That’s what research from Microsoft estimates we receive from companies and brands vying for our attention every 24 hours. To say cutting through the noise is challenging is an understatement. And for financial advisors competing for the attention of business owner prospects, doing so becomes even more difficult, considering all the responsibilities a business owner has to juggle on a daily basis.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Posted by Bo Bian (University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business), Yingxiang Li (University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business), and Casimiro A. Nigro (Goethe University, CAS on the Foundations of Law and Finance), on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Bo Bian is an Assistant Professor in Finance at the University of British Columbia; Yingxiang Li is a PhD Candidate in Finance at the University of British Columbia; and Casimiro A.
LaPorte
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changed tax planning for many business owners in the construction industry. TCJA allowed many contractors to utilize methods… The post Accounting Methods for the Construction Industry first appeared on LaPorte.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
In this podcast, three McKinsey partners and leaders of the Insurance Practice discuss the themes that will define Asian insurance in 2023 and beyond.
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.
Business Wire M&A
JANUARY 31, 2023
DODGE CENTER, Minn. & LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Right Lane Industries (“Right Lane”) announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire London Machinery, Inc. and the Rear Discharge Mixer business of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, “RDM” or the “Business”) from Oshkosh Corporation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Posted by Raymond Fisman (Boston University), on Friday, February 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Raymond Fisman is Slater Family Professor in Behavioral Economics at Boston University. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Fisman, Marianne Bertrand , Matilde Bombardini , Francesco Trebbi , and Eyub Yegen. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Agency Problems of Institutional Investors (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alma Cohen, and Scott
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 31, 2023
Stationery retailer collapses into administration after rising costs and disappointing sales Tesco has bought the brand and intellectual property of Paperchase, after the struggling stationery retailer collapsed into administration. However, the deal does not include Tesco taking on the brand’s 106 stores across the UK and Ireland, leaving the future uncertain for Paperchase’s 820 employees.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 31, 2023
Life sciences companies are making progress in adopting and deploying digital and analytics. But they can go further and faster by heeding some lessons from the past few years.
Business Wire M&A
JANUARY 30, 2023
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Morocco--Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to expand its land holding in Namibia, through the acquisition of exclusive prospecting licence 8529 (“EPL 8529” or the “Licence”). The Licence surrounds Trigon’s Kombat and Gross Otavi projects in the Otavi Mountainland, a region associated with high grade copper and silver mineralization.
Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Posted by Andrew G. Gordon, Ross A. Fieldston and Laura C. Turano, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Andrew G. Gordon , Ross A. Fieldston and Laura C. Turano are Partners at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. This post is based on a Paul, Weiss memorandum by Mr. Gordon, Mr. Fieldston, Ms.
Law 360 M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
National law firm Dykema promoted 10 attorneys to member in its offices in Texas, Michigan and Illinois ranging in practice from real estate to tax to litigation and environmental, the firm recently announced.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
“There’s a lot of scare stories in the media saying hybrid doesn’t work,” says a leading economist. “My one piece of advice is just be intentional, be organized. Basically, get folks in on two, three days a week … and be really tough about having them come in. And then let them work from home on the other days.
Appraisers Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The following court documents in the case Naftali Horowitz v. Nicole Andrews, Fastapp AMC founder v. Fastapp AMC president, confirm what appraisers have been saying all along, that if you want high-volume AMC work, you have to lower your fees to 1980’s level, have 24 hour turn times, and, above all, be a number hitter. Horowitz, Fastapp founder, filed a lawsuit in New York court on January 31, 2022 against defendant Andrews to, among other things, remove Andrews as an officer and director of the
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 30, 2023
Posted by Jan Krahnen (Goethe-University Frankfurt), Arnoud Boot (University of Amsterdam), Lemma Senbet (University of Maryland), and Chester Spatt (Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business) , on Monday, January 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Jan Krahnen is Professor of Corporate Finance at the Goethe-University Frankfurt; Arnoud Boot is Professor of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets at the University of Amsterdam; Lemma Senbet is William E.
Business Wire M&A
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE) - $OUST--Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST) (“Ouster”), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar, and Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR; VLDRW) (“Velodyne”), a global player in lidar sensors and solutions, announced today the proposed designations for the Board of Directors of the Combined Company, subject to approval by the Ouster Board of Directors and closing the proposed merger of equals.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The region’s mass-affluent and affluent segments are growing fast, and their demand for wealth management is evolving. Successful strategies will use digital and AI to access—and win—this market opportunity.
Rhythm Systems
JANUARY 30, 2023
Leadership OKRs are a reliable way to connect workers to the company's mission and shared vision. Through this structure, managers can set clear goals that are challenging yet attainable, ambitious but quantifiable, and motivate employees to work towards a collective objective. The OKR approach is an outcome-based leadership technique frequently employed by nimble companies to link the organization's ambitions with every team member.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 29, 2023
Posted by Edward B. Micheletti and Ryan M. Lindsay, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Edward Micheletti is a Partner and Ryan Lindsay is Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Benzinga
JANUARY 31, 2023
Atlas Technical Consultants Inc (NASDAQ: ATCX ) has agreed to be acquired by private investment firm GI Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.05 billion, including outstanding debt. Under the terms of the transaction, Atlas shareholders will receive $12.25 per share in cash, representing a premium. Full story available on Benzinga.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 31, 2023
The Warehouse Group partnered with McKinsey on a complete transformation, improving customer experience, upskilling employees, and expanding its carbon neutral vision—all while growing its bottom line.
Global Finance
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
In a turnaround from 2022, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration's latest infrastructure bond offering is proving popular with investors.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
QUESTION: Our company has a qualified transportation fringe benefit plan under Code § 132(f) that allows participants to pay for parking, transit passes, and vanpooling on a tax-free basis. Are we required to file a Form 5500 for this plan? ANSWER: No. Form 5500 (Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan) is used to satisfy certain annual reporting obligations that arise under ERISA or the Code.
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The European Commission sent a formal list of concerns to Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) about its proposed $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ), marking an escalation in the regulatory body's probe of the deal. The commission conducted an in-depth probe with a decision deadline of April 11, Bloomberg reports. The statement.
Mckinsey and Company
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Eight socioeconomic pillars can support the growth of Black-owned businesses and increase opportunities for Black communities.
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