JPAbusiness
APRIL 25, 2023
If you’re in business, achieving growth (i.e. increased inquiries and sales) should be a positive thing. However many businesses that experience growth don’t see the benefits automatically flow through to the bottom line (i.e. increased profits). That’s because their offerings, people, processes and systems, working capital and operations don’t have the capacity to respond and deliver successfully.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 26, 2023
Posted by Patrick Bolton (Imperial College London) , Adrian Lam (University of Amsterdam) , and Mirabelle Muûls (Imperial College London) , on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Patrick Bolton is a Professor Economics and Finance, Mirabelle Muûls is an Assistant Professor in Economics at Imperial College London, and Adrian Lam is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam.
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Viking Mergers
APRIL 24, 2023
We are committed to helping business owners achieve their desired exit. And we are committed enough to tell a client, “It is not the right time yet.” When working with an owner who wants to list their business with us, we are willing to recommend waiting. Why wouldn’t it be the right time to sell? There could be several reasons. That’s why we work with our sellers over the long term to identify areas where they can better maximize their business value and achieve their go
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 27, 2023
Mambu co-founder Eugene Danilkis talks about how banks can approach core technology transformation and keep up with the fast pace of change, then offers his take on the future of human interaction.
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.
Global Finance
APRIL 25, 2023
Ben T. Smith IV, a longtime Silicon Valley executive and currently head of the Communications, Media and Technology practice at Kearney, speaks to Global Finance about the post-SVB venture capital industry and the pace of innovation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 27, 2023
Posted by Dirk Jenter (London School of Economics), Thomas Schmid (Hong Kong University), and Daniel Urban (Erasmus University Rotterdam) , on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Dirk Jenter is a Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Thomas Schmid is an Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University, and Daniel Urban is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 24, 2023
In transformations and capability-building efforts, leaders struggle to turn the data they collect into action. Behavioral insights can help create a bridge between information and results.
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 27, 2023
BETHESDA, Md. & MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iLearningEngines (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning automation and information intelligence for corporate and educational use, announced today that it has entered into a merger agreement with Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ARRW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Arrowroot Capital, a 10 year old private equity firm specializing in enterprise software.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 25, 2023
Posted by Adam C. Pritchard (University of Florida) and Robert Thompson (Georgetown University), on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Adam Pritchard is a Visiting Professor, Levin College of Law, University of Florida and Robert B. Thompson is Peter P. Weidenbruch, Jr. Professor of Business Law at Georgetown University Law Center. This post is based on the authors’ book.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
The D.C. federal judge handling the U.S. Department of Justice challenge to Assa Abloy's $4.3 billion pickup of Spectrum Brands' hardware and home improvement business delivered a cryptic warning to the parties Wednesday during proceedings that were often closed to the public.
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
APRIL 28, 2023
Executives’ enthusiasm for the economy rose—and then came back to earth. Meanwhile, concerns about financial-market volatility as a risk to growth have increased.
Appraisers Blog
APRIL 25, 2023
In reply to Baggins. Some time ago I occasionally did appraisals supporting small corporate retirement investments. One I looked at was 4 four plex’s in a large group of varied R-3 properties. My subject was at the end of an easement with separate managements. Obviously, vacancies and management practices differed among all the different owners.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 23, 2023
Posted by Jeanne Hanna, Bruce Freed and Karl Sandstrom, Center for Political Accountability, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Jeanne Hanna is Research Director, Bruce F. Freed is President and co-founder, and Karl J. Sandstrom is Strategic Advisor, at the Center for Political Accountability. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Corporate Political Speech: Who Decides?
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
Getty Images has rejected a $3.95 billion takeover offer from activist investor Trillium Capital LLC, saying that without further details about why the $10 per share bid would benefit the business and shareholders, the status quo is the best path forward right now.
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
APRIL 26, 2023
Generative AI is giving rise to an entire ecosystem, from hardware providers to application builders, that will help bring its potential for business to fruition.
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 25, 2023
ROMEOVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The presidents of Lewis University and St. Augustine College today announced a plan to merge both institutions, with both Boards of Trustees unanimously approving the decision. The schools will now submit an application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to make St. Augustine College a part of Lewis University.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 22, 2023
Posted by David N. Katz, Sabastian V. Niles, and Carmen X. W. Lu, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 Editor's Note: David N. Katz and Sabastian V. Niles are partners, and Carmen X. W. Lu is Counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell 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 Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Ji
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 25, 2023
A New York bankruptcy judge gave pharmaceutical maker Purdue Pharma permission Tuesday to put its over-the-counter business on the auction block next month with a $397 million stalking horse bid.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 25, 2023
Overall consumer spending growth is slowing, but consumers still intend to splurge on select categories. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise research.
Avanade
APRIL 26, 2023
According to Avanade’s Rob Hazelton, Global Industry Lead, Healthcare & Life Sciences, the main ‘buzz’ at HIMSS23 could be summed up in two letters – AI.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 25, 2023
Posted by Andrew Ditchfield, George R. Bason Jr., and Paul S. Scrivano, Davis Polk & Wardell LLP, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Editor's Note: George Bason is partner and Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice, and Andrew Ditchfield and Paul S. Scrivano are partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. This post is based on a Davis Polk memorandum by Mr.
Business Wire M&A
APRIL 24, 2023
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BGSF, Inc. (NYSE: BGSF) (“BGSF”), a growing provider of consulting, managed services and professional workforce solutions, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Arroyo Consulting LLC, (“Arroyo” or “Arroyo Consulting”). Arroyo Consulting is a nearshore/offshore professional workforce solutions firm that specializes in IT and software development with operations in the US, Colombia and India.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 28, 2023
With inflationary pressures and a tight labor market, our latest Consumer Pulse Survey shows that shoppers across America are sometimes feeling and acting in contradictory ways.
Benzinga
APRIL 27, 2023
Video game giant Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI ) made lots of headlines Wednesday with shares falling in response to an announcement that its pending acquisition by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) was being blocked by regulators in the United Kingdom. As shares sold off Wednesday, investors may have missed the other big headlines from the company with net bookings in the first quarter up 25% year-over-year and the company’s mobile segment seeing strong engagement.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 26, 2023
Posted by Spencer D. Klein and Tyler Miller, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Spencer D. Klein is partner and Global Co-Chair of M&A practice and Tyler Miller is an associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP. This post is based on their Morrison & Foerster 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 Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei J
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 26, 2023
Britain's antitrust authority said Wednesday that it has blocked Microsoft Corp.'s proposed $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. after finding that the deal could harm innovation and choice for U.K. players in the cloud-gaming market.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 24, 2023
Artificial intelligence is a machine’s ability to perform the cognitive functions we usually associate with human minds.
Benzinga
APRIL 25, 2023
ZeroFox Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: ZFOX ) shares gained premarket Tuesday after acquiring LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc. The cybersecurity firm completed the acquisition of LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc, a leader in external attack surface management and. Full story available on Benzinga.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 28, 2023
Posted by Stephen Utkus (University of Pennsylvania), on Friday, April 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Stephen Utkus is Visiting Scholar at Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and Fellow at the Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Utkus; Stefano Giglio , Professor of Finance at Yale School of Management; Matteo Maggiori , Associate Professor of Finance at Stanford University Graduate School of Business; Johan
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 23, 2023
Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed its long-anticipated bankruptcy Sunday morning, seeking Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey bankruptcy court with $5.2 billion in debt after years of declining sales and store closures.
Mckinsey and Company
APRIL 25, 2023
The invasion of Ukraine has shocked the European energy market. Europe may need to intensify efforts to reduce gas demand to balance the market and ensure security of supply while avoiding price spikes.
Benzinga
APRIL 25, 2023
Assertio Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ASRT ) will acquire Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: SPPI ) in an all-stock and contingent value rights (CVR) transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, each Spectrum share will be exchanged for a fixed exchange ratio of 0.1783 shares of Assertio common, implying an upfront value of $1.14 per Spectrum share. Additionally, Spectrum stockholders will receive one CVR per Spectrum share, entitling them to receive up to an.
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 24, 2023
Posted by David J. Berger (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati), Jill E. Fisch (University of Pennsylvania), and Steven Davidoff Solomon (University of California, Berkeley) , on Monday, April 24, 2023 Editor's Note: David J. Berger is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Jill E. Fisch is the Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Steven Davidoff Solomon is Alexander F. and May T.
Law 360 M&A
APRIL 24, 2023
Activist investor Trillium Capital LLC on Monday announced a proposal to purchase Getty Images for roughly $3.95 billion, marking the investor's latest move as it has been putting increasing pressure on the multimedia content giant.
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