Sat.Mar 30, 2024 - Fri.Apr 05, 2024

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SEC Adopts New Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Brian Breheny, Marc Gerber, and Raquel Fox, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Brian Breheny , Marc Gerber , and Raquel Fox are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Breheny, Mr. Gerber, Ms. Fox, Caroline Kim , Liz Malone and Jeongu Gim.

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Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

NYT M&A

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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The critical role of commodity trading in times of uncertainty

Mckinsey and Company

As increased commodity trading value pools attract new competition, successful players will differentiate by managing illiquid risks and embracing data-driven trading models.

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Senators urge White House to investigate Nippon Steel ties to China

Financial Times M&A

Japanese company’s bid for US Steel further complicated by industrial state politicians

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Women in the boardroom

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kevin Tracey, Karen Edelman, and Karen Bowman, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Kevin Tracey is Leader of the Global Boardroom Program, Karen Edelman is Senior Editor, and Karen Bowman is US Automotive Leader, Global CXO Program Leader, and Member of the Board of Directors at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.

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A Looming Question for Paramount’s Board: How to Navigate Shari Redstone

NYT M&A

The board of directors has to walk a fine line, looking out for investors without running afoul of Ms. Redstone, the company’s most influential shareholder.

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2024 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Employers

Machen McChesney

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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How Did Corporations Get Stuck in Politics and Can They Escape?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jill E. Fisch (University of Pennsylvania) and Jeff Schwartz (University of Utah), on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Jill E. Fisch is the Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and Jeff Schwartz is the Hugh B. Brown Presidential Professor of Law at the University of Utah S.J.

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Kering buys Milan building for €1.3bn in Europe’s biggest property deal since 2022

Financial Times M&A

Purchase of Via Monte Napoleone 8 from Blackstone comes as luxury groups compete for desirable locations

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Members only: Delivering greater value through loyalty and pricing

Mckinsey and Company

Consumer-facing businesses have an opportunity to unlock holistic value. By better integrating their loyalty programs with pricing strategies, they can drive growth in a muddled economic landscape.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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

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Auditing WIP Today

Machen McChesney

External auditors spend a lot of time during fieldwork evaluating how businesses report work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. Here’s why this warrants special attention and how auditors evaluate whether WIP estimates seem reasonable.

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DOJ Announces New Whistleblower Program and Enforcement Initiatives

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Louis Gabel, Karen Hewitt and James Loonam, Jones Day, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Louis Gabel , Karen Hewitt , and James Loonam are Partners at Jones Day. This post is based on a Jones Day memorandum by Mr. Gabel, Ms. Hewitt, Mr. Loonam, Jill Hengen , Jordan Matthews , and Hank Walther. In Short The Development: On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) Lisa Monaco discussed updates to the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ” or “D

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Banker to British mid-caps warns of bleak outlook for London market

Financial Times M&A

Peel Hunt chief says dearth of IPOs is ‘starting to bite quite hard’

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CEO priorities: Where to focus as the year unfolds

Mckinsey and Company

Leaders today confront a raft of complexities. Here’s what will matter most as 2024 evolves—and how CEOs can reckon with ongoing disruption successfully.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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The Ohtani scandal: A look into the IRS investigation

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: The allegations The IRS investigation Ohtani’s response Implications for Ohtani and the Dodgers Broader impact on professional sports Uncovering the truth The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched an investigation into the financial scandal involving Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The probe centers around Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who has been accused of illegal sports gambling and significant financial theft.

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The SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: Separating Signal from Noise

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Miriam Wrobel, FTI Consulting, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Miriam Wrobel is Senior Managing Director and Global Leader of FTI Consulting’s Environmental, Social and Governance and Sustainability practice. This post is based on a FTI Consulting memorandum by Ms. Wrobel, Ben Herskowitz , Alanna Fishman , Todd Rahn , and John Glennon.

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Steel Products Maker Nucor Acquires Southwest Data Products For $115M

Benzinga

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE ) has acquired Southwest Data Products, Inc. (SWDP), a manufacturer and installer of data center infrastructure, for $115 million. Nucor also launched Nucor Data Systems, a new business unit to cater to the customers in the data center infrastructure industry. SWDP’s offices and manufacturing facility are in San Bernardino, California, and employs about 147 teammates. “We are excited to add SWDP and new.

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How price transparency could affect US healthcare markets

Mckinsey and Company

Price transparency is one of several industry innovations that is increasing the potential for consumerism in US healthcare.

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Credit Union Examiners to CEOs: Fair Lending Exams are Coming!

N Contracts

We recently heard a credit union CEO say: “We are a credit union. We wouldn’t hurt our members, so we don’t have to worry about fair lending.

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Key Implications of SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Catherine M. Clarkin, C. Michelle Chen, and June M. Hu, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Monday, April 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Catherine M. Clarkin and C. Michelle Chen are Partners, and June M. Hu is Special Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Ms. Clarkin, Ms. Chen, Ms. Hu, Robert W.

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Why Merchandising & Marketing Services Firm SPAR Shares Are Rocketing Today

Benzinga

SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP ) shares are trading higher after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and announced the sale of its interest in South Africa and Brazil for roughly $22 million. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.11, higher than $0.02 a year ago and above the consensus of $(0.01). Sales of $65.10 million beat the consensus of $65.00 million.

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Playing offense: Industrials staying ahead in the energy transition

Mckinsey and Company

By upgrading their energy strategies, industrials can reduce energy costs, accommodate market volatility, and achieve ambitious decarbonization targets—here’s how.

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Coordinating SEC. 179 Tax Deduction with Bonus Depreciation

Machen McChesney

Your business should generally maximize current-year depreciation write-offs for newly acquired assets. Two federal tax breaks can be a big help in achieving this goal: first-year Section 179 depreciation deductions and first-year bonus depreciation deductions. These two deductions can potentially allow businesses to write off some or all of their qualifying asset expenses in Year 1.

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Diversifying demographics of assets under management

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Victoria Tellez and Jessica Pollock, FCLTGlobal, on Thursday, April 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Victoria Tellez is an Associate Director, and Jessica Pollock is a Research Associate at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on their FCLTGlobal memorandum. 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; Duty and Diversity (discussed on the Forum here ) by Ch

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Paramount Continues Talks With Skydance, Ignoring $26 Billion Offer From Apollo

NYT M&A

Paramount’s board of directors, which was already deep into talks with the media company Skydance, didn’t engage with the offer.

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Ensuring the financial sustainability of academic medical centers

Mckinsey and Company

In response to financial pressures, academic medical centers are pursuing efforts to improve their near-term fiscal health. Clinician engagement is crucial to longer-term success.

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Small Business Taxpayer Exemptions

Machen McChesney

“An exemption from UNICAP? And no limitation on the amount of business interest expense I can deduct? Sign me up!” Many taxpayers (and their tax return preparers) have eagerly embraced the small business exemptions provided under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as a helpful planning tool to streamline compliance processes and reduce taxable income.

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A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, and Michael L. Arnold, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, on Friday, April 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Matthew Morreale , Elad Roisman , and Michael L. Arnold are Partners at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. This post is based on a Cravath memorandum by Mr. Morreale, Mr. Roisman, Mr. Arnold, John W. White , and Kimberley S.

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Johnson & Johnson buys device maker Shockwave for $13.1bn

Financial Times M&A

US healthcare company is putting cash to work from spinning off its consumer health arm

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Vital signs: Emergency medicine for distressed manufacturing sites

Mckinsey and Company

At some factories, underperformance isn’t just financial—it may also threaten safety, quality, or the environment. An unconventional improvement approach can help these sites regain health and vitality.

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Is CPA Mobility In Jeopardy?

BVR

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Journal of Accountancy published an article titled "AICPA Issues Guidance on Potential Mobility Changes." The article caught my eye immediately.

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Minutes Are Worth the Minutes: Good Documentation Practices Improve Board Deliberations and Reduce Regulatory and Litigation Risk

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Leo E. Strine, Jr. (University of Pennsylvania), on Thursday, April 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Leo E. Strine, Jr. is the Michael L. Wachter Distinguished Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; Senior Fellow, Harvard Program on Corporate Governance; Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; and former Chief Justice and Chancellor, the State of Delaware.

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Bridgepoint rejected higher bid for MotoGP from Ari Emanuel’s TKO

Financial Times M&A

US businessman says his group offered €200mn more than Liberty Media for motorcycle series

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Navigating unknowns: Auto insurance questions in a new mobility era

Mckinsey and Company

Technology disruptions are reshaping mobility solutions. Will mobility insurance see a meteoric transformation?