Quantive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Seven- and nine-figure mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals bring two or more […]

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Posted by Sarah Kuranda Vallone, VP Marketing (NightDragon) and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong, Director of International Research (Diligent Institute), on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah Kuranda Vallone is a VP Marketing at NightDragon, and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is a Director of International Research at Diligent Institute. This post is based on a NightDragon and Diligent memorandum by Ms.

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BVR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The FactSet Review is the cornerstone of every mergers and acquisitions library and a must have for anyone who needs historical M&A data. Get a sneak peek at some historical data points from the 2023 FactSet Review.

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NYT M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in 1999, is a bet that U.S. energy policy will not move against fossil fuels in a major way.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It’s hard for companies to significantly beat long-term market TSR, harder still for the largest corporations, and hardest of all in the face of low growth. But industry endowment needn’t be destiny.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Posted by Holly J. Gregory, Sidley Austin LLP, on Saturday, October 7, 2023 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 The Governance Counselor piece. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to disrupt entire industries, with implications for corporate strategy and risk, stakeholder relationships, and compliance that require the attention of the board of directors.

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Compliance Technology 253

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Historically, the middle class has always tried to avoid change and to reduce levels of uncertainty, but it now has to embrace change and write itself a new narrative, says a leading economist.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Posted by Timothy Smith, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 Editor's Note: Timothy Smith is Senior Policy Advisor at the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. This post is based on his ICCR memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders?

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings and its U.S. peer Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ: WDC ) are expected to agree on a merger soon. What Happened : The two companies look to set up a holding company to integrate their operations producing NAND flash memory chips, widely used in devices such as PCs and smartphones. The combined entity will likely list on the Nasdaq stock exchange, the Japan Times reported.

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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

Corporate Finance

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed Microsoft has completed its $69bn (£57bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, after the UK’s competition watchdog cleared the acquisition. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had moved to block the deal in April , citing concerns that Microsoft – the maker of the Xbox gaming console – would dominate the nascent cloud gaming ma

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Marketability Technology 111

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.

Technology 141

Technology 141

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Marketability 209

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Once the symbol of the counterculture, lately the darlings of the fashion world, Birkenstock went public in New York.

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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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Trout CPA

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Written by Nicole Cradic, CPA, Partner This article first appeared in the Pennsylvania CPA Journal - Fall 2023 and is reprinted with permission. Copyright © 2023 by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. All rights reserved. The Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued four quality management standards in June 2022. These were generally presented in the spring 2023 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal together with a deeper dive into SQMS No.1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.

Technology 144

Technology 144

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Posted by Jessica Davidson, Nina R. Rose, and Robert A. Silverstein, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Jessica Davidson and Nina R. Rose are Partners, and Robert A. Silverstein is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Davidson, Ms.

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Marketability 207

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 119

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Purchase of Pioneer reinforces group’s Permian Basin inventory as fossil fuel debate intensifies

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2018, we foresaw medical affairs playing a more strategic role and contributing greater patient impact. That future is now; there’s work to be done to realize it and reach the next level vision.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Marketability 203

N Contracts

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As consumer preferences have shifted toward online banking and other digital products, many traditional financial institutions have sought BaaS fintech partners to generate new sources of revenue. However, these partnerships introduce greater risks for community banks and credit unions, which must compete to attract the best fintech programs.

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Banking 101

Benzinga

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Streaming platform Hulu is one step closer to having a single owner as Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) engage investment banks to evaluate the company’s value. As reported by CNBC, Comcast, a one-third stakeholder in Hulu, has brought on Morgan Stanley while Disney, which owns the remaining two-thirds, has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Banking 98

Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Posted by Hajin Kim (University of Chicago), on Monday, October 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Hajin Kim is an Assistant Professors of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on her paper forthcoming in the Journal of Legal Studies. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value?

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Marketability 200

Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A ground-breaking study provides new data about diversity on the boards of directors of 3,031 companies (representing 2,503 U.S. and 528 foreign firms) listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The demographic information in the study is based on voluntary self-identification by each member of a company’s board. Notably, about 5 percent of board members did not disclose demographic information, and 3 percent did not reveal their gender, an option provided by the NASDAQ Board diversity matrix instruct

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Technology 98

Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Davis Polk-led ExxonMobil Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy Permian Basin shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources for roughly $59.5 billion, marking the largest acquisition announced in 2023.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, October 13, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of October 6-12, 2023 The DNA of 2023 U.S. Sustainability Reports Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, Diana Lee, Teneo, on Friday, October 6, 2023 Tags: Board of Directors , CEOs , ESG , Sustainability AI and the Role of the Board of Directors Posted by Holly J.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, I haven’t taken the time to read and digest all of the above, but one thing has always jumped out at me about the whole scenario. To reference a photograph as an “inspection” is misleading enough on its own, but to put “observation” and “inspection” in the same sentence as if they mean the same thing is “intentionally” misleading if you ask me… and that is more serious than unintentional fraud.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A third person charged with insider trading ahead of a planned Analog Devices Inc. acquisition in 2016 pled guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy charges Wednesday, days before he was set to stand trial in the case.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 11, 2023

McKinsey has identified 15 major global technology trends, led by generative AI, that have the most potential to change how we live and work.

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Technology 131

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Posted by Chuck Callan, and Mike Donowitz, Broadridge, on Friday, October 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Chuck Callan is a Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Mike Donowitz is a Vice President Regulatory Affairs at Broadridge Financial Solutions. This post is based on their Broadridge memorandum. Highlights from the 2023 Proxy Season Shareholder support overall is at its lowest level in five years.

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Marketability 167

Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A sale of one of its crown jewels could be transformative for the country

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