Equidam

MAY 30, 2024

For early stage startups seeking investment, especially pre-revenue companies, there’s a common debate about the necessity of financial projections. Some argue that projections are unreliable due to the inherent uncertainty of young companies, and the number of assumptions that they have to model. However, there are compelling reasons why creating these models can significantly benefit both founders and investors.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 26, 2024

Posted by Frederik Otto and Michael Reed, The Sustainability Board, on Sunday, May 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Frederik Otto is Executive Director and Michael Reed is Director and Senior Advisor of the Institute for Sustainable Family Business at The Sustainability Board (TSB). This post is based on their TSB memorandum. In 2019, when we began our reporting cycle, a mere 54 of the 100 largest global companies had clearly defined sustainability oversight, with 16% of directors being ESG-engaged.

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IVSC

MAY 29, 2024

Former Singapore Government Minister and Deputy Speaker of the Singapore Parliament, Mrs Hwee Hua Lim, becomes the first Asian and female Chair of The IVSC. London, [Thursday 30 May, 2024] – The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Lim Hwee Hua as Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees, effective June 2024.

Finance 130

Finance Banking Intangible Assets Equity 130

NYT M&A

MAY 31, 2024

Hamdi Ulukaya called the craft brewer, said to be the country’s oldest, a “grand jewel.” Anchor’s former owner, Sapporo, put it into liquidation last year, citing the effects of the pandemic.

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

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.

Marketability

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2024

Telcos can unlock significant value by becoming truly customer-centric enterprises, but it will take a new operating model enabled by a mindset shift and expanded capabilities.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 30, 2024

Posted by Robert J. Rhee (University of Florida), on Thursday, May 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Robert J. Rhee is John H. and Marylou Dasburg Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This post is based on his recent article , forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. When AI acquires self-awareness, agency, and unique (general) intelligence, it will attain ontological personhood.

Technology 221

Technology 221

Benzinga

MAY 29, 2024

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO ) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP ) stocks are moving in opposite directions on Wednesday after they disclosed a definitive deal in which ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $22.5 billion. As per the agreement, Marathon Oil shareholders will receive 0.2550 ConocoPhillips shares for each share of Marathon Oil they hold.

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Enterprise Value Dividends Equity 106

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 29, 2024

Global travel is back and buzzing. More regional trips, newly emerging travelers, and a fresh set of destinations are powering steady spending.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 28, 2024

Posted by Carolyn Small, Paige Zielinski, and Brandon Fox, Jenner & Block LLP, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Carolyn Small is Special Counsel, Paige Zielinski is an Associate, and Brandon Fox is a Managing Partner at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on a Jenner & Block memorandum by Ms. Small, Ms. Zielinski, Mr. Fox, Laurel Loomis Rimon , David Bitkower , and Anthony Barkow.

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NYT M&A

MAY 27, 2024

The small chain that he, a brother and a third partner opened in 1963 had become the nation’s largest by the time he retired as its chief executive three decades later.

Mergers & Acquisitions 113

Mergers & Acquisitions 113

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

Law 360 M&A

MAY 31, 2024

Sydney, Australia-based Btab Ecommerce Group Inc., an e-commerce supplier for small businesses, has agreed to merge with special-purpose acquisition company Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp. in a transaction valued at $250 million, the companies said Friday.

eCommerce 98

eCommerce 98

Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2024

EA’s chief strategy officer, Mihir Vaidya, discusses the challenges of innovating at the intersection of art, entertainment, and technology.

Technology 113

Technology Corporate Finance Finance 113

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 27, 2024

Posted by Woon Sau Leung (University of Southampton), on Monday, May 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Woon Sau Leung is Professor of Finance at the University of Southampton Business School. This post is based on a working paper by Professor Iftekhar Hasan , Professor Leung, and Dr. Stefano Manfredonia. Academics have long been interested in understanding whether pay packages for CEOs are efficiently designed.

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Finance 211

Appraisers Blog

MAY 26, 2024

I am glad I saw the writing on the wall and bailed out 1 1/2 years ago. It used to be interesting and even important work. No more, the idiots have killed it. Retirement rocks, I don’t miss appraisal one bit. How long until the next stupidity caused crash? Don’t answer, I no longer care, and don’t need no stinking mortgage.

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Appraisal 98

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.

Marketability

Law 360 M&A

MAY 29, 2024

My deep and passionate involvement in playing, writing and producing music equipped me with skills — like creativity, improvisation and problem-solving — that contribute to the success of my legal career, says attorney Kenneth Greene.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 29, 2024

Tourism and hospitality companies have transformed over the past decade. Here’s a look at trends related to accommodations and experiences.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 29, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, G. Michael Weiksner, James Palmiter, DragonGC, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer, and James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Weiksner, Mr.

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NYT M&A

MAY 29, 2024

The takeover is the latest in a wave of consolidation sweeping the oil industry, with the biggest players rushing to acquire smaller rivals.

Mergers & Acquisitions 115

Mergers & Acquisitions 115

Law 360 M&A

MAY 31, 2024

An Energy Transfer LP subsidiary lost a Delaware Court of Chancery suit on Friday accusing four former officers of reaching a secret side deal with a pipeline company for construction of a costly, high-pressure natural gas pipeline, in a decision that also tossed arbitration challenges.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 29, 2024

A survey of travelers reveals disparate desires, generational divides, and a newly emerging set of traveler archetypes.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 28, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Elias Siebert. While responsible business conduct has long been a focus for activists, special interest groups and the socially responsible investment movement, in recent years, more stakeholders are recognizing the importance of global norms for responsible business conduct to p

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Redpath

MAY 29, 2024

If you or your business accepted Visa or Mastercard credit cards as payment between January 1, 2004 and January 25, 2019, you may be entitled to a share of a $5.5 billion settlement.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 28, 2024

T-Mobile has agreed to buy United States Cellular Corp.'s wireless operations for $4.4 billion, including debt, in a deal that T-Mobile said on Tuesday will give customers "much needed choice" and provide "more real competition across the wireless industry.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2024

Generative AI is here to stay. As the novelty wears off, companies must figure out how to implement the technology to create real value. Here’s how they can start.

Technology 102

Technology 102

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 30, 2024

Posted by Steve Cirami, Broadridge , on Thursday, May 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Steve Cirami is Global Securities Class Actions leader at Broadridge. This post is based on his Broadridge memorandum. Industry trends: Noteworthy class action developments in 2023 Securities class actions before the Supreme Court. Despite being the cornerstone of securities litigation worldwide, securities class action law in the United States is continually evolving.

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N Contracts

MAY 28, 2024

When it comes to vendor management, fintechs are in a category of their own. What’s the difference between fintechs and other vendors, and what goes into evaluating a fintech?

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 29, 2024

Three current and former executives of bankrupt electric-vehicle charging infrastructure company Charge Enterprises Inc. face an investor's proposed class action claiming the executives concealed a liquidity crisis involving the company's founder and his investment advisory firm that allegedly precipitated Charge's bankruptcy.

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JPAbusiness

MAY 28, 2024

One of the joys of hosting a podcast is meeting people who not only have a great story to tell, but who are great storytellers. Andrew Douglas from FCW Lawyers – who joined me for episode 22 of the Let’s Talk Business podcast – is one such personality. Andrew is a highly skilled and experienced workplace relations lawyer, who also has a gift for sharing the lessons he’s learned throughout his long career.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 31, 2024

Posted by John Rodi, David A. Brown and Patrick A. Lee, KPMG, on Friday, May 31, 2024 Editor's Note: John H. Rodi is Leader, and David A. Brown is Executive Director, and Patrick A. Lee is Senior Advisor of the Board Leadership Center of KPMG LLP. This post is based on their KPMG memorandum. Approaching midyear, business leaders are bullish on growth and the opportunities ahead.

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2024

AIA group chief executive and president Lee Yuan Siong lays out why he’s optimistic about the Asian insurance market, what makes AIA unique, and his view of what makes a good leader.

Marketability 73

Marketability 73

N Contracts

MAY 30, 2024

Y ou may think that artificial intelligence (AI) is a development your financial institution can worry about another day , but that’s a mistake. AI risk has already cost financial institutions millions – even at institutions that haven’t directly implemented AI technology.

Technology 83

Technology 83

Appraisers Blog

MAY 29, 2024

TLD- you are absolutely correct. The mortgage meltdown was the start and now this. They do not want us in the loop you kill one deal (supposedly) and you are the monster. I saw this coming all the way. There will be another financial crisis and it is coming soon with no appraisers to stop this from coming. I have been through two not one but two racial investigation from the government.

Start-ups 80

Start-ups Appraisal 80

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 30, 2024

Posted by Jim Ducayet and Deepa Chari, Sidley Austin LLP, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Ducayet is a Partner and Deepa Chari is an Associate at Sidley Austin LLP. This post is based on their Sidley memorandum, and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. In a recent case, Palkon v. Maffei (TripAdvisor) , the Delaware Supreme Court accepted an interlocutory appeal of the Court of Chancery’s denial of shareholders’ motion to dismi

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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 28, 2024

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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