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Return to Status Quo or a New Normal?

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Consumers are typically faced with two options when considering their next vehicle transaction at the dealership: buying an automobile or leasing one. Leasing a vehicle has historically been a popular option for nearly one-third of drivers, as leases typically offer lower monthly payments and the opportunity to drive a vehicle that otherwise might be out of their price range.

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2023 Annual ESG Preparedness Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Frederik Otto, Jeannette Lichner and Adélaïde Levassor, The Sustainability Board, on Monday, November 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Frederik Otto is Executive Director, Jeannette Lichner is Senior Advisor, and Adélaïde Levassor is Advisor of The Sustainability Board (TSB). This post is based on the 2023 Annual ESG Preparedness Report by Mr. Otto, Ms.

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Disney PENN & ESPN Bet

Value Scope

Disney and PENN Entertainment Team Up to Launch ESPN Bet Disney PENN & ESPN Bet Penn Entertainment (Nasdaq: PENN ) has rebranded its online sportsbook with a 10-year, $2 billion licensing deal with ESPN. The new look mobile app and website launches today, November 14th, and is available in 17 states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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In Memory of Alistair Darling, IVSC Chair 2019-2023

IVSC

Alistair Darling Chair of the IVSC Board of Trustees, 2019-2023 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Alistair Darling, Chair of the International Valuation Standards Council Board of Trustees (IVSC). Alistair assumed the role of Chair in 2019, following a long and illustrious career in public service, notably serving as the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom between 2007 and 2010.

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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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Preview: What would it take to scale critical climate technologies?

Mckinsey and Company

Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scale-up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs.

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SEC Adopts Final Rules to Amend Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Stephen Fraidin, Erica Hogan and Richard Brand, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 Editor's Note: Stephen Fraidin , Erica Hogan , and Richard Brand are Partners at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. This post is based on their Cadwalader memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Law and Economics of Equity Swap Disclosure (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Jezebel to Be Resurrected by Paste Magazine

NYT M&A

The pioneering feminist website is being sold to Paste by G/O Media, which had shut down the site this month.

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Getting ahead in the cloud

Mckinsey and Company

There is $3 trillion worth of business value at stake for companies that successfully use cloud technology—yet many are still in a fog. Here’s a clear path toward cloud adoption.

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California’s Comprehensive Climate Accountability Regime: Setting an Aggressive New National Standard

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by William J. Stellmach, Adam Aderton and William L. Thomas, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Saturday, November 25, 2023 Editor's Note: William J. Stellmach and Adam Aderton are Partners and William L. Thomas is a Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a Willkie memorandum by Mr. Stellmach, Ms. Gray, Mr. Aderton, Elizabeth P.

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Automating your way to success: How automation can help relieve accounting staff shortages

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: Reflect on your current tax workflow Use automation to boost staff engagement and retention Unlock growth opportunities With staffing shortages of epic proportions, the accounting industry is facing a crossroads. In recent years, more tax professionals have exited the industry than entered it, which presents the potential for detrimental effects across the business and financial world.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Game-Changer In Cannabinoid Market? OBX Acquires Nucl3o

Benzinga

Open Book Extracts (OBX), a cannabinoid product manufacturer, has inked a term sheet to acquire Nucl3o, a processor of high-purity cannabinoid isolates, Benzinga Cannabis has learned exclusively. This acquisition marks a significant move in the cannabinoid industry, as it combines OBX's large-scale production capabilities with Nucl3o's expertise in cannabinoid ingredient manufacturing, elevating both companies' global distribution.

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New-business building: A winning strategy in uncertain times

Mckinsey and Company

History has shown that building new businesses amid economic volatility is an offensive play that tends to reward companies with higher revenue growth and earnings compared with peers that retrench.

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The Delaware-Inspired Next Step Toward Brazil Becoming the South American Leader in Corporate Law: Making Public Company Arbitrations a Matter of Public Record

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Caio Machado Filho (Chediak Advogados), Francisco Rüger Antunes Maciel Müssnich (Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados), and Leo E. Strine, Jr (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, November 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Caio Machado Filho is a Partner at Chediak Advogados, Francisco Rüger Antunes Maciel Müssnich is a Partner at Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados, and Leo E.

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Best Practices for Out-of-State Mortgage Lending

N Contracts

Mortgage Company Best Practices for Lending Outside Your State Following the 2008 financial collapse, Dodd-Frank granted the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enforcement authority over mortgage lending at the federal level.

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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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Why Global Investment Firm KKR's Shares Are Shooting Higher Today

Benzinga

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR ) has agreed to acquire the remaining 37% stake of leading insurance company Global Atlantic, increasing its ownership to 100%. In 2021, KKR completed a strategic transaction that valued Global Atlantic at approximately $4.7 billion by acquiring a controlling 60% interest. Global Atlantic's assets under management have more than doubled, increasing from $72 billion in 2020 to $158 billion today, KKR said.

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What are the roles and responsibilities of a CFO?

Mckinsey and Company

The CFO role was named for its original function of overseeing an organization’s finances, but it’s now seen as a cross-cutting common denominator linking every part of an organization.

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When Bill Rolls Off: Continuity and Change on Corporate Boards

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Cziraki (Texas A&M University) and Adriana Robertson (University of Chicago), on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Cziraki is the Assistant Professor of Finance at Texas A&M University and Adriana Robertson is the Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago Law School. This post is based on their recent paper.

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Fraud Management in Banking

N Contracts

Risk Management and Fraud in Banking: An Overview Fraud is a consistent problem for financial institutions, threatening them and their consumers. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rep orted that consumers lost an estimated $8.8 billion to fraud – a 30% rise from the previous year. The number of cases has only increased in 2023.

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Key Apple and Google Chip Supplier Eyes Downsizing Post Merger Deal

Benzinga

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO ) looks to lay off about 1,300 VMware Inc. employees in California following its acquisition of the cloud-computing firm. Broadcom closed its $69 billion acquisition of VMware on November 22 after winning regulatory approval from China. Also Read: Big Tech Prioritize Cost Control and AI, Scaling Back Workforce Despite Business Growth The chipmaker plans to eliminate 1,267.

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An affordable, reliable, competitive path to net zero

Mckinsey and Company

A successful net-zero transition will require achieving not one objective but four. We offer a guide to getting it right.

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Ousted

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Yifat Aran (University of Haifa) and Elizabeth Pollman (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School), on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Editor's Note: Yifat Aran is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Haifa School of Law and Elizabeth Pollman is Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

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U.K. Opens Inquiry Into Jeff Zucker’s Emirati-Backed Bid for The Telegraph

NYT M&A

British regulators announced a review into whether the bid, backed mostly by funds from the United Arab Emirates, could result in adverse foreign influence over the British press.

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Former Clerks Say Justice O'Connor Still Worth Emulating

Law 360 M&A

BigLaw attorneys mentored by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who died Friday after a lengthy battle with dementia, say she'll be remembered as an incisive jurist who always put facts and practical considerations above abstract ideological commitments, as well as a deeply gracious and down-to-earth woman who never let her dedication to the law overshadow her zest for life.

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When a transaction forges a transformation

Mckinsey and Company

An approach to M&A integrations that looks beyond combinatorial synergies can be the starting point for broader transformation.

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Which ESG proposals won the favor of investors?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Miles Rogerson, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist at Diligent Market Intelligence. This post is based on his Diligent memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ); Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value?

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How to Put ‘Community’ Back in the Mission of Community Hospitals

NYT M&A

Nonprofit hospitals are behaving in ways that seem to focus more on dollars than patients.

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Justice O'Connor Shattered Barriers, Built Bridges

Law 360 M&A

A Southwestern cowgirl who will always be known as the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor inspired those around her with an indomitable work ethic, a deep affection for public service and an innate ability to drive consensus among her colleagues.

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How is the CHRO role changing?

Mckinsey and Company

The new mandate? Propel technological and operating-model changes in HR while still keeping the “human” in human resources.

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Law and Political Economy in China: The Role of Law in Corporate Governance and Market Growth

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Tami Groswald Ozery (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Tami Groswald Ozery is Assistant Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. This post is based on her book, Law and Political Economy in China. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Elusive Quest for Global Governance Standards (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Merriam-Webster’s word of the year and your client service strategy

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What does “authentic” mean? How can embracing authenticity guide your firm’s client service initiatives? Making authenticity a priority in your client service strategy Earlier this week, Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year for 2023. The winner? Authentic. An NPR article on the announcement raises a number of interesting points on why “authentic” became popular this year.

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4 Decisions For Which Justice O'Connor Will Be Remembered

Law 360 M&A

Many of the hotly divided cases at the U.S. Supreme Court came down to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a central force on the bench whose savviness at striking compromises and taking a pragmatic approach to resolve disputes is on full display in four opinions.

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Waste not: Unlocking the potential of waste heat recovery

Mckinsey and Company

Waste heat recovery can help industrial companies curb emissions, but this potential is largely untapped. Now is the time to turn waste heat into profit.

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Strengthening pay practices

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Will Arnot, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Editor's Note: Will Arnot is Senior Editorial Specialist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on DMI’s recent special report, Investor Stewardship 2023. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits and Paying for long-term performance (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse M.

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Announcing ISA's 2023-2024 Board of Directors

ISA

11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM Voting for ISA's 2023-2024 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members. Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term is Tracy Dopko, ISA CAPP. Sue McGovern-Huffman, ISA CAPP has been reelected for a second three-year term. They will join the other members of the Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 year: Susan Boze, ISA AM Pam Campbell, ISA CAPP Len de Rohan, ISA Kathryn Minard, ISA CAPP Alyssa Stevens, ISA AM Irene S

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