Musings on Markets
AUGUST 19, 2024
As I reveal my ignorance about TikTok trends, social media celebrities and Gen Z slang, my children are quick to point out my age, and I accept that reality, for the most part. I understand that I am too old to exercise without stretching first or eat a heaping plate of cheese fries and not suffer heartburn, but that does not stop me from trying occasionally.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 22, 2024
Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Thursday, August 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Douglas Clare and Brian O’Leary. Introduction In the two years to January 2024, almost 700 cyber incidents were reported among Russell 3000 companies in the U.S., impacting more than 10% of the firms.
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Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 22, 2024
Insurance companies are at an inflection point with their generative AI use cases. Three McKinsey partners discuss the value of combining generative AI with other technologies.
NYT M&A
AUGUST 19, 2024
The offer by Edgar Bronfman Jr. comes days before a crucial deadline in the scramble to acquire control of Paramount.
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.
Benzinga
AUGUST 21, 2024
Wednesday, Smart for Life, Inc (NASDAQ: SMFL ) announced the potential expansion of its acquisition pipeline and provided an update on its M&A activities. The Company is currently negotiating the acquisition of four profitable Health & Wellness targets with several additional prospects in exploratory discussions as part of the Company's post-restructuring initiatives.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 20, 2024
Posted by Catie Hall and Carin Robinson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Catie Hall and Carin Robinson are Directors at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Governance Insights Center. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. How effective is the board? It depends on who you ask In a time of change for many organizations, two recent PwC surveys show that boards and the C-suite don’t always see eye-to-eye on some key topics.
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NYT M&A
AUGUST 22, 2024
As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 19, 2024
Bitwise’s acquisition of ETC Group follows Robinhood’s $200mn purchase of crypto exchange Bitstamp in June
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 17, 2024
Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc., on Saturday, August 17, 2024 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Now that the 2024 proxy-voting season is over, it’s time to zoom out , look at the major trends for the proxy-voting year that just ended, and assess what they could mean for the future.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 23, 2024
The economy remains resilient, but data signals a deceleration; China followed earlier moves by the Central Bank of Brazil, and the European Central Bank by easing monetary policy, cutting rates twice in a month.
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
Equidam
AUGUST 21, 2024
You might occasionally come across the sentiment that “early stage investors don’t really look at valuation.” There’s some truth to it, in that they may not talk about it directly. However, one way or another, they have to consider valuation as a simple function of how much ownership of the company they secure relative to the amount of capital they contribute.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 18, 2024
Deal between convenience store groups would be biggest-ever unsolicited foreign bid for a Japanese company
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 19, 2024
Posted by Nejat Seyhun (University of Michigan), on Monday, August 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Nejat Seyhun is the Jerome B. and Eilene M. York Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Finance at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. This post is based on a recent article forthcoming in the Harvard Business Law Review by Professor Seyhun, Dr.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 20, 2024
Solutions for adapting healthcare to meet the threats posed by climate change remain immature. Enabling innovation and scaling solutions is a critical priority to protect vulnerable populations around the world.
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.
Benzinga
AUGUST 19, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) stock is trading higher Monday after the chip designer forged an agreement to acquire ZT Systems. AMD agreed to acquire ZT Systems, a provider of AI infrastructure for hyperscale computing companies, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion, including an earnout payment of up to $400 million. AMD expects the transaction to be accretive on an adjusted basis by the end of 2025.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 20, 2024
Billionaire investor secures funding to improve $4.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 22, 2024
Posted by Adam Aderton, Elizabeth Gray, and Kristina Littman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Thursday, August 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam Aderton , Elizabeth P. Gray and A. Kristina Littman are Partners at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. This post is based on a Willkie memorandum by Mr. Aderton, Ms. Gray, Ms. Littman, and Erik Holmvik. In June, four blockbuster court decisions were issued that will reshape the U.S.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 23, 2024
With the economy still in flux, established companies could potentially unlock and sustain growth by building new businesses while simultaneously transforming the core.
Redpath
AUGUST 23, 2024
CFOs and controllers have overlapping but distinct responsibilities. Here's how to find out what's right for your manufacturing company.
Benzinga
AUGUST 21, 2024
A proposed buyout offer of 7-Eleven parent company Seven & I Holdings Co could take the American convenience store from being owned by a Japanese company to a Canadian company. Many people likely have no idea that 7-Eleven is currently owned by a Japanese company according to a poll of Benzinga readers. What Happened : Canadian convenience store owner Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (OTC: ANCTF ) has proposed an offer to buy Seven & I Holdings Co, the owner of 7-Eleven, for a reported $31 b
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 21, 2024
Posted by David Malmstrom, Broadridge, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Editor's Note: David Malmstrom is a Manager at Broadridge. This post is based on his Broadridge memorandum. Data Breach Securities Class Actions: Record Settlements and Investor Claims on the Rise Data breach related securities class action filings are on the rise. [1] These lawsuits are based on allegations that companies misrepresented or misled investors about cybersecurity events, such as data breaches or security vulnerabi
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 19, 2024
Leaders benefit from seeking out diverse experiences, displaying deep curiosity, and knowing when to speak up.
Trout CPA
AUGUST 20, 2024
Written by Dustin Peck, CPA 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies are both powerful strategies for real estate investors. However, what happens when they are used in conjunction with each other? In this article, we will explore the opportunities and benefits of pairing these two strategies, as well as some potential pitfalls. In previous blog posts, we covered 1031 exchanges and Cost Segregation fundamentals.
The Guardian M&A
AUGUST 22, 2024
Unite union makes claim as it calls on CMA to block tie-up that would bring 27m customers under one provider Business live – latest updates A planned £15bn merger between Vodafone and Three UK, which is aimed at creating the UK’s largest mobile phone operator, could leave up to 1 million Three customers unable to choose a cheaper alternative operator, a trade union has claimed.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 23, 2024
Posted by Michael J. Schobel, Erica E. Aho, and Jonathan C. Nickas, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, August 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael J. Schobel and Erica E. Aho are Partners and Jonathan C. Nickas is an Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 20, 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.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 19, 2024
California group hopes acquisition of ZT Systems will accelerate adoption of its data centre chips
NYT M&A
AUGUST 22, 2024
Mientras recuperaban los cuerpos, las autoridades y los expertos se preguntaban cómo una embarcación de 40 millones de dólares, estable y segura, podía haberse hundido tan rápido.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 21, 2024
Posted by Lawrence Cunningham (University of Delaware), on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Lawrence Cunningham is the incoming Director of the University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. In recent years, a push for diversity on corporate boards gained momentum, culminating in NASDAQ’s new listing rules that require companies to disclose the composition of their boards in terms of certain forms of diversity—gender, race and sexual orientation—and dis
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 23, 2024
Middle managers confront endless administrivia—and in many cases, burnout. Will gen AI threaten their jobs or lessen their burden?
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 19, 2024
Tie-up between Canadian group and Japan’s Seven & i would create one of America’s largest retail chains
NYT M&A
AUGUST 20, 2024
The airlines said the Justice Department had declined to challenge the merger in court.
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 20, 2024
Posted by Danielle Fortier, Alexis Bortniker, and Sonny Allison, Cooley LLP, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Danielle Fortier , Alexis Bortniker , and Sonny Allison are Partners at at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. The Massachusetts legislative session for 2024 has come to a close without the passage of a bill that would have targeted private equity in healthcare.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 22, 2024
Looking beneath national averages to uncover a pixelated view of Vietnam over the past two decades could bring clarity to business leaders and decision makers.
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