Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Posted by Dimitri Zagoroff, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Dimitri Zagoroff is Senior Editor at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis’ 2024 Policy Survey by Mr. Zagoroff, Brianna Castro, Courteney Keatinge, Chris Rushton, Eric Shostal, and Maria Vu. This post provides an overview of a section of Glass Lewis’ 2024 Policy Survey, conducted to inform their annual “benchmark” policy guideline updates.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Carmaker looks for steady shareholder as longtime partner Renault sells down its holding

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Rhythm Systems

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Plan With Intention for a Successful Quarter Your team works hard—but without strategic direction, their efforts will lack impact, and your company will not move closer to its long-term vision.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Posted by Ali Saribas, Andrew Brady, and Chinguun Nyambat, SquareWell Partners, on Friday, November 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Ali Saribas is a Partner, Andrew Brady is a Director, and Chinguun Nyambat is an Associate at SquareWell Partners. This post is based on SquareWell’s “Transatlantic Listing Migration: A Conflicted Path to Value Creation” study.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

AI systems are powerful but often operate like “black boxes,” shrouded in mystery. Here’s how companies can shed some light and drive adoption of AI solutions that users trust and understand.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I’ve been handing out a sheet for years explaining the process; how their home is measured & why, what rooms are counted as rooms (not baths), basement area not counted as SF & why, what ANSI is, ceiling height explained, I do this to eliminate or reduce the number of homeowner complaints as to why I did or didn’t do this or that.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA) and Guhan Subramanian (Harvard Business School), on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, and Guhan Subramanian is the Joseph H. Flom Professor of Law and Business at Harvard Law School and the H. Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law at Harvard Business School.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our November obituaries also include a visionary architect, a digital-arts innovator, and a Holocaust survivor whose story of tragedy and triumph became a New York Times bestseller.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday

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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

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In reply to Frank Palatella. Bravo! Give this man the standing ovation that he deserves. Not a wasted word in your description of the appraisal profession today.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GO Wireline LLC sells its company to its employees through an ESOP. The post ButcherJoseph Advises GO Wireline LLC on a Sale to Its Employees appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Dutch businesses can embrace generative AI to speed up automation, increase productivity, and ease labor market tightness. What is needed to accelerate adoption and capture the benefits?

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Deal would bring together two of the biggest names in European asset management

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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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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In reply to Joseph. Most homeowners confuse appraisers with surveyors. ALL homeowners assume that they are paying you only for the amount of time that they see you. Don’t waste your time attempting to educate them, hand them a sheet with the entire process and times involved. If you do AMC work note that 60% of the fee goes to your pimp.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In this article with Technology Evaluation, Robert Reavis, Director, ButcherJoseph & Co. discusses these key challenges, which include driver shortage. The post Robert Reavis Featured in an Article in Technology Evaluation appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After surging during the pandemic, diamond prices have reversed to multiyear lows. Proactive moves by players across the value chain can help ensure stability and longevity in the years to come.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Deal could create Europe’s third largest lender by capitalisation, bank says

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In reply to Joseph. Criminal impersonation. To defraud or mislead another person by using a fictitious identity or creating a false sense of authority or reliability. To pretend to have a specific license, when one does not have that license. Depending on the harm and risk imposed is typically a high level misdemeanor to a low level felony. NAR should be informed if their members are working with amc’s whom tell agents to misrepresent themselves as appraisers.

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Butcher Joseph & Co.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

ButcherJoseph & Co. was announced the winner of the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor for the sale of ITR Economics to Crowe LLP. The post ButcherJoseph & Co. Announced Winner of the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards for the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Biotechs making their commercial debut can improve their launch success rate and overall financial performance by learning from successful first-time launchers.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Joint venture for pipeline stakes is latest example of companies using private capital firms for balance sheet relief

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Second link went dead, apparently it’s query based and expired. Use this instead, and simply search the term appraisal, or whatever you would like really. [link] [link] Please write a letter to this group, make a suggestion to save the appraisal industry.

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The Guardian M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Firms reach preliminary agreement on financial terms of deal that values Renewi at 870p a share Business live – latest updates The asset manager Macquarie has launched a £700m offer to buy the waste management company Renewi in the latest takeover of a London-listed firm. The two companies have reached a preliminary agreement on the financial terms of a deal that values Renewi at 870p a share, a 57% premium to its closing price of 554p on Wednesday night.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Capital expenditures need to be deployed strategically across metals and mining projects critical for the energy transition. Intervening early and setting a clear focus can help avoid issues.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Green energy tycoon to look at buying Sunday newspaper and holding it in a trust if agreed sale to Tortoise falls through

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Accurate Group appears to have manipulated the appraisal assignment process, favoring the lowest bidders over the appraisers best qualified.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Over the past few years, the fitness and health industry has grown in popularity. More people are investing in personal trainers and professional equipment to reach their goals. Because of this, owning a gym or fitness center can be a profitable business venture. But to make a smart investment , you need to know its true value. This is where a business valuation for buying a gym or fitness center comes into play.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

New research offers business and technology leaders insights into the age-old challenge of improving IT productivity.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Andrea Orcel’s move has frustrated Giorgia Meloni’s plan to merge state-backed Monte dei Paschi di Siena with BPM

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Accurate Group appears to have manipulated the appraisal assignment process, favoring the lowest bidders over the appraisers best qualified.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As the number of working parents increases, daycares have become high in demand. Because of this, the daycare industry is an appealing choice for many buyers. But before buying, knowing a daycare’s value is essential. A valuation for buying a daycare helps you understand the fair market value and lays out the next steps for success. Peak Business Valuation , a trusted business appraiser, values daycare businesses across the United States.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To corral its vast amount of knowledge and drive new levels of productivity, the firm embarked on a journey to develop its generative AI platform, “Lilli.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today

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