Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Posted by Krista Parsons and Vanessa Teitelbaum, Deloitte LLP, on Sunday, September 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Krista Parsons is a Managing Director at Deloitte LLP and Vanessa Teitelbaum is a Senior Director at the Center for Audit Quality. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. Key Findings As the regulatory environment grows in complexity and organizations address new and continuing challenges, additional expectations are placed on audit committees.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How missed opportunities, a $1.5 billion real estate deal, all-you-can-eat shrimp and the global pandemic sank the country’s largest seafood chain.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY ) confirmed Thursday it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Atwater Brewery, from Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP ). “Atwater Brewery is a renowned craft brewery with a rich history and a loyal following in Michigan," said Irwin D. Simon, chairman and chief executive officer of Tilray Brands.

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Posted by Szu Ho, Ira Kay, and Joadi Oglesby, Pay Governance LLC, on Monday, September 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Szu Ho is a Principal, Ira Kay is a Managing Partner, and Joadi Oglesby is a Consultant at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Introduction Thousands of companies, including more than 70% of the S&P 500 companies, grant performance stock units (PSUs) with relative total shareholder return (TSR) or stock price performance-vesting conditions.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The global beauty industry continued to grow in 2023, but the dynamics driving sector growth are shifting. A new analysis shows some emerging bright spots and how players can compete.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Posted by Bruce Freed and Jeanne Hanna, Center for Political Accountability, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Bruce F. Freed is President and Co-Founder and Jeanne Hanna is a Research Director at the Center for Political Accountability. This post is based on their CPA memorandum. What exactly is the scope and impact of corporate political spending?

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Treasury 182

NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.

Mergers & Acquisitions 138

Mergers & Acquisitions 138

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Papa & Barkley , a well-known cannabis wellness brand in California, has merged into Mammoth Distribution , one of the state's leading distributors. The companies announced the merger Wednesday in a joint press release. This marks a significant consolidation within California's cannabis industry , promising a focus on quality, sustainability and expanded national reach.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Global capability centers (GCCs) are rapidly evolving beyond their traditional roles as execution centers, becoming increasingly important as enterprise innovation hubs.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Posted by Linda Pappas, Perla Cuevas, and Jose Lawani, Pay Governance LLC, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Linda Pappas is a Principal, and Perla Cuevas and Jose Lawani are Consultants at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Key Takeaways The number of failed S&P 500 SOP proposals (n=4) is tied with an all-time low previously observed in 2015 Improvement in 1- and 3-year TSR performance ending in FY2023 compared to the prior period TSR per

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.

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Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH ) (OTCQX: PLNH ) announced on Thursday that it's acquiring a Las Vegas-based cannabis dispensary. What Happened : The company's wholly-owned subsidiary MM Development Company, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement under which Planet 13 will acquire all assets required to operate a 3,158-square-foot Nevada dispensary.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The care delivery sector continues to navigate challenges following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaningfully improving organizational health will be crucial to optimizing performance.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Posted by Ben Bates (Harvard Law School), on Monday, September 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Ben Bates is a Research Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. This post is based on his recent paper. For the last decade and a half, boards of directors have been gradually rewriting their companies’ election bylaws. Specifically, boards have gradually added more and more disclosure requirements that shareholders must meet in order to nominate alternative board candidates.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

More than a year has passed since the tour agreed to a deal with LIV Golf, but there is some hope an in-person gathering in New York could create momentum.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The tycoon’s attempt to wrest control of his empire away from three of his children is set to be resolved in a Nevada court

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A real estate company committed to reaching net zero took a more efficient—and pioneering—approach.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Posted by Kai H. E. Liekefett and Derek Zaba, Sidley Austin LLP, on Friday, September 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Kai H. E. Liekefett and Derek Zaba are Partners at Sidley Austin LLP. We live in polarising times. The current political and cultural environment is arguably the most heated and controversial in decades. One of the most prominent victims of our era: the truth.

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NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Owner Stephen Ross is talking to private equity firms after the N.F.L. changed the rules on what types of investors can buy into the league.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Madrid did not want Budapest to acquire Talgo gauge technology that Kyiv needs for its rail system, says official

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Technology 112

Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Our latest B2B Pulse Survey reveals that across all sectors and regions, market leaders continue to experiment, invest, and commit to omnichannel sales as the path to sustainable growth.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Kathleen Claussen (Georgetown Law), on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Editor's Note: Kathleen Claussen is a Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. This post is based on her recent article forthcoming in the Harvard International Law Journal. A novel form of corporate regulation is on the rise. The “trade police,” as my article calls them, are the front-line bureaucrats who enforce the laws surrounding cross-border business.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The intensifying competition between the United States and China over artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely an extension of their long-standing trade disputes; it is a critical battle that could reshape global power dynamics. Two recent developments have amplified the significance of this struggle: the war in Ukraine, which has vividly illustrated how AI, particularly in the form of AI-enhanced drones, can be weaponized, underscoring the technology’s lethal potential in modern warfare; and

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Regulators and politicians should, this time, allow the race to run its course

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The Guardian M&A

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hedge fund tycoon is also in talks with RedBird IMI to acquire Daily and Sunday Telegraph Business live – latest updates Sir Paul Marshall has sealed a £100m takeover of the Spectator magazine as the backer of GB News completes the next stage of his ambition to control a significant swathe of the UK’s conservative and rightwing media outlets. Marshall, the hedge fund tycoon who already owns the UnHerd website, is also in the running to buy The Daily and Sunday Telegraph with the second round of

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Posted by Adam Aderton, Elizabeth Gray, and Kristina Littman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Thursday, September 12, 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, Michael J. Passalacqua , and Erik Holmvik.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Anthony Labrugnas has been the chief financial officer of Groupe Berkem, a France-based chemical group, for nearly 10 years. Berkem has been listed on the EuroNext since December 2021. Global Finance: What has been the most challenging time of the 10 years you have been CFO at Groupe Berkem? Anthony Labrugnas: The most challenging time as the financial head of Groupe Berkem was at the beginning, because of the company’s financial situation at that time.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GB News owner’s acquisition of historic magazine has raised concerns over editorial direction

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Mckinsey and Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As companies strive to create value from AI, generative AI, and other rapidly evolving technologies, enterprise tech officers will make fundamental shifts in the way they operate.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Posted by Tijana Brien, Anne Bigler, and Sarah Topol, Cooley LLP, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Tijana Brien is a Partner and Anne Bigler and Sarah Topol are Associates at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. A new report by Cornerstone Research , a top consulting and expert testimony firm, highlights recent trends in settlements of derivative lawsuits brought in parallel to securities class actions.

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The Guardian M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

CMA fears customers least able to afford mobile services would be most affected by deal A proposed merger between the telecoms companies Vodafone and Three in the UK could lead to higher mobile bills for tens of millions mobile customers, the UK competition watchdog has warned. Announcing the provisional findings of its investigation into the deal, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was particularly concerned that those customers least able to afford mobile services would be mos

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard says it is focused on securing deal with Seven & i

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