Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Posted by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Yale University) and Steven Tian (Yale University), on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Editor's Note: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is the Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies and Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management, and Steven Tian is the Research Director of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute , both at the Yale School of Management.

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Marketability 316

IVSC

AUGUST 26, 2024

Making Intangible Assets More Tangible: The Final Chapter in IVSC’s Series on Intangible Assets IVSC is pleased to publish the final paper in our Perspectives Series on Intangible Assets, titled “ Making Intangibles More Tangible: Series Lessons ” This conclusive paper brings together the insights and findings from the entire series, offering a comprehensive view on the valuation of intangible assets, which have become increasingly pivotal in today’s global economy.

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Intangible Assets Technology Business Valuation 278

BVR

AUGUST 5, 2024

In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket1 class action litigation the Court grants the Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law. The judgment of the Jury after the trial was in favor of the Plaintiffs.

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NYT M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 145

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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Posted by Anna Restuccia (Harvard Law School), on Thursday, February 1, 2024 Editor's Note: This post provides the text of the post-trial opinion regarding the case between Richard J. Tornetta on behalf of Tesla, Inc. against Elon Musk, decided by the Delaware Court of Chancery on January 30, 2024. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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EBITDA Market Capitalization Equity Marketability 338

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 4, 2024

Posted by Carin Robinson, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Carin Robinson is Director at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Governance Insights Center. This post is based on her PwC memorandum. Against a backdrop of increasing fragmentation and complexity, companies are seeking to develop and execute coherent strategies, and corporate governance needs to keep pace, with directors addressing more topics and fielding input from more stakeholders.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 27, 2024

Posted by Larry Fink, BlackRock Inc., on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Larry Fink is Founder, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Inc. This post is based on Mr. Fink’s annual letter to investors. Time to rethink retirement When my mom passed away in 2012, my dad started to decline quickly, and my brother and I had to go through my parents’ bills and finances.

Finance 65

Finance Banking Marketability 65

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Posted by Ray Garcia, Paul DeNicola, and Catie Hall, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, October 13, 2024 Editor's Note: Ray Garcia is a Leader, Paul DeNicola is a Principal, and Catie Hall is a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Introduction Historically, a looming presidential election has had notable impacts for corporate boards and their agendas, necessitating scenario planning for potential regulatory shifts.

Marketability 305

Marketability 305

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 3, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, June 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Jun Frank. Governance is back on focus this proxy season, with both the volume and support on proposals aiming to enhance shareholder rights and companies’ governance practices gaining steam.

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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

Corporate Finance

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, and Catie Hall, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, February 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is a Leader, Paul DeNicola is a Principal, and Catie Hall is a Director at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Introduction A widely accepted notion is that corporate boards function like well-oiled machines.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 14, 2024

Posted by Leah Malone and Emily Holland, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner and Leader of ESG and Sustainability Practice and Emily Holland is a Counsel at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Matt Feehily , May Mansour , and Alicia Washington.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 27, 2024

Posted by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian (Yale University), on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies and Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management, and Steven Tian is Research Director of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute at the Yale School of Management.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 3, 2024

Posted by Kurt Harrison, Laura Mantoura, and Emily Meneer, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Kurt Harrison is Co-Head of the Global Sustainability Practice, Laura Mantoura is Board Member and CEO Advisory Practice, and Emily Meneer is Leader of Sustainability Knowledge team at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum.

Technology 306

Technology 306

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

Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Diana Lee, Teneo, on Friday, September 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chair & Head of Governance Advisory, Matt Filosa is Senior Managing Director, and Diana Lee is Senior Vice President at Teneo. This post is based on their Teneo memorandum. Introduction A lot has happened in the sustainability world since we published our State of 2023 U.S.

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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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Compliance Finance 297

Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Posted by Arnaud Cavé, Niamh O’Brien, and Andrea Hearon, FTI Consulting, on Sunday, September 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Arnaud Cavé and Andrea Hearon are Directors and Niamh O’Brien is a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI memorandum. Overview AI is the hot topic of 2024. Companies see the opportunity to gain efficiency and drive growth through the adoption of AI, while not ignoring upcoming regulatory obligations and rising investor expectations.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 27, 2024

Posted by Jason Baumgarten, Julie Daum, and George Anderson, Spencer Stuart, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Baumgarten is Global Board & CEO Practice Leader, Julie Daum is Board & CEO Practice Co-leader, North America, and George Anderson is Leader, Board Effectiveness Services, North America at Spencer Stuart. This post is based on a Spencer Stuart memorandum by Mr.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Posted by Joseph Yaffe, Page Griffin, and Shalom Huber, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Joseph Yaffe , Page Griffin , and Shalom Huber are Partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Yaffe, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Huber, Regina Olshan , Erica Schohn , and Joseph Penko.

Equity 305

Equity 305

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 31, 2024

Posted by Heidi Welsh, Sustainable Investments Institute, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Editor's Note: Heidi Welsh is the Executive Director at the Sustainable Investments Institute (SI2). This post is based on her recent Si2 memorandum. Shareholder proponents who do not support limiting corporate environmental impacts, promoting diversity, or providing investors with more ESG disclosure flooded this year’s corporate annual meeting agendas.

Equity 290

Equity 290

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Thursday, October 17, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Kosmas Papadopoulos, Head of Sustainability Advisory-Americas; Mikiko Ollison, Vice President for Sustainability Advisory; and Rudy Kwack, Senior Associate for Sustainability Advisory at ISS-Corporate.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Posted by Daniel Blume and Mats Isaksson, OECD, on Saturday, February 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Daniel Blume is the Head of the Corporate Governance Unit, and Mats Isaksson is a Board Member of the Swedish Corporate Governance Board and former Head of Division in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs.

Marketability 297

Marketability 297

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 1, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, ISS STOXX, on Monday, July 1, 2024 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at ISS STOXX. This post is based on an ISS-Corporate memorandum by Alyce Lomax and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. Key Takeaways A Delaware judge’s decision to void $55.8 billion in compensation for Elon Musk was a noteworthy event for shareholders and corporate issuers, not only regarding compensation, but also th

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 4, 2024

Posted by Natalie Cooper, Bob Lamm, Deloitte LLP, and Randi Val Morrison, Society for Corporate Governance, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Natalie Cooper is Senior Manager at the Center for Board Effectiveness at Deloitte LLP; Bob Lamm is Independent Senior Advisor at the Center for Board Effectiveness at Deloitte LLP; and Randi Val Morrison is Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Society for Corporate Governance.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 15, 2024

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Monday, January 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post is based on Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with compensation consulting fir

Equity 295

Equity 295

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 28, 2024

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., on Thursday, March 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 Jacob McKeeman and Kieran Woodsworth. Sustainability reporting rules developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) for the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are set to be adopted across jurisdictions in the next few years, establishing a global ba

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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.

Technology 278

Technology 278

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 26, 2024

Posted by Allen He and Jessica Pollock, FCLTGlobal, on Monday, August 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Allen He is a Director and Jessica Pollock is a Research Associate at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on their FCLTGlobal memorandum. Ideal vs. Reality Companies often argue that sustainability lies at the core of their business strategy and directly impacts their long-term profitability.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 13, 2024

Posted by James Dow (London Business School), Jungsuk Han (Seoul National University), and Francesco Sangiorgi (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Editor's Note: James Dow is a Professor of Finance at London Business School, Jungsuk Han is an Associate Professor of Finance at Seoul National University, and Francesco Sangiorgi is an Associate Professor of Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

Finance 277

Finance Equity Marketability 277

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Posted by Rex Wang Renjie (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Patrick Verwijmeren (Erasmus School of Economics), and Shuo Xia (Halle Institute for Economic Research), on Friday, February 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Rex Wang Renjie is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute; Patrick Verwijmeren is a Professor of Corporate Finance at the Erasmus School of Economics; and Shuo Xia is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Halle Institute for Economic Rese

Corporate Finance 289

Corporate Finance Finance Equity Marketability 289

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 18, 2024

Posted by Rex Wang Renjie (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and Shuo Xia (Halle Institute for Economic Research), on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Rex Wang Renjie is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute; and Shuo Xia is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Halle Institute for Economic Research and Leipzig University.

Finance 289

Finance Marketability 289

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 30, 2024

Posted by Dennis West (University of Oxford), and Dimitrij Euler (Value Balancing Alliance), on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Dennis West is a PhD Candidate at the University of Oxford and Dimitrij Euler is Director of Sustainable Finance at Value Balancing Alliance. This post is based on their recent report. Introduction About twelve years ago, when we first wrote about the relevance of social and environmental information to corporate governance [1] , scholars and practitioners alike r

Finance 278

Finance Compliance 278

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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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 26, 2024

Posted by Umesh Chandra Tiwari, ESGAUGE, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Paul Hodgson is a Senior Advisor at ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE. This post relates to a report authored by Mr. Hodgson based on data published by The Conference Board and ESGAUGE. June 29th marks the one-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v.

Equity 274

Equity 274