October, 2021

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How not to apply for a job - L'Oreal edition

Bronte Capital

I accepted an invite on LinkedIn from a finance student at an Australian University. Nothing unusual about that. Said finance student then decided to pitch me a short idea in this case in the hope of getting an internship. Again nothing unusual. Indeed this is how about a third of our employees joined us. Just that this one was funny. So here goes. Finance Student (FS): John, you gotta give me an interview.

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How to integrate M&A into the cloud effectively

Accenture: M&A

In Accenture’s recent report, Merging M&A and cloud journeys, we highlight how technology “is a cornerstone of the long-term blueprint for any merger or acquisition.” That’s important to note since in the last year, the financial services industry has witnessed significant activity in M&A. And we expect this to continue. Many organizations are turning to….

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The state of mergers and acquisitions wheeling and dealing

Synopsys: M&A

What’s the state of mergers and acquisitions? Get insights from the Transaction Advisors M&A Strategy Forum. The post The state of mergers and acquisitions wheeling and dealing appeared first on Software Integrity Blog.

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Rejects Challenge To Board's Enforcement Of Advance Notice Bylaw

Shearman & Sterling

On October 13, 2021, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a request for injunctive relief in a stockholder action against the board of CytoDyn (the "Company"). Rosenbaum v. Cyotodyn Inc., C.A. No. 2021-0728-JRS, 2021 WL 4775140 (Del. Ch. Oct. 13, 2021). Plaintiffs attempted to nominate a dissident slate of director candidates.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Periculum Advises Revelant Technologies in Recapitalization and Growth Equity Investment by Inoca Capital Partners, LLC.

Periculum Capital

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has advised Revelant Technologies (“Revelent” “Company”), a leading Mulesoft implementation and integration partner, in its recapitalization and growth equity investment by Inoca Capital Partners, LLC. Based in Indianapolis, Revelant Technologies is a leading Mulesoft implementation and integration partner, serving government, commercial and non-profit clients.

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Why Did RCI Remove Edward Rogers From His Chair Role, but Not From His Director Role?

Transactional Delights

Disclaimers: [link] A recent report from Bloomberg , states that although Edwards Rogers was removed from his role as Chair of the RCI Board, he has maintained his ability to vote shares from the Rogers Control Trust [1] (an entity that controls RCI). In order to understand the reasoning behind these moves, it is first necessary to identify the three hats that Edward Rogers wears/wore for RCI: (i) Chair of the RCI Board (officer position), (ii) Shareholder (through his position as Chair of the R

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Is the US ready for a carbon tax?

Barkclays

Economists view a carbon tax as an effective solution to lower emissions, yet the United States has not implemented one. Has the time come? Jeff Meli and MIT Professor Deborah J. Lucas discuss. Economists view a carbon tax as an effective solution to lower emissions, yet the United States has not implemented one. Has the time come? Jeff Meli and MIT Professor Deborah J.

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Pleading Bad Faith Against Special Committee Members: A New Trend?

Cooley M&A

Special committees, by design, are created to address conflicts and to insulate the board of directors from liability for the very conflicts that may invite judicial scrutiny of the fairness of the board’s decision. A well-functioning special committee will also mitigate the risk of personal liability for a company’s fiduciaries, reducing the likelihood of protracted post-closing litigation.

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Delaware Supreme Court Overrules Gentile Carve-out, Holding An Improper Transfer Of Economic Value And Voting Power To A Controlling Stockholder Through An Equity Overpayment Is A Derivative Claim

Shearman & Sterling

On September 20, 2021, in a decision authored by Justice Karen L. Valihura, the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc reversed the denial of defendants' motion to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by former stockholders of TerraForm Power, Inc. (the "Company"). Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. v. Rosson, No. 406, 2020, 2021 WL 4260639 (Del.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Delaware Supreme Court Adopts Refined Test For Demand Futility And Holds Exculpated Claims Do Not Excuse Demand

Shearman & Sterling

On September 23, 2021, in a decision authored by Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves, the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc affirmed the dismissal of a derivative complaint filed by a stockholder of Facebook, Inc. (the "Company") against the CEO, who is also the founder, controlling stockholder and chairman of the board, as well as certain other directors.

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Rejects Challenge To Board's Enforcement Of Advance Notice Bylaw

Shearman & Sterling

On October 13, 2021, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a request for injunctive relief in a stockholder action against the board of CytoDyn (the "Company"). Rosenbaum v. Cyotodyn Inc., C.A. No. 2021-0728-JRS, 2021 WL 4775140 (Del. Ch. Oct. 13, 2021). Plaintiffs attempted to nominate a dissident slate of director candidates.

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Delaware Supreme Court Overrules Gentile Carve-out, Holding An Improper Transfer Of Economic Value And Voting Power To A Controlling Stockholder Through An Equity Overpayment Is A Derivative Claim

Shearman & Sterling

On September 20, 2021, in a decision authored by Justice Karen L. Valihura, the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc reversed the denial of defendants' motion to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by former stockholders of TerraForm Power, Inc. (the "Company"). Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. v. Rosson, No. 406, 2020, 2021 WL 4260639 (Del.

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Delaware Supreme Court Adopts Refined Test For Demand Futility And Holds Exculpated Claims Do Not Excuse Demand

Shearman & Sterling

On September 23, 2021, in a decision authored by Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves, the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc affirmed the dismissal of a derivative complaint filed by a stockholder of Facebook, Inc. (the "Company") against the CEO, who is also the founder, controlling stockholder and chairman of the board, as well as certain other directors.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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BlackRock Gives Up Its Votes Where Viable, but Do Institutional (40% of $4.8 Trillion to Start With) and Retail Clients Want the Vote? And What About BlackRock’s ESG Infrastructure?

Transactional Delights

Disclaimers: [link] In some pretty big corporate governance news, BlackRock recently announced that in 2022, it will be taking its first steps to “ expand the opportunity for clients to participate in proxy voting decisions where legally and operationally viable.” Through new technology and collaboration with industry partners, the voting choices will be available to institutional investors invested in their index funds, making approximately 40% of the $4.8 trillion index equity assets managed b

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