Investor Relations

How Airbnb’s Valuation Compares With That of Other Hotel Companies
IPOs

How Airbnb’s Valuation Compares With That of Other Hotel Companies

Airbnb's IPO-day pop values it at about $100 billion, up from an $18 billion valuation during its last private fundraising round in April.
By Vincent Ryan | December 10, 2020
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Why Tesla Puts The S&P Selection Committee ‘In a Real Bind’
Investor Relations

Why Tesla Puts The S&P Selection Committee ‘In a Real Bind’

Even a relatively mild decline in demand could easily push Tesla back into negative income territory.
By Vincent Ryan | August 25, 2020
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Why Earnings Guidance Matters
Investor Relations

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

Giving guidance may be tedious, but it ultimately makes markets more efficient.
By Vincent Ryan | June 16, 2020
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Genius Brands CEO Says Short Reports Full Of ‘Misleading Statements’
Investor Relations

Genius Brands CEO Says Short Reports Full Of ‘Misleading Statements’

Short-seller Hindenburg Research on June 5 said the recent runup in Genius Brand shares would be short-lived, claiming the stock would drop to $1.50.
By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2020
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Anatomy of a Short Attack
Investor Relations

Anatomy of a Short Attack

The current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a perfect storm for companies that are subject to an attack by short-sellers.
By Vincent Ryan | May 26, 2020
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How to Keep the Bankers and Investors on Your Side During a Recession
Investor Relations

How to Keep the Bankers and Investors on Your Side During a Recession

It’s important to communicate to your banker and investors that you have a handle on the issues facing your company — but that you need their support.
By Vincent Ryan | May 19, 2020
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Boeing Raises $25B In Debt Offering, Says No Longer Needs Federal Aid
The Economy

Boeing Raises $25B In Debt Offering, Says No Longer Needs Federal Aid

Said Boeing: "The robust demand for the offering reflects strong support for the long-term strength of Boeing and the aviation industry."
By Vincent Ryan | May 1, 2020
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Virus Lays Bare Corporate Reporting Debate
Investor Relations

Virus Lays Bare Corporate Reporting Debate

In this moment, communication to investors in earnings calls should be more focused on future viability rather than historic profitability.
By Vincent Ryan | April 23, 2020
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Credit Quality: Downgrades Pick Up Pace
Risk

Credit Quality: Downgrades Pick Up Pace

As coronavirus fears disrupt the economy, CFO is tracking the weakening in corporate credit ratings and the companies under stress.
By Vincent Ryan | March 11, 2020
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Locally Grown CEOs Manage for the Longer Term
Leadership

Locally Grown CEOs Manage for the Longer Term

CEOs from the state where their companies are based are less likely to cut R&D expenses in order to achieve earnings targets, research finds.
By David McCann | March 10, 2020
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‘Extreme Language’ in Earnings Calls Linked to Outperformance
Investor Relations

‘Extreme Language’ in Earnings Calls Linked to Outperformance

Executives sway investors by using strong language to convey conviction about their expectations for future operating performance, academic study finds.
By David McCann | February 18, 2020
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Is Your Dividend Merely a ‘Shiny Object’ to Investors?
Investor Relations

Is Your Dividend Merely a ‘Shiny Object’ to Investors?

Coca Cola epitomizes a frequent truth: that the value of dividends paid by old, mature companies can be wiped out by stagnant revenue and profits.
By David McCann | February 17, 2020
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Three Ways of Driving Success in An Acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions

Three Ways of Driving Success in An Acquisition

While corporate development typically builds the deal model and prepares the synergy projections, the CFO’s team should pressure-test and calibrate them.
By Vincent Ryan | February 14, 2020
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Xerox Ups Offer for HP, But Is It Enough?
Mergers & Acquisitions

Xerox Ups Offer for HP, But Is It Enough?

Xerox Holdings on Monday announced a sweetened tender offer for HP at about $24 a share, or $34 billion.
By Vincent Ryan | February 10, 2020
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Tesla’s Scale, Ambition Hurts Bears After Another Big Quarter
Investor Relations

Tesla’s Scale, Ambition Hurts Bears After Another Big Quarter

CEO Elon Musk told analysts that Tesla electric vehicle demand is the highest in the world.
By Vincent Ryan | January 30, 2020
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