Investor Relations

Investor Relations

CFOs Faced Late Activism Surge, ESG Demands in 2020

Fifty-seven new campaigns launched in Q4, pressuring the management teams of Intel, Public Storage, ExxonMobil, and The Walt Disney Company, among others.

Vincent Ryan
January 22, 2021
Investor Relations

Brand Evangelists Can Boost Your IPO Price

Don't forget about the demand for shares from the "little guy" when pricing an initial public offering.
Investor Relations

SPACs Require Best-in-Class Communications From the Get-Go

Messaging delivered in an IPO or transaction of any type sets the tone for the long term and must be carefully crafted.
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.
Investor Relations

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

Giving guidance may be tedious, but it ultimately makes markets more efficient.
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.
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.
Capital Markets

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.
Credit

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.
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."
Financial Reporting

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.
Credit

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.
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