Investor Relations

Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs
Turnarounds

Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs

What starts out as a “cultish response to a flagging brand” can result in favorable outcomes for the formerly distressed issuer.
By Vincent Ryan | August 19, 2021
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An S&P 500 Buyback Boom Could Be Just Around The Corner
Investor Relations

An S&P 500 Buyback Boom Could Be Just Around The Corner

In the first quarter of 2021, S&P 500 companies bought back stock at an annual run rate of about $712 billion.
By Vincent Ryan | August 3, 2021
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10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition
M&A

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

How to navigate both the “going public” and “being public” phases.
By Vincent Ryan | August 2, 2021
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Preparing for Shareholder Activism
Investor Relations

Preparing for Shareholder Activism

CFOs should proactively address potential areas of activist attention to reduce the chances of becoming the target of a campaign.
By Lauren Muskett | July 12, 2021
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Will Public Company ESG Disclosures Come From Shareholders or Regulators?
Investor Relations

Will Public Company ESG Disclosures Come From Shareholders or Regulators?

“The question of what ESG information is missing in our markets is first and foremost a question for investors,” says one SEC commissioner.
By Lauren Muskett | July 9, 2021
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5 Key Elements of a CFO’s Successful Investor Pitch
Risk

5 Key Elements of a CFO’s Successful Investor Pitch

Answer the one question on investors’ minds: “Why should I believe that this company will make me money?”
By Frank Williamson | May 24, 2021
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Reg FD: Preventing Infractions
Risk Management

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions

The AT&T case is a good reminder that there are risks associated with selective disclosure of material information.
By Moira Conlon | April 26, 2021
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SEC Could Reclassify SPAC Warrants And Hold Up New Filings: Report
Mergers & Acquisitions

SEC Could Reclassify SPAC Warrants And Hold Up New Filings: Report

Warrants could soon be considered liabilities instead of equity for accounting purposes.
By Vincent Ryan | April 13, 2021
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Delek Pushes Back At Carl Icahn Proxy Contest
Risk & Compliance

Delek Pushes Back At Carl Icahn Proxy Contest

“Delek desperately needs new strategic direction,” according to the CEO of competitor CVR Energy.
By Vincent Ryan | April 12, 2021
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Political Activity: Reducing a Company’s Risk Profile
Workplace Issues

Political Activity: Reducing a Company’s Risk Profile

"Companies are being asked to engage on more issues, through more mechanisms, and at more levels of government than ever before."
By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2021
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Activist Investor Efforts Increasingly Lower Credit Ratings
Mergers & Acquisitions

Activist Investor Efforts Increasingly Lower Credit Ratings

Shareholder activist M&A or break-up campaigns continue to be the largest contributor to rating changes.
By Vincent Ryan | March 19, 2021
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Your Company Survived 2020; It’s Time to Tell the Story
Investor Relations

Your Company Survived 2020; It’s Time to Tell the Story

Year-end reports, shareholder letters, and proxy statements are opportunities to describe what your company experienced in 2020.
By Moira Conlon | February 11, 2021
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CFOs Faced Late Activism Surge, ESG Demands in 2020
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.
By Vincent Ryan | January 22, 2021
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Brand Evangelists Can Boost Your IPO Price
IPOs

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.
By Vincent Ryan | January 5, 2021
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SPACs Require Best-in-Class Communications From the Get-Go
Mergers & Acquisitions

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.
By Moira Conlon | December 17, 2020
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