Investor Relations

Capital Markets

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

How to navigate both the “going public” and “being public” phases.

Shauna Watson and Barclay Stanton
July 28, 2021
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.
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.
Capital Markets

Five Key Elements of a Successful Investor Pitch By the CFO

Answer the one question on investors’ minds: “Why should I believe that this company will make me money?”
Accounting Standards

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

Warrants could soon be considered liabilities instead of equity for accounting purposes.
Governance

Delek Pushes Back At Carl Icahn Proxy Contest

“Delek desperately needs new strategic direction,” according to the CEO of competitor CVR Energy.
Risk Management

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."
Investor Relations

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions

The AT&T case is a good reminder that there are risks associated with selective disclosure of material information.
Credit

Activist Investor Efforts Increasingly Lower Credit Ratings

Shareholder activist M&A or break-up campaigns continue to be the largest contributor to rating changes.
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.
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.
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.
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