Investor Relations

Investor Relations

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

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

Jeff Majtyka, President, Ellipsis
June 16, 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
M&A

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.
M&A

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.
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