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78% of CFOs Say Quiet Quitting is a Problem: Weekly Stat
Strategies around talent recruitment and retainment are a principal focus for CFOs, according to a new study by CFO.
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Adam Zaki
| February 1, 2023
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Strategy
Toshiba Goes GE With Three-Way Split
The separation of the Japanese conglomerate into three businesses "will unlock immense value by removing complexity."
By
Matthew Heller
| November 12, 2021
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Risk & Compliance
Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup
“The board has failed to help develop and oversee a strategic plan to respond to a rapidly-changing retail landscape,” the investors said.
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Matthew Heller
| February 23, 2021
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Share Prices Plummet Following Divestitures in 2019
Almost two-thirds of companies are seeing their stock prices underperform industry benchmarks, with the average underperformance at 7%.
By
David McCann
| August 21, 2019
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Strategy
United Technologies Ditches Conglomerate Model
The company is spinning off its Otis and Carrier businesses in a "pivotal" move to "drive sustained growth."
By
Matthew Heller
| November 27, 2018
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IPOs
Should You IPO?
Unless your company is big, profitable, and a category leader, the wisest choice may be to wait.
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Keith Button
| February 20, 2018
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Risk & Compliance
SEC Gets Back to Full Five-Member Strength
The commission will no longer be short-handed after the Senate confirms the appointments of Robert Jackson and Hester Peirce.
By
Matthew Heller
| December 22, 2017
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People
How CFOs Can Take on Bigger Roles
Here's a three-step plan for becoming more proactive in challenging the business and identifying new opportunities.
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Laura Miles and Henrik Poppe
| June 26, 2017
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Risk & Compliance
Activist Investors Fined for Disclosure Violations
Jeffrey Eberwein and Charles Gillman allegedly failed to properly disclose material information about their activist efforts involving five companies.
By
Matthew Heller
| February 15, 2017
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Strategy
CIT to Sell Aircraft Leasing Unit for $10 Billion
The sale to Chinese aviation conglomerate HNA comes amid pressure on CIT from activist investors to dispose of noncore assets.
By
Matthew Heller
| October 7, 2016
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Risk & Compliance
House Blocks SEC’s Universal Proxy Ballot Plan
The SEC has been working on a rule that could give activist investors an edge in contested board elections.
By
Christopher Hosford
| July 8, 2016
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Risk
Activists at the Gate
Activist investors are bigger and hungrier than ever. Here’s how to keep them at bay.
By
Edward Teach
| March 17, 2016
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Investor Relations
Avoid Proxy Wars with Activist Investors
Activists won proxy wars with companies about 75% of the time in 2014.
By
Jim Cudahy
| February 17, 2016
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Investor Relations
Stale Boards Are Prime Targets of Investor Activism
Governance issues are often front and center in the target range of investor activism.
By
Paula Loop
| February 17, 2016
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Turnarounds
Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo
Starboard Value hints at making a bid to oust the Yahoo board if it is "unwilling to accept the need for significant change."
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| January 6, 2016
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Risk & Compliance
SEC Gives Boost to Investors in Proxy Battles
A regulator says new guidance will prevent companies from "gaming the rules to deny shareowners the right to vote on critical reforms."
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Matthew Heller
| October 23, 2015
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