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The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The key to effective capital allocation is using an objective framework to drive the analysis, prioritization, and execution.

By Vincent Ryan | March 22, 2021

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

CFOs have to balance unforeseen COVID-driven capital issues with the need for investment that drives long-term value creation.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2020

Softbank’s Investment in WeWork: No Problem

Softbank’s Investment in WeWork: No Problem

The Japanese conglomerate's investment in a company whose CEO's business dealings are under fire won't derail its continuing success: Opinion.

By David McCann | April 18, 2019

The Simple Secret Behind Why Acquisitions Fail

The Simple Secret Behind Why Acquisitions Fail

Acquisitions are a zero-sum game: both buyer and seller need to feel they are getting a good deal. Unfortunately, buyers usually pay too much.

By David McCann | March 14, 2019

Are Your Capital Allocations Strategic?

Are Your Capital Allocations Strategic?

Your company’s strategy isn’t static, so your capital allocations shouldn’t be either.

By Frank R. Hopson | July 30, 2018

Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page

Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page

The big semiconductor distributor charts a broad new strategic path and employs key financial strategies to overcome challenging times.

By David McCann | June 19, 2018

Pie in the Face for New Papa John’s CFO

Risk Management

Pie in the Face for New Papa John’s CFO

The incoming finance chief has an "impossible" problem in funding needed capex on top of a huge share buyback and dividend hike, analyst firm says.

By David McCann | May 14, 2018

GSK Buys Novartis out of Joint Venture for $13B

GSK Buys Novartis out of Joint Venture for $13B

The acquisition of Novartis' stake will give GSK full control over the revenues from such products as Sensodyne toothpaste and the Excedrin pain reliever.

By Matthew Heller | March 27, 2018

Tax Reform’s Success Hangs On Capex, Expert Says

Corporate Finance

Tax Reform’s Success Hangs On Capex, Expert Says

If the U.S. Tax Cuts and Job Act doesn’t push companies to invest more in capex, a “stagflation scenario” could ensue.

By David Katz | February 2, 2018

Do We Remember How to Grow?

Do We Remember How to Grow?

What does your capital deployment strategy say about your growth expectations?

By Frank R. Hopson | May 8, 2017

How to Tell Good Buybacks from Bad Ones

Investor Relations

How to Tell Good Buybacks from Bad Ones

Buyback ROI, a tool first introduced on CFO.com, can be used by executives and investors to determine when buybacks are more likely to be successful.

By Gregory V. Milano and Joseph Theriault | May 5, 2017

2017: A Year to Review Capital Structure

2017: A Year to Review Capital Structure

Prospective tax changes from President-elect Trump will cause companies to change how they allocate and distribute capital.

By Reuben Daniels and John R. Cryan | January 3, 2017

GM: The Road Ahead

GM: The Road Ahead

CFO Chuck Stevens discusses major financial, strategic, and cultural changes under way at General Motors.

By Edward Teach | December 15, 2015

Capital Allocation Principles Stand the Test of Time

Credit & Capital

Capital Allocation Principles Stand the Test of Time

Intuit CFO Neil Williams dissects the three broad components of capital allocation strategy.

By Neil Williams | December 10, 2015

A Change in the Requisition Mindset

A Change in the Requisition Mindset

After years of not bothering to ask for funds for anything but the basics, YRC managers had to start thinking differently.

By David McCann | February 10, 2015