hurdle rate

Capital Gets a Reset
Strategy

Capital Gets a Reset

Among a number of capital-raising experiments, some companies are seeking investors for specific projects.
By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, and James Allen | October 2, 2017
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M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar
Tax

M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar

While there are reasons why M&A activity is low this year, high hurdle rates cause companies to bypass potentially valuable deals.
By Dale Stafford | September 25, 2017
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Getting Over Hurdle Rates
Risk

Getting Over Hurdle Rates

Two-thirds of finance executives say they don’t invest in some projects that exceed their minimum acceptable returns. Why not?
By Josh Hyatt | September 12, 2017
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CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects
Risk

CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects

Despite the overall lower cost of capital, the hurdle rates companies use to screen investments are still 'stubbornly high.'
By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2017
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Making M&A Safer
Strategy

Making M&A Safer

Here are four ways companies can mitigate some of the largest risks of acquiring another business.
By Vincent Ryan | February 1, 2012
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