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June 8, 2020 by Alastair Rimmer, Christopher Temple, and Will Jackson-MooreCrisis creates business opportunities. This time, M&A activity will lead the way, and buyers will be in the driver’s seat.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, deals, investing, investors, mergers and deals, private equity, sustainabilityInvestors and asset managers are chasing a new shade of green
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April 19, 2017 by Matt PalmquistYoung firms are valued significantly higher and attract more financing after their founders relinquish some power.Related tags: ceo, company growth, corporate leaders, deals, investors, leaders, recent research, startups, venture capitalHow Strategy Talk Creates Value
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December 22, 2016 by Matt PalmquistProfit warnings not only hurt a company’s domestic rivals, but also international competitors, and can cause industry-wide investor skittishness.Far-Flung Shareholder Meetings May Be a Red Flag
September 8, 2016 by Matt PalmquistWhen a company chooses to hold its shareholder meeting in a distant location or at an odd time, executives might be trying to avoid revealing bad news.When Shareholders Speak Their Minds
July 28, 2016 by Matt PalmquistA large proportion of shareholder proposals contested by firms receive support from other investors when put to a vote.Secrets of the Activist Manager
December 16, 2015 by Larry Jones and Joseph DuerrOutside investors have their megaphones. But insiders have a more powerful tool for creating value: deep knowledge of their business and customers.For Startups, Ideas Matter
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