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Director-Shareholder Engagement: Getting It Right

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on their PwC memorandum. In 2021, ESG topped strategy as the most common discussion topic, it was raised in 43% of discussions, up from 23% in 2020. [1] When done right, director-shareholder engagement can pay dividends for both the investor and the company. more…)

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What boards should know about balancing ESG critics and key stakeholders

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics are often discussed as if there is a collective understanding about what they mean. Strine, Jr. Put them all in a room together and they will quickly realize they may not be on the same page.

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Conducting Effective Board Assessments

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Assessments can be used to determine if boards are using their time during meetings on the right topics and whether their agendas are balanced to include strategic, compliance and tactical topics. Planning for board succession.

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Q2 2022 Audit Committee Newsletter: Helping You Prepare for Your Next Meeting

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on their PwC memorandum. While not an exhaustive list, topics addressed in the letter include the following: Direct and indirect impact of the Russia’s invasion on a company’s business, such as government actions (including expropriation), reaction of investors, employees, and/or other stakeholders.

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The Director’s Guide to Shareholder Activism

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on their PwC memorandum. They are influenced by market pressures, stores of capital, and hot topics in governance. The nature of shareholder activism, the key players, their preferred methods, and their typical targets all tend to shift along with investment and business trends.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2022, sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

Join participants from around the world and hear from leading international experts on topics including the global economic outlook, the impact of inflation on valuation and the cost of capital, and the growing influence of digital assets in the investment world. Olwyn Alexander Ireland Global Asset and Wealth Management Leader, PwC.

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Richard Stewart OAM appointed Chair of the IVSC Business Valuation Board

IVSC

Sydney-based PwC Partner, Richard Stewart OAM, has been appointed as the next Chair of the IVSC’s Business Valuation Board (BVB). Most recently, Andreas has overseen the BVB’s work to issue Perspectives Papers on topics including Goodwill, Intangibles and ESG.