Dell buyout intrigue heightens as deadline looms (Update)
Michael Dell is about to find out if other bidders think his company is worth more than he does.
Business
Mar 21, 2013
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Fiat Chrysler slams brakes on Renault merger
Italian-US carmaker Fiat Chrysler on Thursday pulled the plug on its proposed merger with Renault, saying negotiations had become "unreasonable" due to political resistance in Paris.
Automotive
Jun 6, 2019
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Yahoo shareholder demands records on CEO's hiring (Update)
(AP) -- A major Yahoo shareholder has made a legal demand for internal records about the embattled Internet company's hiring of CEO Scott Thompson.
Business
May 7, 2012
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How a company's consistent earnings can get a CEO fired
When a corporation's earnings are steady, its board of directors is more likely to fire their CEO after a bad earnings period, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Economics & Business
Oct 28, 2020
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Striking a balance in the boardroom
Companies have been very slow in recruiting more women board directors; but according to an EU report the period between October 2010 and January 2012 has seen the best progress in improving the gender balance on company ...
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2012
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Renault says board will meet Tuesday to respond to Fiat Chrysler bid
Renault's board of directors will meet Tuesday to formulate its response to a merger proposal by Fiat Chrysler, which is likely to lead to talks aimed at creating the world's third-largest automaker, the company said.
Automotive
May 31, 2019
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To improve corporate performance, add women to the board
Global corporations seeking to reduce their impact on global warming and enhance diversity should look to an unexpected, abundant resource to ensure success, says Valentina Marano, associate professor of business at Northeastern—women.
Economics & Business
Mar 8, 2022
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An age gap in the C-suite makes companies more innovative
In order to innovate, companies have to play the long game. Cycles of R&D experimentation, iteration and market-testing require patience and a certain amount of risk-tolerance. For boards attempting to push an innovation ...
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2023
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Women on corporate boards increase company buyout value, finds study
If you own stock in a company targeted for acquisition, the behavior and makeup of the company's board of directors—particularly whether it includes women—could be worth a lot of money for you.
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2023
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California law on company boards spotlights deep challenges
California's new law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors may not survive widely expected legal challenges but it has already spotlighted the entrenched practices and barriers that have helped ...
Business
Oct 3, 2018
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