GLG News by Current or Former Chief Financial Officers in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

This is the first article I’ve read in almost a year that actually mentions a positive outlook for US based IPO traffic. Besides using a limited number of references, where does this article fall short defending this idea?

Many factors contribute to market adjustments; inflation, FX rates, economic news. But in this case, specific items are pointed out that could be the cause of the correction. Investors are skeptical of acquisitions where the acquirer is smaller than the acquiree. When several such acquisitions take...

As this article accurately portrays the life of a small startup, many missteps are pointed out in the text as classic mistakes most companies make during their lifetime.  The problem is that startup companies have little room for error.

Symantec, like so many fast moving technology companies, is hungry for growth.  To keep the top line moving up while the cash balance is plentiful, more companies are turning to acquiring competitive and/or complementary companies.  With over 80% of all acquisitions failing, its a wonder why...

 As this article highlights, global economic indicators point towards a slowing trend for international companies. Specifically, this articles points towards a GDP growth of 4.9% in the coming year. Domestically, the US, however, appears to be aimed at a 2.9% year-over-year trend. What this article...

Eliminating the first-time/switching NYSE fees is a good gesture for companies looking to make the Big Step. Many companies wanting added stability and recognition may be enticed with this incentive. For the private companies, however, these fees are just the tip of the iceberg.

Depending on the article you read, private investment is either slightly up from a year ago or significantly on the rise. Depending on the statistics quoted, investments into the private sector are increasing over last quarter and year. Most articles I’ve come across are selective in their analysis,...

As with Enron and Worldcom, there will be companies trying to skirt ethical standards to make a buck. I’m not saying that this particular case has merit, but it won’t surprise me if something along these lines doesn’t get settled in the near future. But before we rush to judgment or run for the hills...

In determining the cost of capital, corporations place a threshold of capital expenditures, acquisition target, and other uses of idle cash. With the changes in market and company directions, many companies have come to realize their beta (a primary element in the cost of capital calculation) has changes...

For years, financial executives have been valuing intellectual property using standard and accepted methods such as cash flow calculations to raise capital, value acquired assets, and determine shareholder value. While the NPV calculation is accepted, much of formula is marred with broad based assumptions...