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Oversight by creditors often leads to companies that violate the terms of their loan covenants performing better in the long run.

Creditor Control

David Becher and Greg Nini show that creditors have substantial power over firms merger and acquisition activities

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The benefits of financial flexibility can arise from multiple sources. Here we turn to the linkages between debt and financial flexibility, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic.

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Recently, WeWork announced that it was going public via a SPAC. WeWork was forced to withdraw its 2019 IPO largely due to concerns regarding the company’s poor governance and high valuation. What has changed?

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Interim Director Alyssa Abbott shares insights on navigating the journey to the boardroom.

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In this second of our multi-part series on capital raising during the pandemic, we examine differences in capital raised across publicly traded companies.

 Boardspeak: Executive Compensation Considerations at 2020 Year End

Alyssa Abbott joins Diane Thompson, of counsel at Cozen O'Connor, for a discussion about COVID-19’s impact on executive compensation and the potential legal ramifications as a result of modifying exec comp programs.

Lowry Company Culture Node

Companies across the country, and arguably around the world, are increasingly recognizing the value of organizational culture. Michelle Lowry, PhD, discusses the effects of a strong and weak culture.

Boards Diversity Environment

ISS, the largest proxy advisory service company, has just released their annual proposed voting guidelines. Michelle Lowry, PhD, provides more insight into the new ISS guidelines.

Economic Equality

The economic contraction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a cash shortfall for many companies and institutions. Teresa Harrison, PhD and Michelle Lowry, PhD, discuss how firms can navigate this challenge effectively.

Boards of Directors

California has just passed legislation requiring that publicly traded companies headquartered in the state have at least one ‘diverse’ director by 2021. Michelle Lowry, PhD, shares her thoughts on this ruling and the future of governance.

CEOs Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

Explore insights from the recent Gupta Governance Institute discussion exploring strategy, talent and the future of work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paula Loop

Associate Director Alyssa Abbott speaks with Paula Loop, Governance Insight Center Leader at PwC, about the future of work as well as the board’s oversight of how changes in work will affect a company’s recovery.

Tonie Interview

Associate Director Alyssa Abbott speaks with Tonie Leatherberry, president of the Deloitte Foundation, about how companies are seeking to understand the emerging risks facing businesses and stakeholders.

Raj Gupta MBA ’72, chairman of Aptiv PLC and Avantor and former Drexel Trustee

Raj Gupta MBA ’72, chairman of Aptiv PLC and Avantor, was recognized among the top executives of Indian heritage leading the largest global corporations.