A proxy is an agent legally authorized to act on behalf of someone else. When shareholders are unable to attend corporate meetings they can still cast their votes by using a proxy, who votes on their behalf. In order to do this the proxy needs to produce a power of attorney document. Generally the company [...]
Profits from your online shop depend on the amount of traffic you generate for your website. Traffic is defined as the number of people visiting your site. Search engines are the primary source of generating traffic. Along with an array of advertising avenues, search engines often offer a variety of services, tools, and labs, which [...]
Mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs are part of the corporate restructuring strategy in which big and small companies indulge in today’s corporate world. These are also called consolidation activities. Companies pursue consolidation activities to strengthen their strategic and competitive positioning. Merger happens when a new company is formed by the combination of two separate legal entities. [...]
A corporate action can be defined as a decision undertaken by the mutual consent of the board of directors of a company. A corporate action creates a direct impact on everyone involved in the company including the shareholders and the bondholders. Companies may or may not require the shareholders to vote for the decision taken, [...]
Choosing a stock while making an investment decision depends upon your financial goals. Corporations issue different types of stocks, the basic two types being common stock and preferred stock. Another type of classification, commonly used is to classify stocks as growth, value, or blue chip stocks, amongst others. It is important to understand the various [...]
Planning is an important element of any business venture. It can encompass analysis, development of goals, and strategies. Assessment of various parameters in the plan allows you to utilize the resources at the optimum level. You can judge factors such as the nature of the business, the environment, and the competitors. Planning can facilitate a [...]
Shareholders can bring a proposal for certain resolutions as part of the company’s annual meeting procedures. In order to file a proposal a shareholder must own at least $2,000 worth of shares or roughly 1% of all shares in a company and own these shares for a minimum period of one year as per the [...]