Creating Value and Managing Investors

Article by Paolo Cervini and Alberto Totaro, Tefen VC Italy What does “value creation” mean? How can companies prevent value improvement plans from culminating in value destruction? The answers lie in Value Based Management, a framework designed to manage internal corporate processes in order to maximize the created value. Why do value improvement plans so … Read more

Comparing Financial Investors and Strategic Investors

In the not so distant past, there was little difference between financial and strategic investors. Investors of all colors sought to safeguard their investment by taking over as many management functions as they could. Additionally, investments were small and shareholders few. A firm resembled a household and the number of people involved – in ownership … Read more