How Much Corporate Debt Is Right for My Company?
What is the optimal level of corporate debt for a company? If you are a CEO, CFO, Executive Board member, or corporate finance professional, you are tasked with asking and answering this question on a regular basis. Striking the right balance is challenging, but the benefits of achieving the optimal corporate debt structure can be significant.
Corporate Debt Refinancing 101: Why and How Companies Refinance Their Debt
Refinancing corporate debt is a strategic process that companies use to optimize their capital structure, reduce interest expense, or extend their debt repayment period. We break down the benefits and considerations of debt refinancing and how to optimize the process for your company.
What is a Corporate Social Investment Strategy?
Corporate Social Investment (CSI) refers to the practice of allocating a company's resources—whether in the form of cash, services, products, or employee time—toward social, environmental, and community initiatives that align with its business goals. We dive into the benefits of implementing CSI for your business.
OpenAI Hints at IPO – Will They Become a Public Benefit Corporation?
OpenAI, the company behind the popular generative AI product, ChatGPT, has hinted at launching an IPO and becoming a public company. Currently OpenAI has a unique corporate structure as a hybrid non-profit/for-profit entity but may transition to a for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC). Keene Advisors is also a benefit corporation and we’ll explain what this transition might mean for OpenAI.
Mergers & Acquisitions: 5 Steps to Take When Selling Your Business
Thinking of selling your business? Learn the 5 essential M&A steps every owner should take to maximize value, avoid mistakes, and close with confidence.
Get your business in order, measure your KPIs, position your company for maximize valuation, understand the tax implications for the business owners, and select the right M&A advisor to help you sell your business.
How Changing Interest Rates Influence Mergers & Acquisitions by Financial Investors
Financial investors like private equity funds and venture capital firms help shape the market dynamics of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries. But as interest rates have risen precipitously since 2022, there has been a significant decline in the M&A activity among financial investors. What should companies do who are looking for an exit?
Will Unilever and Ben and Jerry’s Split Impact Other B-Corporations?
Focusing only on the culture clash between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's misses the financial story behind their split. This analysis looks at the history of the ice cream division and what might be next for Ben & Jerry's.
Are there Financial Benefits to Corporate Sustainability Objectives?
Business success largely hinges on giving the customers what they want — and these days, customers want to shop with businesses that prioritize ESG goals and sustainable business practices. But are ESG initiatives profitable? The Keene team weighs the risk and opportunity.
Navigating Capital Raising as a B-Corporation: Opportunities and Challenges
How do B-Corporations navigate the capital-raising process? We highlight the pros and cons companies may encounter along their journey as well as strategic advice for preparation.
Leveraging UN Sustainable Development Goals for Corporate Sustainability Planning
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a comprehensive roadmap for addressing global ESG challenges. Learn how businesses use the SDGs as a strategic framework for developing robust sustainability plans that drive innovation, enhance brand reputation, and open new markets.