Over 500 SPACs in the USA: Opportunity for German growth companies?
SPACs are experiencing an all-time high in the US since the Corona year 2020. However, the “IPO through the back door” also requires good preparation and strategically clever communication. Even if the SPAC process simplifies some things about going public, there are still important tasks ahead for the IPO-goer. Would German companies be confronted with […]
ESG Initiatives: What your company can do
Companies can show that they are serious about ESG in their own business by participating in various sustainability initiatives. This convinces investors and other stakeholders. by Michael Diegelmann Wiesbaden, August 27, 2021. Companies have numerous opportunities to engage in ESG and make progress in their sustainability strategy. In addition to ESG reporting, sustainability initiatives are […]
How to tackle ESG successfully
When companies first start looking at ESG issues, they face endless possibilities. They need to consider what aspects they want to start with and what steps they want to take after that. The important thing is to proceed in an orderly fashion and be aware of what goals you want to achieve. by Michael Diegelmann […]
How to explain critical balances convincingly
When a company’s balance sheet positions don’t look as rosy as they should, good communication is needed to satisfy investors. Companies need to show that they have the situation under control. by Claudius Krause Wiesbaden, August 20, 2021. Good communication is particularly evident in a crisis situation. One of the trickiest tasks for board members […]
Corporate scandal: How to counter journalists’ questions
A scandal can seriously damage a company’s reputation and develop into a long-lasting crisis. Fast and well-organized action is very important in such a case, because faulty crisis communication can have fatal consequences. With the following four tips, you should be well prepared for an emergency. by Daniela Simonsen Wiesbaden, August 06, 2021. In times […]
ESG Trends 2021: Rising Pressure, Equity and Diversity
Which ESG trends will dominate 2021? ESG consultancy Square Well Partners has analyzed which ESG trends dominated 2020 and which will remain in 2021. Have these trends come to fruition? And what does that mean for companies? by Michael Diegelmann und Justus Fischer Wiesbaden, July 30, 2021. The Corona pandemic gave ESG issues a strong […]
5 Tips for Post-Merger Integration and Communication
Wiesbaden, July 23, 2021. An M&A process brings many unanswered questions, difficulties and challenges. To keep key stakeholders informed and clarify their concerns in a timely manner, you should plan plenty of time for good communication. by Georg Grießmann Successful post-merger integration and communication requires a lot of time, tact and transparent information. With the […]
EU Taxonomy gets going
Wiesbaden, July 16, 2021. The development of the EU Taxonomy continues to move forward – and with it, the obligations of all large companies in the EU are drawing closer. Thus, the EU recently adopted the final draft of the Delegated Act and prepared a detailed overview of what is considered taxonomy-compliant in the first […]
5 tips: How to make your application a success
Wiesbaden, July 09, 2021. An application always brings with it many uncertainties: What information should be included? What does the company value? How do I behave at the job interview? The following five tips can help you submit a successful application. by Michael Diegelmann 1. The cover letter On the Internet, you can often read […]
Algorithms: Hungry for ESG data
Wiesbaden, July 02, 2021. They are invisible, but relentlessly and non-stop searching the Internet for sustainability information: ESG algorithms. Investors and rating agencies use them to get an idea of a company’s ESG performance. So it pays off to make ESG information as easy as possible for algorithms to find. by Michael Diegelmann und Justus […]