The Executive American

Shareholder Value

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Editorial illustration for Cash Now or Value Later: How Executives Should Choose Between a Divestiture and a Spin-Off
Deals & Capital

Cash Now or Value Later: How Executives Should Choose Between a Divestiture and a Spin-Off

Executives must choose between a divestiture for immediate cash and a spin-off for long-term value when separating a business line. The decision hinges on primary objectives, influencing subsequent considerations like taxes, timing, and costs.

Isabella Reyes·November 8, 2026
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Corporate Strategy

How to Structure Executive Compensation Around Long-Term Shareholder Value

Structure executive compensation to align with long-term shareholder value by balancing base salary, annual bonuses, and substantial equity incentives. Emphasize multi-year performance periods and metrics like TSR and ROIC to drive sustainable growth.

Isabella Reyes·October 18, 2026
Diverse executive team strategizing in a modern boardroom, overlooking a cityscape, symbolizing growth and navigating leadership changes.
Leadership

Executive leadership changes: Navigating for growth

Poorly managed CEO transitions are destroying close to $1 trillion in value annually among S&P 1500 companies, impacting countless shareholders and employees, according to Spenglerfox .

Simone Devereaux·July 30, 2026