Sharon Merrill Advisors

This Week in IR Trending: › Governance of AI: A Critical Imperative for Today’s Boards (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) › CFO Competence Ranked As A Top Factor In Investor Decisions (CFO Dive) › Complying with California Climate Disclosure Legislation (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with investors without the planning complexities and investor expectations of a full in-person #investorday? Sharon Merrill Advisors and Q4 are presenting "Innovative Investor Events: The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Investor Days" featuring SMA President David Calusdian, Q4’s Sam Bagazzoli and Patricia Gil. What You’ll Gain: Strategic Planning: Learn when and why a virtual event is the right choice for your investor relations needs. Audience Engagement: Discover best practices for maximizing impact and connecting with your audience. Enhanced Storytelling: Elevate your presentations with non-traditional production elements that leave a lasting impression. Register now and transform your approach to #Investor Engagement! #InvestorRelations #VirtualEvents #Webinar #Innovation #Q4 #InvestorDay #Engagement #Storytelling

This Week in IR Trending: › Do CFOs Take Investor Activism Seriously Enough? (CFO) › Are Finfluencers A Good Idea For Your Business – Or Your Investor Relations?(IR Magazine) › Climate Lobbying: Investor Interest and Corporate Disclosures (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

This Week in IR Trending: › Data Management And Cyber-Security: Key Strategies For IR Teams (IR Magazine) › While Big M&A Deals Abound, Many Smaller Ones Hit Pause Button (CFO) › Climate Shareholder Proposals: A More Sophisticated Discourse (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

This Week in IR Trending: › What Must-Have AI Skills Do Finance Execs Need? First, Dig In. (CFO Dive) › 2024 Proxy Season Recap: Disclosures Catch Up With Investor Expectations (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) › Sustainability and ESG: Where Are We Now? (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

This Week in IR Trending: › 7 Key Concerns For CFOs Heading Into 2025 (CFO) › IPOs Rebound Through Q3 On Prospect Of Falling Interest Rates: EY (CFO Dive) › Doing More, Saying Less: Trends in DE&I Compensation Metrics (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

Sharon Merrill Advisors CEO Maureen Wolff is speaking as a leading IR expert with a front-row seat to shareholder activism on an NACD New England Chapter panel: “Shareholder Activism and Board Dynamics: What Every Corporate Director Needs to Know.” Alongside Maureen is a powerhouse lineup of experts, including: - Moderator David Hunker, a managing director at an investment bank who leads activist defense strategies - Christopher Pappano, an activist investor sharing insights on what they're looking for - Wendy Lane, an experienced public company director who's been on both sides The panel will cover the latest trends in shareholder activism, provide a playbook for how boards should engage (and when to resist), and share real-world lessons learned. In today’s rapidly changing corporate landscape, understanding the dynamics of #shareholder activism is more important than ever. This conversation is vital for navigating today’s #corporate governance landscape. Spots are limited, so Register here now to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eKVEdbxu #PublicCompanyBoards #CorporateGovernance #investorrelations #IR #activism #shareholderengagement

This Week in IR Trending: › CFOs Must Prep for AI-Driven Organizational, Strategy Shifts: Thomson Reuters (CFO Dive) › The Dos and Don’ts of Handling Profit Warnings – IR Voice (IR Magazine) › 65% of CFOs are Under Pressure to Accelerate ROI from Tech Investments (CFO) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

This Week in IR Trending: › How CFOs Can Help Guide AI Strategies and Investments (CFO) › Knaus Tabbert’s CEO and IR Head Discuss ESG Integration and the Bonds Between IR and the C-suite (IR Magazine) › Economic, Cyber Worries Among Top CFO Concerns: Travelers (CFO Dive) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations

This Week in IR Trending: › CFO Turnover Picks Up Amid New Normal (CFO) › The Week in GRC: Judge Blocks FTC Non-Compete Rule and Democrats to Continue Push for AI Legislation (Governance Intelligence) › Do Investors Still Care About ESG Issues? Brian Niccol is About to Find Out (IR Magazine) #SharonMerrillIR #InvestorRelations