Tag #Corporate Governance

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HHLA Dividend Cut and CEO Departure Spark Shareholder Outrage

The Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft (PoH) forced a dividend cut at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) from 16 to 10 cents per share, causing outrage among minority shareholders and criticism of supervisory board chairman Rüdiger Grube, alongside the controversial departure of CEO Angela...

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MPs Urge Regulatory Control Over Water Company Bonuses, Propose Non-Profit Model

A UK parliamentary report recommends that regulators pre-approve water company bonuses and dividends, and that the government explore a non-profit model for water companies in England, similar to Wales, to improve financial management and environmental protection, citing examples of irresponsible sp...

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P&O Ferries Replaces Auditor Amidst Financial Concerns

P&O Ferries, after firing 786 UK workers and facing delayed accounts, replaced its auditor KPMG with the tiny four-person firm Just Audit & Assurance for a significantly reduced fee of approximately £265,000, raising concerns about financial transparency and corporate governance.

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Proposed Weakening of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Regulations Raises Concerns

The Trump administration seeks to weaken Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulations, despite evidence suggesting that stricter regulations, such as the creation of the PCAOB, correlate with increased corporate profits and improved audit quality, as seen in a decrease in the aggregate deficiency rate from 34% in...

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Grifols Reports Record Revenue, Plans Dividend Resumption

Grifols, a Spanish pharmaceutical company, reported record 2024 revenue of €7.2 billion, exceeding expectations, and plans to resume dividend payments in 2025 while focusing on debt reduction; the company also appointed its first female president, Anne-Catherine Berner.

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Starling Bank Awards Near Fivefold Bonus Increase Despite Heavy Fines and Losses

Starling Bank paid out £24.6 million in bonuses for 2024-25, a near fivefold increase, despite a £29 million FCA fine for "shockingly lax" financial crime controls and a £28 million loss on Covid bounce-back loans due to inadequate checks; the CEO received a £600,000 bonus.

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Amodio Brothers Maintain Control in OHLA Shareholder Battle

The OHLA shareholder meeting saw the Amodio brothers retain control despite opposition from José Elías, whose 'Make OHLA Great Again' initiative secured only 1% of the vote; the meeting approved key proposals, including a new strategic plan targeting significant revenue and EBITDA growth.

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Credit Suisse Ignored Warnings on Greensill, Contributing to Bank's Collapse

A Finma report reveals that Credit Suisse executives ignored repeated warnings about their dealings with Greensill Capital, starting in 2018, ultimately contributing to Credit Suisse's collapse in 2023 and causing significant investor losses; the report was released as part of a London court trial.

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Monash IVF's Embryo Mix-Ups: CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges

Monash IVF in Australia admitted to two separate incidents of implanting the wrong embryos into patients, causing the resignation of its CEO, a significant stock price drop, and calls for increased industry regulation.

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Qantas Shuts Down Loss-Making Jetstar Asia

Qantas closed its unprofitable Asian budget airline, Jetstar Asia, after 20 years of operation, resulting in a $35 million annual savings and freeing up 13 aircraft for more profitable deployments.

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Surge in New Board Members Reshapes Spanish Corporate Governance

In 2024, 88 of 122 new board members appointed to Spanish listed companies were first-timers, a 40% increase from 2023 driven by IPOs and reflecting a shift toward more independent, financially-focused, and internationally diverse leadership.

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Alzheimer's Diagnosis of $800M Firm's Boss Exposes Potential Legal Risks

Health Point Capital managing partner John Foster, 83, revealed a recent Alzheimer's diagnosis during a bitter divorce hearing where he claimed destitution, while his estranged wife accused him of hiding assets and lavish spending, potentially exposing the firm to legal action.

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