Creating Shareholder Value: The New Standard For Business Performance

By Alfred Rappaport

Redefining business success through shareholder value creation.

Overview

Alfred Rappaport challenges traditional corporate performance metrics and introduces a revolutionary approach centered on shareholder value. This insightful guide explains why increased annual sales and earnings growth do not always equate to market success and provides strategies for maximizing stockholder returns while avoiding takeover vulnerabilities.

Key Features

• Shareholder-Centric Strategy – Learn why focusing on shareholder value is the key to sustainable business success.
• Financial Performance Metrics – Discover new standards for evaluating corporate performance beyond earnings and revenue growth.
• Stock Market Strategy – Understand how stock valuation is influenced by management decisions.
• Risk Management – Explore methods to mitigate takeover risks and align business objectives with investor expectations.
• Case Studies & Real-World Applications – Analyze how successful corporations implement shareholder value principles.

Who Should Read This?

• Business Executives & Managers – Implement strategies to enhance corporate performance and shareholder returns.
• Investors & Financial Analysts – Gain insights into evaluating business performance based on value creation.
• Corporate Strategists – Learn how to align management decisions with long-term shareholder value.
• Business Students & Academics – Explore groundbreaking theories in corporate finance and stock market valuation.

Why Choose This Guide?

Alfred Rappaport provides a thought-provoking analysis of corporate success in an era of financial scrutiny. Whether you're a corporate leader, investor, or financial strategist, this book delivers essential principles to drive long-term growth and sustainable shareholder returns.

ISBN-13: 9780029257203

ISBN-10: 0029257204