Summer 2015
McKinsey on Finance, Number 55
Perspectives on corporate finance and strategy.
Articles in this issue
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Divestitures: How to invest for success
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When it comes to creating value, divestitures are critical—but a positive outcome is not automatic. Some up-front investment can improve the odds of success.
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Why emerging-market companies acquire abroad
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Long focused on deals to acquire technology, brands, or know-how, more emerging-market companies have begun using M&A to tap into new markets.
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Mapping the value of diversification
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Expanding your focus tends to add more value in emerging economies than in developed ones.
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Getting a better handle on currency risk
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When exchange rates are volatile, companies rush to stem potential losses. What risks should they hedge—and how?
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Overcoming obstacles to effective scenario planning
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Scenario planning can broaden the mind but can fall prey to the mind’s inner workings. Here’s how to get more out of planning efforts.