Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen one constant during this time: effective communications can offer a path to stability in an uncertain world.

We are bringing our 35 plus-years of strategic communications expertise to bear as we assist our clients in navigating this challenging time. From crisis management to restructurings and bankruptcies, to public affairs, investor relations, shareholder activism and more, for our full capabilities list, see here. Please contact us at info@abmac.com if we can be of service to you.

Below you can find our perspective on COVID-19 communications, ranging from managing earnings announcements to virtual shareholder meetings to philanthropic endeavors.

Insights

Q2 Financial Reporting During COVID-19: Still Far from Routine

Sheila Ennis Carina Davidson Patrick TuckerJune 30, 2020

We spoke with leading finance executives, investor relations officers and investors across industries ranging from consumer packaged goods to enterprise technology providers to try to get ahead of the complexities this reporting season will bring and to offer a few observations and recommendations.

Insider Trading and 10b5-1 Plans

Eileen CohenJune 5, 2020

Given the current environment, many believe that insider trading within predefined trading programs will grow. Senior Counselor Eileen Cohen recently shared her thoughts on this and 10b5-1 plans with The Conference Board.

Moratoriums and M&A: The New Normal for Politics and Deals

Patrick Tucker Eric Bonach Jake YanulisMay 28, 2020

It is time for dealmakers to take a broader view in addressing and mitigating the impact of political scrutiny on M&A. Here are some key considerations for how to manage political risk.

COVID in the Courtroom: Litigation Communications during the Pandemic

Nazan RiaheiMay 19, 2020

In this fraught environment, strategic communications are more critical than ever to reducing an organization’s risk of liability and reputational damage.

Big Business as Political Props: Operate Cautiously in this Pandemic-Shaped Election Year

Sarah Knakmuhs Michael C. Hotra Liz SidotiMay 11, 2020

Businesses are operating in an unprecedented time, with a public health crisis triggering an economic shock that has led to enormous federal support for the private sector. Companies trying to navigate this new reality face an additional complexity: a presidential and congressional election year.

Time to get back to the Workplace. What does that mean?

Patrick Tucker Liz SidotiMay 6, 2020

Here is our view on how CEOs and Boards can best approach returning employees to work in a way that can drive stakeholder support, minimize disruption and limit undue outside attention.

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