Posts Tagged: Corporate headquarters

Where’s the World’s First Bikable Six-Story Building?

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Opening soon, is the world’s first bikable six-story building. Questions: Where is it located? What’s the name of the building and what is its purpose? Who is the artist that created the mosaics in and around the bike ramps? What is he known for? What large corporation is housed in the same city? Source: Hall,… Read more »

Creating the Fifth Largest Retail Bank in the Nation

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According to the New York Times, PNC Financial Services said that it plans to acquire the U.S. business of the Spanish lender BBVA for $11.6 billion. Questions: Where is BBVA USA Bancshares headquartered? How many customers does PNC serve? What did PNC sell earlier this year to provide cash for other acquisitions? Source: Hirsch, L…. Read more »

A New Finance Chief for a 157-year old Company

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Jennifer Hamann will become the new CFO for the Union Pacific Corporation. Questions: Where is the Union Pacific Corporation headquartered? What areas does the article indicate that she will heavily scrutinize? What financial metrics is Ms. Hamann looking at? What changes were made to Union Pacific’s capital structure prior… Read more »