@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ One of the deliverables of the program beyond a working technical solve is docum
### Clear documentation for compliance
Additionally, we need clear documentation to meet change management controls and new product introduction controls. These are fully documented [here](/handbook/business-technology/it-compliance/ITGC/).
Additionally, we need clear documentation to meet change management controls and new product introduction controls. These are fully documented [here](/handbook/security/security-assurance/security-compliance/sec-controls/).
The relevant controls that need to be documented in these programs are these three:
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Group channels (prefixed with a `g_`) correspond to a [DevOps Stage group](/hand
-**[`#g_create`](https://gitlab.slack.com/archives/g_create)**: Channel for the [Create](/handbook/product/categories/#create-stage) development group.
-**[`#g_create_source-code`](https://gitlab.slack.com/archives/g_create_source-code)**: Channel for the [Source Code](/handbook/product/categories/#source-code-group) development group.
-**[`#g_geo`](https://gitlab.slack.com/archives/g_geo)**: Dedicated to the [Geo group](/handbook/engineering/development/enablement/systems/geo/).
-**[`#g_geo`](https://gitlab.slack.com/archives/g_geo)**: Dedicated to the [Geo group](/handbook/engineering/infrastructure-platforms/tenant-scale/geo/).
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ To achieve fair value with limited relative volatility as a publicly traded comp
1. Ability to meet the quarter close schedule outlined on the [Investor Relations](/handbook/finance/investor-relations/#earnings-release-calendar-workback-schedule) page
1. Consistent execution against key operating metrics and initiatives
1. Demonstrate a reliable trajectory of revenue growth to operating cash flow that aligns to our target [operating model](/handbook/finance/financial-planning-and-analysis/#long-term-profitability-targets) and [hypergrowth](/handbook/finance/financial-planning-and-analysis/hypergrowth-rule/#the-hypergrowth-rule) objectives
1. Demonstrate a reliable trajectory of revenue growth to operating cash flow that aligns to our target [operating model](/handbook/finance/financial-planning-and-analysis/#long-term-profitability-targets) and hypergrowt objectives
1. Assessing the maturity of our model in conjunction with equity market volatility to determine an appropriate time for a public offering
1. Building out a fulsome compliance program which includes: securities law trainings, communications policies, handbook adjustments, required policies such as insider / [trading window](/handbook/finance/investor-relations/#trading-window)
1. Maintaining a high degree of [transparency](/handbook/values/#transparency) that we believe increases contributions and makes collaboration easier. This is a core value and may result in higher than expected volatility.
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The father of value investing, Benjamin Graham, explained this concept by saying
## Long Term Targets Underpin Efficient, Durable Growth
Our financial planning process includes setting a division's spend based on revenue growth as we move towards our long term profitability target. We view these spending objectives (as a percent of revenue) as a measure of our efficient use of capital. **These objectives are not because we aim to go public.** As we capture a larger percentage of the market, growth could moderate and shift operating cash flow margin to a more significant factor in our [hypergrowth](/handbook/finance/financial-planning-and-analysis/hypergrowth-rule/#the-hypergrowth-rule) target.
Our financial planning process includes setting a division's spend based on revenue growth as we move towards our long term profitability target. We view these spending objectives (as a percent of revenue) as a measure of our efficient use of capital. **These objectives are not because we aim to go public.** As we capture a larger percentage of the market, growth could moderate and shift operating cash flow margin to a more significant factor in our hypergrowth target.