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Trends and strategies for companies involved in M&A transactions

Photo of Sam Zadeh (Toronto)By Sam Zadeh (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Proxy Battles, Shareholder Activism
In a report entitled “M&A Activism: A Special Report”[1] (the Report), the editor-in-chief of Activist Insight describes the types of companies most at risk of being targeted by shareholder demands, providing steps that can be taken to increase the resilience of M&A transactions. The Report identifies a number of trends and findings, as summarized below: … Continue reading

Shareholder Activism in M&A: 2014 Trends

Photo of Trevor ZeylBy Trevor Zeyl on Posted in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, M&A, Proxy Battles, Restructuring, Shareholder Activism
Buoyed by an improved economic climate and unprecedented success in 2013, shareholder activists are expected to significantly influence the 2014 M&A landscape. As shareholder activism becomes more widespread, activists are becoming increasingly ambitious and creative in their approach. Last year saw a rise in the power and influence of activist hedge funds. In 2013, activist … Continue reading
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