Social media has changed how we live. We have access to extensive information and global connections at our finger tips. Given its already well-established presence in our personal lives, it comes as no surprise that social media has become a popular platform for campaigning activists. In fact, 2017 marks one decade since an individual shareholder … Continue reading
Proxy contests spill over into court for many reasons, but there are certain flashpoints of which both activists and issuers should be mindful. For activists, these are pitfalls to avoid, while for issuers they may represent opportunities to push back on sharp tactics and maintain a level playing field in the struggle for shareholders’ votes. … Continue reading
According to the recently published Global Institutional Investors Insight survey, shareholder activism is on the rise. The survey, which canvassed over 500 institutional investor and sell-side research analysts from across North American, European and Asian markets, reports that more than three quarters (77%) of those surveyed believe that activism levels will increase in the coming … Continue reading
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