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Preparing for impact: The rise of shareholder activism across Europe
Structured communications strategy can ensure corporate messaging is aligned with previously announced strategies
Shareholder activism is on the rise and has reached Europe at full speed.
Though often associated with US boardrooms, activists’ pushes to force strategic and corporate management change mean that, so far this year, $7.2 bn has already been spent on campaigns
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