activism

‘Anyone can be an activist now,’ warn Canadian governance advisers

Oct 22, 2019

Shareholder activism hit record highs in Canada during 2018 and, while the activity has trailed off somewhat this year, speakers at...Read more

Activism

The week in investor relations: Trade war is ‘new normal’, fund managers avoid unicorns and companies under more pressure over climate change

Oct 18, 2019

Tim Human

The week in investor relations: Trade war is ‘new normal’, fund managers avoid unicorns and companies under more pressure over climate change

– A majority of investors think the US-China trade war is the ‘new normal’, according to a survey of global fund managers conducted by...Read more

Activism

This year becomes year of improving the share price, reveals activist report

Jul 19, 2019

Andrew Holt

This year becomes year of improving the share price, reveals activist report

An array of trends are revealed in financial advisory firm Lazard’s first-half 2019 Review of Shareholder Activism. These include: –...Read more

Activism

Shareholder activism down 15 percent globally so far this year

Jun 10, 2019

Garnet Roach

Shareholder activism down 15 percent globally so far this year

Worldwide, there has been a 15 percent drop in the number of companies publicly subjected to activist demands so far this year,...Read more

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The week in investor relations: US-China trade talks send shockwaves through markets

May 10, 2019

Andrew Holt

The week in investor relations: US-China trade talks send shockwaves through markets

The on-off trade talks between the US and China have taken another turn and appear to be headed toward a trade war. Tariffs on $200 bn...Read more

Activism

Surviving an activist and dealing with broken windows

May 02, 2019

Andrew Holt

Surviving an activist and dealing with broken windows

When Vivendi rode into Ubisoft’s town in October 2015, the consensus view was that the latter was condemned, facing an opponent that...Read more

Activism

Activist hedge funds are ‘impotent’, says study

Apr 03, 2019

Andrew Holt

Activist hedge funds are ‘impotent’, says study

Activist hedge funds are unable to effect meaningful change at corporations, according to a new research paper by a former academic...Read more

Activism

M&A activity, ESG and director nominations top activist issues

Dec 24, 2018

Andrew Holt

M&A activity, ESG and director nominations top activist issues

The key activist trends of 2018 have been around M&A activity, ESG and activist director nominations, according to a leading...Read more

Activism

Should CEOs be public activists?

Nov 15, 2018

Andrea Borbely

Activism is everywhere. From the streets of our neighborhoods and fiery boardroom meetings to political junkies and those motivated by...Read more

Activism

Investor dissent rising over board appointments

Oct 26, 2018

Jack Aldane

Investor dissent rising over board appointments

An annual review by corporate governance firm Equiniti reveals that more shareholders are speaking out about board appointments they...Read more

October

Activism

‘Anyone can be an activist now,’ warn Canadian governance advisers

Shareholder activism hit record highs in Canada during 2018 and, while the activity has...Read more

Activism

The week in investor relations: Trade war is ‘new normal’, fund managers avoid unicorns and companies under more pressure over climate change

– A majority of investors think the US-China trade war is the ‘new normal’, according to...Read more

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