Tag: Elliott Advisors
Elliott Advisors calls for restructuring of the SSE board
The hedge fund has questioned the adequacy of SSE’s corporate governance and criticised the board’s “notable lack of renewables expertise”.
Telecom Italia executives quit, as investor Elliott calls move ‘stalling’
A number of Vivendi-linked executives quit Telecom Italia, as rival investor Elliott Advisors describes the move as a “cynical” attempt to delay its own attempts to shake up the board.
Investors ramp up pressure on BHP Billiton over dual listing
World’s largest mining company BHP Billiton faces calls to end its dual listing in the UK and Australia, with Elliott Advisors claiming it would create $22bn of value for shareholders.
AkzoNobel told new CEO Thierry Vanlancker’s position ‘untenable’
Elliott Advisors launches fresh attack on Dutch paint maker over newly appointed chief executive Thierry Vanlancker, claiming it raises “significant legal and reputational risks”.
Courtroom clash between AkzoNobel and shareholders set for today
Shareholders demand an investigation of management and call an extraordinary general meeting to vote on the future of chairman Antony Burgmans.
AkzoNobel accused of ‘hoax’ governance policy by major shareholder
Board of Dutch paint maker under pressure from US fund manager after it rejects third takeover offer.