Tag: activist investors
How hedge fund activists influence target firms
Understanding settlement agreements is important to see the complete picture of the corporate governance landscape.
US companies lead UK and Europe on speed of CEO turnover
Research shows CEO turnover is higher in US firms than those in Europe and the UK, with 28% of US bosses departing after less than 36 months at the helm.
Warnings over risk of investor activism as boards focus on survival
Stock price falls have put some companies in a vulnerable position, while boards distracted by Covid-19 may not be prepared for activist intervention.
The changing face of activism
Comment: A report suggests that activist investors are softening their approach as they increasingly target European companies. So who are they targeting and what can boards do to prepare?
Citi’s information-sharing deal unlikely to spread
US bank Citigroup has agreed a deal to share “confidential information” with activist investor ValueAct. EU regulation means a copycat arrangement would be tricky in the UK.
The investor activists are here to stay
Activist investor action is on the rise both in the UK and across the world. Kevin Reed examines what is driving this activity, how it is evolving, and what it means for boards.
Growth in ranks of activist investors reported for H1 2018
The number of global activist investors grew year-on-year in the first half of 2018, while the number of companies targeted around the world rises significantly.
UK companies face increase in investor activism
UK companies are much more likely to face investor activism than their European counterparts, according to Alvarez & Marsal.
Activist attacks accounting and governance at Samsonite
Global luggage brand sees share price fall and stock trading suspended after claims by Texas-based activist investor that the company’s accounting needs independent examination.
Investor representative pushes for vote against Shell remuneration
Investor advisers push for a vote against Shell’s remuneration report, citing performance and safety concerns.