Disney Wins Backing of Key Investor in Battle With Nelson Peltz
Updated Jan. 3, 2024 1:39 pm ETWalt Disney Co. won the support of a key shareholder in its fight with...
Shareholder Activism
Why Nelson Peltz Grew Impatient With Disney’s Turnaround Efforts
The activist adds shares, while the company plans changes to ESPN, Hulu and its streaming business. Source link
Illumina Names Jacob Thaysen as New CEO
Jacob Thaysen was named to the role after Francis deSouza resigned from the gene-sequencing maker in June amid a fight...
Shell Launches New Strategy Courting Investors, Not Activists
The energy major said it would share billions more from its record profits with investors while deepening its commitment to...
After Illumina CEO’s Fall, Other Executives Are Expected to Take Hard Look at Deals
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Illumina CEO Francis deSouza Resigns Amid Regulatory Hurdles, Proxy Fight
Activist investor Carl Icahn has signaled he wants former CEO Jay Flatley to return to gene-sequencing test maker. Source link
Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars
Businesses face proposals on abortion, guns and climate change as groups with various viewpoints strive to get their agendas heard...
Salesforce Shakes Off Proxy Fight From Elliott
The activist investor says it was swayed by the business-software provider’s latest financial results and cost-cutting. Source link
WSJ News Exclusive | Ryan Cohen Takes Stake in Nordstrom
The activist investor plans to urge Nordstrom to refresh its board and replace the former CEO of Bed Bath &...
Nelson Peltz Plans Proxy Fight Against Disney
MarketsTrian Fund Management wants Disney to plan for Robert Iger’s successor and wants a seat on the board Source link
Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass Resigns to Join Levi Strauss
CEO Michelle Gass has been under attack from activist investors for sales declines and a steep drop in the department-store...
Activist Investor Dan Loeb Backs Off Pushing Disney to Sell ESPN
Activist investor Dan Loeb signaled Sunday morning on Twitter that he is backing off his push to persuade Walt Disney...
Unilever to Add Activist Investor Nelson Peltz to Board
Unilever UL 9.94% PLC said it would add Nelson Peltz to its board and disclosed his fund now holds a...
WSJ News Exclusive | Activist Investor Ancora Has 1% Hasbro Stake
An activist investor has a stake in Hasbro Inc. HAS 1.83% and is supporting another activist already waging a proxy...
How Goldman Sachs Is Encouraging Companies to Disclose Emissions Data
Companies are facing more stringent environmental, social and governance requirements leading into proxy season.The Securities and Exchange Commission recently proposed...
WSJ News Exclusive | Carl Icahn Nominates Two to McDonald’s Board
Carl Icahn has launched a proxy fight for two board seats at McDonald’s Corp. , as the activist investor pushes...
WSJ News Exclusive | Hasbro Activist Begins Proxy Fight, Urges Wizards Unit Spinoff
A little-known activist investor is seeking to add several directors to Hasbro Inc.’s board and is urging the toy maker...
Unilever Plans Job Cuts as Activist Investor Trian Takes Stake
Unilever UL 8.58% PLC plans to cut thousands of jobs as part of a reorganization aimed at speeding up its...
WSJ News Exclusive | Activist Investor to Call on Peloton to Fire Its CEO
An activist investor wants Peloton Interactive Inc. to fire its chief executive and explore a sale after the stationary-bike maker’s...
WSJ News Exclusive | Kohl’s Is Urged to Consider E-Commerce Separation
An activist investor is urging department-store chain Kohl’s Corp. to consider a sale of the company or a separation of...
