The most likely focus for shareholder activists in North America is to push for board representation, new research indicates
Activists will likely target primarily mid-sized and smaller companies, with only occasional runs at large firms, Moody’s report suggests
A recent conference explored ways in which technology can help boost retail investor participation and shareholder rights
A group of minority shareholders believe there are “coercive elements” to the deal, namely that Sirius XM Canada has suspended its dividend and that the firm’s valuation is flawed
The firm is also considering incorporating additional metrics to identify potential misalignments between CEO pay and company performance
Following in Goldman Sachs’ footsteps, the insurance giant will allow certain shareholders to nominate 20% of its board
Market volatility expected to weigh on campaign activity in 2016
Activist shareholders are also winning about half of the proxy fights they launched against management, new Kingsdale report finds
Study refutes assertions that activist interventions are costly to firms and their shareholders in the long term
Rise in shareholder activism mainly negative for credit investors