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

9 months ago

Illumina Names New Chief Executive

Jacob Thaysen was named to the role after Francis deSouza resigned from the gene-sequencing maker in June amid a fight…

10 months ago

Bob Iger Isn’t Having Much Fun

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12 months ago

Icahn Gets Breathing Room From Lenders Following Short-Seller Attack

The deal unties his personal loans from the trading price of his company’s shares, increase his collateral and set up…

12 months ago

Icahn Gets Breathing Room From Lenders Following Short-Seller Attack

Deal unties his personal loans from the trading price of Icahn Enterprises. Source link

12 months ago

Farallon Capital to Wage Proxy Battle at Biotech Firm

WSJ News ExclusiveFinanceFarallon has nominated three directors to the board of Exelixis Source link

1 year ago

Carl Icahn Wants to Bring Illumina’s Old CEO Back, Disney-Style

WSJ News ExclusiveHeard on the StreetBillionaire activist signals he wants company’s retired CEO Jay Flatley to come back and Grail…

1 year ago

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

1 year ago