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

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Bob Iger Isn’t Having Much Fun

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2 years 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…

2 years 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

2 years ago

Farallon Capital to Wage Proxy Battle at Biotech Firm

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

2 years 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…

2 years 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

2 years ago