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10 Questions with Christopher Young, JD, CFA worth a read

✔𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 Activist investors are typically institutional or individual shareholders who acquire a significant stake in a company and use their influence to create change. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📕read - https://lnkd.in/dR_34YJW And Get Insights #ActivistInvestors #CorporateStrategy #ShareholderEngagement #Governance #CorporateResponsibility #InvestorRelations #StakeholderManagement

The Activist Investor Conference 2024 program includes these eleven keynote presentations and panel discussions: 1. Evolution of Shareholder and Management Rights 2. Are You Equipped for Conflict? Prevailing in High Stakes Proxy Battles 3. Universal Proxies, 13D and Size Matters - Legal Perspectives on Activism 4. Two Sides of the Coin: Defense and Offense in Activism 5. Activist Hedge Funds - Vulnerabilities Activists Look For 6. The Straight Skinny: Shareholder Activism Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 7. Get Ready: The New Wave of Shareholder Activism 8. Why Boards Should Think Like Activists - Benefits of an Experienced Activist in the Boardroom 9. Good, Bad and Ugly - Defining Shareholder Activism Success and Failure 10. Threats and Promises: Strategic Reputation Management During Transitions 11. The Impact of Shareholder Activism on Global M&A Check out the speaker list and other details at https://loom.ly/RCk2L08 #ActivistInvestorConference #ShareholderActivism #activistinvestor #boardmember

Flight #84: Activist Investors Learn what makes a good corporate governance and the role of activist investors in reshaping companies. Listen to our new episode! #CorporateGovernance #BusinessLeadership You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://lnkd.in/gJ6bJZEY

How should corporations engage with activist investors? The Activist Investor Conference examines that question through 15+ sessions revealing approaches to shareholder activism - and strategies for companies responding constructively. This event spotlights insights into governance from diverse perspectives. The agenda session topics include: • Building Positive Shareholder Relationships • Maintaining Board Solidarity • Considering Activist Viewpoints …and more to foster productive dialogues. This NYC forum connects specialists of all backgrounds for networking. Register today: https://loom.ly/RCk2L08 Connect in New York City on March 21st at Convene, 237 Park Avenue, for this vital conference. #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderActivism #ActivistConference #ActivistInvesting #Investing #NewYorkCity #B2iDigital #DealFlowEvents #ShareholderActivism

Dear Colleagues: Below is one of my recent articles on shareholder activism that was published in Society and Business in January. Many companies are unprepared when activists approach them. This article describes which types are likely to have the most power and influence. https://lnkd.in/dFupUge3

Tactics and objectives of activist shareholders are wide-ranging, with shareholders using novel tactics such as fast-paced public campaigns through online platforms and seeking access to internal company documents. In this Insight, we discuss recent trends and how companies and boards can plan ahead to mitigate these risks.

Flight #84: Activist Investors Are activist investors a boost or a threat to company returns? Find out in our latest episode featuring Andy Christopher, CFA. #StockMarket #InvestmentStrategies You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://lnkd.in/gJ6bJZEY

BlackRock Larry Fink under pressure from activist investor to split CEO and chair role. UK activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners has put forward a binding resolution to split the roles of chair and CEO at BlackRock, after citing "inherent conflict of interest" in the dual role. Check out Cristian Angeloni's latest article 👇 http://ow.ly/nhVO105owoF #investment #investmentmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance