Sentences with phrase «on shareholder activism»
She is an influential commentator on shareholder activism and regulatory developments in the media and with relevant authorities.
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A PwC report on shareholder activism (PDF) and trends in mining didn't mince words, saying, «The gloves are off.»
Cf.. This on shareholder activism at Ensia: «In 2010, a coalition of investor advocates convinced the SEC to require all public companies to acknowledge what financial risks climate change could pose to their business.
-LSB-...] recent study conducted by April Klein and Emanuel Zur on shareholder activism found that stock prices of companies targeted by activist investors earn 10.2 % average returns -LSB-...]
A recent study conducted by April Klein and Emanuel Zur on shareholder activism found that stock prices of companies targeted by activist investors earn 10.2 % average returns during the period surrounding an activist's ownership disclosure and an additional 11.4 % abnormal return during the following year.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story on shareholder activism in Canada, May 15, 2015.
In an alert to clients, attorneys from the law firm Olshan describe the scope of the legislation as «unduly burdensome, excessive and inequitable,» and warn that «it could have a chilling effect on shareholder activism and proxy advisory work that have a specified presence in Texas, which, in turn, would help entrench management and the Boards of underperforming Texas - based companies.»
If the Texas Act is adopted, it could have a chilling effect on shareholder activism and proxy advisory work with respect to public companies that have a specified presence in Texas, which, in turn, would help entrench management and the Boards of underperforming Texas - based companies.
Jackie Cook is a specialist in corporate ESG disclosure analysis and author of research reports and academic articles on shareholder activism, corporate governance and mutuality.
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Yahoo had to deal with some nasty shareholder activist campaigns, and several readers asked about your thoughts on activism.
Shareholder activism on gun control tends to flourish in the weeks following an incident and then fade away, if history is any guide.
On its own, this strategy likely won't satisfy even long - term shareholders, and in its time of trial Talisman has picked up some shorter - term players with a penchant for shareholder activism.
He organized shareholder activism to put pressure on corporations to withdraw from Burma (Myanmar).
Described by the New York Times «a super-specialist» in human rights activism, Simon Billenness has over 25 years of experience in advising investors on shareholder advocacy.
As Co-chair of the Business and Human Rights Group of Amnesty International USA, Simon Billenness helps manage Amnesty International USA's use of a portfolio of stocks for shareholder activism on issues of human rights.
The question of whether shareholders benefit from such activism beyond an initial bump in stock price is likely to remain unresolved, given the methodological problems plaguing studies on the subject.
Morrow Sodali, together with Jones Day, and in collaboration with Bocconi University is holding a roundtable on «Shareholder Activism: US and Italian perspectives», on March 20th at 3 PM, at Bocconi University, Milan.
Among the topics on the agenda: the evolution of shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new challenges.
Having previously worked across the corporate governance, equities research, private equity and strategy consulting sectors, Michael now advises ASX boards and senior managers on governance - related matters and in the execution of corporate actions and vote - related company meetings, including shareholder activism campaigns and proxy battles both in Australia and abroad.
The latest report from Proxy Preview reveals growing activism on the part of shareholders when it comes to social and environmental issues.
Glass Lewis» proxy season reviews provide perspectives on the recent proxy seasons in each region, with a focus on insights and case studies relating to board elections, executive pay, ESG practices, shareholder activism, stewardship and engagement, and other notable trends.
The shareholder activism behind things like the say - on - pay movement is the driving force for change within boards, experts say.
Robert McCormick, chief policy officer at Glass Lewis & Co., talks about the impact of shareholder activism on corporate governance.
Companies must consider how their core business practices influence society, and they also can't ignore the rise of ESG activism in their own boardrooms — in 2017, the nonprofit organization Ceres tracked more than 200 shareholder resolutions on ESG topics, up from 130 in 2013.
-- Liana Baker on Monday started a new beat at Reuters covering shareholder activism and corporate governance and has moved back to New York.
State Comptroller Tom Di Napoli is opposing the call for him to divest the state's pension plans from fossil fuel companies, on the grounds that he can be more effective using the state's stock ownership to do shareholder activism.
Based on the foregoing, it's hard to disagree with Squire's conclusion that 2009 will be «a busy and exciting year for shareholder activism.»
Posted in Activist Investors, Carl Icahn, Shareholder Activism, tagged Carl Icahn, Sum - of - the - parts valuation, Value investing on October 15, 2012 2 Comments»
Carlisle's work succeeds on two levels: It is both a gripping account of some of the most notable episodes in the history of shareholder activism as well as an instructive guide to profiting from mean reversion and activist opportunities in today's market.
These findings suggest that, on average, the market believes activism creates shareholder value.
Posted in About, Shareholder Activism, Strategy, tagged Corporate Governance, Shareholder Activism on September 27, 2012 3 Comments»
Posted in About, Activist Investors, Catalysts, Stocks, tagged Activism, Activist investing, Shareholder activist on October 18, 2010 1 Comment»
A group of US investors with more than $ 200 billion in assets have accused 10 companies, including the oil giant ExxonMobil, the financial services group Wells Fargo and the utility TXU, of not doing enough to respond to global warming and climate change, in a sign of increasing shareholder activism on environmental issues.
The series provides insight on the current issues facing boards of directors, including shareholder engagement, board leadership, strategic planning, institutional investors, proxy advisory firms, executive compensation, board composition, activism, corporate and securities law, litigation and enforcement actions, cybersecurity, and much more.
Scott will speak on a panel titled «Critical Issues in Shareholder Activism and M&A Litigation.»
Her practice includes advising clients on US and international mergers and acquisitions, including public and private company transactions, and on corporate governance, shareholder activism and defensive matters.
About Blog The Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch is published by Cleary Gottlieb's M&A and Corporate Governance practice groups to provide updates and insights on M&A and corporate governance matters, including developments in shareholder activism, corporate law and deal structuring as well as trends in the drafting of M&A agreements.
We can help you with breach of contract and warranty cases, disputes over the proper construction of agreements, shareholder disputes, disputes over joint ventures, and post-mergers and acquisitions disputes, as well as with corporate governance related litigation, for example shareholder activism battles, disputes on public take - over bids and squeeze - out procedures.
About Blog The Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch is published by Cleary Gottlieb's M&A and Corporate Governance practice groups to provide updates and insights on M&A and corporate governance matters, including developments in shareholder activism, corporate law and deal structuring as well as trends in the drafting of M&A agreements.