Sentences with phrase «shareholder pressures means»

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«But in fact, the new «activist» investors pushed for seats on boards and pressured management into policies that were viewed as more «shareholder - friendly» — meaning friendlier to short - term investors — including increasing dividends and buyouts.»

That means fewer premium bids, less pressure on firms to shape up, and more stitch - ups of minority shareholders.

But as Manjoo points out, going public means, inevitably, bowing to the pressures of shareholders, who want their money's worth.