ActivismCanadian dissident investors had successful 2017, study says Mar 02, 2018Ben AshwellThe number of proxy contests in Canada has remained consistent over the last few years, but 2017 was the first time since 2014 that...Read more
ActivismLazard’s Thomas reflects on IR lessons from activism Feb 28, 2018Andrew HoltRich Thomas, managing director of the shareholder advisory group at Lazard, talks to IR Magazine ’...Read more
ActivismActivist campaign at Xerox indicates company management is at risk Jan 24, 2018Ben AshwellIn a week when Xerox’s CEO has been singled out by an activist investor, FactSet data shared with IR Magazine indicates that...Read more
ESGWhat to expect from annual meetings next year Dec 15, 2017Ben AshwellAt a glance Regulatory changes Whether it’s CEO pay-ratio disclosure in the US, Sapin II in France...Read more
ActivismActivists target US companies Oct 31, 2017Andrew HoltActivists this year have set their sights on US companies, with 395 from a total of 640 activist demands year to date (YTD) leveled at...Read more
Buy sideMajority of investors want better, more forward-looking disclosures, study says Oct 27, 2017Ben AshwellInstitutional investors would like to see more qualitative, forward-looking and visually compelling disclosures from public companies...Read more