Dealing with activist directors with an M&A agenda
This past year, more than ever, activist investors called for the companies they targeted to put themselves up for sale or divest...
Activism, M&A Archive
Shareholder activism fuels board culture change in Asia
Issuers in Asia are more likely to seek settlements with activist investors than they were five years ago, due to activists’...
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Publishing, media and telecoms companies at highest risk from activists, notes research
Publishing, media and telecommunications are the sectors most vulnerable to activist investors, according to new research. The...
IR Magazine Winter 2019
A light in the dark I recently spoke to Jim Toes, CEO of the Security Traders Association, about how the unprecedented number of...
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Last word: Unlocking hidden value in GreenLandCorp
To whom it may concern First of all, let me congratulate you on a fantastic company. From its Elephant Foot Glacier to the...
Canadian shareholder activism increases in scope, says Laurel Hill
Shareholder activism in Canada is evolving and becoming more sophisticated. While down in terms of volume, it has ‘grown in...
‘Anyone can be an activist now,’ warn Canadian governance advisers
Shareholder activism hit record highs in Canada during 2018 and, while the activity has trailed off somewhat this year, speakers...
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The week in investor relations: Trade war is ‘new normal’, fund managers avoid unicorns and companies under more pressure over climate change
– A majority of investors think the US-China trade war is the ‘new normal’, according to a survey of global fund managers...
Five trends all IROs need to consider for 2019 and beyond
Sponsored content The latest in Q4’s popular Breakfast Roundtable series was hosted with IR Magazine on top of London’s iconic...
FTSE 100 CEO pay drops due to new reporting regime, reveals Deloitte
CEO pay at FTSE 100 companies has dropped to its lowest level since 2014, according to Deloitte’s annual FTSE 100 executive...
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