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Activist Investing Today: White & Case’s Matthews, Tolani on Insurgents, Deals

By Ronald Orol

Published: January 26th, 2023

The U.K.-based attorneys, who advise both activists and companies, explain why they are seeing a trend of insurgent managers partnering with PE to try to buy companies they previously targeted with agitation campaigns.

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Activist Investing Today: Saur on Peltz, Disney, Icahn, M&A

By Ronald Orol

Published: December 8th, 2022

Matt Saur, one of the founding partners of law firm Woolery, explains why Nelson Peltz faces an uphill battle at Disney, what it was like working with Carl Icahn on his Xerox campaign and why activists will continue to push for M&A.

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Activist Investing Today: Zaba Sees M&A Activism Amid Uncertainty

By Ronald Orol

Published: September 30th, 2022

The co-chair of Sidley’s shareholder activism practice explains why an insurgent investor might be more willing to push for M&A than seek out an operational thesis in today’s volatile markets.

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Activist Investing Today: Ides Capital's McKeever Talks Monro, Safety Insurance

By Ronald Orol

Published: September 19th, 2022

The head of Ides Capital Management discusses her latest campaigns and talks about collaborative efforts at Arcosa and Graphic Packaging.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Kimmeridge’s Viviano Talks ESG and Control Pay

By Ronald Orol

Published: September 8th, 2022

The lead portfolio manager of the oil and gas-focused activist investor discusses its latest investment and why change-of-control payments should include stock in combined companies.

Activism

PayPal’s Elliott Engagement Could Lead to M&A

By Ronald Orol

Published: August 18th, 2022

Comments from the digital payment giant's CEO indicate that PalPal could consider divestitures of some sort if more immediate changes don’t produce share improvement.

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Activist Investing Today: Jefferies' Young Reviews ISS, M&A

By Ronald Orol

Published: July 29th, 2022

The global head of contested situations at Jefferies discusses his view of the 'duopoly proxy advisory services' on contested M&A and director contests.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: V&E’s Elbaum on M&A, Kohl's, Twitter

By Ronald Orol

Published: July 20th, 2022

The co-head of the shareholder activism practice at Vinson & Elkins explains why activists will be back at Kohl’s next year, his expectations for Musk vs. Twitter and his case for SPACtivism.

Activism

Hemisphere Media Go-Shop Attracts Rival Bids

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 5th, 2022

Searchlight Capital agreed to acquire the Spanish language cable, broadcast TV and streaming company for $7 per share in May.

News & Media

Activist Investing Today: White & Case’s Matthews, Tolani on Insurgents, Deals

Activist Investing Today: Saur on Peltz, Disney, Icahn, M&A

Activist Investing Today: Zaba Sees M&A Activism Amid Uncertainty

Activist Investing Today: Ides Capital's McKeever Talks Monro, Safety Insurance

Activist Investing Today: Kimmeridge’s Viviano Talks ESG and Control Pay

PayPal’s Elliott Engagement Could Lead to M&A

Activist Investing Today: Jefferies' Young Reviews ISS, M&A

Activist Investing Today: V&E’s Elbaum on M&A, Kohl's, Twitter

Hemisphere Media Go-Shop Attracts Rival Bids

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