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Activism

M&A Options Abound for Griffon in Wake of Voss Win

By Ronald Orol
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Published: June 9th, 2022
Following the landslide election of one director to the industrial conglomerate's board, Voss Capital's Travis Cocke says the company has plenty of M&A options ahead.
Activism

Activist Investor Rankings for 2021

By Ronald Orol
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Published: April 6th, 2022
The Deal explores the successes and failures of the biggest names in the activist game in 2021.
Activism

New Kingsdale CEO Plots Cross-Border M&A, ESG

By Ronald Orol
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Published: March 25th, 2022
The proxy solicitor's recently appointed CEO, Ian Robertson, says climate change, diversity and cybersecurity risks are all top issues for large institutional investors and their growing policy teams in Canada, even as the power of large proxy advisers diminishes.
Activism

CN Settles With TCI After Failed Railroad Deal

By Ronald Orol
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Published: March 25th, 2022
The Canadian railway company is bringing on a new CEO and will install two new directors under an agreement with Chris Hohn’s activist fund.
Activism

BlackRock, Voting and Insurgencies

By Ronald Orol
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Published: March 24th, 2022
Advisers offer mixed views about whether the index fund manager’s plans to give 850 big institutional clients with $1.5 trillion in assets the power to vote shares will help activists win director contests.