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Activism

Activist Investing Today: Axler Talks Forescout, Forensics

By Ronald Orol
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Published: July 17th, 2020
The activist short seller behind Spruce Point Capital offers a behind-the-scenes look at two campaigns and his investigative approach to companies, which includes running background checks on executives and directors as well as working with private investigators.
Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Great Hill Re-Ups Wayfair Amid Uncertainty

By Steve Gelsi
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Published: July 1st, 2020
Great Hill’s Christopher Gaffney reflects on the firm’s Wayfair investment in the form of convertible stock, how the coronavirus has impacted PE dealmaking, and more, on the latest episode of the Behind the Buyouts podcast.
Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Kirkland's David Fox

By David Marcus
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Published: June 25th, 2020
The attorney discusses building an M&A practice at Kirkland and his plans for the next phase of his career in the latest episode of the Drinks With The Deal Podcast.
Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Author Chase Purdy

By David Marcus
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Published: June 18th, 2020
On the latest episode of the podcast, Chase Purdy discusses his new book 'Billion Dollar Burger: Inside Big Tech’s Race for the Future of Food' and the effort to produce cell-cultured meat.
Activism

Activist Investing Today: AVI’s Bauernfreund on Japan Insurgencies

By Ronald Orol
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Published: May 29th, 2020
The manager of a $1 billion sometimes activist fund discusses why he may submit shareholder proposals at Fujitec’s annual meeting in 2021 if it doesn’t consider divesting stakes, buy back shares, set up board subcommittees or perform a strategic review.