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Activist Calls for Zendesk to Scrap Momentive Deal
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Activist Calls for Zendesk to Scrap Momentive Deal

Zendesk should not waste "more time and more shareholder capital on a value-destroying acquisition that is destined to be rejected by shareholders."
By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2022
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SEC Allows Apple Shareholder Vote on NDAs
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SEC Allows Apple Shareholder Vote on NDAs

An activist investor has proposed that Apple's board review the company's use of non-disclosure agreements and other concealment clauses.
By Matthew Heller | December 23, 2021
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GameStop Stock Soars After CFO Resigns
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GameStop Stock Soars After CFO Resigns

Jim Bell reportedly was forced to resign as part of a push by activist investor Ryan Cohen to "reshape the ailing retailer.”
By Matthew Heller | February 24, 2021
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Twitter Makes Deal With Activist Investor Elliott
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Twitter Makes Deal With Activist Investor Elliott

The agreement averts a battle over Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's leadership but "lays the groundwork for eventually replacing" him.
By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2020
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Activist Pushes for Removal of Twitter CEO
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Activist Pushes for Removal of Twitter CEO

Twitter shares jumped on reports that Elliott Management is seeking to replace Jack Dorsey because he also runs Square.
By Matthew Heller | March 3, 2020
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CFOs Dealt With a Record Number of Activist Investors in 2019
Investor Relations

CFOs Dealt With a Record Number of Activist Investors in 2019

A record 99 campaigns globally had an M&A-related thesis, accounting for about 47% of all the year's activity.
By Vincent Ryan | January 15, 2020
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Elliott Management Discloses $3B Stake in AT&T
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Elliott Management Discloses $3B Stake in AT&T

The activist investor believes AT&T is deeply undervalued, citing its "irreplaceable assets, enormous earnings power and an ability to win in key markets."
By Matthew Heller | September 9, 2019
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Red Robin Rebuffs Activist’s $519M Buyout Offer
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Red Robin Rebuffs Activist’s $519M Buyout Offer

The struggling restaurant chain said its strategic plan is a better option for long-term shareholder value than Vintage Capital's offer.
By Matthew Heller | September 5, 2019
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Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations
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Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations

The activist fund allegedly failed to comply with premerger notification rules before acquiring stock in DowDuPont two years ago.
By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2019
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Activist Elliott Bets $1.3B on SAP Profit Growth
Technology

Activist Elliott Bets $1.3B on SAP Profit Growth

The German software giant has prioritized revenue growth but is now taking steps to boost the profitability of its cloud business.
By Matthew Heller | April 24, 2019
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The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally
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The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

Don't be caught by surprise — learn to view your company through the eyes of an activist investor.
By Vincent Ryan | March 7, 2019
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Activist Fund Urges ‘Immediate’ Change at eBay
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Activist Fund Urges ‘Immediate’ Change at eBay

eBay's shares rose 6% after Elliott Management disclosed a 4% stake in the company and unveiled a plan to unlock strategic value.
By Matthew Heller | January 22, 2019
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Activist Seeks Records in Campbell Soup Fight
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Activist Seeks Records in Campbell Soup Fight

Third Point's Daniel Loeb believes internal company documents could boost his bid to replace Campbell's entire board.
By Matthew Heller | October 4, 2018
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David Anderson Takes CFO Job at Nielsen
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David Anderson Takes CFO Job at Nielsen

The finance veteran joins Nielsen as the media ratings firm faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Management to sell itself.
By Matthew Heller | September 5, 2018
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Loeb’s Third Point Pushes For Campbell Soup Sale
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Loeb’s Third Point Pushes For Campbell Soup Sale

About 41% of the publicly held, global soup-maker is still held by family members, who have resisted a sale in the past.
By William Sprouse | August 10, 2018
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