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Toshiba Goes GE With Three-Way Split

Toshiba Goes GE With Three-Way Split

The separation of the Japanese conglomerate into three businesses "will unlock immense value by removing complexity."

By Matthew Heller | November 12, 2021

Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup

Risk & Compliance

Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup

“The board has failed to help develop and oversee a strategic plan to respond to a rapidly-changing retail landscape,” the investors said.

By Matthew Heller | February 23, 2021

Share Prices Plummet Following Divestitures in 2019

Mergers & Acquisitions

Share Prices Plummet Following Divestitures in 2019

Almost two-thirds of companies are seeing their stock prices underperform industry benchmarks, with the average underperformance at 7%.

By David McCann | August 21, 2019

United Technologies Ditches Conglomerate Model

United Technologies Ditches Conglomerate Model

The company is spinning off its Otis and Carrier businesses in a "pivotal" move to "drive sustained growth."

By Matthew Heller | November 27, 2018

Should You IPO?

Should You IPO?

Unless your company is big, profitable, and a category leader, the wisest choice may be to wait.

By Keith Button | February 20, 2018

SEC Gets Back to Full Five-Member Strength

Risk & Compliance

SEC Gets Back to Full Five-Member Strength

The commission will no longer be short-handed after the Senate confirms the appointments of Robert Jackson and Hester Peirce.

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2017

How CFOs Can Take on Bigger Roles

How CFOs Can Take on Bigger Roles

Here's a three-step plan for becoming more proactive in challenging the business and identifying new opportunities.

By Laura Miles and Henrik Poppe | June 26, 2017

Activist Investors Fined for Disclosure Violations

Risk & Compliance

Activist Investors Fined for Disclosure Violations

Jeffrey Eberwein and Charles Gillman allegedly failed to properly disclose material information about their activist efforts involving five companies.

By Matthew Heller | February 15, 2017

CIT to Sell Aircraft Leasing Unit for $10 Billion

CIT to Sell Aircraft Leasing Unit for $10 Billion

The sale to Chinese aviation conglomerate HNA comes amid pressure on CIT from activist investors to dispose of noncore assets.

By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2016

House Blocks SEC’s Universal Proxy Ballot Plan

Risk & Compliance

House Blocks SEC’s Universal Proxy Ballot Plan

The SEC has been working on a rule that could give activist investors an edge in contested board elections.

By Christopher Hosford | July 8, 2016

Activists at the Gate

Activists at the Gate

Activist investors are bigger and hungrier than ever. Here’s how to keep them at bay.

By Edward Teach | March 17, 2016

Avoid Proxy Wars with Activist Investors

Investor Relations

Avoid Proxy Wars with Activist Investors

Activists won proxy wars with companies about 75% of the time in 2014.

By Jim Cudahy | February 17, 2016

Stale Boards Are Prime Targets of Investor Activism

Investor Relations

Stale Boards Are Prime Targets of Investor Activism

Governance issues are often front and center in the target range of investor activism.

By Paula Loop | February 17, 2016

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Starboard Value hints at making a bid to oust the Yahoo board if it is "unwilling to accept the need for significant change."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 6, 2016

SEC Gives Boost to Investors in Proxy Battles

Risk & Compliance

SEC Gives Boost to Investors in Proxy Battles

A regulator says new guidance will prevent companies from "gaming the rules to deny shareowners the right to vote on critical reforms."

By Matthew Heller | October 23, 2015