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Twitter CEO Survives Elliott Ax as Company Offers Concessions
Jack Dorsey has been serving as chief executive since founding the social media platform in 2006.
By
Lauren Muskett
| November 3, 2020
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The Economy
7-Eleven Parent to Buy Speedway for $21B
Elliott Management has been pushing for a sale of the gas station retail chain.
By
Vincent Ryan
| August 3, 2020
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Risk & Compliance
Twitter to Appoint Former Google CFO as Chairperson
The appointment comes three months after Elliott Management hedge fund pressed for the ouster of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
By
Lauren Muskett
| June 3, 2020
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Risk & Compliance
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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People
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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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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Strategy
AT&T’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Appeases Activist Investor
Amid pressure from Elliott Management, the telecom and media giant announced a plan to cut costs and pay down debt.
By
Lauren Muskett
| October 28, 2019
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People
EBay CFO Schenkel Steps in After CEO Resigns
“In the past few weeks it became clear that I was not on the same page as my new board,” CEO Devin Wenig tweets.
By
Matthew Heller
| September 25, 2019
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M&A
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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M&A
Elliott to Buy Barnes & Noble
After years of decline, the bookseller was sold for $476 million.
By
Lauren Muskett
| June 7, 2019
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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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Strategy
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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Technology
PE Firms Team Up to Buy Athenahealth for $5B
After a strategic review, healthcare IT firm Athenahealth agrees to become part of Veritas Capital's Virence Health unit.
By
Matthew Heller
| November 13, 2018
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People
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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Strategy
Athenahealth CEO Resigns Amid Strategic Review
A possible buyer is hedge fund Elliott Management, which made a hostile takeover offer last month for the healthcare technology company.
By
Matthew Heller
| June 6, 2018
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