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Risk & Compliance
Jury Clears Priest in ‘Short-and-Distort’ Scheme
Emmanuel Lemelson, who manages the Amvona hedge fund, was found liable only for making false statements about a biotech firm.
By
Matthew Heller
| November 8, 2021
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Leadership
Credit Suisse Rearranges C-Suite
“The significant loss in our prime services business relating to the failure of a U.S.-based hedge fund is unacceptable.”
By
Lauren Muskett
| April 6, 2021
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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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Workplace Issues
Is ‘Radical Transparency’ the Way to Go?
The everything-in-the-open concept, popularized by hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio, can work well for some organizations but is a poor fit for others.
By
David McCann
| October 14, 2019
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Risk & Compliance
Burford Capital CEO’s Wife Steps Down as CFO
Elizabeth O'Connell is taking another job at the litigation finance firm amid investor concerns over her independence.
By
Matthew Heller
| August 16, 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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Corporate Finance
Windstream Files Chapter 11 After Bond Default
The filing follows a court ruling that the broadband provider violated bond covenants when it spun off its fiber-optic cable network.
By
Matthew Heller
| February 26, 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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Risk & Compliance
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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Regulation
Hedge Fund Adviser Charged In ‘Short-and-Distort’ Scheme
The SEC accuses Gregory Lemelson of making false statements about Ligand Pharmaceuticals after taking a short position in May 2014.
By
William Sprouse
| September 13, 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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M&A
Sears Reviewing Sale of Kenmore, Other Assets
The proposed sale to CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund would further his goal of making Sears an "asset light" business.
By
Matthew Heller
| May 14, 2018
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M&A
Icahn Unveils Alternative to Xerox-Fuji Merger
The billionaire investor and another Xerox shareholder believe the copier pioneer can have “a better, brighter future as a standalone company.”
By
Matthew Heller
| April 18, 2018
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Risk & Compliance
Bitcoin Trader Accused of $600K Ponzi Scam
Nicholas Gelfman allegedly solicited investors with false claims that he would generate a 7% to 9% monthly return from a fund for trading Bitcoin.
By
Matthew Heller
| September 22, 2017
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Strategy
Ackman Presses for Strategy Changes at ADP
The activist investor says ADP could more than double its stock price if it cut staff and made better investments in technology.
By
Matthew Heller
| August 17, 2017
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