ComplianceHow changing beneficial ownership reporting may impact activism Apr 18, 2022Alexandra LayfieldRachel SolinoThe SEC in February proposed amendments to Regulation 13D-G to modernize beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Adoption of the...Read more
ShareholdersNew report shows rise in success of ESG shareholder activism Oct 28, 2021Sarah WelshA new report released by Diligent Institute finds an increase in successful ESG shareholder activism campaigns, with a lack of modern...Read more
ShareholdersShareholder activism down at half year mark Jul 29, 2021Ben AshwellThe number of companies targeted by an activist during the first half of the year was at its lowest level in more than six years,...Read more
ShareholdersIssuers exploring ‘other avenues’ of communication in activism defense, advisers say Jun 04, 2021Ben AshwellAs activist activity shows signs of picking up relative to last year, there’s scope for issuers to learn lessons from the forced...Read more
ShareholdersShareholder activism continues resurgence, with US leading the way Apr 19, 2021Tim HumanShareholder activism continued its resurgence in the first three months of 2021 with a second consecutive quarter of heightened...Read more
ShareholdersActivism in a pandemic: Tampered appetites and the rise of climate activism Nov 17, 2020Garnet RoachCompanies across the US, Canada, continental Europe and the UK had something of a respite from shareholder activism this year. The...Read more
ShareholdersThe threat of employee shareholder activism Aug 07, 2020Ben AshwellBoardrooms across the country are increasingly discussing human capital management issues, as investors bring subjects like diversity...Read more
BoardroomHow boards can prepare for post-pandemic activism Apr 06, 2020Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant volatility in the equity markets, with companies across different sectors experiencing...Read more
ShareholdersActivists see value amid stock price crashes, with issuers encouraged to settle Mar 17, 2020Ben AshwellWith the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index falling around 12 percent on March 16, activist investors are seeing the opportunity...Read more
Shareholders‘Communications gap’ leaves door open to activists, survey says Mar 04, 2020Tim HumanAlmost half of investors do not proactively engage with the management of companies they invest in or follow, creating a ‘...Read more