Here’s a great article at Forbes about a new generation of activist shareholders: Historically, large institutional investors pursued purely financial strategies and kept a low profile in governance. This may no longer be the case. In a manner vaguely reminiscent of the corporate raiders of the 1980s, a new generation … Read More
Warren Buffett: “Berkshire Could Be A Rest Home For Activists”
Here’s a great interview with Warren Buffett at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Conference in which he discusses why he’s not a fan of activists, and the importance of having good communication with your shareholders in the case of an activist surfacing. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: Buffett: Activism is … Read More