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Trends in shareholder activism

March 20, 2024

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1 min read

Hosted by:

Jason Booth

Shareholder Activism Editor, Diligent Market Intelligence

With Guests:

Doug Schnell

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Sebastian Alsheimer

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Rebecca Sherratt

Publications Editor, Diligent Market Intelligence

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In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini, explore the latest developments in shareholder activism and offer tips and insights. Also in this episode, Rebecca Sherratt, Diligent Market Intelligence’s Publications Editor, shares key findings from the Shareholder Activism Annual Review.

More about the podcast

In this episode:

Shareholder Activism Annual Review: Sherratt gives an overview of Diligent Market Intelligence’s Shareholder Activism Annual Review.
Pandemic impacts: Schnell and Alsheimer discuss the lasting effects of the pandemic on shareholder activism, and how this influenced trends in 2023.
Activism preparedness: Schnell and Alsheimer discuss practical measures for responding to an activist investor.

Resources from this episode:

Shareholder Activism Annual Review