GLOBAL INVESTOR
JEAN PIERRE VERSTER: Rise of the shareholder activist
Investing in companies being targeted by shareholder activists can provide good opportunities to unlock value
07 July 2022 - 05:00
With global equities under pressure, investors are increasingly looking for opportunities where there is some kind of catalyst to unlock immediate shareholder value, rather than just betting on the general direction of markets.
One such opportunity is to invest in companies being targeted by shareholder activists. Activists seek to unlock value for all shareholders by persuading a board of directors to follow a specific course of action...
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