Struggling German chemicals group announces boardroom reshuffle ahead of update on potential break-up
Plus, ByteDance feeds cash-hungry investors and Carson Block takes on Blackstone
Veteran activist cites loss of confidence in winding down of environmental and social fund manager
But high-profile shareholder may not be satisfied with informal position
ValueAct founder launches campaign for changes at Bayer while claiming environmental aims
Inclusive Capital takes €400mn stake as German group grapples with legacy of Monsanto takeover
Jeffrey Ubben’s In-Cap goes public after board of UK housebuilder rebuffs offer twice
Plus: Biden steers clear of a price on carbon and Alaska oil output falls
Appointment of Michael Angelakis and Jeff Ubben comes as US oil group prepares key investor day
‘We are not trying to sell trucks, we are trying to sell hydrogen,’ says activist investor Jeff Ubben
The latest news on ESG and sustainability: insurers crushed by climate costs, Mizuho’s landmark shareholder vote, CEOs get their money’s worth from compensation consultants, and more
“Anyway the AUM flows, doesn’t really matter to me.”
‘Elizabeth Warren is right,’ veteran activist investor tells FT
Activist fund chief’s constructive approach hits right chord
As the industry tightens up, now is a good time to bow out
Founder loosens ties and partners exit in new reshuffle at activist hedge fund
Jeff Ubben joins rush to invest in companies focused on the future of sustainable food
Traditionally seen as aggressive, a new wave of players is taking a different approach to getting a seat on the board
Hedge fund’s sometimes belligerent statements mask a careful and dogged strategy
Activist hedge fund promotes long-time partner Mason Morfit
BlackRock, Pimco and 12 other investors’ investments in bonds from Novo Banco were wiped out
Private equity managers have emerged as some of the losers from last week’s UK Budget
Directors representing rival activist investors disagreed over strategy
Activist investor ValueAct’s arrival should put the government on alert
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