Tag:Activism

Health

Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard’s Smith says

Ian Read, former CEO of Pfizer Inc., gestures as he speaks during a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,...

Joseph Brown - October 10, 2024

Health

Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard’s activist campaign

Ian Read, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, speaks as President Donald Trump, left, listens during an announcement on a new pharmaceutical...

Joseph Brown - October 9, 2024

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Activist Starboard Value has $1 billion Pfizer stake, taps former executives for help, sources say

People pass by the Pfizer headquarters building in New York City, Jan. 29, 2023.Kena Betancur | View Press | Corbis News | Getty...

Joseph Brown - October 6, 2024

Health

Major CVS shareholder plans activist push, will meet with management, sources say

CVS Pharmacy logo is seen at store in Florida Keys, United States on May 7, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesGlenview Capital,...

Joseph Brown - September 29, 2024

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Masimo CEO shared confidential information with investor ahead of public release, court filing shows

Joe Kiani, CEO, MasimoScott Mlyn | CNBCMasimo CEO Joe Kiani, whose medical-technology company is in the midst of a proxy battle with activist...

Joseph Brown - September 6, 2024

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Intel has hired Morgan Stanley, other advisers for activist defense

A sign is posted in front of Intel headquarters on August 01, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News |...

Joseph Brown - August 23, 2024

Business

Activist Elliott reportedly has a significant stake in Starbucks, in talks with management

A Starbucks coffee shop in Amsterdam.Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesElliott Management has taken a significant stake in coffee chain Starbucks and...

Joseph Brown - July 19, 2024

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Southwest Airlines adopts ‘poison pill’ to fend off activist Elliott Management

A Southwest Airlines jet is parked Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Kehole awaiting passengers on January 20, 2024 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.Kevin Carter...

Joseph Brown - July 3, 2024