All articles tagged with #proxy battle
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz has sold his $1 billion stake in Disney after losing a costly proxy battle to gain a seat on the company's board, marking a victory for CEO Bob Iger.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has sold his entire stake in Disney for around $120 a share, yielding a $1 billion return, after losing a proxy battle to secure board seats at the company. Disney's current board was reaffirmed by a substantial margin in a recent shareholder vote.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has sold his entire stake in Disney for about $1 billion, weeks after losing a proxy battle to elect himself and former Disney finance chief Jay Rasulo to the company's board. Peltz's Trian Partners had criticized Disney's governance, streaming strategy, and CEO succession plan. Disney shares have risen approximately 11% this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Nelson Peltz, founder of Trian Partners, accepted defeat in a proxy battle with Disney but warned that he may return if the company doesn't keep its promises. Peltz expressed disappointment with Disney's board and CEO succession planning, emphasizing the need for a viable succession plan. He also mentioned potential future involvement if Disney fails to deliver on its commitments. Despite the loss, Peltz highlighted the gains Trian made from its Disney holdings and expressed gratitude to supporters while acknowledging the possibility of returning to the fray.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
After losing a proxy battle with Disney, activist investor Nelson Peltz claims about $1 billion in profit on stock gains and hints at a potential third effort to shake up the board if the company doesn't keep its promises. Peltz, reflecting on the defeat, expressed hope that Disney will fulfill its assurances and stated that he will "watch and wait" to see if the company delivers on its commitments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Disney emerges victorious in the proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz as shareholders vote in favor of the company's incumbent board of directors, allowing them to retain their positions. Despite the stock trading lower on the news, analysts believe the pressure from the proxy battle may have pushed Disney to make strategic changes, such as restructuring efforts, layoffs, and partnerships, ultimately benefiting shareholders. The focus now turns to Disney's succession planning and the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for CEO Bob Iger.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Disney emerged victorious in a proxy battle against activist investors, with its 12 board nominees winning re-election by a substantial margin. Trian Group and Blackwells Capital, which launched separate proxy fights against the company, were defeated. The battle, particularly heated in the weeks leading up to the annual shareholder meeting, saw Trian accusing Disney of underperformance and poor governance, while Disney countered by emphasizing its strategic priorities and creative focus. The final vote counts still need certification from an independent elections inspector.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Disney shareholders are set to vote on whether to retain the current board or replace certain directors with candidates nominated by activist investors, including billionaire Nelson Peltz. Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo are seeking board seats, arguing that the current board has failed to generate sufficient returns and plan for succession. Disney has reportedly secured enough votes to win at the shareholder meeting, but the outcome remains uncertain. Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and ISS have split their recommendations, with ISS supporting Peltz's nomination but not Rasulo's. Additionally, activist investor Blackwells has nominated its own slate of potential directors, adding further complexity to the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Elon Musk publicly supports Nelson Peltz for a seat on Disney's board of directors, stating that Peltz would improve the company and benefit shareholders. The proxy battle for control of Disney has been intense, with Peltz's supporters highlighting the failed succession plan following CEO Bob Iger's initial exit in 2020. The results of the voting will be revealed today, and attention will then turn to who will succeed Iger as CEO.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Walt Disney appears to be gaining support from major institutional investors in the battle for board seats against activist investors Trian Fund Management and Blackwells Capital. The proxy battle comes as Disney seeks to revitalize its creative franchises, make its streaming business profitable, and navigate the digital future of ESPN. With the annual meeting approaching, both sides are actively lobbying shareholders, and the final outcome remains uncertain as more votes are expected to come in.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Egan-Jones Ratings Co. has recommended that Disney shareholders vote for Nelson Peltz's Trian nominees, including Peltz himself and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo, for the company's board, citing the apparent lack of a long-term succession plan and mediocre financial performance. Peltz, who controls about $3.5 billion worth of Disney shares, is waging a proxy battle to reverse the media conglomerate's chronic underperformance, while Disney and CEO Bob Iger have received backing from influential advisory firms and major shareholders. The proxy fight also involves criticism from Peltz regarding Disney's "woke" Marvel films featuring diverse superheroes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Proxy advisor Egan-Jones has joined ISS in supporting activist investor Nelson Peltz's bid for Disney board seats, also backing former Disney executive Jay Rasulo as a nominee. Egan-Jones recommends withholding support for two of Disney's nominees, citing a lack of long-term succession plan and a board unwilling to engage with investors. Trian Fund Management began agitating last year, criticizing Disney's film strategy and succession planning. Disney has pushed back, citing Peltz's lack of media business experience, while receiving public backing from figures like George Lucas and Laurene Powell Jobs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management withheld its votes from Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger in the ongoing proxy battle, despite publicly stating a desire to work together with management if elected to the Disney board. This move contradicts Trian's proxy recommendations and raises questions about the potential toxicity of the boardroom if Peltz is elected. Disney has nominated a slate of 12 directors, including Iger, while Trian is recommending shareholders vote for Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo and withhold votes for two Disney nominees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has publicly supported current CEO Bob Iger in the proxy battle against Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management, which aims to secure two seats on Disney's board. Eisner warned against bringing in outsiders to disrupt the company and emphasized the importance of experienced leadership. Despite some influential support for Peltz, including from proxy advisory firm ISS, Iger and Disney have garnered backing from notable figures such as Disney family members, George Lucas, and Laurene Powell Jobs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TRAINS Magazine
Norfolk Southern is set to name John Orr, an executive from Canadian Pacific Kansas City, as its new chief operating officer amid a proxy battle with activist investor Ancora Holdings. Orr brings a background in Precision Scheduled Railroading operations, which is highly valued on Wall Street. The move comes as Norfolk Southern seeks to fend off Ancora's efforts to oust CEO Alan Shaw and install former CSX operations chief Jamie Boychuk as COO. Orr replaces Paul Duncan and will be tasked with improving the company's operational, financial, and safety performance.