The Maturing of Shareholder Activism

The 2013 AGM season reveals that shareholder activism is becoming more sophisticated and more substantive, targeting business strategy and board competence as well as corporate governance policy.  The trend is global, affecting major U.S. companies such as JPMorgan, Dell Computer, Hess and Timken as well as major foreign companies such as Sony.   Activists are taking direct aim at boards of directors, highlighting the need for better communication between boards and shareholder.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/video/shareholder-activism-maturing-wilcox-says-jC2GZ~KHR3ikv47hD3W5jQ.html