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Move Over, Godzilla: Japan's Corporate Giants Face Activist Attack
Have you heard about what's happening with shareholder activism in Japan? It's really taking off like Godzilla stomping through Tokyo's...

Event-Driven.blog
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Fiscal Facelifts: How Liability Management Exercises Outshine Bankruptcy in Corporate Resurrection
With market volatility and consumer stress run amok these days, things could escalate into more widespread stressed and distressed debt,...

Event-Driven.blog
Jun 12, 20252 min read


The Ant Army Marches: How Everyday Investors Are Transforming Korea's Stock Market
Have you heard about the exciting trend of everyday investors making waves in South Korea? Regular folks across the country are banding...

Event-Driven.blog
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Remembering Bob Monks (1933-2025): Pioneer of Activist Investing Who Transformed Corporate Governance
Shareholders and investors alike have heard of Bob Monks – total rich kid from Boston who could've just kicked back and enjoyed the good...

Event-Driven.blog
May 23, 20252 min read


Hogs and Hedges: Harley-Davidson's Wild Ride
Alright, buckle up for some motorcycle business drama! Harley-Davidson, our favorite purveyor of cool bikes and leather jackets, just had...

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May 19, 20252 min read


Upper Crust Under Pressure: Activist Investor Stirs the Pot at SSP Group
Let's dish out the latest scoop on SSP Group, the big cheese behind Upper Crust: Irenic Capital Management, a New York-based activist...

Event-Driven.blog
May 5, 20252 min read


Crude Awakening: John Pike's High-Octane Pursuit of Big Oil
Let's slide into the fascinating world of John Pike, a real J.R. Ewing in the energy investment scene. Picture this: It's a tense moment...

Event-Driven.blog
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Niche Nuisances: Activists Who Turned Industry Expertise into an Annoying Superpower
Let's chat about an utterly captivating phenomenon in the world of investing - activist investors who really know their stuff when it...

Event-Driven.blog
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Stop the Presses: El País's Paella of Pundits, Profits and Power Plays
Alright, let's chat about this fascinating drama unfolding in Spain's media world! It's all about Prisa, the company that owns El Pais...

Event-Driven.blog
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Elliott's Corporate Chess: The Hedge Fund Shaking Up Big Business
Let's talk about Elliott Investment Management, a hedge fund that's been making some bold moves on the corporate chessboard. Elliott just...

Event-Driven.blog
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Chihuahuas in Charge: Wall Street's Tiniest Traders Bite Off Billion-Dollar Deals
There's a fascinating trend shaking up the corporate world and it's as surprising as seeing a Chihuahua lead a pack of Great Danes. We're...

Event-Driven.blog
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Oops, I Leveraged It Again: Private Equity's Bankruptcy Album
Let's talk about what's happening with private equity-backed companies. It's quite a story! In 2024, we saw a record number of...

Event-Driven.blog
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Former Amazon Exec Set to Add Economic Growth to UK Prime Minister’s Cart
So, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - that's the UK's watchdog for fair business practices - just shook things up big time....

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Jan 26, 20253 min read


Spin Cycle: CEOs Dizzying Billion-Dollar Splits Rock Corporate World
The world of corporate spinoffs is whirling faster than ever, with CEOs setting their sights on bigger, more impactful deals that do more...

Event-Driven.blog
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Shareholder Activism's New Rhythm
The world of activist investing is going through some interesting shifts. It's like watching a well-known band evolve their sound -...

Event-Driven.blog
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Make M&A Great Again: The Great Merger Bonanza
Let's chat about what's been going on in the M&A world, post 2024 election. The fun never ends. So, things have been kinda slow for a...

Event-Driven.blog
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Supermarket Sweep: The $20 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Spill in Aisle M&A
Less then a month since a judge blocked the tie-up between Albertsons and Kroeger, and the finger pointing has already begun. Albertson's...

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Dec 26, 20242 min read


Automatic, Systematic, Merger-matic: Honda and Nissan's Hotwired Hookup
Honda and Nissan are revving up to go together like ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dingity-da-dinga-dong! These two Japanese heavyweights are in...

Event-Driven.blog
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Not So Happy and Healthy: Walgreens Seeks Private Equity Cure on Wall Street Corner
There's some major drama going down in the healthcare world and Walgreens is smack in the middle of it. You know Walgreens, right? That...

Event-Driven.blog
Dec 17, 20242 min read


It’s Just Another Merger Monday: Trump’s Election Sparks Dealmakers Funday
Whoa, talk about a wild Monday in the business world! The deal-making machine just hit turbo mode. We're looking at a whopping $35...

Event-Driven.blog
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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