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Remembering David Webb's Legacy: A Hong Kong Activist Investor Who Fought for Transparency
David Webb, who died at age 60 from prostate cancer, made an extraordinary impact on Hong Kong's financial world through his relentless push for corporate governance reform and transparency. Webb's biggest contribution was creating webb-site.com in 1998, a non-profit database that became an unmatched resource for Hong Kong's financial sector and media. What started as a simple website collecting public records about Hong Kong companies turned into what one person called a "o

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Jan 232 min read


Surf's Up at Sidley Austin: Bargain Hunters are Making Waves
Sidley Austin (you know, the top dogs defending companies from pushy shareholders) is absolutely swamped right now! The heat isn't just...

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Aug 15, 20252 min read


"Oh Thank Heaven? Not for $46 Billion!": Couche-Tard's 7-Eleven Takeover Goes Bust
Canadian convenience store giant Couche-Tard just threw in the towel on their massive $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings, the...

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Jul 30, 20252 min read


Investors Spill the Tea on What Makes Activists Come Knocking
A new study from SquareWell Partners shows that most investors think shaky governance is basically hanging a "come on in" sign for...

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Jul 9, 20252 min read


No Vacancy: Activism Invades the REIT Space
Shareholder activism, once a rare occurrence for Public Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), has become a normal part of life. These...

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Jun 27, 20252 min read


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...

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Jun 16, 20251 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Feb 19, 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 -...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read


Activist Investors' 2024 Anthem: 'We Will, We Will...Rock You (and Your Board)'
Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the hottest act of 2024 - activist investors! These financial rockstars stormed the...

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Jan 8, 20252 min read


Hindenburg's Hindenburg: When Short Sellers Crash the Billionaire Party
So, back in January 2023, this group called Hindenburg Research - they're like the financial world's whistleblowers - dropped a huge...

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Nov 21, 20242 min read


Oh Thank Heaven for Plan B: 7-Eleven Parent Dodges Takeover, Stocks Up on Corporate Makeover
If you’ve been following along, here’s an update about some big changes happening at Seven & i Holdings, the company behind your local...

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Oct 23, 20241 min read


As the Pill Turns: Pfizer's Billion-Dollar Boardroom Cliffhanger
Let me break down this Pfizer drama for you. It's like a corporate soap opera, honestly! So, picture this: Albert Bourla, Pfizer's big...

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Oct 17, 20242 min read


Evolent's Love Triangle: Private Equity Fighters and a Flirtatious Health Insurer Compete for Affection
So, Evolent, a software provider based in Arlington, Virginia, is looking to get acquired after receiving a bunch of takeover inquiries....

Event-Driven.blog
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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