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19 February 2014

Shareholder activism: Preparing for European activist storm

Activist investors are having a profound impact on corporate America. Approximately $60bn is now dedicated to activist strategies, according to Hedge Fund Research.

Despite the important legal and regulatory differences between the US and Europe, the US can offer valuable lessons in how activists have worked and how corporations have responded.

The full article is available via Financial News.

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