When (Not) to Listen to Activist Investors

  • Reference: HBS-F0801H-E

  • Number of pages: 4

  • Geographic Setting: United States

  • Publication Date: Jan 1, 2008

  • Source: HBSP (USA)

  • Type of Document: Article

  • Industry Setting: Hedge funds

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Description

Poorly performing managers shouldn't necessarily heed the demands of hedge funds that call for change in a company's strategic direction. Giving in does not, on average, yield stock gains that outperform the market - that is, unless the firm gets acquired.

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Corporate strategy Stockholders Stocks