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KKR Raises Fuji Soft Bid in Heated Takeover Battle
KKR increased its bid for Fuji Soft to 9,850 yen per share, surpassing Bain Capital's offer in a competitive takeover battle highlighting increased global investment in Japan.
KKR Raises Fuji Soft Bid in Heated Takeover Battle
KKR increased its bid for Fuji Soft to 9,850 yen per share, surpassing Bain Capital's offer in a competitive takeover battle highlighting increased global investment in Japan.
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36% Bias Score
YouGov CEO Resigns Amid Activist Investor Pressure
YouGov CEO Steve Hatch resigned on Tuesday after pressure from activist investor Gatemore Capital, who cited management missteps and a 70 percent share price decline over the last year. Co-founder Stephen Shakespeare will serve as interim CEO while YouGov seeks a buyer.
YouGov CEO Resigns Amid Activist Investor Pressure
YouGov CEO Steve Hatch resigned on Tuesday after pressure from activist investor Gatemore Capital, who cited management missteps and a 70 percent share price decline over the last year. Co-founder Stephen Shakespeare will serve as interim CEO while YouGov seeks a buyer.
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48% Bias Score
Generali's Donnet Unveils €7 Billion Dividend Plan Amidst Shareholder Conflict
Generali CEO Philippe Donnet announced a €7 billion dividend and €1.5 billion buyback plan for 2025-2027, amidst opposition from major shareholders Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone and Delfin who hold 17% of Generali and nearly 28% of Mediobanca, regarding a joint venture with Natixis, creating tension...
Generali's Donnet Unveils €7 Billion Dividend Plan Amidst Shareholder Conflict
Generali CEO Philippe Donnet announced a €7 billion dividend and €1.5 billion buyback plan for 2025-2027, amidst opposition from major shareholders Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone and Delfin who hold 17% of Generali and nearly 28% of Mediobanca, regarding a joint venture with Natixis, creating tension...
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52% Bias Score
Costco Faces Legal Challenge Over DEI Programs
Nineteen state attorneys general sent Costco a letter demanding they end their DEI programs, following Costco's shareholder vote to maintain them, creating a legal battle over the future of corporate DEI initiatives.
Costco Faces Legal Challenge Over DEI Programs
Nineteen state attorneys general sent Costco a letter demanding they end their DEI programs, following Costco's shareholder vote to maintain them, creating a legal battle over the future of corporate DEI initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen Resigns Amidst Money Laundering Scandal
Ton van Veen, CEO of Jumbo supermarket chain, is resigning after less than two years, leaving the company within months due to the challenging circumstances following the money laundering investigation of the previous CEO, Frits van Eerd; his successor is yet to be determined.
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen Resigns Amidst Money Laundering Scandal
Ton van Veen, CEO of Jumbo supermarket chain, is resigning after less than two years, leaving the company within months due to the challenging circumstances following the money laundering investigation of the previous CEO, Frits van Eerd; his successor is yet to be determined.
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36% Bias Score
Frasers Group Takes Nearly 5% Stake in Struggling THG
Frasers Group purchased nearly 4.8% of THG, a British e-commerce company facing financial difficulties since its 2021 IPO, after THG demerged its tech unit to cut costs and reported plans to resume growth this year. This follows Frasers' previous investments of £10 million in THG and the purchase of...
Frasers Group Takes Nearly 5% Stake in Struggling THG
Frasers Group purchased nearly 4.8% of THG, a British e-commerce company facing financial difficulties since its 2021 IPO, after THG demerged its tech unit to cut costs and reported plans to resume growth this year. This follows Frasers' previous investments of £10 million in THG and the purchase of...
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44% Bias Score
Saba's Takeover Bids Rejected by Two More Investment Trusts
Shareholders of Henderson Opportunities and CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income investment trusts overwhelmingly rejected Saba Capital Management's takeover bids on January 26, 2024, marking Saba's fourth and fifth consecutive defeat in its attempt to consolidate London-listed investment trusts,...
Saba's Takeover Bids Rejected by Two More Investment Trusts
Shareholders of Henderson Opportunities and CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income investment trusts overwhelmingly rejected Saba Capital Management's takeover bids on January 26, 2024, marking Saba's fourth and fifth consecutive defeat in its attempt to consolidate London-listed investment trusts,...
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52% Bias Score
UK Audit Reform Bill Scaled Back Amidst Business Lobbying
The UK government is revising its audit reform bill, limiting a new watchdog's (Arga) power to investigate company audits and hold directors accountable only for the most egregious financial reporting failures, following lobbying efforts from businesses concerned about overly punitive measures.
UK Audit Reform Bill Scaled Back Amidst Business Lobbying
The UK government is revising its audit reform bill, limiting a new watchdog's (Arga) power to investigate company audits and hold directors accountable only for the most egregious financial reporting failures, following lobbying efforts from businesses concerned about overly punitive measures.
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52% Bias Score
JP Morgan Loses Viva Wallet Buyout Bid in British Court Ruling
A British court ruled against JP Morgan's call option to acquire Haris Karonis' stake in Viva Wallet, ending the possibility of a forced buyout, despite both parties claiming victory; the ruling is part of extensive ongoing litigation with a valuation difference exceeding €1.5 billion.
JP Morgan Loses Viva Wallet Buyout Bid in British Court Ruling
A British court ruled against JP Morgan's call option to acquire Haris Karonis' stake in Viva Wallet, ending the possibility of a forced buyout, despite both parties claiming victory; the ruling is part of extensive ongoing litigation with a valuation difference exceeding €1.5 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen to Resign Amidst Restructuring and Legal Challenges
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen announced his resignation, effective within months, after leading a period of restructuring and cost-cutting to improve profitability and relations with the founding family, despite recent declines in market share and ongoing legal issues involving the previous CEO.
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen to Resign Amidst Restructuring and Legal Challenges
Jumbo CEO Ton van Veen announced his resignation, effective within months, after leading a period of restructuring and cost-cutting to improve profitability and relations with the founding family, despite recent declines in market share and ongoing legal issues involving the previous CEO.
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40% Bias Score
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
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12% Bias Score
Generali Shareholder Meeting: Potential for Shareholding Shifts
Ahead of Generali's May 8th shareholder meeting, market activity suggests potential shifts in shareholdings, with Delfin (9.8% stake) nearing completion of regulatory approvals to increase its holding beyond 10%, while Mediobanca (13%) is expected to present a majority list.
Generali Shareholder Meeting: Potential for Shareholding Shifts
Ahead of Generali's May 8th shareholder meeting, market activity suggests potential shifts in shareholdings, with Delfin (9.8% stake) nearing completion of regulatory approvals to increase its holding beyond 10%, while Mediobanca (13%) is expected to present a majority list.
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44% Bias Score
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