Episode
M&A Corner: The Activist Defense Playbook
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- Beyond The Obvious
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- Apr 3, 2025
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- 747
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Summary
The face of shareholder activism is constantly changing, and against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, CEOs and board chairs need proactive strategies to help them avoid and prepare for potential activist campaigns. In this installment of M&A Corner, Mizuho | Greenhill's Co-Head of U.S. M&A, Doug Jackson, sits down with Peter da Silva Vint, Managing Partner at Jasper Street Partners, to look at M&A industry trends through the lens of activism preparedness and response. Join us as we discuss the current state of the activism environment, the key elements of corporate takeover defense, common corporate governance mistakes to avoid, and proactive approaches you can take to strengthen your activism preparedness strategy.