November 20, 2018

Merrill Insight | Shareholder Activism Infographic

Nov 20, 2018

Shareholder activism has been described as a new “megatrend” with 2018 campaigns at record levels. As such, corporates are re-thinking their board-level priorities and whether they are truly prepared to successfully defend against an activist attack.

We polled over 200+ executives during our Merrill Insight™ Video | Shareholder Activism – Are Corporates Prepared for the Onslaught? on these issues.

Download this infographic to find out what is top of mind and what to consider for a successful long-term shareholder relationship management strategy.

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