DIY retailer in midst of leadership switch has now attracted two activist hedge funds
Activist investor Bill Ackman increases holding in aircraft manufacturer
Traditionally seen as aggressive, a new wave of players is taking a different approach to getting a seat on the board
Champion of shareholder rights should know how to treat his own shareholders
Pershing Square and Valeant were accused of improper trading ahead of 2014 bid for Botox maker
Snap problems; Dick Fuld, Burberry, Bill Ackman and M&S also in the news
Pershing Square founder has lost his groove
Human resources group fights off activist’s efforts to win three board seats
Both parties to submit complaints to the Securities and Exchange Commission
Proxy battle with Pershing Square to secure board seats reveals culture differences
Handing out treats to grasping hedge funds is a grubby business
Tender offer and news of buyout talks lands new blow on short-seller Bill Ackman
Hedge fund chief among three Pershing candidates given short shrift by payroll group
Activist cases still centre on the activist
HR software group refuses request to extend deadline for nomination of directors
The surf-loving founder of Third Point takes aim at Europe
Developers in London, New York and other cities have a surplus of high-end flats on their hands as overseas buyers retreat
Competitors Stagecoach and Go Ahead offer decent payouts
Controversial activist investor’s £3.6bn closed-end fund finishes on session lows
The hedge fund is right to cut its losses but the reputational damage is severe
Pershing Square hedge fund lost more than 90% on investment of more than $3.2bn
US burrito chain names four new directors as it looks to stem sales decline
Investors hope billionaire activist will help rejuvenate beleagueredburrito chain
Feud takes new twist as investor says rival has ‘no right’ to suggest he planned to sell stake
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