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A board member’s lodestar should be the only entity that matters: the company
Former monopoly’s troubled past does not offer much hope of a happy ending
Shareholders back new board proposed by US activist Elliott
Activist investor wins shareholder backing to take control of board
The investor tussle over the Italian incumbent has all the elements of a soap opera
Move comes amid battle between Vivendi and Elliot Management over control
Former monopoly at centre of a battle between two corporate raiders
Activist investor unveils veteran Italian executives as preferred board members
Hedge fund intends to shake up the group’s board
European group stands by revamp of business and rejects calls for more radical action
Given another restructuring plan, shareholders might well need a drink
US activist investor plans to nominate its own representatives
Mediaset and Vivendi go to court next week just days before the former prime minister’s party competes in Italian elections
Move echoes BT-Openreach split as group looks to find favour with government
Vivendi-controlled group hit by management change six months after executive shake-up
France’s Vivendi has effective control of operator but Rome has big say in its future
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