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TAFE presses AGCO (AGCO) for governance overhaul, capital allocation discipline, and a strategic transformation with new independent directors
Summary
TAFE, AGCO’s largest shareholder (16.3%), says years of strategic missteps and weak execution under Chair/CEO Eric
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Southwest Airlines (LUV): Elliott Management Seeks Special Meeting, Slams Board Over “False Record Dates” and Failed Leadership
Summary
Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines’ largest outside shareholder, announced it will formally call a special meeting in the coming
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Comtech (CMTL): Activists Nominate Eight Directors, Push for CEO & COO Search and Strategic Review of 911 Public Safety Unit
Summary
An activist group of former Comtech leaders has issued an open letter urging stockholders to support a new slate
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CarParts.com (PRTS): Co-Founder Mehran Nia Warns of Bankruptcy Risk, Offers 15–20% Capital Infusion and Board Challenge
Summary
Mehran Nia, co-founder and former CEO of CarParts.com, sent a forceful follow-up letter to the board, shareholders, and
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CarParts.com (PRTS): Co-Founder Mehran Nia Plans Board Challenge, Signals Intent to Nominate Director Slate at 2025 AGM
Summary
On April 15, 2024, CarParts.com co-founder and former CEO Mehran Nia issued a public letter to the board
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Mehran Nia letter to the Board of Directors of CarParts.com, Inc.
Mehran Nia letter to the Board of Directors of CarParts.com, Inc.
Dear Board of Directors of CarParts.com, Inc.
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Mehran Nia, Former CEO of CarParts.com (PRTS), Seeks Return via Board Nominations After Stock Collapse
Summary
Mehran Nia, co-founder and former CEO of CarParts.com, has notified the board of his intent to nominate himself
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Starboard Value Pressures News Corp (NWSA) Board to Eliminate Dual-Class Structure, Citing Governance Risks and Shareholder Discount
Summary
Starboard Value, a major shareholder of News Corp, issued a letter urging investors to support its proposal at the
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Politan Presses Masimo (MASI) Investors to Back Board Change, Citing Centerview Warning on Consumer Spinoff and Kiani’s Entrenchment
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Politan Value reiterated to Masimo shareholders that voting for both of its nominees – Darlene Solomon and Bill Jellison – is
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Autodesk (ADSK) Faces Starboard Value Criticism for Shareholder Underperformance, Compensation Practices, and Misleading Disclosures
Summary
GAMCO Asset Management, holding 8.3% of Dril-Quip, wrote to Chairman John V. Lovoi stating it will vote against
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Bitfarms (BITF): Riot Reduces Board Slate to Two Nominees, Warns Against Entrenchment and $175M Stronghold Deal
Summary
Riot, Bitfarms’ largest shareholder with 19.9%, urged further boardroom change ahead of the October 29 special meeting, reducing
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Hoche Partners Pressures Procaps (PROC) Board Over Accounting Concerns, Auditor Distrust, and Lack of Transparency
Summary
Hoche Partners Pharma Holding sent a strongly worded letter to Procaps’ board on September 3, 2024, criticizing management for
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Value Base (9.3% Holder) Pushes Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) to Oust Chairman Shanks Over Governance and Compensation Failures
Summary
Value Base, the largest shareholder of Cognyte Software (CGNT) with a 9.3% stake, issued a presentation criticizing the
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Elliott Investment Management Presses Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) for Leadership Overhaul, Board Refresh, and Comprehensive Strategy Shift
Summary
Elliott Investment Management, one of Southwest Airlines’ largest shareholders, blasted years of mismanagement by Executive Chairman Gary Kelly and
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GAMCO (8.3% Holder) Opposes Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ)–Innovex Merger, Citing Governance Risks and Shareholder Value Erosion
Summary
GAMCO Asset Management, holding 8.3% of Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ), announced it will vote against the proposed merger with
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Value Base (9.3% Holder) Urges Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) Shareholders to Elect Tal Yaacobi and Reject Earl Shanks, CEO Pay Plan
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Value Base, Cognyte’s largest shareholder with 9.3% ownership, is urging investors to vote FOR Tal Yaacobi’s
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GAMCO (8.3% Holder) Opposes Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ)–Innovex Merger, Flags Governance Issues and Shareholder Value Destruction
Summary
GAMCO Asset Management, holding 8.3% of Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ), announced it will vote against the proposed merger with
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GAMCO (8.3% Holder) Opposes Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ)–Innovex Merger, Citing Offshore Dilution, Debt Load, and Value Destruction
Summary
GAMCO Asset Management, holding 8.3% of Dril-Quip, wrote to Chairman John V. Lovoi stating it will vote against
