The M&A Journal
The Second Act: Shareholder Activism Under the New Regime
December 2024
What does Donald Trump’s electoral victory mean for shareholder activism? The prospect of another Trump administration excites activist investors, many of whom publicly endorsed Trump and contributed to his campaign. The M&A Journal is please to share the transcript and slides from Sidley’s recent seminar, “Shareholder Activism Under a New Trump Administration,” which examines the impact of another Trump presidency on shareholder activism from a financial, antitrust, SEC, and public relations perspective.
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