Silicon Valley Business Journal
The Activists are Coming!
June 2023
Over the past decade, shareholder activism has become a permanent part of the landscape for public companies. Last year, Silicon Valley was a particular hotbed for shareholder activism, and activists haven’t let up with their focus on tech companies in 2023. Sidley’s Derek Zaba offers perspective as investors have quickly shifted demands from “growth” to “profitable growth.”
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