Elliott Said to Build Stake in Smith & Nephew

The video discusses Nephew's involvement in GTA and the implications of UK takeover rules. It highlights Smith and Nephew's market position, potential takeover, and CEO changes. The video also explores European market reactions to Nephew's actions and compares activism in Europe and the US.

What is a key factor that might trigger a disclosure in the potential takeover of Smith and Nephew?

• Crossing a 3% stake threshold

• CEO stepping down

• High organic growth targets

• Rival company merger

What recent event at Smith and Nephew could influence its takeover discussions?

• Increase in stock prices

• Acquisition of a rival company

• Launch of a new product

• CEO stepping down

How have European companies traditionally responded to American takeover attempts?

• Resisting and maintaining independence

• Merging with other European companies

• Welcoming with open arms

• Seeking partnerships

What is unique about the current year in terms of European business activism?

• Decline in business growth

• More activism and noise from large companies

• Increased mergers with US companies

• Higher resistance to takeovers

Which companies are mentioned as examples of large firms making noise in the current year?

• Smith and Nephew and Akzonobel

• BHP and Nestle

• HP and Akzonobel

• Smith and Nephew and BHP