Elliott Said to Build Stake in Smith & Nephew

Elliott Said to Build Stake in Smith & Nephew

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Business, Social Studies

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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