The Winners and Losers Among Activist Shareholders

The video discusses a prominent investor's influence on major companies like BHP, ADP, Nestle, and P&G. It highlights the role of activist shareholders in corporate decisions, including proxy battles and divestments. The focus is on the consumer sector, where large conglomerates are targeted for cost cuts and asset sales.

What was the significant corporate action BHP announced after the investor's involvement?

• A merger with another company

• A plan to divest US shale

• A change in CEO

• A new product launch

What is the main issue the investor is facing with ADP?

• ADP is rejecting his board nominees

• ADP is planning a merger

• ADP is changing its CEO

• ADP is launching a new product

Which two major companies are involved in battles with Dan Loeb and Nelson Peltz?

• Apple and Microsoft

• Nestle and P&G

• Google and Amazon

• Tesla and Ford

What is the financial commitment of the investors in the battles with Nestle and P&G?

• Five billion dollars

• One billion dollars

• Two billion dollars

• Three and a half billion dollars

Why are activist investors interested in the consumer sector?

• It has small, easily influenced companies

• It is a rapidly declining sector

• It has no competition

• It offers opportunities for cost cuts and asset sales