The Changing Roles of Activist Investors

The video explores the role of activist investors, discussing when they are beneficial or harmful to shareholder value. It examines the challenges in assessing the quality of activism and provides a case study of Yahoo's experience with activist investors. The video also covers activism in Canada, offering best practices for CEOs to manage activist relationships. Finally, it provides a historical perspective on the evolution of shareholder activism and its impact on corporate governance.

What role do governance issues play in making a company a target for activist investors?

How can effective communication mitigate the challenges posed by activist investors?

Discuss the historical shift in corporate governance and its relation to shareholder activism.