In the inaugural edition of Getting the Deal Through: Shareholder Activism & Engagement 2016, Davis Polk looks at global developments in shareholder activism and engagement and potential activist strategies and recent trends. Davis Polk broadcast a webinar discussing global trends and strategies for responding to shareholder activism. Key highlights included:

  • Shareholder activism as a global phenomenon: Focus on shareholder activism in Hong Kong, the U.K. and U.S.
  • An overview of shareholder activist players and typical shareholder activist proposals
  • Preparing for and responding to shareholder activism
  • 2016 trends in shareholder activism and engagement