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Rash of Activism at Staples This year's proxy statement from office supply giant Staples contains four separate shareholder proposals, the first time any shareholder proposals have been made in the last ten years.   |
The Motley Fool
December 7, 2006
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Don't Swallow the Poison Pill Corporate takeovers are often profitable for investors, so why stop them? |
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June 1, 2004
Lori Calabro |
Letting Down Your Guard With takeover defenses being increasingly dismantled, will a rise in hostile acquisitions be the result? |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Shareholders Flexing Their Biceps The arena of proxy voting is not only interesting, it's also important. When you receive proxy-voting materials, take time to read through them and then cast your vote. |
HBS Working Knowledge
August 9, 2004
Lucian A. Bebchuk |
Bring Shareholders into the Board Room How can we improve board performance? One way is by reducing the extent to which boards are insulated from, and unaccountable to, shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2010
Jeffrey Morgan |
Corporate America Wants Your Vote Why we should all care about corporate governance. |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2007
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Get Out and Vote! Proxy voting lets your shareholder voice be heard. |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Don't Waste Your Vote Every year, as a shareholder, you're given the chance to have a say in how the companies you own are run. Don't blow it. Vote. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2008
Anders Bylund |
Yahoo! Tries to Fend off Unwanted Advances Yahoo! has extended the deadline for nominating directors for this year's annual shareholder vote. The change is meant to reduce the distraction of a proxy battle in case Microsoft decides to go hostile with an unwelcome bid. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Think Twice Before Agreeing With Management Did you know that companies in which you own stock may be doing things you don't like, and you may be giving them your blessing? Investors, proxy voting probably doesn't work the way you think it does. |
IndustryWeek
April 20, 2011 |
Poison Pills Still Offer Protection Properly structured agreements can deter hostile takeovers. |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2009
Toby Shute |
Shareholders 1, Board Bozos 0 Score one for shareholder empowerment. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Moguls Match Up Over News Corp. Shares of international media giant News Corp. fell nearly 4% yesterday following the company's announcement that it adopted a "shareholder rights plan," better known as a "poison pill". |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2005 |
What's a Hostile Takeover? Some companies need to look out for hostile takeovers. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Greenbrier on Track A recovering economy has helped the railcar maker to a strong 18-month run. Previously, investors have not fared particularly well against the S&P 500. |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Voting: Not Just for November Anymore It's a very exciting time of year for investors: tax season, annual report season, and proxy voting season. Believe it or not, it's worth your time to sift through the mail and uncover your ballot; your proxy votes carry more power than you think. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2010
Marion Asnes |
40 Years of Tom James When Tom James became CEO of Raymond James in 1970, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was in the low 800s. He's had quite a ride. |
