Client Alert
Shareholder Activism in the UK – A Growing Trend
Client Alert
Shareholder Activism in the UK – A Growing Trend
14 October 2014
Shareholder activism is increasing in the UK. Managers of capital are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that they are adding value to their investments. This obviously extends to stakes in listed companies, whether held by institutional investors or by hedge funds. This briefing summarises the key options available to activist shareholders and considers how UK listed companies should conduct themselves in the face of potential activist action.