Shareholder Activism 2017: An Overview

7 Min Read By: Pamela M. Harper

In Brief

  • Shareholder activism continues to rise.
  • Concerns with respect to business strategy and governance are two of the key drivers of activism.
  • Never underestimate the power of shareholder engagement.

Shareholder activism, a catalyst for change in corporate boardrooms, is on the rise. According to FactSet’s 2016 Shareholder Activism Review, there were 519 activist campaigns in 2016. Although this r…

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By: Pamela M. Harper

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