SRZ Releases 2012 Shareholder Activism Insight Report in Association with mergermarket

In the second quarter of 2012, SRZ commissioned mergermarket to interview senior corporate executives and activist investors regarding their views with respect to shareholder activism and their expectations for the upcoming 12 to 24 months. The result is a report that provides an in-depth review of emerging trends in shareholder activism, as well as insights into the changing corporate landscape investors and executives will face in the coming years.

Respondents were asked questions on key sectors for activism, primary drivers of activism, the most effective defensive tactics a company can use, attitudes toward shareholders in the boardroom and much more. SRZ partner Marc Weingarten and former SRZ attorney David E. Rosewater were instrumental in providing commentary and insight throughout the report.

The firm has a preeminent practice specialty in the area of shareholder activism and activist investing, with an unparalleled expertise in the applicable securities laws, proxy rules and the current state of market practice, and has been counsel in many of the highest-profile activist matters in recent years.

To read the 2012 Shareholder Activism Insight report, please click on the link below.