M&A and AI Shape Shareholder Activism in 2026
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New Diligent Market Intelligence report finds fewer proxy fights, more negotiated boardroom gains and longer settlement timelines in the first half of 2026 NEW YORK — Shareholder activism remained resilient in the first half of 2026, with more than 400 U.S.-based companies facing activist demands for the fifth consecutive first half, according to Diligent Market […]
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Jul 28, 2026