Mitt Romney vs Rand Paul Proxy War Ignites for North Dakota House Seat
Dr. Rick Becker, the leading candidate for a major seat in North Dakota’s state legislature, is in the middle of a proxy war between the Republican establishment and America First conservatives. Becker is promoting his candidacy as a constitutional conservative who champions freedom. His top legislative priorities are ensuring President Joe Biden opens borders, protects […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger insists he was focused on defending company over himself in proxy fight
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger insisted that he was focused on defending the company in a recent proxy fight and that it was not personal. The fight in question revolved around billionaire Nelson Peltz’s effort to shake up Disney’s board, hoping to get a seat on it for himself. When asked about the failed […]
Bob Iger wins bitter proxy battle with activist investors over Disney board seats
Disney CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday announced a heated battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, who had sought a seat on the entertainment giant’s board of directors, claiming the company had underperformed in the streaming TV era. Won the proxy battle. Instead, investors voted for the re-election of all 12 of Disney’s current directors announced […]
Billionaire Bill Ackman Calls for SEC Probe of Disney Proxy Battle Following ‘Inappropriate’ and ‘Illegal’ Media Leaks
Bill Ackman has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the Walt Disney Company’s proxy fight following leaks to the media claiming that Disney is on its way to victory over activist investor Nelson Peltz. I’m asking you to start. Ackman’s hedge fund is not an investor in Disney, but the leak is wall […]
Disney wins battle against activist investors in proxy fight
Rich Greenfield, partner at LightShed Ventures, talks about the future of Disney on “The Craman Countdown.” Disney won a proxy battle with an activist investor on Wednesday. The entertainment giant, led by CEO Bob Iger, announced Wednesday afternoon that 12 nominees for its board of directors have won re-election after a preliminary count. Disney said […]
Disney shareholders vote to back Iger following proxy fight
Disney shareholders voted to support CEO Bob Iger at Wednesday’s annual investor meeting. Mr. Iger and his board comrades have argued that the entertainment and media giant needs a new direction and are fighting for a seat on the board, including billionaire investor Nelson Peltz. fought with Mr. Investors supported Mr. Iger by a “significant […]
Elon Musk backs Nelson Peltz in Disney proxy fight: ‘His track record is excellent’
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander explains Disney’s proxy fight in “Craman Countdown.” Elon Musk on Wednesday defended Nelson Peltz in the activist investor’s proxy fight with Disney, saying he “definitely should” get a seat on the entertainment giant’s board. “As he has done with many other companies, he will help reinvent the company, improve […]
Disney pulling ahead of Nelson Peltz’s Trian in proxy vote: report
Disney CEO Bob Iger appears to have the upper hand in efforts to block a proxy fight from Trian Partners, led by activist investor Nelson Peltz. Reuters reported that more than half of all shares were counted ahead of Wednesday’s shareholder meeting, with Disney beating out Tryon thanks to support from asset management giants Vanguard, […]
I’ve Talked About Getting Money to UNRWA by Proxy, ‘Very Upset’ Congress Defunded It
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the government funding bill would strip funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. He said he was “very angry” about this. (UNRWA) Several UNRWA personnel took part in the October […]
Disney dealt stunning blow as billionaire Nelson Peltz lands big endorsement in proxy fight
In a blow to Walt Disney, activist Nelson Peltz announced Thursday that proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) will recommend that shareholders elect him to the company’s board of directors in the fight against the entertainment conglomerate. received strong support. ISS’ recommendations could sway the votes of hundreds of investors, but Mr. Peltz, Disney’s […]