UK shareholder activism rises 28% as US activist investors take aim at Europe

US CEO ousting also rises

Linus Uhlig
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UK listed companies were subject to a 28% increase in shareholder activism during 2024, as the number of companies met with activist demands jumped from 36 to 46.

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