Beyond the Boardroom

Beyond the Boardroom

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Beyond the Boardroom episodes

  • We need to talk about ESG

    Kieran Poole is joined by Innisfree M&A Incorporated's Gabrielle Wolf and Craig Pais, as well as Olshan Frome Wolosky's Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman, to discuss our special report: ESG Activism.

    Gabrielle is a director in the proxy solicitation group at Innisfree, whereas Craig is an investor engagement manager. Elizabeth is a member of the corporate/securities law group and activist & equity investment practice at Olshan.

    We also hear from Insightia's Josh Black to run us through the free report.

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    46 min
  • Real cost of proxy fights

    Kieran Poole, Jason Booth, and Rebecca Sherratt discuss the June issues of Activist Insight Monthly and Proxy Monthly.

    Activist Insight Monthly explores the true cost of a proxy fight, Spruce Point Capital Management at DanimerScientific, Blue Orca’s first hedge fund, and Curtiss Wright’s vulnerability. 

    Proxy Monthly explores the success of shareholder proposals at oil and gas companies, as well as the increasing number of no-action requests for shareholder proposals being denied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    18 min
  • Activism in Canada

    Kieran Poole is joined by Goodmans' Jon Feldman and Kingsdale Advisors' Ian Robertson to discuss our recently released report: Shareholder Activism in Canada 2021.

    Jon is a partner at Goodmans and head of its business law group, while Ian is president, Canada at Kingsdale Advisors.

    We also hear from Insightia's Josh Black to run us through the free report which looks at Canada's new players, increasing hostile M&A, and short selling regulations. Plus, it includes our top three most vulnerable Canada-based companies and how activism beyond basic material and energy will fare. 

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    32 min
  • Beyond The Boardroom with Quintessential's Gabriel Grego

    Quintessential Capital Management's Gabriel Grego joins Kieran Poole to discuss this year's financial crazes so far, short seller concerns about regulatory intervention, and his proudest achievement. Plus, we learn how his experience as an Israeli Defence Force paratrooper has helped in short selling.

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    18 min
  • Comp and circumstance

    Kieran Poole, Jason Booth, and Rebecca Sherratt discuss the May issues of Activist Insight Monthly and Proxy Monthly.

    Activist Insight Monthly explores the impact of activist spinoffs, Hindenburg's short report on Ebang International Holdings, Biogen's vulnerability, Stilwell Value at Peoples Financial, and profiles Gatemore Capital.

    Proxy Monthly features an interview with Putnam Investments, as well as an article exploring the varying investor attitudes towards the Children’s Investment Fund's "say on climate" campaign.

    You can read our mentioned The Trend article for free here. Clients can log in to read Rebecca's in-depth. 

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    21 min
  • Introducing Rebecca of Proxy Insight

    Kieran Poole introduces you to Insightia’s corporate governance editor, Rebecca Sherratt.

    Rebecca joined us shortly after the merger of Activist Insight and Proxy Insight formed our parent company, Insightia. She now manages Proxy Insight's editorial output, including the daily news on Proxy Insight Online and as editor of Proxy Monthly, our free magazine. 

    Rebecca will appear on your monthly magazine episodes in a new feature called Proxy Corner. You can contact her by emailing [email protected].

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    12 min
  • Activism in Europe

    Kieran Poole is joined by White & Case's Tom Matthews and FTI Consulting's Edward Bridges to discuss our recently released report: Shareholder Activism in Europe 2021. 

    Tom is a partner at White & Case and heads its global shareholder activism practice, while Edward is a senior managing director at FTI Consulting and heads its U.K. activism practice. 

    We also hear from Insightia's Josh Black to run us through the free report which looks at the trends in activism across the continent and dives deep into developments in France, Germany, and the U.K. Plus, it covers the thriving landscape of ESG and short selling at Europe-based companies.

    View all of the products offered by Insightia by visiting our website.

    49 min
  • Garbage SPACs

    Kieran Poole and Jason Booth discuss the April issue of Activist Insight Monthly which explores activism in the consumer sector, how personnel moves among top advisors show the industry hasn’t lost its luster, why European company boards should be worried about homegrown agitators, and how an activist quartet is advertising a well-thumbed playbook for big changes at department store Kohl’s.

    Elsewhere in the magazine, we look at Warrior Met Coal’s vulnerability to activist demands and why Muddy Waters Research going after XL Fleet with accusations of inflated projections and a false narrative is yet another hit against SPACs.

    As a bonus in last month's magazine, there was also an interview with Kieran all about the podcast. For ease, you can read it here.

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    14 min
  • Beyond The Boardroom with D.F. King's David Chase Lopes

    D.F. King's David Chase Lopes joins Kieran Poole to discuss his involvement in activist investing in Europe, shark attacks, and ESG in France.

    As a bonus, you can find an interview with Kieran in the latest Activist Insight Monthly at the back. For ease, you can read it here.

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    22 min

About Beyond the Boardroom

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Taking you through the top shareholder activism and corporate governance news from Diligent's suite of products, as well as interviews with industry experts.