Activist Investor Campaigns Hit Record High, Driven by Japan
- Global activism increases 7% to 147 campaigns in first half
- Activists, companies increasingly settle to avoid proxy fights
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New campaigns by shareholder activists reached record levels globally in the first six months of the year, data from Lazard Inc. show.
The number of new activists campaigns totaled 147, up 7% from 138 in the same period in 2023 and 29% above the five-year average, Lazard said in a report.