Activist Spotlight

Carl Icahn is expanding his animal-welfare campaign to the nation’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger Co.

Investing with an eye toward environmental, social and governance factors is a key concept for Impactive Capital. This is how the concept could unfold at SLM.

Cohen, co-founder and former CEO of Chewy, has made his second 13D filing, taking a stake in Bed Bath & Beyond.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square recently announced a new position in Canadian Pacific, a company the hedge fund helped overhaul years ago.

Starboard Value recently sent a letter to webchat provider LivePerson, nominating four candidates for the company’s board of directors.

Impactive recently disclosed a stake in the life science company. The activist fund has built a reputation for its approach toward ESG investing.

The defense tech company is in a unique scenario: There are two experienced activist investors here.

Activist fund Sarissa brings extensive knowledge and deep contacts in the health-care space, which could come in handy at Amarin.

Icahn Capital’s Brett Icahn and Gary Hu have joined the board of Dana Inc. The firm is no stranger to the automotive market.

These investors were especially active in the information technology, consumer discretionary and financial sectors.

The activist hedge fund recently snapped up a 6.5% stake in the web domain company.

Engaged Capital recently sent a letter to Quotient Technology’s board, calling out its underperformance versus its peers.

Activist firm Jana Partners isn’t happy about Zendesk’s plan to acquire Momentive. Here are three ways the firm can create value for shareholders.

Mantle Ridge’s Paul Hilal has a track record of creating value by bringing on rock-star CEOs. Here’s how the firm might step things up at Dollar Tree.

Centene has lower margins compared to its peers, but Politan may help it catch up to the competition.

There’s more to sustainable investing than just screening for companies based on ESG factors. Activist funds have a track record of pushing for real changes.

Starboard supports Colfax’s plan to split into two businesses, but there are other ways to improve profitability.

A veteran in the shareholder activism space uses an old-school tactic to create value for investors.

Activist firm Sachem Head suggests it may be interested in a board seat at US Food Holdings.

Starboard Value, an activist investor, believes Elanco Animal Health could take a few steps to strengthen its margins.