WHAT WE DO
Reputation & Issues Management Shareholder Activism It has never been easy to deal with dissident shareholders. Activism is even more of a challenge today, now that many boards have adopted majority voting and eliminated staggered terms and poison pills. Sharon Merrill is frequently called on to help boards initiate a dialogue with dissident shareholders before the proposals are made public, thereby averting the spread of misinformation as well as personal embarrassment. But when a public campaign is necessary, we bring a full range of critical communications resources to the effort, working closely with your legal and proxy solicitation teams to achieve the desired shareholder vote.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Activists and Boards Share Common Ground
Giving Life to your Presentation
Board Shareholder Communications
RELATED CASE STUDIES
Leveraging a performance turnaround to rebuild credibility
A small-cap company suffered a reversal of fortune on Wall Street. ››
Blunting the impact of missed earnings
A software company preemptively announces an earnings shortfall with a conference call followed by a cross-country road show. ››
Presentation training to enhance management credibility
The leaders of a technology company needed to significantly improve their presentation skills in advance of an investor day event intended to showcase the strong management team. ››
Use survey research to refresh corporate messaging
A small maker of medical devices had failed to generate investor interest in its first year as a public company. ››
Battling for board seats
Company is faced with a dissident shareholder group—led by 5% holder—that is attempting to grab board seats at the annual meeting. ››
Executive training to improve communication skills
A newly promoted CFO had no prior experience communicating with investors or the business media. ››
