Director Essentials: Preparing the Board for Shareholder Activism

As year-round shareholder activism becomes the new norm in the American boardroom, directors are called upon to prepare for and respond to any possible activist challenges. In order to equip directors with the knowledge and tools they need to address such challenges, NACD has recently released Director Essentials: Preparing the Board for Shareholder Activism. This report includes information on trends in activist campaigns, types of investors and their methods of influence, and the board’s role in preparing for and responding to an activist campaign.

The full publication is available only to NACD members, but you are invited to download a complimentary executive summary.

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The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) delivers insights and resources that more than 17,000 corporate director members rely upon to make sound strategic decisions and confidently confront complex business challenges. NACD provides world-class director education programs, national peer exchange forums, and proprietary research to promote director professionalism, ultimately enhancing the economic sustainability of the enterprise and bolstering stakeholder confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and governance stakeholders, NACD is shaping the future of board leadership.

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