Beyond the Boardroom

Olshan Shareholder Activist partner Ryan Nebel discuss The Activist Investing Half-Year Review 2022 as a featured speaker on episode 94 of Insightia’s “Beyond the Boardroom” podcast entitled “Why Was the S of ESG Prominent This Season?” One trend Ryan explores is the rise in prominence of social issues this proxy season, after a 2021 season dominated by environmental issues. He also discusses the growth of “celebrity activism,” reasons to be concerned about the proposed shortening of the window for 13D filings and reasons to be excited about the universal proxy card becoming mandatory in September. Ryan also shares accounts of the most egregious entrenchment maneuvers by companies they have encountered so far this year. Listen to the entire episode on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube.