Sharks in the Water: Battling an Activist Investor for Corporate Control (B)
Posted: 23 Mar 2010
Date Written: February 1, 2010
Abstract
This case is a follow up to CG-20A, and explains the actions taken by Tarco in response to threat from activist investor Barracuda. The case explains how the company relied on an analysis of its shareholder base and predictive proxy voting to inform its decision.
Also see CG20A Sharks in the Water: Battling an Activist Investor for Corporate Control (A).
Keywords: activists, Board of Directors, Corporate Governance, shareholder relations
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David F. Larcker (Contact Author)
Stanford Graduate School of Business ( email )
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Brian Tayan
Stanford University - Graduate School of Business ( email )
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