This content is from: Corner Office Large Short Sellers in the Area? Activist Campaigns Are More Likely to Succeed. “If you’re the management of a company, you’re more willing to play ball with the activists, because, if you don’t, the large short sellers might carry on with the narrative and prices will go down.” By Jessica Hamlin April 07, 2021
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This content is from: Portfolio How 13Fs Detract From Competition and Help Companies Win Activist Campaigns The Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2020 proposal to raise the bar for ownership disclosure sparked a deep dive into whether the transparency offered by 13F disclosures is worth it. By Alicia McElhaney September 20, 2021
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