Ever wonder how a small group of investors can force massive changes at global corporations? Dive into the high-stakes world of hedge fund activism, where fortunes are made and companies are transformed, sometimes overnight. We unravel how these financial power players choose their targets, from Dutch insurers to Japanese retail giants like Seven & i Holdings, and the aggressive tactics they deploy. Discover the surprising 6% 'activist bump' in stock prices, the controversial 'wolf packs,' and the shadowy world of short activism. Is it genuine value creation or a ruthless wealth transfer? And what's their real stance on ESG? Tune in to understand the gambits that reshape boardrooms and economies.
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