While many experts anticipate shareholder activism to level off or even decline in 2016, activist activity reached new heights in 2015 with several high-profile campaigns. The topic continues to headline national media coverage and remains a critical component of corporate governance planning strategy.

Join Skadden partner Richard Grossman, as well as Steve Frankel, Partner at Joelle Frank, and Arthur Crozier, Co-chairman and Managing Director at Innisfree M&A Incorporated, for a discussion of the latest developments and trends of governance and economic shareholder activism. Panelists analyze those developments and discuss steps companies can take to be prepared for activist approaches, including proactive shareholder engagement strategies.

Learning Objectives:

I.     Identify trends and tactics in shareholder activism, including the increased number of settlements

II.    Explore best practices for assessing company vulnerabilities

III.   Take proactive steps and understand advance preparation companies can take to be ready for activist activity

IV.   Discover shareholder engagement strategies, including pros and cons of director engagement with shareholders

V.    Respond to activist proposals and develop a communications plan

VI.   Explore hot topics in governance activism, including proxy access