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Continuing a multi-year trend, ESG matters in 2019 have become a
focal point for traditional and non-traditional activists alike.
ESG-driven demands by traditional activists have continued to grow
in 2019. In the first half of 2019, new activist campaigns in the
United States have included 57 ESG-driven demands, well on pace to
surpass the record 78 demands made in 2017.
Ongoing engagement with shareholders and anticipating and
understanding potential areas that are of interest to activists
remain key strategies that every public company board should be
considering. As always, when engaging directly with shareholder
activists, directors and senior management should stay focused to
ensure that their response is in the best interest of all
shareholders.
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