Articles & Interviews

Interview with Gregory Taxin

Wall Street Week

Greg Taxin, Spotlight Advisors Managing Member, explains the drop-off in activist investing and the role of activist campaigns in improving underperforming companies. (Source: Bloomberg)

By Gregory Taxin and Betsy Atkins

Corporate Board Member Magazine

There has been a pronounced change on the part of shareholders—their makeup, tactics, goals, and powers—a fact that every public company must pay close attention to today.

Interview With Damien Park and Gregory Taxin

Forbes Magazine

By Christopher P. Skroupa. Damien Park and Greg Taxin discuss the “dos and don'ts” for companies dealing with activist proxy contests.

Interview with Gregory Taxin

Inside America's Boardrooms

Greg Taxin sits down with TK Kerstetter to share lessons drawn from years on every side of the activist table.

Panelists: Kai H.E. Liekefett, Brian C. Link, Greg T. Taxin

NYSE Shareholder Engagement Forum

A live discussion among leading practitioners on the evolving landscape of shareholder activism and engagement.

Interview with Gregory Taxin

Inside America's Boardrooms

Greg Taxin shares practical steps boards can take to engage shareholders early, address vulnerabilities, and reduce the likelihood of a disruptive activist campaign.

Panel on Directors & Boardroom Issues

Inside America's Boardrooms

Host TK Kerstetter probes BlackRock, CalSTRS, and Spotlight Advisors for candid responses during this live audience session.

Part 1: Interview with Gregory Taxin

Bloomberg and IR Magazine

Greg Taxin and the new look of activism. IR advice from a shareholder activist: a conversation at Bloomberg with Greg Taxin.

Part 2: Interview with Gregory Taxin

Bloomberg and IR Magazine

Companies often underestimate the amount of work activists do to prepare for campaigns. IR advice from a shareholder activist: a conversation at Bloomberg with Greg Taxin.

Part 3: Interview with Gregory Taxin

Bloomberg and IR Magazine

The most important piece of advice about responding to an activist is to take the right tone, right away. IR advice from a shareholder activist: a conversation at Bloomberg with Greg Taxin.

Part 4: Interview with Gregory Taxin

Bloomberg and IR Magazine

Are activists out for the short-term buck and damaging long-term investors? IR advice from a shareholder activist: a conversation at Bloomberg with Greg Taxin.

Part 5: Interview with Gregory Taxin

Bloomberg and IR Magazine

If an activist situation ever turns into a proxy fight, it's crucial for IR professionals to understand that the people who vote are generally not the analysts who cover the stock. IR advice from a shareholder activist: a conversation at Bloomberg with Greg Taxin.