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In the latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, John and Orrick’s J.T. Ho were joined by David Farkas, Head of Shareholder Intelligence in the US for Georgeson, to discuss Schedule 13F filings & stock surveillance services. Topics covered during this 18-minute podcast include:

– Overview of Schedule 13F and why 13F filings aren’t reliable indicators of activity in a company’s stock
– Strategies activists use to avoid tipping their hands through a 13F filing
– The role 13F filings can play in a company’s efforts to identify an activist building a position in its stock
– Additional actions a company can take to determine if an activist is building a position
– The role of stock surveillance services
– Implications of rulemaking petition to amend 13F rules

Our objective with this podcast series is to share perspectives on key issues and developments in shareholder activism from representatives of both public companies and activists. We’re continuing to record new podcasts, and we think you’ll find them filled with practical and engaging insights from true experts – so stay tuned!

– Dave Lynn