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In their latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, John and his co-host J.T. Ho were joined by Dan Scorpio, head of M&A and Activism for H/Advisors Abernathy, to discuss what to do – and not do – when an activist comes knocking. Topics covered during this 22-minute podcast include:

– Why companies need more than good results to respond effectively to activism
– Why management teams shouldn’t assume an activist’s message won’t resonate with shareholders
– Common mistakes companies make in responding to activism and what they should do instead
– How universal proxy has changed proxy fights and overall strategies
– The role of social and digital media in making the case to retail investors
– Strategies for engaging index funds and other “passive” investors
– What makes an effective internal and external team for responding to activism
– The importance of offering solutions instead of attacking activists

John and J.T.’s 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. I think you’ll find these podcasts filled with practical and engaging insights from true experts – so stay tuned!

– Meredith Ervine