Shareholder activism defense
EY teams help companies design their shareholder activism defense programs that proactively address concerns and preempt challenges. If an activist surfaces, we guide our clients to achieve the best outcome for their company, the board and its shareholders.
What EY's shareholder activism defense team can do for you
Is your company vulnerable to an activist attack and are you ready to respond? Shareholder activism has become part of the new normal and can be highly disruptive to an organization.
Designing and advising on proactive activism defense programs
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) provides strategic and tactical advice to public companies before and during activist campaigns to help preempt shareholder challenges and secure their objectives. We collaborate closely with other activism defense advisors including legal advisors, proxy solicitors and communications firms.
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Why work with EY's shareholder activism defense team?
Independence
- Globally recognized brand known for objectivity, trust and credibility
- Relationships focused on long-term value, not solely mergers, acquisitions or capital markets transactions
- High-quality advice unencumbered by conflicts or other distractions
Scale, depth and breadth
- Network of 290,000+ professionals aligned to specific industries and dedicated practice areas offer rich sector experience combined with deep functional knowledge and skills — from strategy to execution
- Multidisciplinary approach that applies strategic, financial, operational and governance lenses to deliver holistic solutions that go beyond the standard activism defense playbook
Proven shareholder activist defense experience
- In-depth understanding of activists, their tactics and market dynamics — brings better analysis, faster insights and stronger execution to your preparedness and defense strategy
- Distinguished leadership team with more than two decades of experience advising on some of the most high-profile campaigns in history
How do we go beyond traditional financial advisors?
EY US is an end-to-end provider that can quickly and seamlessly address vulnerabilities — from identification through implementation — to better defend clients against activist threats. Learn more about how EY can help companies enhance value, mitigate vulnerabilities and prepare for activist investors.
