ECGI research newsletter on hedge funds and activism

03 July 2007

The ECGI issued its fourth Research Newsletter, focusing on the topical issue of hedge funds and shareholder activism. The latest research on hedge fund activism indicates that, contrary to received wisdom, hedge fund activism generates substantial positive abnormal returns for shareholders. Researchers still debate if shareholder activism unlocks value or squeezes cash and assets out of target companies without improving their performance.

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