Success Rate Of Shareholder Activism On The Rise In Asia

Success Rate Of Shareholder Activism On The Rise In Asia by Activist Insights

Shareholder activism has grown steadily in Asia in recent years, becoming a significant presence in several countries. Indeed,15 companies have already been publicly subjected to demands from their shareholders since the beginning of 2016, through April 11.

In 2015, 33 companies were publicly targeted, compared to 20 a year before, and 13 in 2013.

Asian companies publicly subjected to shareholder demands

Companies headquartered in Japan and China have faced the largest share of activism. Since 2013, public activist demands have been made at 23 companies in Japan. In the same period, public demands have been made at 12...