Early Activist Bain Advises Companies On How To Fend Off Activists

When an activist investor comes knocking on a corporate door, the well-informed CEO should listen early and often but the key to success could come before the activist even invests, says a new report from the business consulting firm Bain & Company.  For investors, the report outlines a model for evaluating an activist that could provide insight into the potential to enhance shareholder value.

Categorize activists when they first knock on the door, have responses planned and managed before the event occurs

Investors are increasingly siding with activists and understanding what they want should drive the interaction, the report, titled “Agitators and reformers: How...