The new rules of engagement - What’s in the activist playbook for 2026?
Watch the Replay
The first half of the year set new records in shareholder activism. U.S. activists adjusted their strategies to meet shifting market conditions, securing the most board seats since 2022, with settlements driving much of that success. At the same time, fresh tactics emerged, and many established activists pushed their demands further, bringing them to a vote rather than settling early.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on how boards and investors navigated one of the most volatile seasons in recent years, and what these developments mean for engagement strategies in an evolving regulatory environment, through the rest of 2025 and into 2026.
What you’ll learn:
- How current trends are shaping shareholder activism in H2
- How settlement strategies are evolving
- The rise of new activist tactics and voting outcomes
- What boards and investors should expect in 2026
Speakers:
Antoinette Giblin – Publications Editor, Diligent Market Intelligence
Meagan Reda – Partner, Shareholder Activism Practice, Olshan Frome Wolosky
Kenneth Mantel – Partner, Shareholder Activism Practice, Olshan Frome Wolosky
