Billionaire Activist Investor Renews Push for Disney Board Seats Amid Stock Slump and Company Struggles
- Nelson Peltz has quadrupled his stake in Disney to over $2.5 billion and is seeking multiple board seats, including one for himself.
- Disney's stock price has dropped significantly, reaching a 9-year low, due to streaming losses, box office flops, and debt from acquisitions.
- Peltz previously criticized Disney's succession planning, compensation, and lack of focus before withdrawing his board nomination in February.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger has considered asset sales and strategic partners to turn around performance and address Peltz's demands.
- Analysts are divided on whether Peltz can provide necessary reforms or if his involvement will only create more upheaval.