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Disney Faces Proxy Battle Amid Calls for Board Reorganization

Blackwells Capital and Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners challenge Disney's board, proposing strategic changes to enhance shareholder value.

  • Blackwells Capital officially challenges Disney, proposing three new board nominees to unlock shareholder value.
  • Disney counters activist investors with a video featuring Professor Ludwig Von Drake, urging shareholders to vote for its preferred board members.
  • Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners also vie for board seats, criticizing Disney's performance and proposing strategic changes.
  • Blackwells suggests significant company transformations, including spinning off real estate into a REIT and investing in virtual reality.
  • Disney's annual shareholder meeting set for April 3, with all parties intensifying their campaigns.
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