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.