Trends in M&A and Proxy Contests

The M&A environment heats up

Activity around mergers and acquisitions and proxy contests has risen dramatically in recent years. With the rise of hedge funds agitating for change within companies plus an increase in public-to-private transactions, the M&A landscape has never been more dynamic. Led by activist hedge funds, traditional investors are now increasingly following suit in challenging companies to defend transactions. Please visit the M&A and Proxy Contest section often to access the wide variety of frequently updated resources.