Last year, we identified ten trends that we expected to shape shareholder activism in 2026. Those trends included: increasing M&A-focused activism, emboldened occasional activists, less visibility into shareholder views, the normalization of serving as a dissident nominee, and more “withhold” campaigns. The 2026 proxy season has largely borne out our expectations. Activism continued at elevated […]

Source: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance

Published: 2026-09-15T11:32:29Z