As the regular shareholder meeting season approaches, Align Partners, a prominent activist fund in the local market, has intensified its shareholder activism by recommending five candidates for JB Financial Group s board.
Listed firms are increasingly adopting shareholder-friendly practices, including the purchase of treasury stocks, influenced by the growing influence of activist funds and retail investors, according to industry officials, Sunday. The trend is expected to continue throughout 2024.
Shareholder activism is expected to have a stronger presence during the annual shareholders meeting season early next year, with vocal activist funds intending to exercise their rights by urging companies to take action to enhance shareholder value.
As the upcoming general shareholders meeting season approaches, activist funds are becoming increasingly busy. Following their focus on dividends last year, their attention this year seems to be focused on initiatives aimed at improving corporate governance and enhancing shareholder rights.