George Lucas backs Bob Iger in Nelson Peltz proxy fight

[ad_1] Is the Force strong with Bob Iger? On Tuesday, “Star Wars” creator George Lucas threw his support behind the Walt Disney Co. boss amid the executive’s fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz. The Lucasfilm founder and longtime Disney shareholder released a statement professing his “full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and… Continue reading George Lucas backs Bob Iger in Nelson Peltz proxy fight

In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight

[ad_1] Rejecting Walt Disney Co.’s bid for boardroom stability, an influential corporate research firm has recommended that shareholders add billionaire Nelson Peltz to the Disney board, raising the stakes for next month’s proxy showdown. On Thursday, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. — which advises the large institutional funds on corporate governance matters — recommended that investors… Continue reading In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight