Category: Iger, Robert A

Ari Emanuel Buys a Pro Wrestling Heavyweight

The New York Times – Business:
Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor acquires World Wrestling Entertainment to create a live event and combat sport giant.
Bob Iger Ousts a Marvel Antagonist

The New York Times – Business:
Ike Perlmutter, the chairman of Marvel Entertainment who’s had a volatile tenure at Disney, was reportedly among the latest round of job cuts at the entertainment giant.
Disney Lays Off Ike Perlmutter, Chairman of Marvel Entertainment

The New York Times – Movies:
The move was part of a company cost-cutting campaign and came after Mr. Perlmutter was part of an unsuccessful attempt to shake up Disney’s board.
Disney Turns 100 at a Tough Moment for the Company

The New York Times – Business:
The company is opening two exhibitions that will tour the globe until 2028. It comes at a moment when its formidable stature in the culture has shown a few cracks.
The Winners and Losers from Super Bowl LVII

The New York Times – Business:
There were surprises on-field and off — from Rihanna’s halftime performance to Disney’s controversial ad splash.
The S.E.C. Charges Kraken Over Staking, Worrying Crypto Executives

The New York Times – Business:
Cryptocurrency executives worry that charges against Kraken, a popular exchange, over the business known as staking would further chill their industry.
Activist Disney Investor Declares End to Battle for Board Seat

The New York Times – Business:
The move by Nelson Peltz came a day after the company’s C.E.O., Bob Iger, announced a restructuring that will cut $5.5 billion in costs and eliminate roughly 7,000 jobs.
Bob Iger’s Turnaround Plan for Disney Takes Shape

The New York Times – Business:
Shares jumped after the Disney chief executive unveiled plans to revamp its streaming business, cut costs, and formulate a succession plan.
With Traditional TV in Free Fall, Disney Looks to Cut Costs

The New York Times – Business:
In the company’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But thousands of employees are expected to be laid off.
Disney’s Iger Returns to Familiar Stage, but With Different Challenges

The New York Times – Travel:
The company reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday, and Wall Street is expecting it to lay out a new streaming strategy and operating structure.
Disney Says Investor Seeking Board Seat ‘Does Not Understand’ Company

The New York Times – Business:
In a security filing, Disney was harshly critical of Nelson Peltz, saying he had “no strategy, no operating initiatives, no new ideas and no plan.”
Disney Prepares for a Board Fight by Nelson Peltz

The New York Times – Business:
After months of talks, the activist investor Nelson Peltz is jockeying for a director position at the entertainment giant as he pushes for a series of changes.