The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.
Category: Perlmutter, Isaac (1942- )
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The Takeaways from Disney’s Proxy Battle with Nelson Peltz
New voting rules made for sharper attacks, while a bold defense kept the activist investor at bay. But pressure remains on the company’s chief, Bob Iger.
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As Disney Fights Nelson Peltz, Small Shareholders Loom Large
Individuals hold as much as 40 percent of the company’s shares, and they may decide a proxy battle that is one of the most expensive in history.
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Disney Gains Support From ValueAct Capital as Nelson Peltz Challenges Board
ValueAct Capital, known for working constructively with boards, said it would support the media giant’s director nominees amid a challenge by Nelson Peltz.
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Book Review: ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,’ by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzalez and Gavin Edwards
“The Reign of Marvel Studios” captures how movies based on comic-book properties came to dominate pop culture. At least until now.
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Investors Worry What Strong Jobs Data Means for the Economy
Inflation, recession and labor market concerns loom large over the stock market ahead of Friday’s jobs report.
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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.
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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.
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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.