Public M&A EP36: Shareholder influence on M&A

23/07/2025 17 min
Public M&A EP36: Shareholder influence on M&A

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode we talk about the influence we have seen shareholders have on recent transactions.

Areas we discuss include shareholders:
• pushing for M&A
• influencing M&A, including through the use of irrevocable undertakings and stub equity
• looking to block deals; and
• being directly targeted for support by both targets and bidders.

We also discuss the key takeaways for companies when dealing with shareholders.

Speakers Antonia Kirkby and Greg Mulley.

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