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Published Mar 11, 2024

Live From SXSW | Prof G Markets

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway delve into pressing market concerns from AI-driven investment bubbles to TikTok's ban implications, dissect Disney's governance battle, and highlight the urgent need for addressing economic inequality and wealth concentration.
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  • Proxy Fight

    The proxy fight between Disney and activist investor is heating up, with Peltz aiming to replace two board members and implement a new strategic plan. His firm, Trian Partners, has released a white paper suggesting significant changes, such as merging Hulu with Disney and reducing the production of sequels 1. argues that Peltz deserves a board seat due to his substantial stock ownership, which aligns his interests with those of other shareholders 2.

    If someone shows up and buys $800 million worth of stock, they deserve to be on the board.

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    The upcoming shareholder vote will determine whether Peltz and his partner, Jay Rasulo, will join Disney's board, potentially reshaping the company's governance 1.

       

    Governance

    emphasizes the importance of addressing governance issues at Disney, suggesting that should offer Peltz a board seat to avoid costly distractions 3. He reflects on his own experience with corporate governance, highlighting how ego can derail effective decision-making and harm shareholder value.

    These guys are doing the same thing. Disney's much stronger and has much more immunity than a red envelope. But they are wasting time. They are wasting shareholder value.

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    Galloway advises that resolving the proxy fight amicably would allow Disney to focus on building shareholder value rather than engaging in a prolonged battle 1.

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