Ex-Pfizer Execs Backed Its Leadership. An Activist Investor Says They Were 'Threatened'
Key Takeaways Two former Pfizer executives published a statement saying they support management as it gets pressured for changes by activist investor Starboard Value.The ex-Pfizer executives, Ian Read and Frank D'Amelio,
Activist Investor Starboard Value Presses Pfizer's Board Amid Corporate Tensions
The ongoing corporate battle between Pfizer and activist investment firm Starboard Value escalated on Thursday when Starboard pushed Pfizers board to investigate alleged coercive actions. This follows the
Ex-Pfizer execs ‘threatened’ for supporting plans to shake up company, Starboard says
In a letter to Pfizer’s board, the activist investor claimed former CEO Ian Read and CFO Frank D’Amelio were pressured to abandon a Starboard-led attempt to change the company’s direction.
Ex-Pfizer leaders side with firm against activist investor
Pfizer's ex-chair and chief executive Ian Read and Frank D'Amelio – previously the drugmaker's finance chief – have issued a brief statement saying they are "fully supportive of Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, senior management and the board, and we are confident that over time they will deliver shareholder value."
Pfizer fight with Starboard heats up, hedge fund alleges executive pressure
The corporate clash between Pfizer and Starboard Value heated up on Thursday when the activist investment firm pressed the U.S. drugmaker to investigate actions by its board, after two former executives backed out of its campaign against the company.
Pfizer battles activist fund Starboard, which has a $1 billion stake in company
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Activist investor Starboard cries foul play in exec U-turn at Pfizer
Starboard has accused Pfizer of “coercive conduct” after executives who initially backed the hedge fund retracted their support.
Activist Investor Starboard Value Accuses Pfizer Of Pressure Former Execs To Halt Support For Its...
Activist investor Starboard Value accused Pfizer of pressuring its former CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D’Amelio to halt support for Starboard’s turnaround campaign. Starboard’s Jeff Smith revealed the company allegedly threatened to claw back compensation and cancel unvested shares.
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Starboard claims Pfizer 'threatened' former leaders
In another twist to the tale of Starboard Value's push for change at Pfizer, the activist investor has claimed former ...
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox
On Thursday, Starboard CEO Jeff Smith, accused Pfizer of skulduggery in forcing the pair to withdraw their support. He claimed that Read and D’Amelio had been contacted by company representatives, who ...
Former Pfizer Executives Ian Read And Frank D'Amelio Support Albert Bourla's Leadership Amid Starboard Activism: 'Will Deliver Shareholder Value'
CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D’Amelio have decided to distance themselves from the activist campaign led by Starboard Value ...
Statement From Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and Former Pfizer CFO Frank D’Amelio Regarding Starboard Value
Guggenheim Securities, LLC is issuing a statement on behalf of former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and former Pfizer CFO Frank D’Amelio: We have decided not to be involved in the efforts of Starboard Value ...
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Pfizer's ex-CEO won't be involved in Starboard Value effort
Former Pfizer executives Ian Read and Frank D’Amelio have decided “not to be involved” in Starboard Value’s activist campaign against the drug company, according to a statement released on ...
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Former Pfizer CEO, CFO say they will not be involved in Starboard's campaign against drugmaker
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Former Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said they will not be involved with activist investor Starboard Value, which reportedly wants the U.S ...
Former Pfizer Executives Ian Read And Frank D'Amelio Decline Involvement With Starboard's Efforts
Guggenheim Securities, LLC has issued a statement on behalf of former Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Ian Read and former Chief ...