A&M Activist Alert

Reinvigorating UK equity markets

City professionals are very clear that a comprehensive programme is required to encourage a turnaround in the London market’s fortunes and encourage long-term equity investment. The proposed regulatory reforms are expected to level the playing field for UK listed companies, but the demand side needs to be addressed to ensure the reforms have the necessary impact.

How to ensure your strategy has ‘implementation muscle’

When is a strategy considered successful?

Georgeson 2023 European AGM Season Review

We are pleased to present our annual European AGM Season Review which provides a comprehensive analysis of general meeting trends across nine major European markets. As well as the seven markets covered in previous Season Reviews, this year’s report now contains chapters on Belgium and Denmark.‍

An interview with Peju Adebajo

Peju Adebajo is an experienced NED and CEO who is passionate about helping organizations deliver value and social impact.

Boards on their ESG journey still have some way to go

What is the role of directors and the board in embedding ESG in the strategy and operations of the organisation?

An Interview with 2023 NED Awards Winner, Sally Bridgeland.

In this podcast, Fiona and Sally discuss Sally's amazing career. Sally talks about her exposure to the boardroom at a young age, transitioning from a Non-Executive Director to a Chair, building a portfolio, the importance of making connections, stakeholder management and what kind of attitudes and personalities are helpful around a boardroom table.

A&M Activist Alert

Our latest A&M Activist Alert ("AAA") Interim Outlook reviews shareholder activism in Europe in 2023, and predicts how such activism will evolve over the rest of the year and into 2024. As part of our analysis and predictions we have identified 143 European corporates that we consider are at heightened risk of shareholder activist campaigns over the next 18 months.

NEDs ‘needed more than ever’ in times of uncertainty

The role of non-executives is more important than ever in the current uncertain economic environment, according to one of the City’s most highly respected board chairs.