How can bank boards deal with shareholder activism?

With the bank M&A market heating up, shareholder activism could be on the rise. This episode examines a recent article from Bank Director titled “Shareholder activism could heat up. Should boards fight back?” With the recent announced acquisition of Comerica by Fifth Third Bank, it was revealed that an activist investor played a role in pushing Comerica to seek a sale of the bank. What can banks do if faced with an activist shareholder? This article offers several strategies that a bank board can implement along with considering whether or not they should be combative. A link to the article is included below.

Link: Shareholder Activism Could Heat Up. Should Boards Fight Back? | Bank Director