shareholder revolt
Owners demand change
A shareholder revolt is organized opposition by a company's stockholders against management decisions or leadership.
Shareholders may vote against executive compensation packages, demand board changes, or push for strategic shifts.
The term suggests collective action that challenges corporate direction: The shareholder revolt forced the CEO's resignation.
Also called a shareholder rebellion.
- proxyAuthorized substitute
- proxy fightBattle for shareholder votes
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- activistVigorous cause champion
- activist investorStockholder seeking corporate change
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