In a statement Brazilian lender Itau Unibanco said, it has acquired a 11.36% stake in XP Inc a brokerage house, for around $1.61 billion (8 billion reais). In a securities filing, XP Inc said, the purchase does not change its governance… Read More ›
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Air France-KLM’s board expected to meet on Monday on refinancing plan
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Air France-KLM’s board is expected to meet on Monday to discuss a state-backed refinancing plan aimed at strengthen its balance sheet following a year of coronavirus-induced shutdowns. Sources went on… Read More ›
Activist investors want Kohl’s to optimize inventory levels, and asset holdings, nominate 9 directors to board
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, a group of activist investors who have a stake of around 9.5% in Kohl’s Corp is attempting to take control of the department store chain’s board. The activist investors include Ancora… Read More ›
Mark Carney, former head of UK and Canadian central bank, joins fintech Stripe Inc’s board
In a significant development, Mark Carney, the former head of the UK and Canadian central banks, has joined Stripe Inc’s board of directors. The development comes in the wake of the company reporting that it plans on a funding round… Read More ›
Robert Hale of U.S. hedge fund ValueAct Capital nominated as outside director at Japanese chip and display material maker JSR Corp
In a statement, Japanese chip and display materials maker JSR Corp stated, it would nominate Robert Hale, a partner at U.S. hedge fund ValueAct Capital, to be an outside director. In early 2020, ValueAct Capital became a major shareholder in… Read More ›
Carl Icahn sells more than 50% stake in Herbalife Nutrition Ltd for $600 million
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has sold more than 50% of his stake in Herbalife Nutrition Ltd for $600 million; he now plans on giving up the five seats held by… Read More ›
SMIC’s joint-CEO resigns marking setback for company’s future technology progress
On Wednesday, China’s SMIC, the country’s biggest chipmaker said, it is aware that Mong-song Liang, intends to resign from the board. His role in the company was that of co-chief executive. SMIC is working to verify Liang’s plans to leave… Read More ›
Saudi Aramco appoint Mark Weinberger to its board
In a statement, Saudi Aramco said, it has appointed Mark Weinberger to its board of directors as an independent director. Weinberger will replace Andrew Gould, said the company in a statement. Weinberger was the global Chairman and CEO of EY (previously… Read More ›
Occidental Petroleum Corp to name Stephen Chazen as chairman: WSJ
A report from the Wall Street Journal citing sources familiar with the matter at hand states, Occidental Petroleum Corp plans on naming former Chief Executive Officer Stephen Chazen as its new chairman. Provided discussions don’t fall apart, Chazen’s appointment is… Read More ›
Wells Fargo not complying with terms of settlements related to sales scandal: Congressional report
According to a Congressional report that was released on Wednesday, Wells Fargo is not complying with the terms of multiple settlements related to its sales scandal. The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee released the findings of its year-long… Read More ›
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