Sony Named Disney’s Gaurav Banerjee as its new India CEO, according to reports
Sony has appointed Gaurav Banerjee, a former Walt Disney Executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer for India, according to sources.
In a contentious shareholder vote, Disney’s Bob Iger defeats Nelson Peltz
On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co. successfully defended itself against a challenging effort led by billionaire investor Nelson Peltz.
Proxy-advisory Glass Lewis supports Disney management in the Boardroom Battle
On Monday, Walt Disney received a significant vote of confidence from a proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis, urging shareholders to re-elect all current Directors amidst a highly contested boardroom battle.
Disney heirs Take on Activist investors
In a plot reminiscent of a classic Disney movie, the descendants of Walt and Roy Disney, the founders of the company in 1923, have united against Nelson Peltz, an activist investor engaged in a proxy battle for board seats.
Prominent Investor extends support to Disney management
The Walt Disney Company announced this week that ValueAct Capital, a prominent activist hedge fund, is supporting the company amid a Board challenge from billionaire financier Nelson Peltz.
The Disney Board Responds to Unsolicited Nominations, Defending Already “Highly Qualified”
Disney has officially responded to activist shareholder Trian Fund Management's attempt to nominate its co-founder, Nelson Peltz, and former Disney CFO, James Rasulo, to the company's Board of Directors.
Bob Iger, CEO of Disney promises he will step down in 2026
Walt Disney's Chief Executive Bob Iger confirmed on Wednesday that he will "definitely" retire upon the conclusion of his existing contract in 2026.
Disney Board Tightens Director’s Nomination Rules Amidst Brewing Proxy Battle
On Nov. 30, Disney’s board “amended and restated” the company’s bylaws, which became effective as of Thursday, the company said in an SEC filing Thursday.
Disney Settles Magic Key Annual Pass Dispute for $9.5 Million
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Disney may soon sell its TV-related assets, As CEO Iger’s tenure gets extended
Disney's CEO Bob Iger opened the door to selling the company's linear TV assets. As the company struggles to adapt to the media industry's shift to streaming and digital offerings.