Ronald Orol
The Deal
Washington, DC, United States
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Activist Investing Today: Jackson Calls for eBay M&A
The manager of thedge fund EMJ Capital thinks the company should use cash on hand — and proceeds from expected unit sales — to make its own acquisitions. → Read More
M&A, Politics, SEC Top of Mind for Activists
Experts discuss activism at large-cap companies and insurgent prospects in a second Trump or Warren administration at The Deal Economy conference. → Read More
United Technologies Beats On Earnings, Revenues
Aerospace firm mum on activist investors' pressure to break up company. → Read More
Activist-Targeted Rent-A-Center Sold to Vintage
Activist investor and Engaged Capital boss Glenn Welling is the architect behind the $15 a share deal. → Read More
Activist Spotlight: 2018 by the Numbers
A look back at the 2018 proxy season, as the top insurgent managers get set to speak at The Deal's annual corporate governance event in New York....SVU → Read More
How Elliott Management's Paul Singer Took Activist Investing Global
The insurgent investor behind Elliott Management by far has the most campaigns outstanding in the most countries and the most offices of any activist fund, plus transformative wins at Hyunda and Telecom Italia. → Read More
Lowe's Q1 Miss Emerges as Home Depot Veteran Arrives
The home improvement giant blamed "prolonged unfavorable" weather for missing earnings expectations. → Read More
ISS, Glass Lewis Oppose Facebook Directors
In a report obtained by The Deal, Institutional Shareholder Services recommended that investors vote no in an uncontested election against five of nine Facebook directors, including the company's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, who holds the chairman position. → Read More
Nelson Peltz Is In a League of His Own When it Comes to Activist Investing
The 'highly-engaged' activist investor uses operational expertise and PE-style attitude to go after companies many activists avoid. → Read More
Xerox Boots CEO In Deal With Activist Investor Carl Icahn
The document technology company also agreed to bring on five dissident directors and replace its CEO. Six existing board members also resigned in a resounding victory for the dissident investors. → Read More
Athenahealth Rises Sharply on Latest Elliott Bid
The insurgent fund managed by Paul Singer wants to buy the health tech company for $6.9 billion, but its large minority stake suggests that the fund would not be disappointed if a White Knight buyer emerged. → Read More
Xerox Ousts CEO In Deal With Icahn
The billionaire known by some as the "CEO slayer" reached a deal with the document technology company that included the installation of six new directors. → Read More
Hain Celestial's Founder Weighs Sale
Irwin Simon, who is also the CEO, said the producer of organic and vegetarian foods could be sold so it can be taken to the next level. → Read More
Sohn Investing 2018: An Insider's Recap
Doubleline's Gundlach Launches Facebook Short Campaign, Greenlight's Einhorn believes Assured Guarantee has massive losses "baked in" while Bill Ackman Protégé Scott Ferguson eyes a break up of Britain's WhitBread plc. → Read More
Xerox Received Interest From HPQ Before Fuji Deal: Sources
The document processing company had almost replaced Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson with an ex-HP executive, The Deal has learned. → Read More
Elaine Wynn's Boardroom Battle Effort Could Drive Wynn Resorts Sale or Breakup
Wynn's ex-wife, Elaine, a 9.25% shareholder who co-founded Wynn Resorts with Steve, is seeking to shake up the casino giant's board. → Read More
Bill Ackman Needs a Big Win at ADP or Another Target to Stop the Bleeding
The embattled activist is reportedly experiencing significant redemptions as investors seek to flee his fund. A campaign at the payroll processor in 2018 is a real possibility as Ackman has $500 million committed to a co-investment targeting the company...NKE → Read More
Cerberus Enters Fray for Rent-A-Center: Sources
The buyout firm is among the final bidders for the rent-to-own retailer. It joins private equity firm Vintage Capital, which The Deal has learned has raised outside funding for its bid. → Read More
Google, Amazon or Even Apple Could Buy Tivo
With LionTree as an adviser and activist Glenn Welling on a key subcommittee exploring strategic alternatives, a sale of the set-top box and interactive digital TV guide company is a serious possibility. → Read More
Rent-A-Center Buyout Expected In Next Month or Two: Sources
A sale of the rent-to-own retailer is likely to be announced in a month or two, people familiar with the situation said. → Read More