Q1 shareholder activism remains strong amid global uncertainty

As evolving trade policy creates increased volatility, activist investors are continuing to seize the opportunity to target vulnerable companies, launching 70 new campaigns globally in Q1 alone. Our Investment Banking Shareholder Advisory team's Q1 2025 Review tracks ongoing demands for break-ups, spots signs of early success in the 2025 proxy season and notes surging activity in the US and Japan.

Download the Q1 2025 Review of Shareholder Activism to see how the activist landscape has evolved in Q1 and the themes to watch for as 2025 progresses.