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Investors may wonder if duo outsmarted themselves to detriment of all company backers
The FT’s Undercover Economist on the real reasons that corporate innovation dies
Japanese company alleges breach of contract and blames Carl Icahn
Japanese group ready to sue US printer and photocopier maker over decision to pull deal
Company boards are pushing the envelope when it comes to conflicted transactions terms
Japanese group left scrambling to salvage deal after activist investor wins challenge
The tactical blunders continue to pile up
Japanese group says US photocopier maker has no legal right to end agreement
U-turn sparks fury from activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason
Activists can seize control when incumbents act egregiously
Part of settlement with activist investors who oppose group’s merger with Fujifilm
Move follows pressure from activist shareholders on $6.1bn Fujifilm deal
US group’s CEO and board criticised in ruling that marks win for activist investors
Talks come after pressure from activist shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason
Business executives offer their advice on dealing with stress and adversity
The deal valuation looks rosy but alternatives have not emerged
Deason alleges US group hid a 17-year-old agreement tying the two companies together
Third-largest shareholder joins corporate raider Carl Icahn in opposing deal
Activist says merger plan undervalues company and disproportionately favours Fuji
Pace of revenue decline slows
Given shrinking pastures the tie-up is unlikely to fatten the pockets of investors
