Showdown in battle for Heinz
The long-running battle at Heinz, which reached its climax at yesterday’s AGM, has been acrimonious and disruptive but, writes David…
Heinz boardroom battle
The long-running battle at Heinz, which reached its climax at yesterday?s AGM, has been acrimonious and disruptive but, writes David Robertson, Nelson Peltz?s attempt to place himself and nominees on the Heinz board has been a catalyst for change, leading to a recovery in the company?s share price.
US: Heinz claims victory in proxy battle
A representative of Heinz told just-food today that early indications suggest that the Trian Group, led by activist investor Nelson…
US: Heinz talks-up outlook
HJ Heinz has updated its first quarter outlook after what the company has described as “a very strong start to…
US: Glass Lewis backs Peltz for Heinz board
Glass, Lewis & Co., the institutional investment advisory company, has backed the appointment of dissident investor Nelson Peltz and one…
US: Trian and Heinz both claim support
The ongoing battle between the board of US food group HJ Heinz Company and Trian, the shareholder group bidding to…
US: Heinz accuses Trian of ‘misleading’ shareholders
Heinz has accused the Train Group of “misleading” shareholders, providing a detailed list of ten statements that the company describes…
US: Heinz board appeals for support from employees
Speaking to an audience of 1,200 Pittsburgh-area employees, Heinz CEO, chairman and president William R. Johnson issued an update on…
US: Five directors targeted in Heinz proxy battle
The war of words that has been raging between Heinz management and activist investors the Trian Group, led by Nelson…