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Featuring Lawrence Elbaum, Ken Traub, and Christopher Young. We look forward to connecting with colleagues and industry leaders at this year’s forum. More information here: Princeton CorpGov Forum 2026 | corpgov.com/save-the-date-… #CorporateGovernance

Topics will include: • The GameStop/eBay situation • The future of proxy advisors • Institutional investor voting trends • ESG & DEI governance shifts • Board/shareholder engagement • The evolving role of directors #ShareholderActivism #ProxySeason

We’re looking forward to the Activism & Governance Panel at the 2nd Princeton @CorpGov_ Forum on May 21 at 5PM ET.

As these trends continue to evolve, preparedness, shareholder visibility, and proactive engagement are becoming increasingly important for issuers navigating today’s activism environment. Read more here: conta.cc/4dg0e0P #ShareholderActivism #CorporateGovernance

The broader takeaway: Closed-end fund activism is no longer episodic. It is: • Persistent • More control-driven • Increasingly sophisticated • Expanding across structures #ProxySeason #AssetManagement

Closed-end funds are no longer passive investment vehicles, they’ve become active battlegrounds for shareholder activism. What began as a discount-to-NAV arbitrage strategy has evolved into sustained, increasingly aggressive campaigns focused on control.

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Stay ahead of the cycle: For the full analysis of the 2026 proxy landscape and serial activism, read the full review here: conta.cc/4uWUBfG #StockSurveillance

The bottom line: Activism defense isn't a project; it’s a discipline. Successful boards use senior-led expertise and constant surveillance to bridge the gap between "settled" and "solved." Read our full March breakdown here: conta.cc/4uWUBfG #Investorcom

Think "resolving" an activist situation means you're safe? Think again. In 2026, we are seeing the rise of the "Serial Activist." For many, a single proxy cycle is just the first chapter. Here is why activism is now a cycle, not a one-off event: conta.cc/4uWUBfG