Nelson Peltz

Billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz claimed he played a crucial role in introducing Elon Musk to Donald Trump. This connection reportedly led to Musk’s significant support for Trump’s presidential campaign. What Happened: Peltz, the founder and CEO of Trian Partners, disclosed...

Trian Fund Management, the hedge fund led by Nelson Peltz, disclosed substantial portfolio changes in its third-quarter 13F filing, making notable exits from major companies before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. What Happened: The fund sold off its entire stakes in GE HealthCare Technologies...

Trian Fund Management, an activist investor hedge fund co-founded by billionaire Nelson Peltz, still owns a piece of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) after reportedly selling its entire position in late May, according to regulatory filings. A quarterly 13-F report filed with the Securities and...

No one likes to lose. But if losing means making around $1 billion in the process, I'd take it. Nelson Peltz, the activist investor behind Trian Fund Management, upped his stake in Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) last October. By the end of 2023, he owned more than 1% of the company. Peltz used his...

Editor’s Note: The article has been updated with a response from Trian Partners. Activist investor Nelson Peltz has divested his entire stake in Disney (NYSE:DIS) at approximately $120 each, netting around $1 billion. What Happened: The sale follows a recent proxy battle loss for Peltz’...

In an interview on Thursday, activist investor Nelson Peltz praised billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, calling him a “brilliant guy” with “no ego.” What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Peltz lauded Musk, calling him a “friend” and a brilliant person with no...

During an interview on CNBC with Jim Cramer on Thursday, Nelson Peltz, the activist investor, corrected misconceptions regarding his financial gain from a proxy battle with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS). Initially reported as a $300 million “consolation prize” by various media outlets,...

Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced Wednesday afternoon that all 12 board nominees had won re-election following its annual shareholder meeting. Disney CEO Bob Iger joined CNBC's “Squawk on the Street” Thursday to discuss the company's victory in its proxy battle against activist...

The search for a new CEO at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has intensified, following the end of a protracted proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz. What Happened: Disney’s board has repeatedly delayed decisions regarding Iger’s successor, pushing back his retirement date...

On Tuesday, while appearing on CNBC’s “Last Call,” Ken Squire, the founder and president of 13D Monitor, shared his perspective on the boardroom battle at Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), saying it was not targeted at Bob Iger. What Happened: Squire said that Nelson Peltz, the nominee...

CNBC host Jim Cramer says activist investor Nelson Peltz‘s recent defeat in his bid for a seat on the Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) board has raised concerns about the company’s stock. What Happened: Cramer expressed his apprehension about Disney’s stock following Peltz’s failed...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced a resounding victory against activist investors Wednesday at its annual meeting. The company’s entire slate of 12 directors won “by a substantial margin” against the candidates proposed by investment firms Trian and Blackwells, the...

In a recent turn of events, investment management firm Vanguard has reportedly declared its support for Disney‘s (NYSE:DIS) management over activist investor Nelson Peltz in the imminent board vote. What Happened: Vanguard, being Disney’s largest shareholder with a 7.8% stake, intends...

In a series of tweets, Elon Musk has clarified that he believes activist investor Nelson Peltz should be on Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE:DIS) board of directors. What Happened: Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his support for Peltz. “Nelson Peltz should definitely be on the Disney...

The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE:DIS) stock is poised for a 20% rise as Bob Iger’s turnaround strategy begins to bear fruit, according to a note from Bank of America released on Monday. What Happened: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich maintains that Iger’s growth-focused...