Disney Formally Rejects Nelson Peltz’s Board Nominees Amid Activist Fight

Amid an activist investor fight with Nelson Peltz and his Trian fund, the Bob Iger led formally rejected nominations that Peltz offered for the board of directors and put forward its own slate. Disney’s board presented these nominees: Mary T. Barra, Safra A. Catz, Amy L. Chang, D. Jeremy Darroch, Carolyn N.

Everson, Michael B.G. Froman, James P. Gorman, Robert A. Iger, Maria Elena Lagomasino, Calvin R. McDonald, Mark G. Parker, and Derica W. Rice. “The nominees reflect Disney’s ongoing commitment to a strong Board focused on the long term performance of the company, strategic growth initiatives, the succession planning process, and increasing shareholder value,” the company stated.

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