Shareholder activism has intensified due to highly publicized corporate failures and controversy over executive compensation in light of poor corporate performance. Newly proposed rules to facilitate shareholder participation in board decisions will ensure that the trend continues. All stakeholders in corporate performance should attend this informative and timely event to learn about the latest trends, strategies and outcomes of shareholder activism.

Corporate managers, investors, proxy advisors and legal representatives from all sides will present a 360 degree view of activist investment strategies and their impact on corporate performance and returns. The event examines topics vital to both investors and corporate boards. In addition, the conference will provide plenty of opportunity for networking with peers and experts.

• Using activist strategies to enhance returns
• Recognizing circumstances that can trigger investor activism
• Executive compensation strategies that achieve business goals without investor backlash
• Understanding shareholder rights - current and proposed
• The current economic climate and its impact on investor relations
• Case studies of successful corporate defense against investor activism
• Case studies of successful investor activism
• The proxy access initiative - implications for investors and corporate boards
• Exploring the correlation between shareholder activism and corporate performance

The Activist Investor Conference is the first event which brings together a community of experts to talk specifically about case studies of both successful investor activism strategies and successful corporate defense strategies. Companies to be discussed include Target, California Micro Devices and Texas Industries.