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Shareholder Primacy

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Activist Investing
Corporate Governance
Securities Law
Tesla
Delaware Corporate Law
Ben & Jerry's
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Law
Shareholder Democracies
Elon Musk
Social Responsibility
Caremark Doctrine
Broadridge
Empty Voting
Fiduciary Duty
SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rules
Shareholder Primacy
Unilever
Proxy Voting
Proxy Contests

From activist investor and advisor Mike Levin and Colorado Law professor Ann Lipton, Shareholder Primacy is a podcast about activist investing, securities law, and all the ways the financial and legal worlds intersect and collide in real life.

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Latest Episodes

2026 Predictions with Matt Moscardi + Damion Rallis of the Proxy Countdown podcast

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Ann and Mike talk about what activists are actually doing at this time of the year

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Ann and Mike talk about how ISS and Glass Lewis are responding to legal pressure and the likely effects on activism.

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Mike talks with attorney Kyle Pinder about his research about shareholder proposals under Delaware law.

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Recent Guests

Kyle Pinder
Attorney and partner at Morris Nichols
Morris Nichols
Episode: Kyle Pinder on shareholder proposals under Delaware law
Francine McKenna
Writer, lecturer, and observer of public accounting and corporate governance
The Dig (Substack)
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Andrew Droste
Global Head of Corporate Governance at Columbia Threadneedle
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Professor Joe Grundfest
William A. Franke Professor Emeritus of Law and Business at Stanford Law
Stanford University
Episode: Prof. Joe Grundfest and attorney Joel Fleming on Delaware contingency fees
Joel Fleming
Partner at Equity Litigation Group specializing in plaintiff-side shareholder litigation
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Episode: Prof. Joe Grundfest and attorney Joel Fleming on Delaware contingency fees
Brian Highsmith
Lecturer and academic fellow in law and political economy
Harvard Law School
Episode: Company towns with Brian Highsmith, Harvard Law School
Nell Minow
Independent activist investor and advisor to institutional investors on corporate governance
Value Edge Advisors
Episode: Nell Minow, ValueEdge Advisors
Sarah Haan
Law professor at Washington & Lee Law School
Washington & Lee Law School
Episode: Sarah Haan, Washington & Lee School of Law
Jeff Gramm
Founder of Bandera Partners and author of 'Dear Chairman'
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Hosts

Ann Lipton
Law professor at the University of Colorado specializing in securities and business law. She holds the Lawrence W. DeMuth Chair of Business Law at the University of Colorado Law School.
Mike Levin
Activist investor and advisor, offering insights into financial activism and corporate governance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Interrupting guest

    His ability to interrupt Lauren Thomas every sentence was impressive

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    tedshred96
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Really great insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WithAnE1819
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good podcast

    Good stuff from a real live investor and a sharp finance professor — great perspectives !

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    5
    Stephen Grishnackh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great

    Intriguing takes, couple of really sharp financial minds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    schmoolevin19
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for providing unique perspectives on activist investing and legal matters.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and the depth of knowledge from the hosts on complex financial topics.
Some reviewers noted issues with the hosts' presentation styles, particularly regarding interruptions during discussions.

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How activists and companies make life hard for each other
Q: What are some examples of what we've seen that activists and companies kind of do to each other?
Companies and activists often employ clever and devious tactics against each other, such as bylaw amendments that change voting thresholds for contested elections.
Advance notice bylaws with Ben Bates
Q: What recommendations do you have for regulatory changes regarding advanced notice bylaws?
Some recommendations include requiring shareholder votes on all election-related bylaws and allowing activists time to cure deficiencies in their nominations.
Advance notice bylaws with Ben Bates
Q: What are some of the findings from your research on advanced notice bylaws?
The findings indicate that advanced notice bylaws have become more complex and longer over the years, with companies adopting stricter disclosure requirements. Additionally, companies targeted by activists generally have tougher bylaws, and large firms have been leading the innovation in their bylaws.

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Focusing on the intersection of activist investing and securities law, this podcast features discussions around the complexities of shareholder activism and corporate governance. Listeners can expect insights from experienced professionals about current trends in activism, the legal landscape affecting shareholder proposals, and the implications of recent federal and state regulations. Highlighting real-world case studies, the conversations reflect on the challenges and strategies employed by activist investors, particularly as they relate to corporate accountability and transparency in decision-making processes.

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Recent guests on Shareholder Primacy include:

1. Kyle Pinder
2. Francine McKenna
3. Andrew Droste
4. Professor Joe Grundfest
5. Joel Fleming
6. Brian Highsmith
7. Nell Minow
8. Sarah Haan

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