Air Products Chemicals APD has recently been engulfed in a
leadership dispute with activist investor,
Mantle Ridge, which has brought into question the company's financial and strategic decisions. Mantle Ridge has called for a
board overhaul, recommending their own board candidates and criticizing APD's Chief Executive Officer. Despite this pressure, APD management remains firm and continues to defend its track record, including a $44B value creation. Amid these developments, investment firms like International Assets Investment Management LLC and Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC have reduced their stake in APD. Meanwhile, others like Nordea Investment Management, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC increased their holdings. APD management has released a shareholder presentation illustrating their commitment to superior value creation. Adding to the conflict,
D.E. Shaw also demands a board shake-up, marked by concerns over the CEO succession procedure. The company remains operational during this period, announcing various collaborative ventures like green hydrogen deals and expansion plans. It released a positive Q4 earnings update, which saw a
stock increase, and completed a major $1.81 billion deal with Honeywell.
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