“It's a good thing. I view shareholder activism that's designed to increase shareholder value long term as positive.”
Charles Elson
“We want to unlock significant shareholder value. What we're trying to do is help the company reconfigure itself.”
William Ackman
“We welcome these new directors to our board and look forward to working with them to enhance long-term shareholder value.”
Jack Schuessler
“Are they doing what he wanted? Not nearly, to the letter. But is he having a positive impact on shareholder value and wealth? Yes.”
Dave Kolpak
“Merrill Lynch is not for sale. We have the resources, the strategy, to create more shareholder value.”
David Komansky
“We view this announcement, following Pfizer's 26% dividend increase in December 2005, as another sign that Pfizer is addressing shareholder concerns and as another step in the right direction for the company.”
Chris Schott
“This is consistent with this board's pattern of disrespecting shareholder interests in favor of entrenching themselves in their lucrative positions.”
Ralph Whitworth
