The Long and the Short of It
Institutional Investors’ Views on Activism 07 July 2025
SquareWell’s recent survey, featured on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, gathered insights from over 30 institutional investors representing $35 trillion in AUM. The findings show broad support for activism as a driver of accountability and change, though concerns remain around narrow focus and short-termism.
The post, authored by Andrew Brady, Director at SquareWell, also highlights that governance-related activism receives the most support. As investors become more open to early and collaborative engagement, companies must prioritize proactive, thoughtful dialogue with shareholders. Strong peacetime engagement has become critical to building trust and defending against activist challenges.
The full post can be accessed using this link.
