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Opposition to announced M&A transactions has become a persistent feature of today’s public-company landscape. In volatile markets, investors are increasingly challenging not only deal price, but also timing, process and strategic rationale, creating new risks for boards seeking shareholder support. Drawing on nearly 300 activist campaigns opposing the sale of U.S.-listed companies since 2015, this Diligent Market Intelligence report examines how and why investors contest transactions, the tactics activists use to build leverage, and what drives campaign success. Discover key trends, data-driven insights and practical guidance to help boards, executives and advisors anticipate shareholder concerns, strengthen deal narratives and navigate contested transactions with confidence. Register now to access the full report.

At the 2026 Elevate Leadership Summit, directors, C-suite leaders, and governance experts came together to examine what effective board leadership looks like now. Across conversations on M&A, succession, executive compensation, AI governance, geopolitics, and board culture, one message came through clearly: governance can no longer be episodic. It must be continuous, integrated, and future-focused.

Discover the latest insights on legal entity compliance in the 2026 report, designed for governance leaders navigating complex mandates. Benefit from data-driven analysis and practitioner perspectives to transform your entity governance model, assess AI readiness, and prioritize strategic improvements. Download now to chart a practical path towards intelligent compliance.

This Forrester Wave™ report provides independent analysis to help GRC leaders evaluate the most significant platforms in the category. See why Diligent was named a Leader — with the highest scores possible across the criteria of platform use of AI and AI agents, risk identification, risk intelligence, risk quantification audit management, compliance management and enterprise risk management (ERM) — and what that means for you.

Asia shareholder activism is entering a new era of sustained growth, with campaign volumes surging across Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore as governance reforms, stewardship evolution and global capital shifts reshape the region’s investment landscape.

Gain critical insights into global risk benchmarking with the latest General Counsel Risk Index, which synthesizes data from 147 senior legal leaders. This report will help you assess your organization's risk posture, enhance governance, risk, and compliance strategies, and prepare for informed discussions with your board and C-suite. Download now to access essential benchmarks and elevate your legal leadership role.

Master GRC fundamentals with this guide covering definitions, frameworks, tools and AI-powered strategies for better risk management.

The latest activism and stewardship trends ahead of the 2026 proxy season, as discussed at Diligent Market Intelligence's Stewardship Series.

M&A activism hits a five-year high. Download the 2026 Annual Review for data on campaigns, executive pay, global trends and top activists.

Annual statistics in shareholder activism, proxy voting, governance and activist shorts

Discover 2026 board priorities and new strategies for M&A, AI, risk & compliance. Benchmark your board and lead forward-looking governance.

Diligent Market Intelligence crowns the busiest advisory firms in shareholder activism during the 2025 proxy season.