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Activist Defense & Shareholder Engagement
Experienced team bringing extensive capabilities to clients
Piper Sandler has one of the most seasoned activist defense teams on the Street with over two decades of experience navigating some of the highest-profile, complex activist situations.
$450B+
Cumulative market value defended against
110+
Live defense campaigns
50+
Activists defended against
*Includes select transactions from prior firms. Market values based on value at time of campaign's first demand.
Our long term relationship-oriented client perspective, coupled with our extensive experience and relationships within the activist defense advisory ecosystem help clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
What We Do
Piper Sandler advises companies and boards on complex shareholder situations, including critical transaction support, corporate governance matters, hostile approaches and shareholder activism.
Our team helps clients proactively evaluate risks of potential activism, take steps to mitigate activist threats and defend against live activism campaigns.
Who We Serve
Public companies
Private companies (anticipating public listing)
