Former Pfizer CEO, CFO say they will not be involved in Starboard's campaign against drugmaker
Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said they will not be involved with activist investor Starboard Value, which reportedly wants the U.S. drug giant to make changes to turn its performance around.
Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
The about face comes as the board grapples with the activist’s efforts, and just days before Starboard’s Jeff Smith was slated to meet with the CEO, sources said.
Pfizer’s Former CEO Won’t Be Involved in Starboard Value Effort
Former Pfizer Inc. executives Ian Read and Frank D’Amelio have decided “not to be involved” in Starboard Value’s activist campaign against the drug company, according to statement released on their behalf late Wednesday.
Former Pfizer Executives Ian Read And Frank D'Amelio Decline Involvement With Starboard's Efforts
Guggenheim Securities, LLC has issued a statement on behalf of former Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Ian Read and former Chief
Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
The reversal marks a twist in an unusual corporate clash. While activists occasionally team up with major shareholders, such as when Nelson Peltz joined former Marvel executive Isaac Perlmutter in a campaign for change at Disney, it is rare for longtime company executives to support hostile shareholders.
Former Pfizer CEO, CFO step back from Starboard activist bid
CEO Ian Read and former CFO Frank D’Amelio said on Wednesday evening that they will step back from activist investor Starboard Value’s campaign for changes at the pharmaceutical giant.  Read and D’Amelio said they were “fully supportive” of current Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and the firm’s top management,
Statement From Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and Former Pfizer CFO Frank D’Amelio Regarding Starboard Value
Guggenheim Securities, LLC is issuing a statement on behalf of former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and former Pfizer CFO Frank D’Amelio: We have decided not to be involved in the efforts of Starboard Value regarding Pfizer.
Former Pfizer executives not involved in Starboard's campaign against drugmaker
Pfizer's former CEO and Chair Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said in a statement that they will not be involved with activist investor Starboard Value, which wants the U.S. drug giant to make changes to turn its performance around.
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