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Chris Ludwig Quoted in Diligent on Activism Trends for 2026
Partner Chris Ludwig was quoted in a Diligent Market Intelligence article titled, “In-Depth: Activists Focus on Cost Cuts as Deal Flow Delayed,” which explored areas of focus for activist investors looking ahead to 2026. Chris noted that investors have been looking for ways to drive value internally, explaining that “Almost 70% of activism happens in the $500 million to $5 billion market cap range.” He also discussed how, as advisors are exploring how AI can be used in cost-cutting conversations, “Being able to quantify it is extremely difficult.”
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