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Bitter battle comes to a head at Barnes & Noble

1 October, 2010 12:11 PM

Katie Barker

The war of words between the Riggio family and activist investor Ron Burkle came to a head this week at the Barnes & Noble annual general meeting when shareholders voted on Burkle’s proposals to change the company’s governance structure, writes Katie Barker

Hyundai Motor Group to bid for Hyundai E&C reopening family rivalries

27 September, 2010 03:02 PM

Hyundai Motor Group, the Korea-based car company controlled by the Chung family, announced 27 September that is plans to bid for a controlling stake in Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which will pit it against another branch of the founding family.

Battle intensifies between activist investor and Riggio family

15 September, 2010 01:02 PM

Yucaipa Companies, the investment firm of activist shareholder Ron Burkle, has sent a letter to his fellow shareholders to “set facts straight on company performance” and dispute claims made by the Barnes & Noble board on 9 September.

Family business implicated in price fixing scandal

14 September, 2010 11:53 AM

Family-owned ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch has announced it is to appeal a decision by the European Commission to fine it for its part in an alleged price fixing cartel that has implicated other family businesses.

Family business versus activist investor

10 September, 2010 12:31 PM

Barnes & Noble, the US bookseller controlled by the Riggio family, has sent a letter to shareholders urging them to vote against proposals made by activist shareholder Ron Burkle.

Swatch Group sues wealth manager

3 September, 2010 12:44 PM

Family-owned Swatch Group has confirmed it has launched a legal action against UBS in relation to an absolute return fund sold to the watchmaker in 2009.