Proxy Fight

What Does Proxy Fight Mean?
When a group of shareholders are persuaded to join forces and gather enough shareholder proxies to win a corporate vote. This is referred to also as a proxy battle.

Investopedia explains Proxy Fight
This term is used mainly in the context of takeovers. The acquirer will persuade existing shareholders to vote out company management so that the company will be easier to takeover.

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How Your Vote Can Change Corporate Policy - Shareholders are getting a bigger say in how companies are run. Find out how you can be heard.
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