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GameStop’s eBay Bid May Be Ending. A New Governance Era Begins.
GameStop's reported decision to reconsider its $56 billion eBay acquisition may be the most important governance development in the story so far. As Ryan Cohen explores alternatives to a full takeover, the debate has shifted from financing a massive acquisition to a more fundamental question: Does GameStop need to own eBay to create value? The answer could become a case study in disciplined capital allocation.

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
Aug 125 min read


A Spinout Creates Another Spinout: How Public-Market Governance and Activist Pressure Reshaped Solventum
3M spun out Solventum to create a more focused healthcare company. Now Solventum is preparing to spin out or sell a major business of its own. Here's how shareholder expectations, corporate governance, and activist investor Trian Fund Management helped drive the company's latest strategic move.

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
Aug 104 min read


Volkswagen’s Model Cuts Mark a Beginning, Not an End
Volkswagen is cutting up to half of its vehicle lineup, but the real story is what happened in the boardroom. The July 9 Supervisory Board meeting may have approved the first phase of Volkswagen's transformation—while leaving the most difficult decisions for another day.

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
Jul 153 min read


Why Did BP Replace Its CEO, Change Its Board Chair, and Reshape Its Leadership Team?
Short answer: BP’s recent leadership changes appear to be a combination of CEO succession, board-level governance changes, and executive-team restructuring. While the public record does not establish a major strategic conflict or boardroom battle, the concentration of leadership changes across multiple levels of the company has attracted attention from governance observers and investors. [en.wikipedia.org], [marketwatch.com] What Happened to BP’s Leadership Since Late 2025? D

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
Jul 64 min read
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