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Ethan Allen’s Crossroads: When a Successful Company Becomes an Activist Target
DGB Investment says Ethan Allen is an undervalued brand trapped by stagnation. Management argues the company is executing a successful long-term strategy. Investors must decide which vision defines the future.

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
5 days ago7 min read


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 July 2026 Board Vote Reveals the Challenges Facing German Corporate Governance
Volkswagen’s supervisory board rejected management’s broader restructuring proposal by a 12–7 vote. The meeting highlighted a question increasingly confronting large industrial companies: how can organizations balance the interests of employees, investors, communities, and governments while responding to rapidly evolving global competition.

Merlin @GovernanceCentral
Jul 136 min read
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