In a decision of 10 Augustus 2017, the Dutch court in summary proceedings (“voorzieningenrechter”) denied the request of two activist shareholders of AkzoNobel, Elliott and York, to convene an extraordinary general meeting (“EGM”) to dismiss Akzo’s chairman of the supervisory board. The reason for the shareholders’ request was the decision of Akzo’s board not to engage in negotiations with PPG concerning its takeover bid on Akzo. The Dutch court, however, held that the shareholders failed to show a “reasonable interest” and should await the general meeting of 8 September 2017, where Akzo’s board will provide further explanation on this topic. Shortly after this decision, on 16 August 2017, Elliott and Akzo reached a standstill agreement, where Elliott agreed to suspend further litigation for at least three months. Continue reading “The second episode in the AkzoNobel saga: activist shareholders lose again in Dutch court, but reach settlement”
The second episode in the AkzoNobel saga: activist shareholders lose again in Dutch court, but reach settlement
Decision of 10 Augustus 2017 by the Dutch court in summary proceedings (“voorzieningenrechter”)