Disney could use an activist investor like Nelson Peltz to help get its financial house in order

Disney could use an activist investor like Nelson Peltz to help get its financial house in order


Nelson Peltz speaking at the 2019 Delivering Alpha conference in New York on Sept. 19, 2019.

Adam Jeffery | CNBC

An activist investor like Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz on Walt Disney‘s (DIS) board could help prod the entertainment conglomerate to address its financial woes and implement much-needed changes to create long-term value for the company and its shareholders.



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