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Oct 2023
31m 14s

Disney’s Activist Investor (Reprise)

The Motley Fool
About this episode

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has some ideas for Disney’s board. But are they ready to listen? (00:15) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss:

  • Unity Technologies CEO, John Riccitello, stepping down from his seat.
  • How Unity handled pricing changes with its developers.
  • Trian Partners increasing its stake in Disney.
  • Questions about Disney’s turnaround story.

Plus, (15:45) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the growing trend of unretirement.

Companies discussed: U, DIS

Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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