IRELAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Leonora Malone, John Olden, John Darmody and Doreen Mescal, Addleshaw Goddard
11.2 Aims of Activists In Ireland, activist shareholders can influence corporate actions, including M&A activity. Their campaigns often push for strategic changes such as M&A transactions, divestitures, spin- offs, capital returns and enhanced corporate social responsibility. 11.3 Interference With Completion In Ireland, there have been no notable instances of activists attempting to disrupt announced transactions. Shareholders typically use their rights under the 2014 Act to influence corporate decisions.
policies. Recently, there has been a notable rise in activism addressing ESG issues. Shareholders are increasingly pushing for improved transparency and stronger ESG per - formance, aligning with global trends in corpo - rate responsibility. Under the 2014 Act, share - holders have legal mechanisms to influence a company’s policies and decisions.
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