May 8, 2025
“Understanding Activism” Podcast: John Christiansen on Investor Relations & Engagement in Activism’s Shadow
We’ve recently posted another episode of our “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by FGS Global’s John Christiansen. We spoke with John about a variety of topics, including how investor relations and shareholder engagement are being shaped by the need to prepare for shareholder activism. Topics covered during this 24-minute podcast include:
– How the recent 13D/13G CDIs have changed investor engagement practices.
– The increasing importance of retail investor engagement.
– The challenging M&A market’s impact on activism.
– How current economic uncertainty is affecting operational activism.
– “Break the glass” plans and how to use them effectively
– Using earnings calls and investor days to defend against activism
– Tips on better communicating the company’s story to investors
This podcast series is intended to share perspectives on key issues and developments in shareholder activism from representatives of both public companies and activists. We continue to record new podcasts, and they’re full of practical and engaging insights from true experts – so stay tuned!
– John Jenkins