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Blackwells Capital Calls on Brancous to End its Alarmist Attacks on Braemar
Brancous’ misleading accusations are not constructive and could negatively impact the Company’s business
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · October 29, 2024
Blackwells Releases Letter to Fellow Shareholders Highlighting Ongoing Corporate Piracy Being Carried Out by Braemar Chairman Monty Bennett and His Cronies
Shareholder Campbell Capital Management Speaks Out in Support of Blackwells’ Campaign for Change at Braemar
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · June 21, 2024
Blackwells Highlights Statements from Braemar’s Definitive Proxy Filing
Notes Rampant Use of Terms ‘Related Party’ and ‘Conflicts of Interest’
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · June 17, 2024
Blackwells Calls out More of Mr. Bennett’s Fictions
Highlights Mr. Bennett’s Expertise in Shareholder Value Extraction
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · June 11, 2024
Blackwells Capital Releases Presentation Detailing Continued Buffoonery of Monty Bennett
Applauds Support for Blackwells’ Campaign from Other Braemar Shareholders
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · June 10, 2024
Blackwells Releases Presentation Exposing Monty Bennett’s Buffoonery
Warns That Blackwells Will Seek to Recover All Improper Expenditures by Mr. Bennett and the Board
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 20, 2024
Braemar Chairman Monty J. Bennett’s Smear Campaign Against Blackwells: Another Sad Reminder of His Fear of Transparency and Accountability to Shareholders
Blackwells Highlights the Continued Buffoonery of Monty Bennett
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 16, 2024
Blackwells Announces US Patent Approvals of Climate and Solar Mitigation Technologies
Yaroka Technologies is Developing Canopy Technologies to Combat the Effects of Climate Change
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 16, 2024
Braemar Chairman Monty J. Bennett Defeated at Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s Annual Meeting in Broad Referendum on his Failed Leadership
Blackwells Highlights Braemar’s Overt Support of Ashford’s Entrenchment Tactics
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 15, 2024
Blackwells Campaign Successfully Forces Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s Chairman Monty J. Bennett and Director Kamal Jafarnia to Resign
Remaining Directors Narrowly Elected by Pitifully Low Percentages
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 15, 2024
Blackwells Exposes the Futility of Braemar’s May 6th Announcement
Highlights a Pattern of Similar, Troubling Behavior by the Board
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 9, 2024
Blackwells Releases Second Presentation to Fellow Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. Stockholders, Which is Available at www.montymustgo.com/letters-presentations
“Meet the Shareholder Value Destroyers” Exposes Board’s Governance Failings and Ensuing Value Destruction
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 8, 2024
Blackwells Comments on Braemar’s Too Little Too Late Shareholder Value Creation “Plan”
Urges Shareholder to Scrutinize the Board’s Craven Efforts after Destroying nearly all Braemar’s Value
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 7, 2024
Blackwells Files Definitive Proxy Statement for Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.’s 2024 Annual Meeting
Urges Stockholders to Send a Strong Message to Hold Ashford’s Board Accountable for Persistent Value Destruction and Governance Failures
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 2, 2024
Blackwells Releases Letter to Fellow Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.’s Shareholders
Braemar Board has Presided Over Massive Wealth Destruction and Value Transfer to Monty Bennett
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · May 2, 2024
Blackwells Files Definitive Proxy Statement for Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.’s 2024 Annual Meeting
Urges Shareholders to Hold Braemar’s Board Accountable for Massive Value Destruction and Enrichment of Monty Bennett
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · April 10, 2024
Blackwells Capital: Nelson Peltz is Not the Change Disney’s Board Needs
Peltz’s Disturbing Public Statements are Disqualifying for a Director Candidate and an Outrageous Affront to Disney’s Customers, Employees and Shareholders
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · March 25, 2024
Blackwells Capital Reveals Failure by the Disney Board to Disclose in this Proxy Fight that ValueAct Has Earned Fees from Managing Disney Pension Funds since 2013
Urges Shareholders to Disregard ValueAct’s Endorsement of the Board
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · March 11, 2024
Blackwells Capital Releases Investor Presentation to its Fellow Disney Shareholders
Investor Presentation Available at www.TheFutureOfDisney.com
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · March 4, 2024
Blackwells Capital Releases its Vision for the Future of Technology at Disney
Excerpt from its Upcoming Investor Presentation Available at www.TheFutureOfDisney.com
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · February 26, 2024
Blackwells Capital Files Definitive Proxy Statement for Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Releases Letter to Fellow Shareholders
Shareholders Should Vote FOR Blackwells’ Nominees Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan on the GREEN Proxy Card
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · February 6, 2024
Blackwells Capital Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting
Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan will Support Disney’s Transformation by Adding Expertise That is Currently Lacking
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · January 22, 2024
Blackwells Capital Nominates Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan for Election to the Board of Disney
Launches Campaign to Preserve CEO Bob Iger’s Value Creation Vision
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · January 3, 2024
Blackwells Capital Calls on Trian to End its Misguided and "Ego-Driven" Campaign to Seek Board Representation at Disney
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital LLC, a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSEDIS) since 2018, today issued its support for the ongoing transformative restructuring led by the Company’s CEO Bob Iger, and stewarded by an enviable Board of Directors recently enhanced through the appointments of James P. Gorman and Sir Jeremy Darroch. Displacing these individuals or other members of the Board with Mr. Peltz and other Trian selected nominees would deprive shareholders of valuable, experienced voices in the boardroom at a critical time in the Company’s history.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · November 30, 2023
Blackwells Capital Reiterates the Need for Immediate Leadership Changes at IHS Holding Limited
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), a long-term shareholder of IHS Holding Limited (NYSEIHS) (“IHS” or the “Company”), today issued a statement regarding the urgent need for leadership changes at IHS, including a reconstitution of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the replacement of the CEO and Chair Sam Darwish.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · September 12, 2023
Blackwells Capital Reiterates Support for the Combination of Global Net Lease and The Necessity Retail REIT
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a shareholder of both Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“GNL”) and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. NASDAQ: RTLNASDAQRTL)
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2023
Blackwells Capital Sends Letter to the Board of Directors of IHS Holding Limited Regarding the Immediate Need for Governance Enhancements
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), a long-term shareholder of IHS Holding Limited (NYSEIHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”), today announced that it has sent a follow-up letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2023
Blackwells Capital Issues Presentation Highlighting Compelling Combination of Global Net Lease and The Necessity Retail REIT
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a shareholder of both Global Net Lease Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“Global Net Lease,” “GNL” or the “Company") and The Necessity Retail REIT Inc. NASDAQ: RTLNASDAQRTL)
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · June 12, 2023
Blackwells Capital Calls on Global Net Lease, Inc. and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. to Confirm Annual Meeting Dates
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells” or “we”) today responded to the decisions by the boards of directors of Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“GNL”) and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTL) (“RTL”) to delay their respective Annual Meetings of Stockholders (together, the “Annual Meetings”), which were originally scheduled to be held on May 18, 2023. The Annual Meetings have been delayed by more than two months to “on or about July 21, 2023.” Blackwells believes the boards of directors of GNL and RTL should immediately confirm the July timing for the Annual Meetings and publicly commit to forgoing further delays.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · May 22, 2023
Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Support Blackwells’ Case for Board Change at Global Net Lease, Inc. and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc.
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells” or “we”) today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co LLC (“Glass Lewis”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has endorsed its case for boardroom change at Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“GNL” or “the Company”) and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. NYSE: RTLNYSERTL)
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2023
Blackwells Capital Issues Letter to Shareholders of Global Net Lease, Inc.
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), today issued a letter to fellow shareholders reminding them to vote on the WHITE Universal Proxy Card to support the urgent need for boardroom change at Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL”) (NYSEGNL).
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · May 4, 2023
Blackwells Capital Issues Letter to Shareholders of The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc.
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells”), today issued a letter to fellow shareholders reminding them to vote on the WHITE Universal Proxy Card to support the urgent need for boardroom change at The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (“RTL”) (NYSERTL).
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · May 4, 2023
Blackwells Capital Issues Letter to Shareholders of Global Net Lease, Inc (“GNL”) Ahead of Critical Vote at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells” or “we”), today issued a letter to fellow shareholders regarding the urgent need for boardroom change at Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“Global Net Lease” or “GNL”).
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · April 18, 2023
Blackwells Capital Issues Letter to Shareholders of The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc (“RTL”) Ahead of Critical Vote at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells” or “we”), today issued a letter to fellow shareholders regarding the urgent need for boardroom change at The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (NASDAQRTL) (“Necessity Retail REIT” or “RTL”).
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · April 18, 2023
Blackwells Capital Releases Presentation and Announces Website Exposing AR Global’s Value Destructive Management of Global Net Lease Inc. and The Necessity Retail REIT Inc.
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells” or “we” or “our”), today announced the release of a presentation to Global Net Lease Inc. (NYSEGNL) (“Global Net Lease” or “GNL”) and The Necessity Retail REIT Inc. NASDAQ: RTLNASDAQRTL)
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · February 22, 2023
Blackwells Capital Announces Lawsuit Against Global Net Lease Inc. and The Necessity Retail REIT Inc.
Rejections of Blackwells’ Nominations Are an Attempt by the Boards and External Manager AR Global to Deny Stockholders the Right to Conflict-Free, Independent Directors
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · December 19, 2022
Blackwells Capital Nominates Two Highly Qualified Directors for Election to the Necessity Retail REIT Inc. Board of Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Emphasizes Untenable Conflict of Interest between the External Manager, AR Global, and the Company
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · October 25, 2022
Blackwells Capital Nominates Two Highly Qualified Directors for Election to the Global Net Lease Inc. Board of Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Highlights Complete Disregard for Stockholders by CEO Nelson and Director Weil
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · October 25, 2022
Blackwells Capital Reiterates Its Call for Peloton’s Board to Sell the Company
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells,” “we” or “us”), an alternative investment management firm that is a significant shareholder of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQPTON), today published a presentation highlighting the failure of Peloton’s new CEO to galvanize shareholder support, address the severe and lingering governance issues facing the Company, or justify Peloton’s independence.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2022
Blackwells Capital Continues to Call For Urgent Action at Peloton, Comments on Reported Changes
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a significant shareholder of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQPTON), yesterday sent the Peloton Board of Directors a comprehensive presentation outlining the need for immediate change in leadership and demand for the Board of Directors to initiate a strategic alternatives process to maximize value for the benefit of all shareholders.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2022
Blackwells Capital Calls For Urgent Action at Peloton
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a significant shareholder of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQPTON), yesterday sent the Peloton Board of Directors a comprehensive presentation outlining the need for immediate change in leadership and demand for the Board of Directors to initiate a strategic alternatives process to maximize value for the benefit of all shareholders.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2022
Blackwells Sends Letter to Peloton Board of Directors, Calling for New Leadership and Initiation of Strategic Alternatives
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a significant shareholder of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQPTON), today sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Peloton. In it, Blackwells presents its serious concerns about the direction and performance of the Company and calls on the Board to remove current CEO John Foley, as a result of his multiple leadership failures. Blackwells also believes that the Board must consider selling the Company to a strategic acquiror.
By Blackwells Capital LLC · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2022