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Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard's Smith says
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Business - Financial Times
Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
Hedge fund had enlisted help from ex-chair Ian Read and former finance chief Frank D’Amelio11 hours ago -
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Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
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Pfizer’s stock dips after two former execs say they won’t support Starboard, offer backing for CEO Albert Bourla
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Five ex-employees sue San Diego Wave, NWSL
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Why N.F.L. Executives Think the Jets Fired Robert Saleh Too Soon
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