Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard's Smith says
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Pfizer’s stock dips after two former execs say they won’t support Starboard
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Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox
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Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard's Smith says
Starboard's Jeff Smith called on the company to assemble a special committee to investigate the matter, describing it as "flagrantly unethical."3 hours ago -
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Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
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Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
The about face comes as the board grapples with the activist's efforts, and just days before Starboard's Jeff Smith was slated to meet with the CEO, sources said.14 hours ago -
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Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
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Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
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