Autodesk Inc reaches settlement, appoints three executives on board
Q. Autodesk Inc on Friday, 11th March reached a settlement with two activist investors appointing three directors to board and avoiding a proxy fight. It also appointed how many executives to its board?- Published on 14 Mar 16a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
ANSWER: 3
Autodesk has reached a settlement with 2 activist investors Eminence Capital LP and Sachem Head Capital over a standstill agreement with Eminence Capital LP and Sachem Head Capital meaning activists will have to cooperate with the board over a certain time period. Scott Ferguson, managing partner of Sachem Head, Tessera Technologies chairman Rick Hill and Kodak chief executive Jeff Clarke to its board.