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Ethan Allen Board Takeover by Activist Investor Doug Bergeron
- Utah-based investor Doug Bergeron led a successful board takeover at Ethan Allen.
- Three of Ethan Allen’s five board members were ousted in a shareholder vote.
- Doug Bergeron, former CEO of Verifone, is now in control of Ethan Allen’s board.
- Ethan Allen CEO, who had been with the company for four decades, was ousted.
- Bergeron aims to triple shareholder value and improve company performance.
Timeline
Activist Investor Seizes Control of Ethan Allen
An activist investor has taken control of Ethan Allen's board, alleging misuse of a biopharma company by a director.
Ethan Allen CEO Ousted After Board Takeover
Ethan Allen's CEO steps down after an activist investor wins majority control of the board, marking the end of a four-decade tenure.
Utah Investor Leads Ethan Allen Board Takeover
A Utah-based investor leads the takeover of Ethan Allen's board, promising growth and ousting three board members.
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Ethan Allen Shareholders Approve Board Control Transfer
Ethan Allen shareholders approve the transfer of board control to activist investor Doug Bergeron.
Articles (5)
The Wall Street Journal·
Ethan Allen Shareholders Hand Board Control to Activist Investor Doug Bergeron
VTDigger·
Promising growth, Utah-based investor leads board takeover at Ethan Allen
Forbes·
Ethan Allen CEO Ousted After Four Decades As Activist Wins Board Seats
New York Post·
Investor seizes control of Ethan Allen after alleging director had used biopharma company as ‘personal piggy bank’
Bloomberg·
Activist DGB Ousts Ethan Allen Chairman, Wins Board Control