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Shareholder Activism & Engagement Frankfurt | May 15th, 2025

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7:30-8:00 AM | Registration & Networking

8:00-8:15 AM | Welcome Remarks
Conference and Breakfast Roundtable Co-Chairs:
David Katz, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz
Kai Liekefett, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

8:15-9:30 AM | Breakfast Roundtable:
Expert Panel & Audience Engagement Discussion
The Biden Administration: A Look into a New European and American Partnership
Special Guests:
Richard Howitt, Former Member, EU Parliament, European Union Chief Observer and Expert in Corporate and Government Responsibility

9:30-9:55 AM | Armchair Chat
Global Trends in Shareholder Activism: What This Means for the German Market
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9:55-10:35 AM | Panel Discussion
A Look Over Our Shoulder: An Analysis This Last Season’s Shareholder Engagements In Germany
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Panelists:
Andreas Springer, CEFA, Senior Legal Counsel, Shareholder Value Management AG

10:35-11:00 AM | Presentation
Shareholders vs. Creditors, Part I: Shareholder Damage Claims and Subordination in Company Insolvency Proceedings
Presenter:
Christian Staps, Partner, Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek

11:00-11:15 AM | Networking Break

11:15-11:55 AM | Panel Discussion
Shareholder Proposal Trends: What’s Unfolding In Germany and Europe
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11:55-12:25 PM | Panel Discussion
Shareholders vs. Creditors, Part II: The Restructurings of Listed Companies – Lessons From Recent Cases
Moderator:
Michael Neises, Partner, Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek
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12:25-1:25 PM | Networking Luncheon

1:25-2:05 PM | Panel Discussion
Board Defense: How to Manage Activist’s Campaigns for Constructive Outcomes
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2:05-2:40 PM | Panel Discussion
M&A Activism: Recent Developments in Merger Arbitrage
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2:40-3:00 PM | Interview
Living with An Activist: What Happens in the Post Settlement Phase?
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3:00-3:15 PM | Networking Break

3:15-3:50 PM | Panel Discussion
ESG and It’s Convergence with Shareholder Activism: A New Line of Offense?
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Prof. Dr. Dirk Söhnholz, CEO, Soehnholz ESG GmbH

3:50-4:20 PM | Presentation
Purge and Surge: Shortselling Makes Its Mark as a Tool for Shareholder Advancement
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4:20-5:00 PM | Closing Keynote
The Future of Proxy Advisors: What Issuers Need to Know
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5:05 PM | Closing Remarks

5:15PM | Networking Reception