shareholder value

Victory Capital bids $57.04/share for Janus Henderson, 16% higher than rival Trian's offer, valuing deal at $16 billion.

Clorox declared a $1.24 per-share quarterly dividend, maintaining its commitment to regular shareholder returns and demonstrating confidence in its financial performance.

BlueHarbor Bank declares $1.00 per-share special dividend, reflecting strong financial position. Distribution scheduled for March 31, 2026.

Affinius Capital consortium to acquire multifamily REIT Veris Residential for $3.4B, offering shareholders $19/share—a 23.2% premium.

Ottawa Bancorp extends standstill pact with Stilwell through 2027, commits to board nomination and minimum 5% share repurchase in 2026.

MarketWise rejected a $17.25 per share acquisition bid, citing undervaluation. The company accelerates standalone growth with strong Q4 results and 13% dividend yield.

Monument & Cathedral withdraws $17.25 per share bid for MarketWise. The company remains independent, citing strong Q4 performance with 42% billings growth and $45M operating cash flow.

Upwork shares jumped 6.90% after board approval of a $300M buyback program, signaling confidence as the freelance platform returns to growth and reports record 2025 performance.

Wendy's stock surges 17.71% after activist investor Trian Asset Management, holding 16% stake, launches strategic review to enhance shareholder value and improve financial performance.

Warner Bros. gave Paramount and Skydance one week to submit an improved acquisition bid after the initial $30/share offer was rejected. Netflix retains the right to match any revised proposal.

Marvion Inc. secures fresh capital through dual investor agreements to strengthen its balance sheet and fund expansion in warehouse management, logistics, and consulting sectors.

Vanguard cuts expense ratios on 53 funds, including major equity ETFs like VIG and VYM, with some international funds seeing larger reductions up to 10 basis points.

Chipotle faces investor scrutiny over whether rapid expansion maintains profitable unit economics and return on capital amid digital ordering growth.

Vulcan Materials raises quarterly dividend 6% to $0.52 per share, marking nine consecutive years of growth amid strong financial performance.

Star Equity Holdings declares $0.25 quarterly dividend per share on Series A Preferred Stock, payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record March 1.

Law firm investigates European Wax Center's $5.80/share acquisition price, alleging potential fiduciary breaches. Analyst valued company at $15/share, suggesting possible undervaluation.

EssilorLuxottica authorizes €5M share buyback amid strong 2025 results, with 11.2% revenue growth and expanded margins signaling management confidence.