The Shareholder Activism Annual Review 2026

Activist investors put M&A back at the center of their playbook in 2025 — and momentum is building into 2026.

The Shareholder Activism Annual Review 2026 from Diligent Market Intelligence delivers comprehensive, data-backed analysis of global shareholder activism trends, including the surge in push-to-sell demands, rising opposition to announced transactions and the growing use of executive pay misalignment as a catalyst for broader governance change.

If you are tracking M&A activism, proxy fights, activist settlements, say-on-pay failures, board seat contests or global activism activity, this report provides the essential intelligence to stay ahead of the market.

What you’ll find inside:

• Detailed campaign statistics and year-over-year comparisons
• Regional and sector analysis
• Tactical insights into activist strategies
• Rankings of the most prolific activists and short sellers of 2025

Download the report now and stay ahead of the trends shaping shareholder activism and corporate governance in 2026.