The fight over Disney’s board seats by Nelson Peltz’ Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital will come to a head on Wednesday and may be a closer contest than originally expected, Brooks Barnes of The New York Times reports. Originally, at first it appeared CEO Robert Iger would easily defeat Trian. In recent days, however, the activists have received some support, from advisory firms such as ISS and Egan-Jones.
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